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Kids, Teens, & Families 
Scott County Library Newsletter  
4/2 SPECIAL EDITION

We know it's a challenge to be at home day after day (and maybe you're even trapped in a room with endless Blippi episodes running). We'd like to help with virtual programming for you and your family, but we need some feedback from you on what and how!

Please take a moment to fill out our survey with just 5 quick questions:  Kids & Family Survey

And if you're interested in programming for adults, please also fill out the Adult Survey

CLICK HERE   for the latest updates to library services.

Virtual Library Learning & Fun
puppy in cuddly jammies with cartoon bunnies floating all aroundNEW Puppy Pajama-jama
Storytime!
Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder! Cozy up in your pajamas and join Chaos and Ms. Britt from the Belle Plaine and Jordan libraries for a reading of  Rot, the Cutest in the World. And stay tuned for a message from Britt & Chaos at the end.   Runtime : 5min 41sec
In respect of copyright, this video will be active only through Thursday, April 9.

cover of the book Most Marshmallows
NEW Book Scavenger Hunt:
Read about an average day in the life of a marshmallow and hunt for these pictures in  Most Marshmallows! You can check out the ebook on Cloud-Library (get more info here). Or, check here to see if your library is offering Curbside Pickup yet and put a hold on a library copy!


Online Resource of the Day
tumblebook library logo
TumbleBooks, a world leader in online children's book databases, has graciously allowed schools and libraries free access to its family of online libraries until at least August 31. Its flagship product, TumbleBookLibrary, is a collection of animated talking picture books, read-alongs, books, quizzes, lesson plans, and educational games. You can access it for free without even needing your library card! Just use the special link: TumbleBookLibrary

Staff Recommends...
...these fun activities from around the online universe or our very own brains

Cindy P, NPR's Wow in the World podcast
Fun for kids and grownups!  Each episode covers a different theme related to science, technology and innovation, served up with a good amount of laugh out loud silliness.  Besides the half hour episodes, check out the "Two Whats?! and a Wow" mini-episodes that provide information tidbits in a game show format.  

From Sarah E & nephew Ben, Learning Tip
Have your child text a friend or relative each morning with what day it is and what the weather is like - this helps them maintain both this familiar classroom routine AND a social connection with that friend or relative!

Katie DeLaMare is stuck alone in her apartment with a cello and a bunch of puppets. Why did she choose the puppet she did? Can you name all the songs?

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Library Information
Belle Plaine

952-873-6767, email

 

Elko New Market

952-496-8030, email

 

Jordan

952-496-8050, email

 

New Prague

952-496-8026, email

 

Prior Lake

952-447-3375, email

 

Savage

952-707-1770, email

 

Shakopee

952-233-9590, email

 

Law Library

952-496-8713, email

 

Library Administration

952-496-8010

 

Library Board

 

The board is appointed by the Scott County Board of Commissioners and meets monthly. The public is always welcome to attend.