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Use the web resource pebblego. Read the article about jellyfish. What do jellyfish use their tentacles for?

Trivia Tuesday: Jellyfish

Exercise your brain and maybe learn something new. Each Tuesday, we will send you on a knowledge quest and you can email us your answers for a chance to win a prize. As always with Library trivia, the good news is that if you don’t know the answer, there are ways to find out! Try…

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Picture books on Hoopla

Becca has some great new picture books to tell you about that you can read right away on Hoopla! https://youtu.be/BS9TYx0D7-U The books Becca talked are linked below! Happy reading! Unstoppable by Adam Rex, illustrated by Laura Park How to Put an Octopus to Bed by Sherri Duskey Rinker, Viviane Schwarz Play Like An Animal! Why Critters Splash,…

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Maker Monday: Solar Oven S’mores

No campfire? No problem! Try making s'mores using solar energy with this fun project from WeAreTeachers.com. Supplies: pizza boxblack construction paperaluminum foilplastic wrap Directions: Cut the “oven door” flap on the box. Decorate with markers if you wish! Glue black construction paper to the bottom of the box. The black color absorbs the heat. Glue…

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The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity book cover

STEAM Saturday: Messy Outdoor Activities

The Artful Parent is a great resource for art activities appropriate for a wide range of ages, toddler through school age children. Check out the website or the book. Warm days are the best time to try messy hands-on activities outdoors. Three favorite messy activities from the Artful Parent are making oobleck, melting ice, and playing with cloud dough.   Oobleck 1 ½ -2 cups…

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Learn About Eid al-Adha

"Eid Mubarak! Happy Eid!" Today is Eid al-Adha, the second most important holiday for Muslims. The holiday celebrates a story of sacrifice in the Qur'an, as well as the end of Hajj, a five-day pilgrimage that many Muslims make to Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia. The holiday is a joyful one, with families normally…

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Booktalk.

Beginning Chapter Books Booktalk

Becca is here with some great beginning chapter book recommendations! Beginning chapter books are also known as "transitional" chapter books. They are chapter books with more illustrations and shorter chapters that are great for kids who are transitioning from beginning readers to chapter books. https://youtu.be/gHQNmCSZcEk If you're interested in any of the titles Becca talked…

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Name these video game favorites.

Trivia Tuesday: Video Game Characters

Exercise your brain and maybe learn something new. Each Tuesday, we will send you on a knowledge quest and you can email us your answers for a chance to win a prize. As always with Library trivia, the good news is that if you don’t know the answer, there are ways to find out! Try…

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Maker Monday: Flashlight Constellations

Supplies: Constellations WorksheetsScissorsPen/Pencil or hole punchFlashlightTape Directions: 1. Using scissors, cut out the circles around the constellations. 2. Write the name of the constellation on the front or back of each circle. 3. Make a hole on each black dot of the constellation with a pen/pencil or hole punch. 4. Tape the constellation to the flashlight in front of…

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Magnifying glass over a ladybug on a leaf. Illustration.

Get Outside with these Scavenger Hunts

Looking for a new outdoor activity to get your little one excited to get outside even on a hot day? Make some binoculars, print out a scavenger hunt, and follow your child on an adventure.    Making this binocular craft helps kids practice fine motor skills. You can also talk about the five senses and how these will help focus on…

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Visit the web resource worldbook student. Search for the article about the artist Banksy. What happened to their painting "Girl with Balloon" after it was sold?

Trivia Tuesday: Banksy

Exercise your brain and maybe learn something new. Each Tuesday, we will send you on a knowledge quest and you can email us your answers for a chance to win a prize. As always with Library trivia, the good news is that if you don’t know the answer, there are ways to find out! Try…

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