Alvin’s family is going on vacation to China! That sounds great, but Alvin is terrified, no, not terrified, allergic to scary things like this. He’s pretty sure they will all be standing upside down, in the future, and who isn’t afraid of that? Since he has to go, he packs his Personal Disaster Kit and…
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Northwest Special Recreation Association Virtual Programming
Our friends at NWSRA are excited to unveil their Virtual Programming lineup, with programs held free of charge! They have opened an online Activity Center with Live Virtual Programming for individuals with disabilities who want to stay active, social, and engaged in a variety of recreational pursuits. In order to meet the unique interests of individuals,…
E-Book & E-Audiobook – Refugee by Alan Gratz
Refugee by Alan Gratz, a captivating novel, is written with an interlacing of three different stories, following the lives of three disparate children, and their families. These emigrants are grappling to find the courage they need to escape from the country they have loved. All are fleeing from their oppressed, unstable homeland and searching for a new frontier. A brand-new beginning. All these stories are set at…
E-Book-Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist/ ¡Esquivel! Una Artista del Sonido de la Era Espacial by Susan Wood, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
Juan García Esquivel grew up in Mexico loving music. He started finding work as a musician when he was just 14 years old, playing piano on a radio station. Later, he made music for a comedy show on the radio, and it was there that he started to experiment with music and sound, making drums…
Family Friday: Storytelling Podcast
Getting tired of your screens? How about an evening of storytelling? The only pictures you'll need are the ones in your imaginations! One of our favorite podcasts is called Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest by Adam Gidwitz. Join the hilarious and energetic author and his students for classic fairy tales like you’ve never heard before. Each episode…
Welcome to our New Blog!
Hello, everyone! Welcome to Kids at Home with MPPL. We’re bringing library programs to your home! Here you will find a variety of activity ideas for kids, presented and curated by your friends at the Library. Get ready to learn, explore, build, and create with us virtually! Most activities will be best suited for grades…
E-Book – Goo Makers by Kelly Milner Halls
Who likes gooey slime, gummy candy, and foam that erupts like a volcano? Want to learn how to make these? This book is for you if you answered yes to any of that. This book has easy to follow recipes for your favorite goo and also shows you how to make even better by adding…
E-Book & E-Audiobook – Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh
Seventh grader Harper Raine knows something is wrong with the old fixer-upper house that her family now calls home. Different rooms are hot or cold, and her brother has started talking to someone only he can see. After befriending a a neighbor and learning more about the history of her house, Harper realizes she must do something fast…
E-Book & E-Audiobook Special Announcement – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
This month is a great time to start a new book series. Pottermore Publishing and OverDrive have the perfect one. Now through April 30, read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone e-book or e-audiobook without a wait time. You can also join in the Harry Potter fun with activities and games at Harry Potter at Home.
Hoopla Digital Media
The Library’s digital collection is always available even if the building is closed. Hoopla Digital Media is a great resource for streaming ebooks, e-audiobooks, comics, movies, and more. It always has some favorite titles available from series like Big Nate and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
