Are you ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics? They are taking place in Paris, France from Friday, July 26 to Sunday August 11. Some of the sports that will be at the Olympics include Artistic Gymnastics, Diving, Marathon Swimming and a Triathlon. A little Olympics History The...
The Environmental Education Association of Indiana has created a project called ICAN (Indiana Children and Nature Network). This project is dedicated to get kids to spend more time outdoors for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You can visit indianachildrenandnature.org/icanplay30.html to join the pledge to play...
Most people think of reading as a quiet activity that you do while sitting still, but some books can encourage you to stretch, wiggle, and dance! Here are a few that will help you get moving and stay active: How Do You Dance? by Thyra Heder This...
As the school year draws to a close, it’s time to think about summer reading! While children might view summer as free time from schoolwork, reading during this period is incredibly important. According to Scholastic, “Researchers estimate that by the time a struggling reader reaches...
It’s important to teach children how to look after our furry, feathered, and scaly friends! According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, a child who regularly interacts with animals develops social skills, nonverbal communication skills, self-confidence, empathy, compassion, and a sense of...
A lot of parents are diligent about reading out loud to their children when they are very young. Formal or informal storytimes are a part of the daily rhythm of many households with babies or toddlers, and a book or two at bedtime helps them...
Summer Reading Club 2024 Register On or after May 1 Visit https://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/summerreading/ or stop by the library to sign up! Children’s Kick-Off Party Tuesday, May 28, 4:30-6:30p Children birth - 5th grade can sign up, pick up reading logs, enjoy activities, and more! Read and Participate May 28 - July 12 Track reading time...
Unable to join us for storytime at the library? Try creating your own version at home! Here are some activities to try out for a dinosaur-themed storytime for you and your little paleontologists. The recommended books can be checked out or downloaded as an eBook...
What is Earth Day? Earth Day takes place on April 22 every year and celebrates nature and the environment. Many countries have some version of Earth Day. Earth Day in recent years has become more and more about keeping the earth healthy and happy and repairing...
Sad the solar eclipse is over? Learn more about the moon, the earth, and space with these books for kids! Moon The moon tonight : our moon's journey around earth by Chang-hoon Jung Hide and seek moon : the moon phases by Robin Koontz Our moon : new discoveries...
