September 27, 2020
Kids, Teens, & Family Newsletter
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Early Literacy & Storytimes
Early Literacy Videos for Ages 2-5
Book cover of the book The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton
PALACE PALS
Available 9/28-10/4 only:
Royalty and dragons and fairy tales – oh my! Join Ms. Kristy this week as she shares rhymes, songs, and activities starring Palace Pals. Our book is the Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton and read with permission from Scholastic.
Cover of the book My Friend Robot
ROBOTS
Available 10/5-10/11 only:
Ms Lisa introduces some important narrative and coding skills in this new video! Our book this week is My Friend Robot, written by Sunny Scribens and Illustrated by Hui Skipp and read with permission from publisher Barefoot Books.
Little Learners @ Home Best for parents and caregivers of ages Birth to 24 months. Read, Write, Talk, Play, and Sing together every day to help your baby get ready to learn. Scott County Library
New! Birth-24 Month Videos
 Each Monday, we'll post a new video featuring Blanca and Mo! They'll demonstrate songs, rhymes, baby signs, and early literacy activities for your little one! (To minimize screen time for this age, these are short 2-3 minute videos.)
Family Fun
Family Fun Breaks
Gather the family and enjoy a special activity to complete each weekend! 
screenshot of the Family Fun Break - The Landing activity
Screen shot of Lego Trivia challenge Family Fun Break, with heart made of Legos and other Legos scattered around
Win this cute totebag on Facebook!
Don't you love these totes from our favorite Minnesota picture book team, David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka? We have 18 to share with lucky followers! Watch for the post on Facebook and leave a comment with your name and SCL branch to claim a free tote. We'll contact the first 18 commenters by Facebook Messenger about pickup. Limited to Scott County Library locations only.
Mailout Workshops & Events
Registration now open for:
Mailout date 10/7
For ages 3-8 with help from an adult. Collect some leaves, make rubbings, paint with watercolors, then make your pages into a beautiful book! Discover your own leaves, but all other supplies will be mailed to you, including crayon, watercolor paints, and punched paper & string to make your book.

NOTE: each kit will contain supplies for two books - please register ONCE for every two children in your household ages 3-8.

Funded by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment.
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Registration opens 9/30 for:
Mailout date 10/14
For ages 6-18. Younger participants may need adult assistance. Registration opens 9/30. Enjoy the science of engineering: create your own scribblebot to make wacky drawings! Your workshop kit contains supplies and complete instructions. You will need to provide a paper or plastic cup.

On the class date we'll mail you the supplies needed for the project and printed instructions.

Funded by MELSA.
Registration opens 10/7 for:
Mailout date 10/21
For ages 3-8 with help from an adult. Collect some leaves, make rubbings, paint with watercolors, then make your pages into a beautiful book! Discover your own leaves, but all other supplies will be mailed to you, including crayon, watercolor paints, and punched paper & string to make your book.

NOTE: each kit will contain supplies for two books - please register ONCE for every two children in your household ages 3-8.

Funded by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment.
Booklist of the Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15!
Don’t know where to start? Check out this book list from Learning & Outreach Specialist Blanca featuring stories by and about Latinx and Hispanic authors! She also recommends sharing your favorite books by using #LeerNosUne (Reading unites us)!

Hairs/Pelitos by Sandra Cisneros (World Language Easy)