Mr. Luis and Honor

Discover & explore for grade schoolers: Math

Math. Did you just shudder? Or grin? Most people have a strong reaction to math, one way or the other.  When I was growing up, one of my absolute must see shows was Square One TV on PBS. I was … Read more

Miss Jenny and Ruthie the Camel

Sing, sing a song: Videos & activities for early learners

By Shelley Harris, Children’s Librarian Mr. Andy, one of our past librarians, always used to tell caregivers that he could remember the words to “Sweet Caroline” much better than he could remember how to use and program his remote control. … Read more

Miss Jenny and Ruthie the Camel playing Roll-A-Story Pronouns

Storytelling: Videos & activities for early learners

Sometimes, at the Children’s Services desk, small kids come up to the desk and proudly read a book to us. Their caregiver will laugh and say they memorized it or are describing the pictures. And guess what? That is also … Read more

Toddler singing

Virtual learning & fun for early learners: Whoosh, bang, boom

By Children’s Librarian Shelley Harris When we think about talking with our smallest kids, there are so many sounds involved: animal sounds, choo choo sounds, airplane sounds. These may feel like small things, but they’re important—the sounds we make with … Read more