Uno de los principales tópicos a desarrollar es la tarea escolar. El propósito de las tareas escolares es afianzar los conocimientos aprendidos en clases y explorar temas más a fondo de lo que el tiempo en la escuela permite. El anhelo de los padres es tener las maneras apropiadas para ayudarles…
This month, I will focus on fantasy books for middle grade readers. These are for kids who are not ready to jump into Harry Potter but are definitely headed in that direction. Both of these books are available at Santa Clarita Public Library. “Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures” by…
Audiobooks are a great medium for encouraging the love of literature for young readers! They help children become better listeners, and because of this, better readers. Listening to audiobooks is a great way for children to enjoy a book that is at their interest level, but that might be above…
The AWE computers are one of the most popular features in the children’s section of the library. If your child is already a fan, this will come as no surprise. With a wide variety of games featuring fun storylines and familiar characters like Dora the Explorer, it’s easy to understand…
Everyone is tired and busy. Parents are at work or do not have enough time to attend to all the errands. Children had a long day at school and are exhausted from extracurricular activities. It is raining outside. The car broke down. Whatever the reason, do not despair! Your Santa…
Angie’s Book Talk Corner is a place for highlighting books for our middle grade readers. These are kids who have moved past “Rainbow Fairies” and “Magic Treehouse” and are looking for a more challenging book. All of these books have been personally read by me and can be checked out…
Your child is excited to go to the library because they get to play with Legos! They want to play, create, imagine, build, and enjoy time with friends. What they may not realize is how much they are learning by playing with these brightly colored plastic manipulatives. By just “playing”…
Listen up! Narrated eBooks are now supported on OverDrive! These enhanced eBooks include professional narration along with the text. Some eBooks also include sound effects and soundtracks! Some also have the feature of highlighting the word that is being read aloud – perfect for children learning to read. Look for…
Have your kids lost their motivation to read this summer? Would they prefer life in front of a screen? Want to try something new and, perhaps, get them excited about reading again? Currently, front and center on our Kids’ Space, you will see this link. When you click on that…
Are you ready for a family night out? The Santa Clarita Public Library has just what you need. As part of the library’s summer reading program, the library will be presenting Rusty in Let’s Go Save the Butterflies on Friday, July 17, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. This event is being…
