Kids, Teens, & Family Newsletter | |
All Scott County libraries are closed 11/11 for Veterans Day and 11/24 & 11/25 for Thanksgiving. | |
Visit www.scottlib.org/readmobile to see our fall schedule. | |
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Two New Online Reading Challenges! | |
Families, adults, and kids of all ages can join these online reading challenges through Beanstack, our reading app that you can use on a computer or device. Challenge yourselves with one or both of these fun and interesting themes: | |
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Native American Heritage Month, November 1-30
Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America. Complete activities and read books written by Indigenous authors. Log your reading and activities throughout the month to earn virtual badges.
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Family Stories Reading Challenge, November 1-30
Time to gather ‘round! November is Family Stories Month, when we celebrate our stories passed down from generations. Record your own origin story, listen to stories from loved ones, and read about families of all shapes and sizes. Log your reading and activities to earn virtual badges throughout the challenge.
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60+ Events, 41 Days, 8 Libraries
All 8 library systems in the metro area are hosting fantastic teen events through November 19! Scott County Library will host two more events:
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Anime-Manga Portrait Workshop, Savage Library
For ages 12-18. Create your own stylized anime portrait of yourself, a friend, or a celebrity, using pencil, ink, and markers to sketch in various Anime and Manga drawing styles to create a stylized anime portrait of a friend, family member, or celebrity. This workshop is taught by Artistry of Bloomington.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Sun 11/6, 2:00-3:30pm
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Anika Fajardo, in-person author visit
For ages 10-18. Join us at the Shakopee Library to meet Anika Fajardo, author of the award-winning What If a Fish, Meet Me Halfway, and the Disney tie-in novel Encanto: A Tale of Three Sisters. The author visit is free and registration is not required.
Tuesday, 11/15, 7:00-8:00pm
Pre-party! Sign up and join us for Colombian treats and activities before the Anika's visit. Be one of the first 30 people to sign up and you'll also receive a free copy of her newest book, Meet Me Halfway!
Tue 11/15, 6:15-6:45pm
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Early Literacy Classes and Storytimes
All our locations welcome children and families to in-person group early literacy classes and storytimes this fall! All classes and storytimes are free and registration is not required. To see our fall schedule of both group early literacy classes/storytimes and Story Stations by appointment, click here.
Fall Early Literacy Class Schedule:
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Belle Plaine: alternating Fridays at 10:30am (11/4, 11/18)
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Elko New Market: Mondays at 10:30am through 11/21
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Jordan: alternating Saturdays at 11:00am (11/4, 11/19)
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New Prague: Tuesdays at 10:30am through 11/22
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Prior Lake: Thursdays at 10:30am through 11/17
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Stories & a Song: Saturdays at 10:30am through 11/19
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Marvelous Mondays: Mondays at 10:30am
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Shakopee: Thu 11/17 at 10:30am
Special Storytime:
The Gracious Gobbler with Megan Delgado , New Prague Library
Former New Prague resident Megan Delgado is the creator of the Gracious Gobbler, a Thanksgiving tradition for families and classrooms. She created the Gracious Gobbler as an opportunity for her family to spend a month focusing on positive behavior and being intentional in their actions.
Thu 11/3, 10:30-11:00am
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Age ranges are suggested - all ages and abilities are welcome. Engage your child with self-directed learning stations that develop the five early literacy practices of Read, Write, Sing, Play, & Talk, plus kindergarten readiness skills. After the program, pick up your take home packet with more activities!
25-minute walk-in or online appointments are available 30 days in advance and are limited to just your household or group.
NEW: All our Story Stations programs now have a Sensory Corner for littles or anyone who would like a break from the activities!
All Story Stations programs
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Bilingual Hot Wheels (English /Español)
Best for ages 2-6. Calling all cars and monster truck fans! This self-directed English-Spanish bilingual program will have you vrooming into action with early literacy fun! Run a car wash, make wheel art, race through an obstacle course, and more.
ALL Hot Wheels Story Stations events
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Sing & Play with Daniel Tiger
Best for ages birth-5. Join Daniel and friends in this music and movement-focused self-directed program! Littles will dance, play, stroll, read, sing, and pretend to ride a trolley in a variety of activities introducing the 5 early literacy practices of Read, Write, Play, Sing, & Talk.
ALL Sing & Play with Daniel Tiger events
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Play Together with Giant Games
Best for ages 3-8. Bring the whole family to enjoy super-sized versions of games like Simon, Chutes & Ladders, Bananagrams, I Spy, and more!
ALL Play Together with Giant Games events
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Games by the Fire, Prior Lake Library
Join us each week to learn and play games, help complete a puzzle, and/or enjoy some warm drinks! We will have a collection of games available and game play will be self-led by participants.
All ages are welcome!
Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm
Game Night, Savage Library
Join us each week to learn and play games, help complete a puzzle, and/or enjoy some warm drinks! We will have a collection of games available and game play will be self-led by participants.
All ages are welcome!
Starting 10/13, Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm
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Waggin' Tales at Prior Lake, Shakopee, & Savage Libraries
School-age kids can practice reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Bring your own books, or pick one of ours. Call the library to sign up for a date and time.
Waggin' Tales schedules
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