Have you and your family explored Kanopy yet? In addition to a ton of great independent movies for grownups, Kanopy has an entire section for kids. You can see amazing children's animation from all over the world, enjoy a story from some of your favorite book characters, like Mo Willem's Pigeon, or learn a new…
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Voting for Kids
If your kids are curious about the 2020 election or the voting process, we can help-- check out some of our excellent resources that can help you discuss voting and elections with your family today!
October is Star Wars Reads Month!
READ. THIS IS THE WAY. Celebrate the ninth year of this event by reading about Jedi Knights, Sith Masters, and more. For ideas on what to read, check out our booklist. For more activities, go to: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-reads Also, test your knowledge at our Star Wars Family Trivia night on Friday, October 23. Presented by Baig of…
Star Wars Reads Month
READ. THIS IS THE WAY. Celebrating its ninth year, Star Wars Reads month is all about reading and learning about your favorite “galaxy far, far away.” The Star Wars Reads webpage has activity sheets, reading logs, and other fun ways to celebrate. Create your own reading buddy by making your own Desktop Porg! Supplies Needed: white copy paper or…
It’s Applesauce Season!
Applesauce is an easy and forgiving recipe to make. Many kinds of apples will work, and you can adjust the sugar to your liking depending on the type of apple used. Ingredients 3 lbs of apples (approximately 8 medium apples total. Most apple varieties will work, such as Fuji, Johnathan, Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, or a mix) 1/3 cup water or…
Harper College Experience Day
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Harper College is having a month-long event to give students of all ages interactive and fun learning opportunities. Maybe this will give you some ideas about what you'd like to study! Each Wednesday in October, a new activity will be posted and is…
Beginning Chapter Books
Beginning chapter books, or transitional chapter books, are often the next step in reading once children have moved beyond early/beginning readers. With short chapters and illustrations, beginning chapter books are designed to help newly independent readers build their stamina and learn how to pick reading material that appeals to them. For those same reasons, beginning…
Orange You Glad You Visited the Library?
Stop by Youth Services to see all the great new chapter books we have on display, ready to checkout! If orange isn't your favorite color, no problem---we have covers of all colors, for all readers.…
Be Who You Are
Todd Parr is the author of over 50 children's books that are full of fun, positive messages. Be Who You Are Day on September 30 includes activities that help kids celebrate what makes each of them special. https://vimeo.com/455835729 Here are some ways to celebrate! Tune in at 8:00 a.m. on September 30 for a live…
Who, What, Where!
If you love easy to read chunks of nonfiction about people, places, and events, you need to stop by our Who HQ section in Youth Services! For your convenience, we've shelved all the Who Was/Is, What Was/Is, and Where Was/Is books in one section. You can learn about Jeff Kinney, the author of Diary of…
