TAG: kids
Meet author and illustrator Peter Brown in our online library program
Posted in kids, News on July 28, 2020 at 6:00 am
Meet author and illustrator Peter Brown in our online library program. […]
Tags: author, books, children's books, family, kids, middle grade, parents, Peter Brown, picture books, reading, visit
Kid-picked books for your summer reading list
Posted in kids on July 15, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Rachel Edmondson We all know how important it is for kids to keep reading throughout the summer, but sometimes it can be hard to convince kids to pick up a book. I’ve found that kids are more motivated to read a book when it’s recommended to them by a friend. Think of it as […]
Tags: adventures, book recommendations, booklist, books, caregivers, chapter books, family, kids, parents, picture books, reading, reads, recommendations
Check out Washington State Parks with a Discover Pass from the library
Posted in News on July 13, 2020 at 6:00 am
UPDATE: July 2020 Check Out Washington Discover Passes are available for check out at this time—but without the backpack and other items, including binoculars and field guides. We have increased the number of available Discover Passes over last year. With funding from the Washington State Parks Foundation and due to the popularity, we now have […]
Tags: #CheckOutWA, adults, adventure, backpack, binoculars, Check Out Washington, Discover Pass, Families, field guide, hiking, kids, Library of Things, outdoors, parking, state parks, teens, walking, Washington, Washington State Parks
Family Creativity Kits available for curbside pickup
Posted in News on July 7, 2020 at 6:00 am
Get ready for some creative activities for the whole family! Each week during summer, you can reserve and pick up a Family Creativity Kit at your local library. Create a whimsical puppet. Build a drawbridge for an imaginary castle. Draw the wings of an insect that flap and fly. Or even design your very own […]
Tags: activities, caregivers, crafts, creative, creativity, family, kids, kits, parents, pickup, summer, tweens
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
I went walking
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 26, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole By now, you’ve probably seen the memes, videos, and funny comments comparing us, during the pandemic, to our dogs—roaming the house in constant search for food (and while we’re pacing around the house, we’re also jumping up and down when we see the mailman and barking when we see people walking or […]
Tags: adults, adventure, chalk walk, health, healthy, kids, mindfulness, neighbors, scavenger hunt, silly walks, teens, walking, walks
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: July 30, 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 libraries […]
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 […]
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