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October 15, 2024 · Rain Schultz-Pruner
Great Read Alouds: Friendly monsters & ghosts
Unearth monsters, ghosts, pumpkins, witches, ghouls and lots of fun with excellent Halloween booooooooooks!
October 3, 2024 · Sherry Hess
The power of outdoor play: Boosting mental & physical health
Outdoor play is essential for a child's healthy development, especially in the early years. It offers unique experiences and learning opportunities, sparking creativity, critical thinking and endless fun.
September 23, 2024 · Ginger Park
Fall Reading Challenge
Read three books in October and win a wicked cool collectible pint glass! This reading challenge is for all ages.
September 19, 2024 · Ginger Park
Kids Library redesign
Construction will start soon to renovate the Kids Library. Learn where to find kids materials and events while work is in progress.
September 6, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Block play builds foundation for STEM
Learn about the value of block play and opportunities to explore blocks with Parents as Teachers during BLOCK Fest.
August 15, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Kids love learning through messy play
Messy play engages a child’s natural sense of curiosity and teaches them skills like problem solving.
July 23, 2024 · Sherry Hess
6 Helpful tips for camping with kids
July 19, 2024 · Debbie Updegraff
Great Read Alouds: You want WHAT for a pet?!
Debbie's spotted a pack of picture books about rather unusual pets. Let your kids dream up what else could make an interesting pet.
June 27, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Start reading early to avoid the summer slide
Summer is the perfect time to encourage kids to read and it keeps a child from losing ground. Let’s build a love for reading in young children by creating a habit that incorporates summertime reading.
June 20, 2024 · Kim Sain
Kansas pollinators help our gardens grow & so much more
Birds, bees, butterflies, moths and other insects such as beetles and wasps are important pollinators that serve critical roles in maintaining quality ecosystems.
June 19, 2024 · Luanne Webb
Great Read Alouds: Adventure Awaits!
Books provide wonderful getaways even for the youngest travelers.
June 7, 2024 · Marlana Hodgkinson
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Tantalizing summer stories
Summer is an excellent time to pick an amazing book and READ! Books are a great way to Relax and Enjoy a story, to go on an Adventure or to Discover something new.
May 23, 2024 · Sherry Hess
12 fun & easy ideas to get kids active
Active kids are healthier kids. Find ideas to make physical activity fun and a regular part of life.
April 30, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Introduce your child to the wonder of gardening
Gardening provides young children and the whole family a hands-on experience to learn and explore.
April 18, 2024 · Debbie Reiff
Great Read Alouds: Earth-friendly picture books
Explore beautiful picture books that introduce Earth and all its wonders, planting seeds of appreciation for our planet.
March 22, 2024 · Kyler Carptenter
Great Read Alouds: Spring has sprung
Discover all things spring with some wonderful picture books. Delightful illustrations, engaging stories and facts about spring all await your curiosity
March 8, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Tips to get your child school ready
Find tips and resources for school readiness. Area preschools are enrolling now for the fall and kindergarten round-up is just around the corner.
February 27, 2024 · jmcfarland@tscpl.org
I didn’t know the library has BingePass
Hoopla's BingePass gives you access to a collection of books, movies or videos with only one checkout.
February 21, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Great Read Alouds: Artsy picture books
Picture book illustrations enhance the text of the book, which helps a child better understand the meaning of the words. Explore Sherry's picks with art that is engaging, captivating and truly brings joy.
February 7, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Top tips for cooking with kids
Your kitchen is an ideal place for fun and delicious learning and creativity.
February 2, 2024 · Angie Reed
Financial literacy for teens
Find resources to help teens learn about managing money and planning for the future.
January 18, 2024 · Debbie Updegraff
Great Read Alouds: Can't sit still
Kids are curious, active creatures. Getting them to sit and listen to a book can be tough. If you find yourself in this situation, try reading an interactive book.
January 4, 2024 · Marlana Hodgkinson
Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: Discover a new hobby
Find books to inspire & coach as you develop your interests. If it's something you enjoy, it will be fulfilling & rewarding!
January 4, 2024 · Lissa Staley
Money for college or technical school
Consider the many paths you can take beyond high school education and the many options to pay for advanced education.