The Tabb Library is offering a new program for homeschooled children ages 9 to 11 (grades 3-5). The program will meet from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 in the Tabb meeting room. This session is centered around the book "A Brush with Magic" by William J. Brooke. This adventure story is about a boy in ancient China and a magical paint brush. Attend all sessions and receive a free book. For more information, contact the Tabb Youth Services department at 890-5110.

Homeschooled children ages 6-10 are invited to attend the second fall session of Fun at One. Come along as we explore China using books, crafts and activities centered on the theme, China Tales. The program will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Nov. 10 through Dec. 8 in the Yorktown Library meeting room. Please note that Fun At One will not be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Registration is not required. For additional information, call 890-3236.

Registration is continuing for the second fall session of Tiny Tales, Toddler Tales and Preschool Story Time. The session runs from Nov. 2 through Dec. 11. Story hours will not be held on Nov. 11 (Veteran's Day) and during the week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 23-27. Note the date and time changes for the Yorktown Library story hours.

Check out Great Web Sites for Kids, an online resource containing hundreds of links to commendable Web sites for children. Sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, Great Web Sites are organized by subject headings such as animals, literature, math and history. There is also a section with sites of interest to parents, caregivers and teachers, plus an area devoted to sites in Spanish.

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. for Paws to Read!  Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to read to a certified pet therapy dog and their owner.  Paws to Read programs have been shown to help readers gain self confidence and improve their reading skills. A signed parental permission slip will be required. Paws to Read will be held on November 28 at the Yorktown Library.