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The Great Library Card Adventure 2024

Results as of April 30th, 2024 at 9:02 p.m.

Kindergarten 54
First Grade 74
Second Grade 47
Third Grade 60
Fourth Grade 35
Fifth Grade 31
TOTAL 301

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Upcoming Events

For Kids by Kids: AI Workshop

This class teaches 3rd-5th grade students the basics of AI. Students will train a computer to distinguish between items that do and do not belong in the ocean. It is a fun way to be introduced to how computers can be taught to think like humans. Participants will also learn about problems faced by using artificial intelligence. Registration required. 

5:00pm - 5:45pm View Details

Park Story Time

Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required.

 

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Coding for Kids

Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, a graphical programming language developed by MIT. Taught by AP Computer Science high school students from Port Washington for children with no prior programming experience in 3rd to 6th grade. For more information visit youngcoderspw.com. Registration required. 

4:30pm - 5:30pm View Details

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

Dungeons and Dragons is a game that engages players in collaborative storytelling, creative problem-solving, artistic expression, and exploring a world you help create. Come join our game to expand your horizons and imagine exciting adventures with others. For children in 4th to 6th grade. Priority is for first-time registrants. Registration required. 

6:00pm - 8:00pm View Details

For Kids by Kids: Aerospace Engineering

Children will work together to design and build a satellite and learn about developing an engineering mindset. For children in 4th to 6th grade. Registration required.

11:30am - 12:30pm View Details

A Time For Kids-Baby Start

Join Ms. Karen as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and circle time. Focus is on early literacy, early language development and socialization. For children ages 3 months to 17 months. Registration required.  

Please note: each month is a separate registration. 

10:00am - 10:30am View Details

A Time For Kids

Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Registration required. 

Please note: each month is a separate registration.

10:45am - 11:45am View Details

 

Children’s Resources

Ebooks, Audiobooks, Magazines, Comics, Graphics Novels, and Videos

Libby by OverDrive – Tens of thousands of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, comics, graphic novels, and videos.

Book Recommendations

NoveList K-8 Plus – Helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

Online Tutoring

Tutor.com – Get a tutor 24/7 in 40+ subjects including Math, Science and English.

Ebooks for Kids

Tumble Book Library – Fun and interactive library of animated, talking story books for kids.

Hoopla

Download Music, Movies & More

Hoopla – Music, movies, TV, e-books, audiobooks and comics.

Hoopla

Picture Books for Kids

LOTE – World language story books for kids.

Hoopla

Science & Social Studies

TrueFlix – provides videos, eBooks, activities, images and websites on science and social studies topics to help with school assignments.

Kanopy Kids

Movies, TV, & More

Kanopy Kids – movies, TV shows, animated story books and more with unlimited access for 30 days.

Staff Picks