The school year is HERE! You might have purchased the school supplies, but have you nailed down schedules and routines? Luckily, there are a number of apps that can help your family stay organized and successfully juggle it all. Check out this list of apps that can help your family master the school day routine with a little less stress. Artkive – […]
Fall Book Buddies Registration is now open! School Year Book Buddies gives your child in grades 1-8 practice reading aloud to a teen volunteer for 35 minutes every other Tuesday at 4pm. Register online or stop by the Youth Services Desk to complete a paper registration form. The Fall session meets from September 6-November 29.
The Algonquin Area Public Library was honored to have a special visitor stop by for a visit last week. Illinois State Senator, Karen McConnaughay, kindly spent her time meeting patrons, staff, and engaging our youngest patrons in a fun story, Grace for President, by Kelly DiPucchio. The children in attendance loved being able to participate in a mock election, just like the […]
A great, albeit, messy activity for you and your little ones to do at home is to make slime. Last week we played outside with a group of kids and we made Oobleck and played with a glittery, stretchy slime called Galaxy Slime. It was a messy, good time! In case you would like to know how to make your […]
After 13 long years, we are excited to hear that one of our favorite characters, Dory, is back in a new movie! Finding Dory hit the big screen in June, and the library has been all a buzz with conversations about Dory, Nemo, and the ocean. To nourish those inquiring minds, we have compiled a list of books that might […]
Did you know that on the Children’s website there is a page called, Games for Kids? This page is to help parents find free, child-friendly, and age appropriate games to play while inside or outside the library. Is your kid a fan of the Nickelodeon, Disney, or Cartoon Network channels? Have them find their favorite game based on their favorite […]
Are you looking for ways to keep your child’s school skills sharp this summer? Make sure to stop by the Harnish Main Library to explore our Homework Collection. This collection consists of a variety of educational resources that support the curriculum needs of teachers, homeschooling families, and parents of children in grades PreK – 8th grade. Math, science, reading, Spanish, social […]
The first session of LEGO WeDo Buddies ended this week. The children built and coded LEGO robots like an alligator whose mouth opened and closed and a lion who sat up and laid back down. They learned about motors, pulleys, gears, and levers through simple robotics. Pairs of children worked with one of our amazing Summer VolunTeens for three weeks […]
Come in to the library and visit our new friends, Audrey the Venus Fly Trap and some newly emerged Painted Lady Butterflies. The Venus fly trap is native to North Carolina, the only place in the world they grow in the wild. They are carnivorous plants, but because the soil became deplete of nutrients they evolved to catch live pray. […]
Summer is here and that means road trip season is in full swing! Audiobooks are just the thing to keep kids (and parents) entertained during a long trip. Avoid the “are we there yet? and “how much longer?” questions by bringing along a few engaging audiobooks that your whole family will love! If you’re in need of a few suggestions, […]
