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The Children’s Department is closed November 10, 12 (Library closed Veteran’s Day 11/11)

We’re so excited to have some of the furniture and bookshelves for the Children’s Department renovation arrive this week! Furniture will be installed November 10 and 12, so the Children’s Department will be closed those days for everyone’s safety – other departments remain open. Also remember the Library will be closed November 11 for Veteran’s […]

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DIY Storytime – Turkeys

Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of TURKEYS whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS The Silly Turkey Party • Written by Steve Metzger • Illustrated by Jim Paillot • Published by Scholastic • Presented by Amazing Read Alouds for Kids The turkeys want to have a quiet Thanksgiving dinner, but the other barnyard […]

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DIY Storytime – Bears

Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of BEARS whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: Bear’s New Friend • Written by Karma Wilson • Illustrated by Jane Chapman • Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books • Presented by Happy Cultivated Bear and the other woodland animals make a new friend. https://video.link/w/fRdFc Homeschool Preschool shows […]

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Science Sunday – Bats

Science Sunday: Bats Bats live all over the world and are very important to the ecosystem. As bats drink nectar from inside flowers, they pick up pollen and move it from plant to plant. This is called pollination. Bats also spread seeds from trees and bushes. Plants that are a food source for humans, such […]

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DIY Storytime – Pumpkins

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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