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…
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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…
Red Any Good Books Lately?
Stop by Youth Services to see all the great new chapter books we have on display, ready to checkout! If red isn't your favorite color, no problem---we have covers of all colors, for all readers. image of several books, all with primarily red covers…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
With the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, many families wish to learn more about her life and her work. Check out our resource list or come see our display in Youth Services. Image of books about the life and work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "Fight for the things that you care about,…
Maker Monday: Enchanted Engineering
Who knew that reading fairy tales could lead to engineering experiments? Last month at our Zoom STEAM at Home event, we led kids through these fun building activities that were inspired by fairy tales. These projects are easy to do with stuff you probably already have around the house. Robin Hood's Bow and Arrow Supplies:…
Family Friday: Podcast for Curious Minds
Radiolab, one of the most beloved podcasts in the world, has collected their most family-friendly content in the podcast Radiolab for Kids. From “What do dogs see when they look at the rainbow?” to “Do animals laugh?” the topics are all about curiosity. Radiolab for Kids is sure to delight and engage the most curious…
Activity Center at North Suburban Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
Families looking for virtual and screen free activities should check out NWSRA's Activity Center! The September Virtual Programming schedule has been published, and includes programs for people of all ages with disabilities and different interests, like LEGO, music, and animals. The Activity Center also includes activities you can do on your own, many of which are…
