July 2020 – Algonquin Library Youth Services

Introducing Scholastic Teachables

July 31, 2020 CoVid-19 Resources, Databases

CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLASTIC TEACHABLES What is Scholastic Teachables? It is a new database that offers printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any and all grades. The 2020-21 school year is going to be a strange one. No matter what you choose for your […]

Books with Home Schooled Characters

July 29, 2020 Book Lists, Collections, Summer Reading

Elementary / Middle Grade Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott This charming classic novel from 1875 by Louisa May Alcott (the author of Little Women) follows the story of the recently orphaned Rose Campbell as she struggles to cope with her new life as part of a large family, which consists of seven boy cousins and numerous aunts and uncles. […]

Send a Postcard to Space!

July 27, 2020 CoVid-19 Resources, STEAM, Technology

Here is the link! More info? Club for the Future, is posing the question, “Why do you think Earth needs space?” to students around the world, and asking them to draw or write their idea on a postcard. The Club will fly the postcards to space and back on upcoming launches of its Blue Origin New Shepard rocket, and return […]

Virtual Tour Update!

July 23, 2020 CoVid-19 Resources, Technology

Since the onset of the pandemic in the spring, businesses have been hard at work updating to meet “the new normal.” Whatever that is! There are TONS of brand-new or updated virtual tours of exciting places such as LEGO Land, The Roman Colosseum, or the National Aquarium right here.

New Booklist from the American Library Association Black Caucus

July 17, 2020 Book Lists, Summer Reading

Preschool to 4th Grade A Girl Like Me by Angela Johnson Inspiring words by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and vibrant photo collage illustrations by Nina Crews come together in a joyful celebration of girls that encourages everyone to reject limitations and follow their dreams. Black is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in […]

Celebrate the 4th of July with eBooks!

July 4, 2020 Uncategorized

The Library might be physically closed for the holiday, but our virtual library is always open. Check out these eBooks (& count them for Summer Reading!): Picture Books A is for America by Devin Scillian America the Beautiful by Wendell Minor Ben Franklin’s Big Splash by Barb Rosenstock Duck For President by Doreen Cronin Grace For President by Kelly Dipucchio […]

New Baby? We have just the program for you…

July 2, 2020 CoVid-19 Resources, Programs, Uncategorized

Babies and Beans! First-time parent to a child under two? Grab a cup of coffee and meet us for some fun virtual conversation. A new baby during the pandemic is rough! This whole thing makes it hard to show that adorable new tiny human off to your family and friends. This is the perfect space to commiserate with some other […]