By Bonnie Post, Library Assistant Your library card can unlock worlds of possibilities; one of these worlds is the excellent learning resource, PebbleGo! Access this wonderful resource that provides a wealth of exciting and fun activities to reinforce learning. Use PebbleGo for Free! PebbleGo is designed for beginner readers Kindergarten through 3rd grade and is …
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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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 …
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, …
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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