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New! Let’s have fun with music: A virtual tutorial for grade schoolers
By Eileen Saam, Children’s Services Library Assistant Nearly everyone appreciates music, whether it is listening to a favorite playlist, singing a song in the bathtub, tapping to the beat of ...
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Transgender Day of Visibility: Books for early learners & grade schoolers
By Children's Librarian Hal Patnott March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). Founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the resilience and accomplishments of transgender ...
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At-home fun with meteorology for grade schoolers
By Children's Librarian Genevieve Grove Whether we are signing “What’s the Weather” in kindergarten or wondering what we should wear each day, meteorology is on our minds! Meteorology studies the ...
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Discover & explore for grade schoolers: Engineer some fun this winter!
By Children's Librarian Shelley Harris Engineering sounds like a big and overwhelming topic, especially for caregivers that aren’t as familiar or comfortable with science. But in fact, even babies and ...
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Discover & explore for grade schoolers: Salsa
By Children's Librarian José Cruz Let's explore Salsa! Salsa music is primarily a Caribbean rhythm that is enjoyed throughout Latin America. The word salsa also means sauce in English. Seems ...
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Discover & explore for grade schoolers: New tech ebooks, activities & more
By Middle School Services Librarian Beronica Puhr With a new year comes new tech learning! Find new ebooks, articles, a podcast, and activities all about technology below. Check out these ...
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Discover & explore for grade schoolers: Tabletop roleplaying games
By Children's Librarian Hal Patnott Have you ever wished you could explore the worlds of your favorite characters? Do you dream of running off on a grand adventure with your ...
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New! Live virtual chess tutoring & more
With the explosion of interest in chess fueled by Netflix's The Queen's Gambit last fall, library resource BrainFuse HelpNow has responded by offering live chess tutoring with expert coaches. Expert ...
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