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Handley Library Christmas Ornament from the Library Shop.

Storytime Break at the Handley Branch

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A few times a year the children’s department goes on a storytime break. But what does that mean for you? It means every April, August, and December we pause our daily storytimes to prepare for the upcoming season. Fear not, there are still plenty of things to do at the library during a storytime break! 

Each week, we will have a different themed playtime experience set up for you and your littles to explore during the usual storytime timeframe! Everything from gross motor play to music and art exploration. See the list of themes by week below:

 

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Poster. Title says Kids Digital Media. Subtitle says New Checkout Limit! Below are pictures of various kids dvds, read-alongs, and audiobooks.

Kids Digital Media

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Looking for something to keep your family entertained during the holidays? Check out our digital media collections like our DVDs and Audiobooks! We recently removed the check-out limit on all of our DVDs (kids and adults), so browse to your heart’s desire. The new limit is the same as books– 100 per card. Keep reading for more information on our digital media collections and some recommendations!
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Handley Library Programs for Kids

Handley Library Programs for Kids

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Did you know that Handley Library now has a program for ages 6-11 every week? There’s a little something for everybody, so read on to learn more about these awesome programs.
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Cooking as a Family

The Learning Benefits to Cooking and Baking

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The idea of cooking and baking with your child can feel stressful. The process is bound to be messier and longer than if you were just doing it yourself. While it’s not realistic for most parents to have their kids help with every meal, especially if you’re in a hurry, there are lots of educational benefits that come from taking a little time out of your day every so often to get in the kitchen with your kids. Read on to learn more about these benefits, as well as some library resources to get you inspired!
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A guide showing what characteristics make up each of the four JBR categories.

Check Out Our Revamped Beginning Reader Collection!

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If you’ve been up to the Handley Library Kids Place Room recently, you may have noticed a few of our collections have moved around. One of these is our Easy Reader collection, a section with books for those who are learning how to read or have started to read on their own. In addition to its move, the Easy Reader collection is getting a much deserved makeover and new name: the Beginning Reader collection (JBR).
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STEAM-to-go Kit with robot book, and coding/robotics games.

STEAM Spotlight

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STEAM: What Does it Mean?

You’ve heard of STEM, but what is STEAM? It encompasses the same core tenets of science, technology, engineering, and math that STEM does, with the addition of an A for arts! In 2006, researcher Georgette Yakman found that the creativity and design focused thinking of the arts help contextualize STEM programs. Think of the liberal arts addition as the “who and why,” to the “what and how” of STEM.

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Poster that says "Get ready for an Arctic Blast!" Design shows cartoon penguins playing in the snow. The bottom features a text box that says "Check out books like these!" with the books, The Mitten, Polar Nights: A Frozen Novel, and Froggy Gets Dressed.

Arctic Blast!

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Get ready for snow! The temperature is dropping and clouds are gathering, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a book. Keep reading for our favorite winter stories, books to teach you all about snow and how it works, and a few programs the library offers to keep you reading even during the coldest days.
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