Sophie Young is a smart girl who is in love with everything about Chinese culture. Grace Yang, her best friend, is a cunning and clever superspy-wannabe. Together, they are Young and Yang, unstoppable sleuthing duo! There’s something…OFF… about their school counselor Dr. Agford, but every time they think they know […]
Scratch 101, Friday August 1
Published on :We made more great Scratch projects last Friday as ten kids between the ages of 10-18 came to the library to learn how to create an interactive animated “talk show.” They learned programming concepts and created sequences of events that a computer could execute so that it looked like characters […]
Dave Skale the Magician
Published on :David Skale the Magician performed at the Central Library’s Donald Wright Auditorium on Saturday and had everybody rolling in the aisles! His kid volunteers did a great job as well. Here are a few pics–you’ll find many more on our Facebook page. Remember: ALL the books in the library are […]
The adventures continue in the Kingdom of Linda Vista…
Published on :In recent installments on the Linda Vista Library Facebook page, the kingdom has been beset by a Grand Duke from Pumpkinland and an obnoxious peacock who imagines herself a princess and thinks herself entitled to win the hand of the prince! After convening the Supreme Court to decide the matter, […]
Thursday Tunes and Tales: Bubblemania!
Published on :We had a visit from Bubblemania today, doing their show about the science of bubbles! Some kids even got to be inside a bubble! Thank goodness nobody floated away! Check out our Facebook page for more great photos of the program!
Brother Yusef
Published on :The kids had such a great time singing, shaking and learning the blues with Brother Yusef at today’s Thursday Tunes and Tales. You can find his CD Blues for Beginners at the Central Library or the Linda Vista Branch Library. Remember to join us next week for another fun-filled hour […]
Pictures of Staff — Drawn by Kids!
Published on :One of the things we’ve had the most fun with this summer is seeing the pictures kids have drawn of our Children’s Desk staff! Here’s Mr. Nick: Our fearless leader, Ms. Angela: Ms. Marie: And Ms. AnnMarie: And Miss Jennifer: And Mrs. Leela: […]
Karen Rae Kraut – Thursday Tunes and Tales
Published on :Karen Rae Kraut played to a packed audience in the Central Library’s Donald R. Wright Auditorium this morning! Check out all the photos on our Facebook page. And don’t forget that we have lots of fun music and entertainment available for you every Thursday at 10 am this summer. Check […]
The fairytale kingdom of Linda Vista Branch Library
Published on :The Linda Vista Branch Library is creating adorable puppet theater stories every week on their Facebook page! Meet their cast of loveable characters: Their first full story is already posted. Take a look at the album here and go picture-by-picture to read a funny story about a prince crossing paths with a dangerous and hungry iguana! Who […]
Shrinky Dinks Jewelry
Published on :Kids had a blast yesterday drawing their own plastic charms and watching them bake in the toaster oven! Several kids made special gifts for their dads for Father’s Day or for other family members or friends.This father’s day gift really warmed my heart, and I’m sure his dad will love it too: […]