We’ve been doing this awesome new thing here in the Youth Department. It’s called Book Bundles, and they are bundles of fun in the form of books and DVDs. Each Book Bundle’s materials are related to a theme, such as: pets, love, winter, bedtime, and many more. There may be something new each time you visit, on display and ready […]
February is Black History Month, celebrating the accomplishments of black Americans. To help you celebrate and to learn more about the people we commemorate during this time, we have put together a book list of biographies about black Americans who have made history. Find these and many more on our shelves. Journey to Freedom: Sojourner TruthSojourner Truth was born into […]
Winter Reading is still ongoing until February 28th! That gives kids plenty of time to fill out a reading log, turn it in to choose an awesome prize book from the Youth Department, and get entered in our raffle for more fun prizes. There’s even bonus logs for more drawing entries. Drop by to sign up if you haven’t yet […]
It’s that time of year again! Every January the American Library Association announces the Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners. Now that the results are in for the 2017 awards, we are excited to share! Drum roll, please…. 2017 Newbery Medal Award WinnerThe Girl Who Drank the Moon, by Kelly BarnhillEvery year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as […]
Last week we hosted a two-part 3D Printing Time Lapse Video program for kids in 4th – 8th grade. We were fortunate to have an Algonquin resident and owner of 3D Universe, a local 3D printing company, to facilitate the program. The goal of the program was to teach kids about 3D printing and to create time lapse videos. A time […]
