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E-book-Are You Scared, Darth Vader?
Celebrate May the Fourth (Be With You!) by reading Are You Scared, Darth Vader? by Adam Rex with all your Jedis, big and small. Available on Hoopla, along with many other great Star Wars titles! Book recommended by Julie J., Assistant Head of Youth Services Want to make sure you don't miss any of the…
Maker Monday: Newspaper Animals
What's your favorite animal? Explore animal features by drawing your own. Supplies: Photos or drawings of animals, newspaper pages, construction paper, scissors, glue, markers or crayons Steps: 1. Choose an animal to make. Get inspiration from books and photos in National Geographic Kids, or animal books on our e-Library in Overdrive and Hoopla.…
STEAM Saturday: Monarch Learning Challenge- Part 1
What do you know about Monarchs? To find e-books on Monarchs, go to Hoopla-- search Monarch and limit to children's titles. Email pictures to: youthserv@mppl.org Stay tuned for more Monarch learning challenges next week. 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…
E-book-The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys, by Aaron Blabey, is a story about an unexpected bond between some of the baddest animal guys on the face of the planet, a shark, a snake, a piranha, and their gang leader, a big bad wolf. Mr. Wolf wants this group to stop being known as the bad guys, and to turn…
E-Book & E-Audiobook – Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed
Twelve-year-old Amal’s dreams of becoming a teacher are crushed when she accidentally insults a member of her Pakistani village’s ruling family. Her punishment is to become a servant for the insulted family. As Amal navigates this new, harsh life, her unwavering courage keep her going. Amal’s sense of hope makes this ultimately an uplifting story.…
E-audio read-along book-Dragons Love Tacos and Dragons Love Tacos 2
image of Dragons Love Tacos and Dragons Love Tacos 2 by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri Dragons do love tacos, but they definitely do NOT love spicy salsa! Both Dragons Love Tacos and Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel are available as e-audio books with a read-along option (the text will appear on the…
Maker Monday: Paper Mosaic
Mosaic is the art of decorating a surface with pictures and patterns made of little pieces of stone, glass, or tiles of different colors. Mosaics are sometimes used outdoors on pavements. Watch Miss Amy’s video to see how to make your own mosaic out of paper! Supplies: scissors, paper, glue, markers or crayons https://youtu.be/q8rmMZuqj5Q Steps:…
Family Friday: Move More Together
Grab the people around you to be part of a community that is moving through the tough times together. The American Heart Association is livestreaming weekday celebrations to get you and your family up and moving. Follow along on their Facebook Live for dancing, yoga, and more for all fitness levels. You can also watch…
E-audio-Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder
Charlie & Mouse is a fun early reader book about two brothers who also happen to be great friends. They go to a neighborhood party that has a surprise twist, come up with a plan to make money, and invent a new bedtime ritual that just might get better with time. They are good at…
