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Giving Trees

We have a Giving Tree at both the Harnish and Eastgate library locations. Be sure to pick-up a tag when you stop by the library this week! Perhaps even this evening for the Jacobs High School Goldenaires concert? You will directly help another family in our very own community have a better holiday season. Unwrapped gifts are due back at […]

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This Week at AAPLD

Tween Art will be Thursday, November 15 from 4-5 pm. This program is for kids in grades 4-8. Tweens do not need a library card but should sign up here, just so we know how many supplies we will need. This month we will be creating yarn orbs using balloons.       Storytime at Panera will be Friday, November 16 […]

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Other Halloween Programs

Zombie Barbies – Monday, October 29 @ Harnish – 4:00-5:00pm Get ready for Halloween by transforming your childhood Barbie or Ken into a zombie. Dress them up with spooky LED-infused clothing. For grades 4-8, registration required. Harry Potter Trivia Night  – Thursday, November 1 @ Harnish – 6:00-7:00pm The Chamber of Secrets has been opened! You will be sorted into a […]

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Halloween Storytimes

Children are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes for these storytimes! They will get the chance to parade through the Youth Department after the storytime. Family Halloween Storytime – Drop-in @ Harnish – 10:00-10:30 am Saturday, October 27 Tuesday, October 30 Wednesday, October 31 Ages 5 and under with parent/caregiver. Baby Halloween Storytime – Drop-in @ Harnish – 10:00-10:30 […]

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Banned Books Week: Roald Dahl

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. In previous posts this week we have focused on books or book series. Today the focus […]

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Banned Books Week: Anne Frank

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access to information. One of the more surprising books to get frequently challenged throughout history is The Diary of […]

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Creation Center Extravaganza!

In addition to the Community Helper Storytimes, we will also be hosting various activities in the new Creation Center for our Renovation Celebration on Saturday, September 15th. Here is the day’s schedule for that: 10:00am to 11:00am – Robot Zoo Come see what types of robots live at the library! Our robots are available for check-out in STEM Kits and […]

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New Database – Tumble Math

We just gained access to a brand new database! Tumble Math is the most comprehensive math picture book collection online. Along with access to books, this database also provides math quizzes and math lesson plans. Access TumbleMath here!

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Light Painting Photos

Here are some photos from the Light Painting Program we had on Friday, June 29th 2018: What is light painting? Traditional painting involved paint and a canvas. With light painting, the canvas is the air and the paint can be any source of light — we used glow sticks and flashlights. In order to capture these photos, we used the […]