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…
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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. …
E-book & E-audiobook Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors
Gizmo is a diabolical evil genius. He is also a guinea pig and the pet of Elliot. However, Gizmo calls him his faithful servant. Wedgie is the energetic corgi dog that belongs to Jasmine, Jackson, and their Mom. He also believes that he is a super hero and wears a cape around that Jasmine put…
Dork Diaries Podcast
Whether you're already a fan of Dork Diaries or have not read them yet, you are in for a treat with the new Dork Diaries podcast, starring award-winning actress Jenni Barber, produced in partnership with Simon & Schuster Audio. Meet Nikki Maxwell! She’s starting 8th grade in a new school—and her very first diary. An animated…
E-Book & E-Audiobook – Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya
Eighth grade is hard. When you’re 180 pounds and six feet tall, it can be even harder. Most of the kids in Marcus Vega’s school are terrified of him. Marcus uses his intimidating size to help protect smaller kids from the real school bully, Stephen. He uses the money he earns at school to help…
