CoVid-19 Resources

CoVid-19 Resources

Remote Learning Tips for Parents

August 13, 2020
Schools moving to a remote learning model for the start of the academic year is the talk of the town. Many parents who are already juggling work and household responsibilities are now also planning what fall will look like with their children learning at home. This creates new challenges for parents, students and teachers alike. Even with some childcare services […]
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Local Homeschooling for New Comers Webinar

August 12, 2020
So, this was not in our newsletter but the demand for homeschooling materials and information is high! With the school year looming next week, we thought we would throw together a webinar for parents about local homeschooling options. This webinar will feature four local homeschooling groups: the Barrington Area Homeschoolers, Classical Consortium, Schaumburg HOUSE, and McHenry County Homeschool Happenings. The […]
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Introducing Scholastic Teachables

July 31, 2020
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 […]
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Send a Postcard to Space!

July 27, 2020
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 […]
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Virtual Tour Update!

July 23, 2020
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.
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New Baby? We have just the program for you…

July 2, 2020
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 […]
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DIY A to Z Storytimes

June 26, 2020
Head on over to the DIY A to Z Storytime Page for some ABC storytimes from Miss Jenni! This page is a sub-page of the Library at Home page.  
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Simple Sewing with Miss Lauren

June 16, 2020
AAPLD’s very own Miss Lauren is a sewing whiz! She can make all sorts of things from her own clothing to fun projects for beginners to start out with. Check out some of her Simple Sewing videos! Miss Lauren will be making new videos every week, so be sure to subscribe to the Library’s Youtube Channel for more. Sewing Machine […]
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Virtual Drama Camp: Register Today!

June 15, 2020
Immerse yourself in theater and acting this summer! Campers will perform The Tempest, one of Shakespeare’s most enchanting plays: a fantasy featuring a magic, monsters, and love. Registration starts today — Monday, June 15, 2020. You may call the library to sign-up at (847)458-6060. Drama Camp is a Monday through Friday commitment for two weeks. Each weekday from July 6th […]