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 […]
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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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DItC93iIVHs Soñadores • Read in Spanish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwrxI1KDvKI Green is a Chile Pepper • Written by Roseanne Greenfield Thong […]
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 […]
What’s Going On for Kids – July 12-17, 2021
Well, this may be the rainy summer. So, when life gives you rain, find some puddles to jump through! Here’s what’s going on from the Library. Stop by anytime to pick up the Craft of the Week, while supplies last. And, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, weather permitting, teen volunteers will be outside to make the craft […]
DIY Storytime – Summer
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on the theme of Summer whenever is convenient. Do-It-Yourself Storytime SUMMER BOOKS: I See Summer • Written by Charles Chigna • Illustrated by Agnieszka Jatkowska • Published by Picture Window Books • Presented by Stories for Kids A child lists the sights of summer. https://video.link/w/9Mx3c Hands On As We Grow has […]