Make your own ornaments! These are fun and easy crafts to do with your kids at home. We’ll walk you through the supplies and steps needed to make a tree and a reindeer. Supplies . Colored construction paper . Glue . Scissors . Popsicle sticks Extras for decoration (optional) . googly eyes ....
Is your fifth-grader fascinated with mummies? Does your 3-year-old love books about cats? Our full collection may not be available to browse right now, but PGTPL staff are ready to help with our Collection Kit Service! In order to request a kit, PGTPL patrons can fill...
National Native American Heritage Month at PGTPL In 1990, George H.W. Bush signed a joint resolution designating November as National Native American Heritage Month. This month is an opportunity to highlight the diverse cultures of people who identify as American Indian or Alaskan Native, and their...
In the first installment of the Artemis Fowl series, written by Eoin Colfer, we meet a 12-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis, who wants nothing more than to restore his family’s fortune. He is the sole head of the Fowl empire, which was passed down to...
Are you looking for ways to support your child’s growing literacy skills? Try some of these family literacy activities! Don’t be afraid to think outside the box: children learn in many different ways and everyday experiences can be great enrichment tools. Here are a few...
As the weather gets cooler and the trees blaze with autumn colors, check out these fables and folktales that celebrate the changing of the seasons! You can put these titles on hold through by following the links below, or searching in PGTPL's library app! Thirteen Moons...
Celebrate babies with this sweet storytime to try at home! Suggested books to share Click on the link to place these titles on hold. B is for Baby by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank This is Our Baby, Born Today by Varsha Bajaj and Eliza Wheeler Baby’s Day by Katrine Crow...
As you work on learning numbers and letters with your young child, don’t forget to spend some time developing their emotional literacy as well. Emotional literacy refers to a child’s ability to identify emotions. When a child can label emotions like happy, sad, mad, surprised, worried,...
Biography Rick Riordan was born on June 5th, 1964 in San Antonio, TX. He attended school in San Antonio and continued his education in Texas throughout his college career. He graduated from the University of Texas, located in Austin, with a double major in English and...
It’s never too early to learn about history! Because they contain colorful art and simple text, picture book biographies are a wonderful introduction to fascinating people from the past. Here are ten of our favorite picture book biographies to try. Click on the link to...
