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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 12, 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.
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.
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!
December 18, 2023 · Linda Gerwick
Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: Winter wonderland
Get cozy with a fantastic wintry middle grade book or two. Linda has adventurous recommendations.
December 15, 2023 · Luanne Webb
Great Read Alouds: Families in all shapes & sizes
Find kids books about a wide variety of families highlighting the differences and the similarities.
December 7, 2023 · Sherry Hess
Creating a culture of kindness
Find tips for teaching kids kindness, which is vital to the development of a child’s social-emotional skills.
November 21, 2023 · Debbie Reiff
Great Read Alouds: Dinovember
Roam through some of Debbie's favorite kids dinosaur books with facts and fiction.
November 1, 2023 · Arion Beals
Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: New chapter books for emerging readers
Arion recommends fun chapter books that will keep beginning readers engaged.
October 24, 2023 · Kathy Ellison
Great Read Alouds: Big emotions
A great way to help preschoolers learn about feelings is to discuss how characters in books may feel.
October 24, 2023 · Rachael Schmidtlein
Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: Spooky
Rachael recommends scary middle grade reads for brave kids.
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