VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING
Try these fun activity guides put together by our library team. For even more fun watch the videos that explain these guides on our Facebook page!
Experiments! Demos! Disasters?
- APL's Foolproof Slime Recipe - View Facebook video here!
- Film Canister Rockets - View Facebook video here!
- Glow in the Dark - View Facebook video here!
Family Fandom
- Disney Vacation Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
- Camp Half Blood Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
- Pokemon Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
Family Fun
- Creating Characters - View Facebook video here!
- Mythical Creatures - View Facebook video here!
- Time Capsule Tales - View Facebook video here!
- Water you doing? - View Facebook video here!
LEGO Club
- Animal Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
- Bridges Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
- Firework and Flower Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
- July 4 and Ocean Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
- Marble Maze Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
- Roll, Build, Create Challenge - View Facebook video here!
- Summer Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
- Superhero Mosaic Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
- Vehicles Building Activity Guide - View Facebook video here!
Live Zoom Programming
Miscellaneous
- May the 4th Be With You: Stars Wars Day - View Facebook video here!
Teen Discord
Teen DIYs
- Handsewn Facemasks - View Facebook video here!
Teen Microwave Mug Mondays
- Cookies & Cream Cake - View Facebook video here!
- Pizza in a Mug Recipe - View Facebook video here!
RECOMMENDED READS
Enjoy these reading lists curated by our library team.
Titles Found in Children's Collections
- Books on Social Justice
- A list of books that you can read with your children and discuss current events surrounding social justice.
- Crazy Kitten Characters
- Celebrate National Kitten Day with some of the craziest kittens around!
- Mixed Up Fairy Tales
- A list of picture books that feature classic fairy tales with a twist!
- Rainbow Reads for Middle Grades
- Every single reader deserves a book where they can see a reflection of themselves, regardless of race, sexuality, creed and many other factors.
- So you want to learn magic?
- Didn’t receive your Hogwarts letter? Maybe you will get into one of these Schools of Magic!
- Start your summer fun with a book!
- Each of these books feature kids who faced a boring summer...check them out to see what makes their summer an adventure!
- Yucky, Gross, and Disgusting
- Does the gross, disgusting, and vile fascinate you? Then this is the book list for you!
Titles Found in Young Adult Collection
- Books on Social Justice
- A list of books that you and your teens can both read and discuss about Social Justice.
- Famous Kitten Characters
- Get to know these famous kitten characters: Mogget, Church, Chairman Meow, Salem, Sebastian, Solembum, and Mrs. Norris in the popular teen books. Which one is your favorite?
Titles Found in Adult Collections
- Audiobooks
- Take a listen to some award-winning audiobooks during Audiobook Appreciation Month this June!
- Books on Social Justice
- A list of non-fiction and fiction books that you can read and discuss about current events surrounding social justice.
- Gardening
- April showers brought May flowers – why not try your hand at adding some tomatoes and cucumbers! We have books for both beginners just starting out and experienced gardeners who may want to try something new.
- Grilling
- Grilling season is upon us! Take your grilling game up a notch with these recommended reads. From burgers to sauces and fish to marinades, you’ll be sure to find a new favorite grilling recipe!
- Imagine Your Story
- Summer Reading 2020 here! Imagine Your Story, enjoy the start of a new series!
- Imagine Your Story - Retellings
- Enjoy new retellings of classic tales.
- Juneteenth
- Celebrate freedom and Juneteenth with these books that showcase this day in history and African-American authors.
- Men's Health
- June is Men’s health month, and here are a few suggested books to help you work toward a happier and healthier life.
- Mysteries
- Celebrate Mystery Month this May with this list of mysteries and thrillers!
- National Kitten Day
- July 10 is National Kitten Day. Enjoy this list of books that feature kittens being welcomed to your home, starring in mysteries, or just being cute.
- Pride Month
- Every single reader deserves a book where they can see a reflection of themselves, regardless of race, sexuality, creed and many other factors
- Video Game Day
- Your library has many video games available for checkout. Check the online catalog or call us to place a hold, or stop in through the week during lobby hours. When you are ready for a break from gaming, here are some suggested books for National Video Game Day.