a july that's 'cold as ice'

Hard to believe we're in the final week of Summer Reading!!!

kids ages 3-5 fizz, boom, pop!

Kids ages 3-5 are fizzing, booming, and popping with energy
at the Summer Reading performance on Thurs, 07/17!

(thanks to Emma for creating & sharing the collage)

serving children with autism

Carrie Banks with Sammy the Toucan

Serving children on the autism spectrum can be an intimidating endeavor, particularly if you have little to no experience working with these families.  Suzanne Walker was inspired by “Creating Collaborations:  Successful Partnerships that Serve Children with Autism”, presentations by four librarians who highlighted several different kinds of partnerships available to the vast majority of public libraries.  From working with special education teachers to occupational therapists and museums to hospitals, Walker's article is sure to inspire unique and inclusive programming for children of all ages and abilities.  + more

teen game show challenge

This week teens tested their knowledge of science in
the Game Show Challenge.  Do you know what IBM
stands for or what form of art uses tiny dots?