This month we continue our Big Read celebration of Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link with programming related to this eclectic collection of short stories. Prior to kicking off our celebration, the Pulitzer-nominated author chatted with us via Zoom, from her home in Northampton,... READ MORE
What’s more exciting than bugs? Let’s celebrate our creepy crawly friends today!
QUESTIONS What do bugs look like? Do you like bugs? Do they crawl? Do they fly? How many legs do they have? (Obviously there are different answers to this!) READRead any book you may have... READ MORE
I grew up in the 1980s, before the internet existed. There were no smartphones or video streaming services. I couldn’t watch Netflix or text my friends. I had to entertain myself in other ways, especially in the summer when school was on break. Sure, there was a lot of... READ MORE
Believe it or not, September marks six months since our worlds were turned upside down by COVID-19. For Orange County Library System, that means six months since we’ve had no in-person events and programs, which used to bring our libraries to life with laughter and learning.... READ MORE
This week, we’re celebrating fruit, and what better way to start than with a joke? What fruit is green and square? A lemon in disguise! Ha ha! With that, let’s get started.
LEARNFruits are healthy foods that you can eat! They grow on a plant, and contain seeds.
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Put on your jacket, because it’s Autumn! Let’s celebrate with fall-themed stories and songs!
QUESTIONS: Can you name all the seasons? What happens in Autumn? (Leaves change color, it gets a little cooler outside, Halloween...) Do you like apples? Do you like pumpkins? ... READ MORELet’s journey into outer space this week!
QUESTIONS: Do you want to go to outer space? How should we get there? What do you think we’ll see? READ:Any book on space, planets, or aliens that you may have! Or you can request a physical title such as Your Alien by Tammi... READ MORE
What do birds say on Halloween? Trick or Tweet! That’s right, it’s Halloween time, so this month our preschool fun will be a bit...spooky!
QUESTIONS: What does a ghost say? What do we carve for Halloween? What do you want to dress up as for Halloween? What’s your... READ MOREPages
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