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Kids, Counting, Family Activities, and the 2020 Census

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Jennifer Zachman in Library Blog, Library Programs

Complete your 2020 Census today! Go to 2020census.gov Children begin learning numbers at an early age. But, it’s when kids learn about counting numbers that kids begin to understand the meaning of numbers. And once the power of numbers is known and understood, the answers to so many little and big questions can be determined […]

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From Once Upon a Time to Happily Ever After

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Katie Auman in Library Blog, Library Programs, Library Services

There is perhaps no beginning to a story filled with more magical possibilities than “once upon a time.” It’s an invitation to storm the castle, swim with mermaids, defeat dark forces, and fly with the winds. It whispers, “Come along with me. An adventure awaits.” We must defeat the ogres and rescue the villagers. We […]

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Kids and Families Connect at the Library

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Katie Auman in Library Blog, Library Programs, Library Services

Spending quality time with our kids is critical to their growth and development—and it fosters strong bonds and relationships. But, our fast-paced lives can make finding opportunities for quality family time a challenge. We’re working and commuting longer hours. Schedules are packed. Budgets are tight. And planning even small outings takes time and energy. Fortunately, […]

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Bilingual Storytimes Promote Early Language Learning and More

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Katie Auman in Library Blog, Library Programs, Library Services

Every Thursday morning, young kids and adults visit Old Town Library for Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe. This dual-language storytime debuted in 2018 and has quickly become a favorite for many local families. In fact, the program had to move from the Storytime Room to the larger community meeting room to accommodate all […]

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It’s Picture Book Month!

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Katie Auman in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs

What’s your earliest memory of reading? Was it snuggled in someone’s lap, looking at a picture book, and pointing at the words and artwork? Was it making up your own story about the illustrations in a book? Or was it was reading and re-reading a favorite story until the pages were thin and torn? For […]

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