Who couldn’t use a bit of optimism these days, and in Keith Calabrese’s book, A Drop of Hope, we get that and more! In the small town of Cliffs Donnelly, Ohio we find families experiencing some very tough times whether it’s financial or personal, and they could all use a little bit hope and help. That’s where the…
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E-book – The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
This book is adorable. Duncan goes to get his crayons out at school one day and finds a stack of letters. Each one is written by a different color crayon. Each has his reasons for needing a break. Red feels over used because of holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Gray doesn’t like to have…
STEAM Saturday: Tessellations
Tessellations are patterns of repeated shapes. Learn how to create your own in this video with Mrs. Capra.
E-audio and E-book-Clementine by Sarah Pennypacker
Move over, Ramona, Junie B. Jones, and Gooney Bird Green! Clementine is here! Clementine, by Sarah Pennypacker, brings us into this 8 year old’s life, where she joins her father in fighting off pigeons, and “fixes” her friend’s hair by first cutting most of it off, and then coloring it using permanent marker (including little…
Art for Alden Gardens
Try this activity to create art at home and also brighten someone's day! MPPL is partnering with Alden Gardens, an assisted living facility in Des Plaines, to help kids and senior citizens connect through art. Here's how it works: Pages will be held until safe to distribute. Coloring page ideas: Every Child a Reader Coloring Page, Crayola…
E-book- Restart by Gordon Korman
Have you ever wished you could have a “do over” for one day? How about a “do over” for your entire life? This is what happens to Chase. He survives a fall from his roof, but he has loses all his memory. He doesn’t even recognize his mother or dad! And he doesn’t understand why some of…
E-book & E-audio- The Good Egg
It's hard to be a good egg when everyone else is so rotten! A companion to The Bad Seed, this funny, thought provoking book will surely cause you and your family to laugh out loud, or at the very least, crack a smile. Available from Hoopla as e-audio and from Libby/Overdrive as an e-book. Book…
Maker Monday: Create Your Own City
Image by Foster + Partners Be the engineer and architect of your very own paper city with activities from architecture studio Foster + Partners. Download and print templates to create your own skyscrapers, houses, and more. Color them and add details to give your city your own special flair. Young makers are encouraged to share…
STEAM Saturday: Monarch Learning Challenge- Part 2
What do you know about Monarchs? Want to make sure you don't miss any of the great things we're sharing? Sign up for our new Library Fun at Home Newsletter to stay in touch!…
E-book-How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills
Can dogs learn how to read? In How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills Rocket, a lovable dog, happens upon a tree that little bird has chosen for her school. Since Rocket is sleeping under the sign that says, “Class Starts Today,” the little bird figures he is there to learn how to read. …
