Posted on January 15, 2025 at 6:00 am
In this guest post by Sean Jonz, program manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, you can learn about 10 healthy habits for your brain, upcoming library programs, helpful books, and a podcast episode of Library Out Loud: SCLD you can watch. […]
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Tags: adults, Alzheimers, books, caregivers, dementia, memory loss, Podcast, programs, workshop
Posted on January 8, 2025 at 6:00 am
Learning to read is learning to break a complex code. Decodable readers differ from traditional early readers in that the majority of the words in the book contain only letter sounds and sight words that the children have been directly taught at the beginning. Learn more and borrow decodables from the library. […]
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Tags: books, children, comprehension, decodables, early learning, kids, parents, phonics, reading, teachers
Posted on December 31, 2024 at 7:00 am
Shake up your reading in 2025 by trying a new genre! Each of these booklists offers numerous voices, from classics to present day. Find a wide range of subgenres, award winners, and authentically authored voices (aka own voices)—titles that appeal to readers who are new to the genre and fans alike. […]
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Tags: adults, booklists, books, fantasy, fiction, horror, mystery, nonfiction, reading, resolutions, romance, science fiction, teens, westerns
Posted on December 18, 2024 at 7:00 am
You’ll find library events and programs for a variety of interests this January for adults, teens, and kids and families—crafts, activities, informative sessions, creative fun, and more. […]
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Tags: adults, events, kids, parents, programs, sessions, teens, tweens, workshops
Posted on December 11, 2024 at 7:00 am
Can you become a reading machine? Let’s find out! The Winter Reading Challenge: Be a Reading Machine sets the goal at 300 minutes of reading during the month of January. Earn badges along the way for every 30 minutes you read and activities you complete to fill up your bingo card! […]
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Tags: adults, Beanstack, books, kids, reading, reading challenge, reflect, stories, teens, tweens
Posted on December 5, 2024 at 11:30 am
The SCLD Online Book Club is coming to an end. Find a variety of interactive and exciting ways to connect and find new reads with these alternatives. […]
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Tags: adults, book butler, book club, book suggestions, booklists, books, community, digital resources, reading
Posted on December 4, 2024 at 7:00 am
These colder months are the perfect time to find cozy activities to do at home. If you have a regular movie night or are thinking of adding a film-viewing event to your holiday season, check out Kanopy for free streaming from the library. […]
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Tags: adults, cinema, digital library, documentaries, family, films, Kanopy, kids, movies, parents, shows, teens, tv, tweens
Posted on December 3, 2024 at 7:00 am
For many, the holiday season requires some preparation and work, including shopping, decorating, and crafting (not necessarily in that order). Your local library has online resources to help you this season and all year long. Check these out... […]
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Tags: consumer reports, cooking, crafting, creativebug, decorating, digital library, digital resources, Flipster, holidays, online resources, resources, shopping
Posted on November 20, 2024 at 4:40 pm
Our Museum & Cultural Passes are temporarily suspended. Learn more... […]
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Tags: adults, cultural, discount, MAC, Mobius, museum, parents, passes, symphony, tickets
Posted on November 20, 2024 at 7:00 am
Our libraries have December library events and workshops for adults, families, kids, and teens filled with festive creativity, knowledge, and experiences. Check them out! […]
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Tags: activities, adults, events, kids, teens, tweens, workshops