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Searching for activities for your kids? Here are some virtual programs that introduce authors and books to kids and more great ideas to keep busy!
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Author/illustrator Hannah Batsel will be on Zoom to discuss art in the time of coronavirus and her new book, A is for Another Rabbit, appropriate for curious humans, aged 9-99. You can join the Zoom meeting using meeting ID: 998 3036 7179 and password: 350276. Thursday May 21, at 12 pm.
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Caldecott Club is back, in virtual form. This online version of our popular program allows kids to vote and choose a favorite book among some great ones! Which book will win? Register.
Want your child to think about our new reality in a thoughtful way?
Join us for a virtual program: NASA-From Earth to Mars and Beyond. We will be hearing from Solar System Ambassador Mark Guillette as he takes us through the history of NASA, what they're working on now, and what they have planned for the future! Tuesday, May 19 at 6 pm.
We Are the Planets is a fun, catchy song to help you learn more about the planets in our solar system.
NASA Eyes is a free app that allows you to explore space without leaving your couch. You can focus on Earth, our solar system or the exoplanets, tour the solar system with Cassini or Voyager and even see photos of events on Earth taken from space!
This weeks STEM Challenge is to build a Space Lander. Can you safely land two aliens on Earth?
Speedy Snail returns, and this time he's planting a garden.
Super Animals: Peregrine Falcons - learn what a vortex is and how falcons create them to help increase their speed!
For the month of May we are empowering women and girls with In Honor Of Women. Week three is available now!
The Botanic Garden has a nature art project every age can enjoy at home or on a socially distanced walk.
Quick! Only two days left to complete the latest challenge from STEM at the Depot. Watch kids sharing their musical instruments from the last challenge.
Stories and Songs, in English and Spanish, for All Ages!
It's a Pete the Cat storytime and craft with Ms. Kim.
Ms. Sally shows you and your kids some Parachute games and songs to help break up your learning day. The song lyrics are easy to learn and fun to share.
Mr. Brian sings Bouncy Songs for little ones.
Ms. Leigh shares a favorite book for younger listeners, Kiss, Kiss by Margaret Wild, via flannel board.
Ms. Martha's Theater with Kitchen Supplies tells the English folktale, The Hobyahs!
La Pluma del Halcón (parte 1 de 3) es un cuento tradicional ruso. Narra la historia de una muchacha que emprende un viaje increíble en busca de su amado, un misterioso muchacho que solo aparece cuando se agita una pluma mágica. Este cuento es para niños y niñas a partir de 8 años. Y parte 2.
Our virtual Summer Reading program for kids, teens, and adults starts on June 1. We'll be sharing all the details in next week's edition!
The eyases have hatched! Watch them grow daily via our Falcon Cam. And learn more about falcons with Ms. Sally!
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