News From the Children's Room

Maker Mondays

Every Monday get creative at the library!  We will have a cart of materials available in the Children's Department between 3pm and 5pm.  Children can use their imagination to design and assemble their own creations.



Reader's Challenges
Designed specifically for children in grades K-2 and 3-5, these reading challenges reward children for beginning to read independently (K-2) and for reading a variety of genres (3-5).  Stop by the Children's Department today to sign up!


Brainfuse Homework Help

Got homework? Connect with online tutors using Brainfuse. Online certified tutors are available to help you with your homework. Brainfuse also offers skills-building, writing assistance, flash cards, test preparation and more. It may be accessed on the Children’s Room Blog under Resources. Learn more about it here: http://goo.gl/U78QTZ.

Print From Anywhere Service
The library is introducing a great new service this month.  You can now print to the library's printers from anywhere!  If you're working on a project or homework at home and need to print something out, follow a simple set of directions that can be found here: http://goo.gl/BcrDoW and then come in to the library to pick it up!




3D Printer
Stop by the computer area in the back of our library and check out our new 3D printer.  It's constantly working so you can see it in action!


Toys for Tots

Starting in November, patrons may drop off new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program.  What a wonderful opportunity to brighten the life of a child this holiday season.  A collection box will be located in the Children's Department.



Mitten Tree

Starting on Thursday, December 1st-Friday, December 23rd, patrons may begin in new or handmade mittens, gloves, hats or scarves to the Children's Room to be hung on the Mitten Tree.  These items will be donated to local agencies for children in our community.