Remembering 9/11 in Children's Books
A handful of books, both fiction and non-fiction, to help older children contextualize this event.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed from September 15 to October 15, is an annual tribute to the history, cultural contributions and continuing vibrant presence of Hispanic-Americans, those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Formerly known as Hispanic Heritage Week, the celebration was initiated under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and expanded to a 30-day event by President Reagan in 1988.
Booker Prize Long List 2021
The Booker Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in the English speaking world, has brought recognition and vastly expanded readership to novelists for over fifty years. The Prize is open to works by writers of any nationality, written in English and published either in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
What's something you'd put in a 2021 time capsule?
Hello Scarsdale Teens!
Here's the second installment of our bite-sized writing exercise: Post-it Prompts!
Our latest burning question for you is: What's something you'd put in a 2021 time capsule?
Write your answer to this question on a sticky note in the Teen Room and post it for others to read. Sticky notes, pens, and reinforcing tape are provided!
Here's what you wrote:
Kids Books for the Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer may be coming to an end, but there are still plenty of doggone good books to read! Here are just a handful of our favorite stories, both real and fictional, about canine companions.
What will people be nostalgic for in 40 years?
Hello Scarsdale Teens!
Here's the first installment of our bite-sized writing exercise: Post-it Prompts!
Our burning question for you is: What will people be nostalgic for in 40 years?
Write your answer to this question on a sticky note in the Teen Room and post it for others to read. Sticky notes, pens, and reinforcing tape are provided!
Here's what you wrote:
Take & Make - Olympic Rings Paper Mosaic
Nearly 150 kits to make this Olympic rings mosaic craft were picked up at the library this Summer! Click to see instructions for recreating this craft.
Gold Medal Reads - Olympic Books for Kids
The Tokyo Olympics have finally begun! Get in the spirit of the games with these gold medal reads for kids.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game 2021
Baseball is back! Unlike last summer, fans of the national pastime once again fill the stands while scarfing down hot dogs and cheering themselves hoarse. Have you wondered why baseball is referred to as the national pastime? It comes in a distant third to football and basketball in television ratings, yet, ratings aside, the game remains the national pastime because it resonates more deeply in America’s heart than any other sport, inciting fierce passions and loyalties that span generations.
Take & Make - Jawsome Paper Shark
Shark week may be over, but the fun doesn't have to be! If you've got paper, scissors & glue at the house, you can make a paper shark of your own using these instructions.
Shark Week! Jawsome Books for Kids
It’s Shark Week, which means it’s time to nerd out and learn about these incredible ocean dwellers! Take a look at some favorite children's books about sharks.
August Literary Birthdays 2021
August can be a challenge. If you love summer, you dread losing those lingering hours of sunlight and relaxed routines. Fans of fall, however, find the 31 day month an endless slog and long for the renewed surge of energy inspired by cooler temps and riotous colors. August is also an interesting month historically. The month was named after Augustus Caesar, first emperor of the Roman Empire and grand-nephew of Julius Caesar.