On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 10-11 am, Behavior Bear will be coming to AAPLD! At the program, children and caregivers will listen to a story and then paint a picture. Kids will have an opportunity to meet Behavior Bear at the end of the program. Behavior Bear teaches children that good behavior is a characteristic to portray at school, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Here are some photos from our Locked in the Library Selfie Scavenger Hunt on Friday, August 24th, 2018. The next Locked in the Library will be Friday, October 26th, 2018 from 5-8pm and the theme will be Zombies! Stay tuned for registration information.
