In the spirit of Halloween, and right on the tail of our first ever Maker Fair, we have conjured up a collection of books that will inspire the DIY wizard in you. For a ghoulish good time for all, check out the book list below for ideas of things to make for a freakishly fun Halloween. From fabulous costumes to […]
We have a lot of great magazine titles for kids already — including Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated for Kids, National Geographic, and many more — and now we’ve added some new titles to check out! Stop by the Youth Services desk on the lower level. Disney Jr.Designed for preschoolers, this magazine has games and activities all about their favorite Disney characters. Scooby-DooScooby-Doo magazine […]
Are you looking for ways to keep your child’s school skills sharp this summer? Make sure to stop by the Harnish Main Library to explore our Homework Collection. This collection consists of a variety of educational resources that support the curriculum needs of teachers, homeschooling families, and parents of children in grades PreK – 8th grade. Math, science, reading, Spanish, social […]
Attention, Gamers: The Library has recently expanded its video game collection to include Xbox One and Playstation 4 games. These games join an already established collection that includes video games for Nintendo 3DS, DS, Wii, WiiU, and Playstation 3. Search for PS4 and Xbox One games in our online catalog. If you’re interested in showing off your skills and meeting other gamers, the Library regularly hosts […]
Are you looking for ways to make learning fun and engaging? Make sure to check out our newest STEM kit addition, the LeapPad3. The LeapPad3 is a tablet that allows children to explore and learn a wide variety of educational skills. You can enjoy some content already pre-loaded on the tablet or check out some of our NEW LeapPad learning games. Leap […]
Each January, the American Library Association announces the winners of prestigious awards for children’s books. We are thrilled to announce the 2016 Newbery and Caldecott Medal Award winners! 2016 Newbery Medal Award Winner Last Stop on Market Street, written by Matthew de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson Summary: A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother. His grandmother helps […]
The Library recently started a STEM Kit collection. For three weeks you can check out a STEM Kit, bring it home, and introduce your child to a fun, educational STEM related project. Our kits range from constructing pulleys and levers with LEGO Education, building circuits with Snap Circuits, studying bugs or rocks, and building with Magna Tiles. The STEM Kits […]
