When scientists do experiments, they are always asking questions and wondering, "If I do this, then what will happen?" If/Then is an important part of coding. If/Then is what’s called a conditional statement in programming. The program queries if one condition exists, and then it commands it to do something. It can be as basic as a True…
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New E-resources for Kids
We're excited to announce that we've added some great new digital resources for the new school year. All of these resources can be accessed from our Kids Web Resources, along with many other great resources. PebbleGo by Capstone From PebbleGo: "PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles,…
Trivia Tuesday: World Landmarks
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…
Family Friday: Virtual Vacations
One small comfort to being stuck at home is that locations all around the world are opening their doors, virtually, to visitors for free. Whether you want to check out an art collection, a battlefield, or a beautiful place, they are accessible to you through the Internet. One of Google's resources is The Hidden World of…
Trivia Tuesday: Colors of Light
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…
Family Friday: Cook Together
Cooking together as a family can be a learning and a bonding experience. Kids can practice following directions, the math of measuring, and the science of combining ingredients, all while learning about their family’s heritage or food from other cultures. Gather your ingredients and get ready to add your special seasoning to your favorite dish.…
Trivia Tuesday: Sports
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…
Pride Reads for Families
Read the Rainbow! To celebrate Pride Month this June, Youth Services staff have curated a collection of books that feature diverse families, identities, and ways of living. Everyone needs to see themselves reflected in books (and the world around them), and we also grow when we learn about people who are different from us! Ms…
STEAM Saturday: LED Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day by coloring fireworks and adding some technology to make them light up! Complete this project at home by requesting a Tech Take Home Kit from Youth Services or South Branch and scheduling a pickup time. MPPL cardholders can request 1 kit per child, while supplies last. (Please be aware that the kits will…
Trivia Tuesday: Worldbook Timelines
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…
