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Pie book cover

Pie by Sarah Weeks

What’s your favorite type of pie? No matter; whatever your favorite is, it would be available and free at PIE, Aunt Polly’s bakery. She just loved baking pies, and didn’t need the money, so her pies would all be free! But then she died, and no one, not her sister, not her favorite niece, Alice,…

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Name the transportation.

Trivia Tuesday: Transportation

Exercise your brain and maybe learn something new. Each Tuesday, we will send you on a knowledge quest and you can email us your answers for a chance to win a prize. As always with Library trivia, the good news is that if you don’t know the answer, there are ways to find out! Try…

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New Board Books

Board books are great for babies and toddlers because they're small enough for little hands to help hold, and sturdy enough to withstand the enthusiasm that little ones can show to books they enjoy! Becca has some great new board book recommendations for you. Place any of these titles on hold today! Happy reading! https://youtu.be/IMxe7vpuncw…

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STEAM Saturday: Lightning Bugs

Lightning Bugs, or fireflies, are a native species of beetle. There are over 2,000 different species all over the world, with over 125 native to the United States. Once you start to look more closely, you can notices differences between how different lightning bugs flash. Each species has a different pattern and speed that they flash. Color also…

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Olive and the Backstage Ghost by Michelle Schusterman book cover

Olive and the Backstage Ghost by Michelle Schusterman      

After an unsuccessful audition, Olive runs into an old vaudeville theatre to escape the New York rain. In the comfort of the empty auditorium, Olive sings her heart out and receives the attention of the mysterious Maude Devore. Olive is immediately offered a part in Maude’s variety show, and she is impressed by the theatre…

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Use the web resource pebblego. Read the article about jellyfish. What do jellyfish use their tentacles for?

Trivia Tuesday: Jellyfish

Exercise your brain and maybe learn something new. Each Tuesday, we will send you on a knowledge quest and you can email us your answers for a chance to win a prize. As always with Library trivia, the good news is that if you don’t know the answer, there are ways to find out! Try…

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Picture books on Hoopla

Becca has some great new picture books to tell you about that you can read right away on Hoopla! https://youtu.be/BS9TYx0D7-U The books Becca talked are linked below! Happy reading! Unstoppable by Adam Rex, illustrated by Laura Park How to Put an Octopus to Bed by Sherri Duskey Rinker, Viviane Schwarz Play Like An Animal! Why Critters Splash,…

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Maker Monday: Solar Oven S’mores

No campfire? No problem! Try making s'mores using solar energy with this fun project from WeAreTeachers.com. Supplies: pizza boxblack construction paperaluminum foilplastic wrap Directions: Cut the “oven door” flap on the box. Decorate with markers if you wish! Glue black construction paper to the bottom of the box. The black color absorbs the heat. Glue…

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The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity book cover

STEAM Saturday: Messy Outdoor Activities

The Artful Parent is a great resource for art activities appropriate for a wide range of ages, toddler through school age children. Check out the website or the book. Warm days are the best time to try messy hands-on activities outdoors. Three favorite messy activities from the Artful Parent are making oobleck, melting ice, and playing with cloud dough.   Oobleck 1 ½ -2 cups…

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