Theatre Classes Starting in September
Starting in September, we will be offering two theatre classes via Zoom, SCL Theater: The Rising Star Players on Fridays at 10:00 AM and Drama Zoom on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM. SCL Theatre: The Rising Star Players, formerly known as Children’s Theater, will be getting a facelift this year as the age limit extends from … Continued
Meet Mrs. Kama
You may not have met Mrs. Kama yet (because COVID!), but you should look forward to meeting her during one of your browsing appointments or when the library opens back up fully! You’ll see her downstairs at the children’s desk assisting with desk duties, crafts, and more! Mrs. Kama is a Social Studies teacher at … Continued
Back to School!
It’s time to go back to school and Mrs. Wendy has put together a list of fun books to get you and your little ones excited about school, be it virtually or in-person! Mermaid School by JoAnne Wetzel Molly enjoys her first day at Mermaid School, where she makes new friends, learns new things, and hears … Continued
Mom, I’m Booooooredddddd!
How many times have you heard that this summer? Being bored occasionally is actually good for us, but when your kid (or you!) just can’t take it anymore, here are some great books to put in their hands. Hopefully these books will spark creativity, tickle your kid’s funny bone, or at the very least give … Continued
EXPERIENCES: August 2020
Summer Reading may be over, but we’re still going strong with virtual programs! In this month’s magazine, you’ll find our full August calendar, information on online resources for school, how to get reader’s advisory from home, and much more! View the August 2020 Experiences here.
Virtual English Language Conversational Program Offered on Zoom!
Starting on August 6th, we will begin offering a virtual English Language Conversational program on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM on Zoom. This program is designed for English language learners who want to practice conversational English in a group. The program is intended for ages 13 and up, and will require registration. To register, visit … Continued
Great Books to Read During a Global Pandemic
You think you have it bad? Pick up one of these books about teens facing zombies, plagues, and the end of life as they know it. This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada “In a world where people are implanted with technology to recode their DNA, gene-hacking genius Cat must decrypt her late father’s message concealing a vaccine to a horrifying … Continued
Visit Somewhere New!
Go on a journey with one of these fantastic reads! All of the characters in these books are either running away or running toward a new destination. When Mischief Came to Town by Katrina Nannestad In 1911, when orphaned ten-year-old Inge comes to live with her stern grandmother in a remote island village in Bornholm, Denmark, she ends up changing … Continued
ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESSES: Library Card Sign-Up Month is a Month Away!
Summer is almost over and we are excited because that means Library Card Sign-Up Month is just around the corner! This is the library’s 5th year to celebrate the national holiday and we want to do things bigger and better! This is the campaign that received a prestigious national recognition, the John Cotton Dana Award, … Continued
Wanna Get Away?
If you’d love to be anywhere but here this summer, pick up one of these titles and take a trip! Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson Amy’s life is in tumult. Her dad died in a car accident and now she and her mom are moving across the country. When she and a family friend she barely knows embark … Continued