Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Although we are open to the public again (Yippee!), we are not doing in-person programs yet. So, we will be putting together packets of fun for pre-readers and readers. Each packet will have coloring pages, worksheets, a craft, a recipe to try at home and some candy! You can pick them up in the lobby of the library starting at noon on Friday, February 12th. They will be there until we run out.
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Science Friday – Milk Art
Today’s experiment is pretty easy to do. All you need is milk, dish soap and food coloring. Follow these instructions. Even younger kids can do this one with a little supervision. Just remember not to drink the milk afterwards!
Holiday Cookie Recipe Exchange
Have a favorite cookie recipe you’d like to share? Drop it off at the library or email to mmoran@selco.info.
Looking for new cookie recipes to try? Stop by starting on Monday, November 24 and pick up a copy of the recipes contributed. We will also share here on the website.
Because you can never have too many Christmas cookies! (Just don’t eat them all in one sitting.)
Halloween Fun!
Even though our usual party was called off due to COVID-19, the fun goes on! We are especially happy when kids show up in costume!
Halloween Party in a Bag
Come to the library on Friday, October 30 or Saturday, October 31 to get your party in a bag! We’re sad that we won’t be able to offer our usual party, but instead, you can bring the fun home. Packets will include coloring pages, activity sheets, a recipe, a craft, a prize or two and a bag of candy! Choose pre-reader, reader or teen/tween.
Friday 1:00-6:00
Saturday 10:00-2:00
Summer Reading Program Week Six
This is it, the last week of our unusual, COVID-era summer reading program. Thanks for coming along with us on this journey. We hope to keep seeing you in the library!
Additional Resources:
Pre-readers:
Week six with Marguerite and Lois
Readers:
If you’re 10 or older, check out our Alice in Wonderland Virtual Escape Room.
Teens and Tweens:
Harry Potter mini books instructions including video
If you haven’t already, check out our Alice in Wonderland Virtual Escape Room.
Alice in Wonderland virtual escape room
Because we couldn’t do a real-life escape room this year, we have created a virtual escape room. It can be enjoyed by one person alone or a family working together. Kids 10 and up (or maybe a little younger given how clever you readers are) can enjoy!
Escape room
Summer Reading Program week five
Big thanks to Casey’s for the donation of 50 frozen treat coupons! The first 50 kids to pick up their packets this week (starting Monday at noon) will get a free treat!
Our theme this week is everyday heroes. It’s a good time to think about who you admire and how you can be a hero yourself.
Additional Resources:
Pre-readers:
Week five with Marguerite and Penny
Five Green and Speckled Frogs song
Readers:
Week five with Marguerite and Penny
Who Was book printable lesson plans and activity sheets
Teens and Tweens:
Week five with Marguerite and Penny
Want to add to your city? Download more templates. Build Your Own City challenges
Summer Reading Program Week Four
It’s week four! This week our theme is royals and knights. There are lots and lots of great books on that topic, so now’s a good time to check them out.
Additional Resources:
Pre-readers:
Week four with Marguerite and Penny
Here are some sing-along versions of this week’s songs:
Are You Sleeping, Brother John?
Readers:
Week four with Marguerite and Penny
Teens:
Week four with Marguerite and Penny
More marshmallow and toothpick building challenges
Summer Reading Program Week Three
Welcome to week three! Can you believe we’re almost half-way done? This week we’re doing some projects related to mythology and tall tales. Do you have a favorite?
We do still have some week two packets. Look in the box behind week three.
Additional Resources:
Pre-reader:
Week three with Marguerite and Penny
Want to give your Little Red Riding Hood some friends?
Little Red Riding Hood, wolf & woodcutter crafts
Reader:
Week three with Marguerite and Penny
Anansi the Spider book read aloud
Anansi the Spider old time animated video
There are lots of examples of gnome and fairy gardens online. Here are a few tutorials that might be helpful if you decide to make one.
How to make a fairy/gnome garden
Teen:
Week three with Marguerite and Penny
These aren’t exactly the same as our solar distiller project, but very close:
Solar distiller from large and small bottles
Solar distiller from a bottle and a can
Solar distiller from several bottles