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- The Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, reopens Tuesday, August 11 at 4 pm with new safety procedures and capacity limits. Read more: What you can expect when visiting, how we will work together to stay safe as a community, new service hours, capacity limits, and more.
- The new Robert Crown Library Branch, 1801 Main Street, is open to serve you. The hours are: Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday, noon to 6 pm, and Monday, 2 pm to 8 pm. Get all the details.
- You can still take advantage of Curbside Pickup to check out books if you're not ready to come inside.
 Want to get away this summer? How about taking a trip off this planet?
Live Chat with NASA's Artemis Team. Last chance to ask questions about the new Artemis space program! The Artemis team's goals are to land the first woman on the Moon and create a launching pad to get to Mars. We'll chat virtually with Patricia Moore of NASA. Ages 7 through adult welcome. Space is limited so register now! Tuesday, August 11, 10 am.
To learn more about Artemis, watch these NASA videos: We are Going (to the Moon)! and How We are Going to the Moon! or read: "NASA unveils plan for Artemis 'base camp' on the moon beyond 2024".
Try this fun STEM challenge from Ms Kim: Create Your Own Moon Craters!
Mr. Brian offers a great book list about astronauts and the Moon.
Got preschoolers? Ms Kim created this storytime about space, including a Comet on a Stick craft project!
Geek out together as a family. Ms. Linda recommends the short National Geographic videos about space on Tumblebooks including Equinoxes; Exploration of the Solar System; Exploration of Mars; Constellations; Comets; Black Holes; The Big Bang; Extrasolar Planets; Jupiter; Mercury; Mars; Meteorites; The Moon; Saturn; Neptune; Sun 101; Star Clusters; and NASA Probe to Explore Jupiter! Find the space videos on Tumblebooks under "Space and Technology."
 Ms. Carmen is leading a Girls Minecraft Mania program for girls ages 8-11. Learn basic coding, digital citizenship, problem solving and critical thinking all through Minecraft! Registration is required. Thursday, August 13, 3 pm.
Attend Good Morning Sunshine with Ms. Sally. Perfect for the bright-eyed and bushy tailed 2.5-5 year old. Registration required. Friday, August 14, 9 am and/or Friday, August 21, 9 am.
Zumba Familiar Virtual. Venga a moverse un poco a toda clase de música latina con la Sra. Rosa! Saturday, August 22, 6 pm.
Representation Matters Watch Party is going to watch The Main Event! Register to join Ms. Carmen and Ms. Jess for an age appropriate discussion. Sunday, August 23, 2 pm.
Little Explorers: Dinosaurs gives little ones a chance to explore STEAM with Ms. Kim and Ms. Laura! Ages 3 - 5, with parent. Registration required.Tuesday, August 25, 10 am.
Be part of the August Caldecott Club with Mr. Brian! Kids have the rest of the month to review books that have won this prestigious award and vote for their favorite! Registration required.
Mr Brian's Preschool Circle Time #4 is available now to watch anytime!
Listen to this wonderful story about John Lewis' childhood in Preaching to the Chickens from Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center program.
 Mr Brian is getting prize books ready for all the readers who have finished the Summer Reading Program challenge! Here's how to get your prizes:
1. Beginning August 18, visit the Children's Desk at the Main Library (Tuesday and Thursday 4-8 pm, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 2-6 pm).
2. Together, we'll find your reading record in our Summer Reading system.
3. Look through the selection of prize books and pick one. We'll pull the book off the cart and hand it right to you, safely!
 Personalized recommendations for your child. We've got you covered! Just fill out this form. We'll get back to you in a few days with a list of great titles. If needed, we can reserve them for you too.
Mr Brian's new eBook lists for kids. 25 Great New Books for Older Kids on Hoopla! and 25 Great New Books for Younger Kids on Hoopla!
Last week for FREE books in the Parks, 11:30 am-1 pm! Come find us and grab a book (weather permitting)!
- Fleetwood-Jourdain, 1655 Foster St., Tuesday, August 11
- Mason Park, 600 Florence, Ave., Wednesday, August 12
- Kamen Park, 1201 South Blvd., Thursday, August 13.
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