TAG: books
For kids, tweens & teens: Bubbles, smoothies, Hamilton, Hogwarts, author Peter Brown & more
Posted in News on July 2, 2020 at 1:30 pm
We’re keeping summer cool and online with programs and events that are sure to bring smiles and joy. You can make bubble wands that delight, smoothies and sweet salsa that are delicious, a painting from cooking supplies, and gnome and fairy homes that have a touch of magic. Speaking of magic, you can learn magic […]
Tags: aliens, art, authors, books, bubbles, caregivers, celebration, crafts, fairy, gnome, Hamilton, Harry Potter, Hogwarts, kids, magic, magician, Mobius, mythical creatures, parents, party, salsa, science, smoothies, stories, teens, trivia, tweens, watermelon
Finding out more about racial justice
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 25, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Melissa Rhoades In recent weeks, people all over the country have participated in Black Lives Matter protests to honor the life of George Floyd and work towards systemic change. For adults wanting to know or learn more about the issue, you can find many resources in the library’s Digital Library. Our librarians have curated […]
Tags: booklist, books, catalog, hoopla, human rights, learning, local, movies, organizations, overdrive, racial justice, reading, social justice
LGBTQ Memoirs for 2020 Pride Month
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 19, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Caitlin Wheeler Right now, many of us are spending most of our time at home, continuing to social distance under Phase 2 of Washington state’s Safe Start plan. It can be isolating, this feeling of being stuck and apart from those you love for an indeterminate amount of time. As a balm, I offer […]
Tags: authors, autobiography, book list, booklist, books, fiction, LGBT Pride Month, LGBTQ, LGBTQ2IA+, memoir, nonfiction, novel, Pride Month, reading
Kids & families find summer fun with online reading camp, a music concert, magic tricks, mythical creatures, UFOs & science experiments
Posted in News on June 15, 2020 at 6:00 am
Your favorite summer performers and presenters are back with online events for kids and families. Plus you can experience online Camp Read-a-Rama and explore stories, crafts, songs, and more. Sign up to watch and participate in some online fun with the library! Note: When registration is required, participants must provide an email address in order […]
Tags: books, camp, creatures, Families, kids, magic tricks, magical, music, mythical creatures, online, parents, read-a-rama, reading, science experiments, summer, UFOs, virtual
Not too young to talk about race and social justice: Resources and booklists for parents, caregivers, and kids
Posted in kids, News, Parents and Teachers on June 12, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs It’s hard to know where to start the conversation about race with young children. After all, these conversations aren’t easy for most adults. With children there is the additional necessity of making sure the conversation is both age-appropriate and reassuring (at a time when the news is anything but). According to the […]
Tags: booklists, books, caregivers, human rights, kids, middle grade books, overdrive, parents, picture books, race, racial justice, reading, social justice, teachers, young adult books
Curbside pickup of library holds now available
Posted in News on June 3, 2020 at 10:38 am
Updated on June 11, 2020 Curbside pickup for holds is now available at all libraries, Monday–Saturday, 12–6pm on days when your library would normally be open. For the specific days for each library, please see below. When you come to the library, look for the curbside pickup signs in the parking lot. Please note, our […]
Tags: adults, books, catalog, CDs, check out, checkouts, curbside pickup, drive up, DVDs, holds, homeschool, items, kids, library, materials, parents, pickup, returns, teachers, teens
Reach your reading goals with the Online Summer Reading Challenge
Posted in News, Uncategorized on June 1, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley Reading is a great way to exercise your brain cells. For kids, reading helps them retain learning, which is especially helpful over the summer months. No matter your age, reading can be enjoyable, informative, and even a way to grow closer to family and friends when you read together. Reach your reading […]
Tags: activities, adults, audiobooks, badges, Beanstack, books, challenges, digital books, eBooks, kids, online reading tracker, online summer reading challenge, parents, reading, summer activities, Summer reading, teachers, teens
STEM at home: Learning anywhere and everywhere
Posted in kids, News, Parents and Teachers on May 19, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Alison Johnson The DIY approach to learning fun activities at home can be a great boredom buster. We miss having your kids and families at our in-person library programs. You are what make those programs so enjoyable and interesting for us! And you can continue to explore STEM at home. Here, I share the […]
Tags: books, caregivers, deconstruct, engineering, experiments, gross, grossology, kids, mathematics, overdrive, parents, reading, science, science in context, scientific method, STEM, technology, teens, tweens, World Book
Finding adventure in your own backyard
Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on May 15, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs I live on a street with several young families, and during the governor’s Stay Home Stay Healthy order, I’ve really enjoyed walking my dogs along brightly chalked hopscotch games, seeing bubbles floating in the air, and marveling at the intricate fairy garden and pebble river one family made in their parking strip. […]
Tags: adventures, booklist, books, digital, early learner, early learning, fiction, kids, nonfiction, outdoors, parents, reading, storytime
Learn a new language from home with our digital resources
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on April 29, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Dana Mannino Use of language learning apps is on the rise! Who would have guessed that being stuck at home would make so many people want to learn a new language? As a bilingual librarian, I am delighted. This means that many more people will be interested in celebrating this week’s library holiday, Día […]
Tags: adults, audiobooks, books, foreign language, hoopla, kids, language, language learning, overdrive, picturebooks, pronunciator, reading, Spanish, teens, tweens, world languages
