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… Looking for things to do in Madison with your kids, teens or family? Madison Public Library’s nine … still exploring whether a library card is right for your kids. ComicsPlus: This is another great online database that your kids and teens can use from home via an app. ComicsPlus has …
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Madison Public Library staff have created a database of online educational and enrichment resources for kids and families, from at-home project ideas to author storytimes.
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… of online educational and enrichment resources for kids and families, from at-home project ideas to author … for Child Care Resources . For help with how to support kids during COVID 19, check out the CDC's tips and resources on how to talk to kids about COVID-19. … … Online Resources for Kids and …
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High-quality apps you can feel good about using with your child.
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… and for families that are choosing to use apps with their kids, it can feel overwhelming deciding which apps to choose. … are a number of great resources about using apps with kids. Here are a few favorites: Family Time with Apps Apps en … on our Frequently Asked Questions page. … App Picks for Kids …
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… and for families that are choosing to use apps with their kids, the options can be very overwhelming and confusing (so … you can learn more informaiton about the using apps with kids. Here are a few favorites. Family Time with Apps (a free … cchristner@madisonpubliclibrary.org … Learn more about kids apps …
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… of “weird” open-ended play materials, we’ve overheard kids creating everything from Rapunzel’s Tower to a “dinosaur … always available in our children’s area. Programs for kids at Alicia Ashman Library include a multi-age storytime … what's happening at Alicia Ashman Library! Perfect for: Kids with an active imagination and boundless curiosity. You …
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Talking with Kids, Processing Grief and Trauma
Books for Younger Kids About Scary News and Traumatic Events
Books for Younger Kids About Grief and Death
Books for Elementary and Middle School Kids…
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… Talking with Kids, Processing Grief and Trauma Books for Younger Kids About Scary News and Traumatic Events Books for Younger Kids About Grief and Death Books for Elementary and Middle …
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Calling all kids! Join professional photographer, filmmaker and videographer Nate from #TeamBubbler to learn the basics of photography this winter at Goodman South Madison Library. During each…
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… Calling all kids! Join professional photographer, filmmaker and … Bubbler will provide all cameras. This program is open to kids of all ages, but kids 7 and under will need a caregiver to accompany them. …
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As kids take a break from school March 25-29, why not stop into Madison Public Library? The We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest is returning April 1 and we'll be getting inspired during the week of…
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… As kids take a break from school March 25-29, why not stop into … writer's notebooks available at each library location for kids to pick up throughout the week, as well as over-sized … classes geared towards creative movement. For school-age kids , build stories with LEGO challenges or practice sharing …
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… … Age-appropriate picture books depicting LGBTQ+ kids, people and families. … Marley's Pride Joëlle Retener … strongman. My Own Way: Celebrating Gender Freedom for Kids Joana Estrela and Jay Hulme 2022 My Own Way is a poem … and find new ways to celebrate. … LGBTQ+ Picture Books for Kids and Families …
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Did you know Madison Public Libraries has storytime for young kids? Come to the library to read and play with kids 5 and under.
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… you know Madison Public Libraries has storytime for young kids? Come to the library to read and play with kids 5 and under. Alicia Ashman: Multi-Age Storytime … -10:30am, Tuesdays July 11 - August 8 … Story Times for kids at Madison Public Libraries. … Storytime for kids …
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… IndieBound … Board books and picture books Books for older kids Nonfiction books … Board books and picture books The … must find a different way to celebrate. Books for older kids Rabia's Eid Rukhsana Khan 2024 Rabia tries fasting for … at the end of the fast worldwide. … Ramadan Books for Kids of All Ages …
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Picture Books | Children's Nonfiction | Children's Fiction | Teen Fiction | Teen Nonfiction
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… Best Seller Lists Bestsellers from IndieBound … Books for kids and teens inspired by the 2024 Naturalist-in-Residence … From Plant to Plate is the perfect book to inspire kids to get growing, get cooking, and get plant-powered … this colorful gardening guide provides opportunities for kids to observe, explore, and ask questions while engaging …
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Join us for a special program series in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society! Visit Central Library for three interactive programs where kids can read books together, learn about…
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… Visit Central Library for three interactive programs where kids can read books together, learn about Wisconsin history, … | Central Library No registration required. … Bring your kids for interactive programs at Central Library to learn … Society … Wisconsin Historical Society Programs for Kids …
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Cooking classes for kids of all ages with Kid Chef Lily Kilfoy have become a staple at Lakeview and Meadowridge Libraries
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… … Cooking classes for kids of all ages with Kid Chef Lily Kilfoy have become a … in Madison, it's a regular occurrence. Cooking classes for kids of all ages with Kid Chef Lily Kilfoy have become a … and flexible and knows exactly how to get all the kids busy in the kitchen." Chef Lily & teens at Lakeview …
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… … Wordless picture books are great to share with kids. Start a conversation about what you see on the page, … throughout the story. … Picture Books with No Words for Kids and Family Reads …
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… Books that Celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage for Kids and Families … ¡Felicidades! A Celebration with Shapes … Books that Celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage for Kids and Families …
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Libros ilustrados / Picture BooksFicción / FictionNovelas gráficas / Graphic Novels
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… … Nuevos libros en español para niños / New books for kids in Spanish … Libros para niños en español / Books for kids in Spanish …
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Does your family love to listen to podcasts, but hate sifting through iTunes or Audible to find recordings that are kid-friendly? Try out the Kids Listen app! It's put together by the…
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… to find recordings that are kid-friendly? Try out the Kids Listen app! It's put together by the same people who create the high-quality kids' podcasts that are featured in the app (disclaimer: the … to get access to their full content. Perfect to let kids listen safely on their own, even better for the whole …
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Introduce your child to mindfulness and meditation through this playful, contemplative app. When you open your account, you can create profiles for multiple children.
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… a simple animation is shown during the meditation to give kids something to look at and focus on while they’re trying … meditation). When the meditation is done playing, kids are asked once again to choose three emojis to describe … moved around). This emoji exercise is a great way to get kids talking about different nuances of emotion beyond just …
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Chef Lily, AKA, “The Kids Chef” is a cooking instructor and freelance chef with a culinary degree from Madison College and a background in Early Childhood Education. Her goal as an instructor is to…
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… Chef Lily, AKA, “The Kids Chef” is a cooking instructor and freelance chef with a … required. Cooking with Chef Lily For school-age kids, we have Cooking With Chef Lily, which occurs on select … cooking videos so people can make her recipes at home. Kids and families will learn about different foods, where …
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Picture Books and Board BooksUpper Elementary and Middle SchoolHigh School
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… school he discovers the Rainbow Spectrum club, where kids of many genders and identities can express … at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids, Abigail and Kai make a pact to help each other find … another girl, and Jude wants to help her cope as well. … Kids, Middle Grade and Teen Books with Transgender, …
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Board Books
Picture Books
Elementary Fiction
Elementary/Middle Grade Nonfiction
A book list for older kids: Middle Grade and YA Titles
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… Elementary/Middle Grade Nonfiction A book list for older kids: Middle Grade and YA Titles … Don't Miss Lists from … family, and community. Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One … Dawn Quigley (Ojibwe) tells the story of urban Native kids who find strength in connection with those who came …
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Picture Books
Elementary and Middle Grade Non-Fiction
Chapter Book Fiction
Teen/YA Non-Fiction
Teen/YA Fiction
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… Rights movement to present day struggles Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. … readers on a journey from present to past and back again. Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how … told in 14 distinct voices. … Black History Books for Kids and Teens …
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Local cooking instructor, Chef Lily, has created a series of online cooking videos so people can make her recipes at home. Kids and families will learn about different foods, where they come from,…
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… … The Kids Chef Chef Lily, AKA, “The Kids Chef” is a cooking instructor and freelance chef with a … can carry these values into adulthood. Her classes for kids aged 5-12 have always been popular at Meadowridge and …
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An app that asks kids to explore who they are, how they feel, their hopes and dreams and all of their favorite things. This app is like a diary with prompts. Some of the questions are ones you…
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… An app that asks kids to explore who they are, how they feel, their hopes and … for family and friends. This app could be used alone by kids (each page has a "read to me" button to read any text …
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… her unique. I Am Born to be Awesome Mechal Renee Roe 2023 Kids will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves … asks, what does it look like when a bunch of queer Black kids are allowed to dream? And what does it look like for … are finally heard. … Books that Celebrate Black Joy for Kids and Teens …
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Want to learn some words in American Sign Language? This easy-to-use, clean designed app does a nice job of teaching signs through very short video clips of kids doing the signs.
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… job of teaching signs through very short video clips of kids doing the signs. The app also includes a “game” option … purchase and the developer promises “more to come!” … ASL Kids …
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1. Minibombo apps by TIWI s.r.l. (Google Play & iOS, best for toddlers & preschoolers)
2. Pettson's Inventions by Filimundus (Google Play, Amazon & iOS, best for school age (or…
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… app companies and these guys are the gold standard in kids' apps.) Fiete Match by Ahoiii (Amazon & iOS, but NOT … Play & iOS, but NOT Amazon) … Top 5 Android Apps for Kids …
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Make your own movie using characters and scenery from some of the Fox & Sheep apps! Featuring artwork from Little Fox Music Box, Nighty-Night Circus and Little Fire Station, players can mix and…
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… NOTE: The title of this app is "Creative Movie Maker for Kids" in iOS. … Creative Movie Maker for Kids …
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Have you ever looked up to the night sky and wondered whether that one really bright spot right over there was a planet or a star or …. maybe something else?
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… the Hubble Telescope is currently in orbit? StarWalk for Kids answers all of these questions and many more. Using the … and a few animated video explanations. … StarWalk Kids …
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A series of photos accompanied by text (nicely read by a child narrator and sprinkled with words from the local language) explore a day in the life of a child from one of five different countries.…
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… child hears about a day in the life of one of the featured kids, they are asked questions about their life (in the same … before I knew she was the one who made it! ) … One Globe Kids …
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The Pack by NYSCI
Toontastic 3D by Google
Mekorama by Martin Magni
Little Alchemy (1 & 2) by Jakub Koziol
Color Uncovered by Exploratorium
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… Jones and his Robot Dad by Nexus Productions ChatterPix Kids by Duck Duck Moose … Top 5 Totally Free Apps for Big Kids …
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Picture Books | Early Readers | Young Fiction | Middle Grade
More titles for Middle Grade and Teens
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… SJ King Ellie O’Shea 2022 The Secret Explorers– a group of kids from around the world who use their expert knowledge in … The Caretaker is an evil ghost who lures unsuspecting kids into the neighborhood pond. . . and they don't ever come … something is very, very wrong. … Scary Stories for Kids and Middle Grade Readers …
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… An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a … more approachable topic. … Death & Grief Picture Books for Kids & Families …
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… classrooms, preschools and more! Get a Library Card Kids, adults and all ages in between can access books, DVDs, … Reading Reading Buddies Reading out loud helps kids learn literacy and fluency, but kids can feel pressure when reading in a "class" environment …
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Take a photo, add a mouth, then record your voice to make your picture talk! There are a number of apps available that have this function, but this free app by Duck Duck Moose is the most kid-…
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… toilet? The possibilities are endless! … ChatterPix Kids …
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Bryson's own childhood in 1950s America is the focus this time.
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… Big Feelings (Social Emotional Learning Books for Young Kids)– Libros sobre grandes sentimientos (Libros de …
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… Here are some titles to check out! … Graphic Novels for Kids and Middle Grade Readers …
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Juna has a big imagination, and it runs wild, even while she's helping her Appa (father) at his dry cleaning business on Saturdays. While searching for one of her Appa's clients' lost jackets, her…
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… are spending time with their children. … Fathers and their kids …
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… his true identity—Don-kitty! … Funny Picture Books for Kids …
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It's a good time of year to go out and try ice skating, but... maybe today is too cold. Or maybe you can't get skates?
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… is for "Bear Farts." You're welcome. … Nice Skating for Kids …
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If you love the board game Heads Up! then you'll love this app! Choose a deck to play with (e.g. animal kingdom, around the house, the letter B), then hold your device up to your forehead so that you…
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… your group and find ones that are familiar. … Heads Up! Kids …
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Dropophone
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… mention: ACPL Family … Top 5 Totally Free Apps for Little Kids …
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Encouraging parents to step back and kids to take risks.
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… … Encouraging parents to step back and kids to take risks. … Over 2,450 participants in the summer … be kind." Play is Learning Throughout the summer, we saw kids collaborating on ladder courses and other structures - … adding pieces, playing, and regulating usage by other kids (and adults!). Among themselves, they …
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For the past few years, the Youth Services team at MPL has been reimagining how we do summer reading, choosing to focus on creating lasting experiences, rather giving away one time prizes. With that…
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… this summer was participation in Rock the Library! Where kids and their families could create their very own music … this summer was participation in Rock the Library! Where kids and their families could create their very own music … Jessi, Liz, and Kai, and Digital Media instructor Nate, kids prepared, recorded, and edited their own videos. When …
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A special Summer Reading celebration invited kids to be the star of their own comic story
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… … A special Summer Reading celebration invited kids to be the star of their own comic story … For the last … bit different. Oh, we're still reading and encouraging kids to give their brains a workout over the summer - but … talking to teachers, parents, and (most importantly) kids about the most sought after titles of the year to ensure …
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Madison Public Library and Dane County Library Services are teaming up to bring books to kids in outlying neighborhoods in Madison.
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… County Library Services are teaming up to bring books to kids in outlying neighborhoods in Madison. … Tracy & Ricardo … they get really excited and keep coming back. The kids in these neighborhoods know by now, and they are the … - designed by Bubbler Artist Rodney Lambright II and kids from around Madison - is still the same. First rolled …
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… and more for free with your library card … Kanopy Kids Unlimited access to videos for kids ages 2 and up Signing Up How to get started with a … lectures as well as unlimited access to Kanopy Kids . Many of Kanopy’s videos are not available on any other …
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… second year we recognized the authors, and we welcomed 150 kids and their accompanying family members on a sunny … anthology to take home and share with friends and family. Kids got to make their own buttons and enjoy coloring sheets … beverages (coffee for the adults, and juice for the kids). The program started with some special shoutouts as we …
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Since 2019, Madison Public Library and Madison Reading Project have been working together to impact the literacy landscape in Madison! Prior to 2019, the library facilitated their own program for…
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… impact if we joined forces to help get free books to kids. Once the partnership was formed, we quickly found a … Foundation and the many generous donors who believe that kids should have access to free books they can keep. Because … Elementary School, so that we're providing books for ~706 kids each month at 39 different classrooms or childcare …
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About the Contest:
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… and composed for the We Read: Youth Voices contest. Yet 41 kids were able to persevere and submit masterpieces for the … something much more significant. There were stories about kids working together to support a friend, students helping … the columbo 4.jpeg In Freedom Kilombo there are four kids. Freedom Kilombo is a group of homeschooled kids and …
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Over winter break the Madison Public Library has some fun ways to keep your family entertained and engaged with books and reading! Our We Read: Winter Break edition includes programs, take-…
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… 2024. If you're looking for something fun to do with the kids, we've got lots of programs and activities to engage … something for every age to enjoy - this isn't just for kids! The kit includes a special collage page full of images … library location has activities and programs happening for kids, teens, adults and families during Winter Break. Please …
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Madison Public Library partnered with Madison Metropolitan School District, Welcoming Schools, and A Room of One's Own to host community readings of I Am Jazz to provide kids and families who are…
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… Own to host community readings of I Am Jazz to provide kids and families who are gender-fluid a safe space to be … experience as a transgender girl. The goal was to provide kids and families who are gender-fluid and gender … reading I Am Jazz aloud, readers led discussions with kids and families about the book. Library staff at each …
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Congratulations on your child’s new card!
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… a valuable lesson in responsibility for a child, helping kids feel more grown up and engaged in their library usage. … Not sure what to read next? Our Librarians love to help kids and families find their next great book! Just stop by … our Madison Public Library Insider enewsletters: Library Kids : Book recommendations and library news and events for …
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As parents, we have lots of ideas, questions and best practices to share and discuss. But we also know our conversations can be relegated to brief or superficial chats, often interrupted by kids just…
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… to brief or superficial chats, often interrupted by kids just as we get to know someone. Join us at Pinney … outdoor places in Madison" or "shows to watch when the kids are asleep,” but the actual topics would be up to those … REGISTER Event Timeline: 5:30PM: Dinner for parents and kids. 6:15PM: Childcare providers will take the kids to play, …
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… Stream thousands of movies, TV shows, documentaries and kids favorites for free! New York Times Digital Access Find … All you need is your library card. Online Resources for Kids + Families Virtual storytimes, art projects, maker kits and more for kids and families to access from home. Online Language …
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Interactive music classes give babies and toddlers a chance to learn new songs, sing, dance, and enjoy music with their families.
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… loved bringing music into our spaces, especially for kids! Over the years, we have hosted Family Music Time … Lakeview and Monroe Street library locations for kids 5 and under. These interactive music classes give babies … for parents and caregivers to watch and enjoy with their kids. You can view the entire playlist on our YouTube channel …
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Youth services librarian Tracy Moore coordinated with the Bubbler to turn Mural Alley into a creative hub.
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… generous support by the Friends of the Hawthorne Library. Kids of all ages gathered to tinker and create, racing boats … to spread out, Hawthorne was able to host larger groups of kids from the Salvation Army, Preschool for the Arts, Girls … of community families with children eager to create. The kids could not wait to get their hands on the materials, …
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… We've also got printable gardening book lists for kids and adults to use alongside their seeds! Download … Book List for Adults Download Gardening Book List for Kids … A year in the Edible Garden: A Month-by-Month Guide to …
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