Art can be a powerful force of good in your child’s life. Regular exposure and positive hands-on experiences can not only lead to success at school, but also a stronger sense of confidence and empowerment through self expression. As your local library, we’re proud to offer lots of different opportunities…
TumbleBooks offers a wide range of picture and chapter books, with professional narration and immersive sound effects to accompany the story. Search by title, keyword or reading level to begin the fun. There are so many reasons to love TumbleBooks, but here are some just to name a few: …
Chess is the most popular strategy game in history. It has been played around the world for over 1,300 years. Chess originated in India or Persia. The word “chess” comes from the word “shah” which means king in Persian. Chess is played around the world. Player’s ages range from six-year-olds…
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…
Helping your child choose the right book can be difficult. There are many things to consider, including: reading level, interest, and theme. To start, identify books that are at the appropriate reading level. Using the Five Finger Rule is an easy way to find out if the book you have…
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…
A new school year brings new excitements and new fears! Perhaps your child is worried about bullies, or has been bullied in the past. Maybe you want a book to teach your child about bullies as a precaution and would like to provide an example of how they can respond. The books…
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…
