Posted in News on August 21, 2024 at 5:30 am
September offers weekly storytimes for early learners and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) programs for kids, tweens, and teens. Adult programs in September include creative and do-it-yourself workshops, gardening classes, Medicare help sessions, and programs for health, wellness, and support. If you are thinking abo […]
Tags: adults, events, kids, nonprofits, programs, teens, tweens, workshops
Posted in News on August 6, 2024 at 6:00 am
You are invited to walk along the Medical Lake trail as we chat about the natural science and history of the beautiful lake. The evolution of restoring the lake from a nearly eutrophic (almost dead) lake has been a remarkable story... […]
Tags: adults, citizen scientist, ecology, environmental, geo-walk, geology, teens, tweens, walks
Posted in News on June 13, 2024 at 5:30 am
July brings you closer to four fabulous authors of children’s and teens’ literature! These creators of wonderful stories—told though graphic novels, poetry in verse, and illustrated children’s books—make these summer author talks fun online experiences for the whole family to share. […]
Tags: author talks, books, kids, online, parents, reading, SCLD Online Authors Series, teens, tweens
Posted in News on June 5, 2024 at 6:00 am
The theme for this year’s Summer Reading events, activities, and reading challenge is Adventure Begins at Your Library. We invite you to visit your library to explore a great selection of books found on library shelves and in our digital collections for our Summer Reading Challenge, as well as with our programs and events with something for every […]
Tags: adults, kids, parents, programs, reading, reading challenge, Summer reading, teens, tweens
Posted in News on June 4, 2024 at 6:00 am
When it comes to keeping kids entertained during the summer, we know the best way to do it is with books. But not just any book. Books to Go for kids are high-interest titles that would normally have a long holds queue. However, Books to Go can’t be placed on hold. Instead, when you come into any of our ten libraries or visit LINC, our mobile lib […]
Tags: books, Books to Go, kids, lucky day books, tweens
Posted in News on April 9, 2024 at 6:00 am
To commemorate Smokey’s 80th birthday, we’re teaming up with the USDA Forest Service to introduce the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge on Beanstack. This isn't your run-of-the-mill reading challenge—it's an invitation to explore literature shedding light on wildfire prevention and environmental stewardship. To participate, sign up on Beanstack a […]
Tags: adults, books, kids, reading, reading challenge, Smokey Bear, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 7, 2024 at 6:00 am
March is a wonderful time to learn a new skill or fall back in love with an old favorite. To inspire your crafting muse, visit your library to see an art show! You can see and hear two Irish music groups at our libraries to help fuel your creativity. Take a workshop or check out something from our Library of Things or... […]
Tags: adults, art, community, crafting, creativebug, creativity, Flipster, hobbies, kids, parents, reading, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 14, 2024 at 6:00 am
This time of year is perfect for stay-at-home movie nights, and the library can help you enjoy entertainment for free with your in-district library card! In fact, we offer two free movie streaming services: Hoopla and Kanopy. Add these to our large selection of DVDs and that gives you over 100,000 free movies, TV series, shorts, and documentaries t […]
Tags: adults, documentaries, film, hoopla, Kanopy, kids, movies, parents, streaming, teens, television, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on December 14, 2023 at 4:30 am
By Gwendolyn Haley As we usher in the new year, SCLD is thrilled to announce our enthusiastic participation in the “Where We Come From” Winter Reading Challenge, sponsored by Beanstack. You’re invited to sign up for this exciting literary journey, happening January 1–31. The challenge is to read at least 300 minutes throughout the m […]
Tags: adults, Beanstack, books, challenge, kids, parents, reading, stories, teachers, teens, tracker, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 6, 2023 at 6:00 am
Experience the joy of making with the library’s digital resource: Creativebug. It offers free, online art and craft classes that you can watch anytime, anywhere. All you need to explore your creativity is... […]
Tags: adults, crafting, crafts, creativebug, decorations, gifts, holidays, kids, online classes, parents, teens, tweens, video classes