Apr 13, 2019 | Children/Toddlers, Uncategorized
Katie Burden, winner of our 2019 President Lincoln essay contest, with children’s librarian Emily McDonald. Katie’s essay was one of six essays submitted to the contest for 2nd-5th graders. Every kid received a prize donated by an anonymous donor, including an...
Oct 30, 2018 | Librarian's blog, Tweens, WL Foundation
The Tween Curiosity Club last Saturday afternoon featured all three with lessons from Mary Hill, a popular and regular presenter for the club. As you can see, the slime turned out — well — perfectly slimy! The Curiosity Club meets from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m....
Oct 27, 2018 | Librarian's blog, WL Foundation, Youth
A room full of children learned to sew using flannel pumpkins and black cutouts to make their own jack ‘o lanterns Friday afternoon during Discovery Club at the library. The kids learned careful use of needles and how to thread them and then stitch together...
Oct 6, 2018 | Children/Toddlers, Librarian's blog, WL Foundation
Kids involved in Friday’s Discovery Club enjoyed “spooky science” activities led by Ms. Jana, who leads almost all our science-related programs. About 15 young people attended Friday’s session. Again, the venue is the library multi-purpose...
Sep 29, 2018 | Children/Toddlers, Librarian's blog, Teens, Tweens, WL Foundation, Youth
A professional cartoonist and graphic artist showed members of the Discovery Club how to do what he does on Friday, September 29, 2018. The Discovery Club is a regular event for young people, and is held in our multi-purpose room. All a child has to do to be a member...
