We have many resources available for children and youth of all ages.
Third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Tweens and teens can explore, discover, create, and invent "things" at the Library, using everyday objects like straws, paper, cardboard and using electronics like iPads and laptops. The Library provides the materials.
November 19 - Join us for creative 3-D building using a variety of materials.
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KIDS SEARCH - is designed for students in grades K through 8. Kids Search provides elementary school students with an easy-to-use, graphically-appealing interface they can use to search their EBSCO databases.
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STUDENT RESEARCH CENTER - is designed for students in grades 6 through 12. SRC provides students in secondary
schools with the most appropriate research tools to easily obtain the information that they need from their EBSCO databases.
Students can easily pre-determine which content sources (e.g., Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video) will be included
with their search. They can also search their databases by topic heading, make use of an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore the top searches
of the day, and even limit their search according to appropriate Lexile reading levels.
WORLD BOOK WEB – The World Book Web is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, all complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
Zinio Magazines This link will allow you to set up your new Zinio account using your library. Must create an account. For a how-to video, visit http://vimeo.com/107853239.
ABC-CLIO - is a collection of History Databases including: American Government; American History; United States Geography; World at War; World Geography; World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras; World History: The Modern Era.
This resource includes sections on:
This resource includes sections on:
This resource includes sections on:
STUDENT RESEARCH CENTER - is designed for students in grades 6 through 12. SRC provides students in secondary
schools with the most appropriate research tools to easily obtain the information that they need from their EBSCO databases.
Students can easily pre-determine which content sources (e.g., Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video) will be included
with their search. They can also search their databases by topic heading, make use of an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore the top searches
of the day, and even limit their search according to appropriate Lexile reading levels.
Zinio Magazines This link will allow you to set up your new Zinio account using your library. Must create an account. For a how-to video, visit http://vimeo.com/107853239.
First Day to Begin Submitting Houses: Monday, November 26
Last Day to Submit Houses: Saturday, December 8
The Library's Family Gingerbread House contest encourages families to spend time together during the busy holiday season by creating a family gingerbread house. Winners in each of three categories receive prizes from local sponsors.
Public voting begins Monday, December 10 and ends Thursday, December 13.
Winners announced Friday, December 14 during "A Visit with Santa" at 2:00 p.m.
Pick up a contest packet at the Library or download one: Gingerbread House Contest
