Did you know that salt lowers the temperature of ice water? To see this process happen, try making ice cream with only a few ingredients. Materials Needed: 1 Gallon Zip Bag 2 Sandwich Zip Bags 1/3 Cup Rock Salt 1/2 Cup Whole Milk 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract Ice (enough to fill 1/2…

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Join us for a fun evening with Chicago author Amy Alznauer! Amy has written several books for children, but this event will focus on her book The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity. This book tells the story of Ramanujan a boy who lived in India in the 1800s and loved math but didn't enjoy school,…

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The entry on Inauguration Day from Britannica Library for Children Inauguration Day in the United States is the day when the person elected to be president officially takes office. Learn more about the history of this event and the incoming president and vice-president by checking out this list of resources. You can also find lots…

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Winter is a great time to bake bread.  While it takes time to rise, the hands-on time of baking bread is minimal.  Helping in the kitchen is useful for reinforcing following directions, practice with numbers, and is way to spend time with kids while bring productive.  This recipe is from Kid Chef Bakes, the kids…

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Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday became a federal holiday in 1986, and by 2000 all fifty states made it a state government holiday. In 1994, Congress designated it as a day of service, and since then Americorps has led the effort to connect people with volunteering opportunities on this day. screen shot of PebbleGo, an…

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During these winter days, stay cozy and learn a new language with the Library’s web resource, Little Pim. This language learning database uses fun short videos and covers Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English, German, Arabic, and Russian. Also, enjoy coloring the Little Pim Panda in New York City in this coloring sheet. LittlePim_NYC-2020Download…

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The Youth Services puppets have been busy helping the librarians assemble more storytime bundles, including ones with new themes! These themed bundles are geared towards two to seven year olds and contain five picture books handpicked by Youth Services staff and an extension activity. Why not cuddle up during this cold weather season and enjoy…

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This activity is a great way to create confetti for your New or "Noon" Year's Eve.  Image by Penny Whitehouse What you need: Lots of colorful leavesHole punch Then, make the confetti by using the hole punch to punch out pieces of the leaves. For other eco-friendly activities and crafts, check out these books:  Amazing Cardboard Tube Science by…

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Animals are amazing and you can learn so much by watching them at zoos, in their natural habitats, reading books, and looking up information about them with our web resources. Live Web Cams and livestreams are a great way to see animals while staying home this winter. These cameras are mounted in animal enclosures and near animals’ habitats in…

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If you have a favorite author or series, there are a lot of new books out for you to enjoy! If you'd like to place any of these items on hold, please do, and make sure to schedule a Parking Lot Pickup appointment to come and get your next read! (Oh, and if you love…

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