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Easy DIY Paper Butterflies
/in Kids, Play/by JillFold a paper butterfly! To make this very easy, very fun project you just need one or two pieces of paper, scissors, and something to tie the middle with like string or a bread tie. Hang these colorful butterflies in a window, or tie them to a gift. Let your imagination fly free! See this […]
Building Brains by Singing with Your Children
/in Early childhood issues, Kids, Learn/by JerissaParents, did you realize that children develop essential skills that help them learn how to read long before formal reading instruction begins? These are called early literacy skills, and they include vocabulary, print motivation, phonological awareness, print awareness, letter knowledge, and narrative skills. How do children gain these skills, exactly? The answer is simple. Through […]
Dance Party with Freegal!
/in Kids, Play/by YS LibrarianThere is nothing quite like dancing and singing with your little ones. If you are anything like me, you are always on the hunt for fun, appropriate, kid friendly tunes. The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is here to help with your music needs! If you want free unlimited music streaming and free downloads of […]
Book Recs from our Young Adult Advisory Board
/in Read, Teens/by AndriaDid you know that Youth Services has a special advisory board for teen services, run by the teens themselves? The Young Adult Advisory Board (YAAB) meets each month to discuss ideas for programs, teen materials, and much more! Teen members recently created a booklist of some of their favorite teen reads to share with you […]