Barnes and Noble has introduced a National Children’s Short Story Contest for kids ages 6-12. Fifteen select entries will be published in a real book sold exclusively at Barnes and Noble this winter holiday season. Entries should be 300-800 words or 4 pages of a black & white graphic story. Submit you entry here! The contest runs from April 27 […]
You may have heard about libraries 3D printing PPE for medical professionals. Our Harnish Makerbot Replicator 2 & Eastgate Makerbot Mini printers are working hard from home. Usually they print fun little pumpkins, dinosaur flexis, or Pokemon figurines but nowadays they are printing no-touch challenge items and “ear-saver” mask adapters. If you have ever wondered about the practical purposes of […]
Mondays with Michelle (at 11am) Michelle Obama has begun a read-aloud program with PBS Kids. Click here for this past Monday’s read-aloud of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. Next Monday, Michelle will read There’s a Dragon in Your Book. On May 4th she will be reading Miss Maple’s Seeds and on May 11th her book will be The Very Hungry […]
For Ages 2-6 Brightly Storytime From Read Brightly, this podcast is also available as a YouTube channel and features a new weekly full-length picture book read out loud by storyteller Ms. Linda. CircleRound Created by WBUR, this podcast adapts folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays, ranging from 10 to 20 minutes each. Each story delivers […]
Have you tried out Kanopy yet? If you have an Algonquin Library Card, you have full access to this streaming service. It works a lot like many other streaming services, except Kanopy also includes animated picture books, educational children’s television programming, and The Great Courses. Kanopy has started offering “credit-free” programming during the pandemic, which does not count to your […]
Earth Day 50th Anniversary Toolkit from NASA Code.org has plenty of online video resources. Coming up on Wednesday, April 22nd at 12pm is Bill Gates, so be sure to tune in (the link works for both things). Home Learning Activity Packs and Worksheets from DK Publishing. Julie Andrews and her daughter have started a pandemic book podcast called Julie’s Library. […]
Just because the major North American comic book distributors have stopped working, doesn’t mean you cannot still read comic books! And don’t forget to support your local neighborhood comic book shop (Modern Age is still shipping books!) if you are able. Comics & Comic-Related Resources Attend a free virtual Comics Relief festival from First Second Comics. This will be held […]
The Library circulates a KANO Computer Kit and their Harry Potter Coding Wand Kit in our STEM Kit collection. Check out these creative Covid-19 challenges developed by KANO. You may recognize Ralph Covert from his past musical performances at AAPLD. He too has started an online series. Every morning at 11am, tune in to Ralph’s Facebook page for some children’s […]
AAPLD Staff Celebrate National Poetry Month Miss Nikki & Emma’s Easter craft Miss Lauren’s fabric mask maker craft Dav Pilkey at Home: You all probably know Dav Pilkey from the Dog Man or Captain Underpants books. He has started an “At Home” series and you should totally check it out. Princess Storytime Live from Happily Ever After Parties at 11:30am, […]
From now until May 4, find your place with the library at home! We’re always open online, and now, you can take advantage of our digital resources and earn prizes along the way! Weekly drawings every Monday, starting April 13. Just submit an entry every time you do one of the activities! More entries = more chances to win! Activities […]
