Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Pumpkins whenever is convenient for your family. DIY Storytime PUMPKINS BOOKS Pumpkins • Written by Chelsea Donaldson • Published by Scholastic • Presented by Amazing Read Alouds for Kids This nonfiction book explains how pumpkins grow. https://video.link/w/TI7Ac Early Learning Ideas has several Pumpkin Life Cycle Activities for […]
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DIY Storytime – Elephants
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Elephants whenever is convenient for your family. Do-It-Yourself Storytime ELEPHANTS BOOKS Elmer, the Patchwork Elephant • Written and illustrated by David McKee • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by Bianca Cebotari All the elephants of the jungle were gray except Elmer, who was a patchwork of brilliant […]
DIY Storytime – Fire Safety
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Fire Safety whenever is convenient for your family. Do-It-Yourself Storytime FIRE SAFETY BOOKS Stop, Drop, and Roll • Written by Margery Cuyler • Illustrated by Arthur Howard • Published by Simon & Schuster’s for Young Readers • Presented by Stories for Kids During Fire Prevention Week at […]
Science Sunday – Creepy Crawlies
Science Sunday: Creepy Crawlies Although they may look strange to humans, creepy crawlies such as insects, millipedes, spiders, snails and slugs do a great deal to help the environment. They: Pollinate many fruits, flowers, and vegetables. Produce honey, beeswax, silk, and other products used by people. Prey on and reduce pest populations of other insects […]
DIY Storytime – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), enjoy this Do-it-Yourself Storytime on the theme of HISPANIC HERITAGE BOOKS: Dreamers • Written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales • Published by Holiday House • Read in English by Melissa Escobar: https://safeYouTube.net/w/2N9X Soñadores • Read in Spanish by Escuelita Dual https://safeYouTube.net/w/AQ9X Yuyi Morales talks about her book, […]
DIY Storytime – Libraries
Do-It-Yourself Storytime LIBRARIES In honor of Library card month, enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of libraries, whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS Lola at the Library • Written by Anna McQuinn • Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw • Published by Charlesbridge Publishing • Presented by SnuggleBug StoryTime Lola loves visiting the library with […]
Science Sunday – Earth’s Geology
Science Sunday: Earth’s Geology The Earth is fascinating! Although scientists have only dug about 8 miles beneath the surface (within Earth’s outer layer called the “crust”), we know that there are layers of molten rock far beneath us and also a solid metal core in the center of our planet. Rock formation, earthquakes & volcanoes, […]
DIY Storytime – Vacation
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Vacation whenever is convenient for your family. Do-It-Yourself Storytime VACATION BOOKS: The Night Before Summer Vacation • Written by Natasha Wing • Illustrated by Julie Durell • Published by Grosset & Dunlap • Presented by Jennifer Wentworth A family gathers everything they will need for their summer […]
Science Sunday – Sharks
Read About It Florida Museum at the University of Florida https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/sharks/ Smithsonian Institute https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/sharks National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/dive-shark-week-2021 10 Facts About Great White Sharks https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/sea-life/great-white-sharks/ Georgia Aquarium: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/sharks/ Watch, Listen & Learn University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural & Cultural History. Includes a shark storytime read-aloud, instructions for an Ocean Suncatcher craft and […]
What’s Going on for Kids – July 21-27, 2021
This week has been typical July – hazy, hot, and humid. But, on the other hand, there are always fans, air conditioners, and popsicles for a nice summer afternoon! What else? How about what’s going on at the Library! Multiply the fun! Sign up for our Math Multiplication Grab’n’Go Kit and go back to school […]