With the start of a the new school year less than a month away, the newness of summer vacation has given way to those dreaded two words: I'm bored.

The Library is here to help with Kanopy Kids!

Kanopy is a the Library's free streaming video service that has more than 30,000 films and counting, including children's titles! From beloved characters like Arthur and Curious George to full-length films and documentaries, Kanopy Kids is a great resource to keep kids' busy and their minds active.

Patrons can stream up to 10 movies per month with their Library Card. Apps are available for iOS, Android, and Roku.  As a user you can also create watch lists, share films on social media, embed clips in websites, make playlists, and comment or rate a film.

Now, who is in charge of the popcorn?

Are you celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing? Do you want to learn more about that historic event? If so, Beth curated a list of books just for you!

Apollo to the Moon: A History in 50 Objects by Teasel Muir-Harmony uses 50 key artifacts from the Smithsonian archives to tell the story of the groundbreaking exploration program.

Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings by Roger D. Launius explore the many stories told about the Apollo program and how it changed our country forever. Space historian explores the tales from multiple perspectives to draw readers into his analysis. 

Spaceflight: The Complete Story, from Sputnik to Curiosity by Giles Sparrow uses illustrations, charts and photos to chronicle how the world was revolutionized by space and travel. 

Find more of Beth's recommendations here. 

Kara loves audiobooks, calling them perfect stories to listen to during a long drive or short commute, while doing household chores, or kicking back and relaxing. Here are some titles she recommends.

Where the Crawdads Sing is a lyrical, coming of age story by Delia Owens about a girl who lives on the North Carolina coast and, as a young child, is abandoned by her family. I listened to the last chapter twice and enjoyed the book so much I wanted to start again at the beginning. Cassandra Campbell’s narration is excellent.

The Library Book by Susan Orlean weaves the story of a catastrophic fire at the Los Angeles Public Library with a narrative about the history and purpose of libraries. Orlean reads the audiobook and her narration is perfect. Orlean’s book is a testament to the importance of libraries and their service to communities.

The American Agent, the newest in Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series, finds Maisie traveling between London and her country home during the blitzkrieg of WWII. When an American correspondent is murdered and British authorities are concealing the crime, Scotland Yard asks Maisie to investigate.

Find more of Kara's recommendations here.