In addition to the Community Helper Storytimes, we will also be hosting various activities in the new Creation Center for our Renovation Celebration on Saturday, September 15th. Here is the day’s schedule for that: 10:00am to 11:00am – Robot Zoo Come see what types of robots live at the library! Our robots are available for check-out in STEM Kits and […]
We just gained access to a brand new database! Tumble Math is the most comprehensive math picture book collection online. Along with access to books, this database also provides math quizzes and math lesson plans. Access TumbleMath here!
This upcoming Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 10am-4pm is our Renovation Celebration! We are very excited to celebrate the completion of our big construction project with the community. Part of the fun down in the Youth Department will be Community Helper Storytime. We have a full day of storytimes planned! Stay tuned for more posts about more Renovation Celebration activities […]
Here are some photos from our Locked in the Library Selfie Scavenger Hunt on Friday, August 24th, 2018. The next Locked in the Library will be Friday, October 26th, 2018 from 5-8pm and the theme will be Zombies! Stay tuned for registration information.
Have you been thinking about getting a 3D pen to create cool projects? Try them out here first! We have two STEM Kits that will be circulating very soon where you can check out a 3D pen to test and play with! Included in the kit is filament, a project book, and instructions. We will be having more 3D printing […]
Join us at the Algonquin Panera at 10am on Friday, September 21 for a storytime filled with songs, dancing, fun activities, and a snack! Make sure you register to reserve your spot! Open to all, but registration is required! For ages 2-6. Click here to register! The Algonquin Panera is located at 451 S Randall Road.
On Saturday, September 22 from 1 to 2pm, the Discovery Center will be here at Harnish with some fun science stations! Bring your preschool to 2 grader and get read to get hands on with magnets, colors, and physics! There will be a variety of activities and stations to explore. The Discovery Center Museum is located in Rockford, IL (711 […]
If you love the Princess in Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale, you’re in luck! On Friday, September 14 at 3pm children ages 4-7 who can attend on their own are invited to our Princess in Black Party! Join us for a sparkle-slamming princess-pouncing good time! Celebrate the books by creating crowns, secret identity masks, and tasting some very […]
What’s that? Can you hear that? It’s the sound of silence! That means our construction is over! Join us on Saturday, September 15 from 10am-4pm for our Renovation Celebration! Enjoy activities for all ages, light refreshments, and live music. The first 300 attendees will receive a free book bag to personalize at the event! Tour the new and improved spaces […]
Have you heard of yoga and want to know what it’s all about? Join us for a variety of yoga programs offered by our very own Miss Alexa, certified yoga instructor. Yoga can have many benefits to children. Parents Magazine says that “there are five key areas where kids benefit from the practice of yoga, and each of them improves […]
