Over the summer I created 3 videos for a cooking series. Each video introduced several basic kitchen skills to children and walked them through a recipe. We started simple with a salad and discussed knife skills and preparing fruits and vegetables. The second video was energy bites and we discussed measuring dry and wet ingredients. For the final recipe I made banana muffins and discussed measuring.

Messy Science is a popular summer series that we adapted to present to our patrons virtually. During the library shutdown, I began posting videos with simple science experiments using things kids would have at home. Each video was fairly short, typically around 5 minutes long. Once we were back in the library building, I continued with “Messy Science Mondays” and filmed the science experiments in the library building (or outside). Popular experiments included “Rainbow in a Jar,” “Solar Oven,” “Rock Candy,” and “Exploding Baggie.”

We originally were going to have a series of Wellness programs on alternating Wednesdays over the Summer including Zumba, Qi Gong, Essential Oils, and Singing Bowl Meditation. We had to alter the programs a little to present them virtually instead of in person.

Come along with us on a journey through some of the most well-beloved fairy tales. We will sing with princesses, dance with three little pigs, and drum along with Jack on his beanstalk, all while avoiding some big bad wolves! Presented by Radcliff Music Studio.

Combination of beginning programming, engineering, art, and group cooperation. Families reviewed how to program the Ozobots and discussed parades. (The annual Fourth of July parade is a very important local event in the this community). Children decorated balloons, made buildings from Legos, and drew the parade route.

Puppet Show

We are using the Discord platform to create a free server for our library teens to check-in and chat. We have several channels for posting, and are working on hosting a quarantine open mic night, gaming, writing prompts, book sharing, and more. We hope to continue using it in some form even after the isolating is lifted.

Brochure for spring story times and special events.

A program to teach about the causes and ways to prevent falls

Our book fair has evolved from a simple night of shopping to fundraise for the library to a night of arts and books. We showcase our students through a school wide art show, choral performances, and student instrumental music performances. The public library attends when possible to share information about summer reading opportunities