Open LEGO Build 10/25/18 Creations

October 25, 2018 | menterj

The Open LEGO Builders were given the following prompt: 

It is the spookiest time of year, young Frankensteins!
That can only mean one thing: we need you to create for us the spookiest creature for Halloween!
Build us a monster!

___ What kind of scary creature is it?

___ Where does this spooky creature live?

___ How does it commit its spooky acts?

Adavy: The Flatterer: Haunted Future Car
Cassie: No-Headed-Flag Boat: A Ghost Ship that lives deep in the water

Special Edition Dungeons & Dragons

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Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition Player's Handbook Cover

Join us for a special All-Ages Dungeons & Dragons session! 

Families looking to start playing tabletop role-playing games together, seasoned veterans who haven't played in years, and absolute beginners with no experience are welcome to play Dungeons & Dragons with us in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Have fun using your imagination and problem-solving skills while meeting and socializing with others who enjoy role-playing games.

All playing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice and/or D&D 5th Edition Character Sheet.*

This program is intended for all ages, but will be best suited for those 9 years old and up, and no registration is required.

*For those bringing their own character sheets, we ask that you bring them up to level 5.

Upcoming sessions

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Beat the Heat: Stay Indoors

June 4, 2018 | menterj
Horizon Zero Dawn [electronic resource (video game)]

Take on the role of skilled hunter Aloy as you explore a lush world inhabited by mysterious mechanized creatures in an exhilarating new Action/RPG exclusively for the PlayStation 4 System..

Donkey Kong country [electronic resource (video game)] : tropical freeze

Help Donkey Kong and his friends get back their home from Vikings. Swing, swim, leap, and barrel-blast your way through tons of eye-popping levels to save DK Island from a permanent freeze.

The legend of Zelda [electronic resource (video game)] : breath of the wild

Travel across vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule In this stunning open-air adventure.

5/29/18 Open LEGO Build Creations

June 1, 2018 | menterj

Here are some of the creations for our 5/29 LEGO build.

The challenge was to create a tool to get a spy out of a tricky situation.

Avani LEGO Telepathy
Caleb LEGO Boat/Car/Plane with an Astromech Droid

Pokemon Party

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The Big Book of the Alola Region Cover

Catch 'em all at a Pokemon themed party! Stations will be set up with Pokemon crafts, games, and activities.

  • Bring your own Pokemon cards* and Pokemon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon** for battling or trading.
  • Pokemon Go lures will be dropped throughout the party for Pokemon Go Trainers.***

If you don't have Pokemon cards or games don't worry! There will also be Pokemon themed crafts and activities that only require your creativity. Be the very best, like no one ever was!

For all ages, no registration required.

 

*To battle or trade with Pokemon Cards participants are required to bring their own Pokemon cards. 

**To battle or trade in Pokemon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon participants must bring their own 3DS with Pokemon Sun or Pokemon Moon game with a Rotom Pokedex.

***To play Pokemon Go, participants must bring their own Apple or Android device with Pokémon GO installed and account created. To battle in the Gym, Trainers must be Level 5 or higher. 

UPDATE: Zapdos Day is during this event. All gyms will feature the legendary bird Zapdos as the raid boss (and possible shiny) from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Join us from 2:00 to 3:30 in the Community Room to take down this pokemon together and add to your collection. 

Upcoming sessions

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2018 Pura Belpré Award Winners

February 12, 2018 | menterj

Today the American Library Association just announced the top youth books and media of 2018, including the Pura Belpré Award. Since 1996, the Pura Belpré Award is presented annually to a Latinx writer and a Latinx illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in a work of literature for children and young adults. For a full list of this year's winners, see the ALA website.

2018 Pura Belpré Award Winner (Text)

Lucky broken girl by Ruth Behar

In 1960s New York, fifth-grader Ruthie, a Cuban-Jewish immigrant, must rely on books, art, her family, and friends in her multicultural neighborhood when an accident puts her in a body cast.

Ursula K. Le Guin, Science Fiction and Fantasy Author, 1929-2018

January 23, 2018 | menterj

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” 
― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness

The left hand of darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

An official from an interplanetary federation is called in to arbitrate peace on a planet whose inhabitants are technically advanced, androgynous, and have telepathic powers.

The dispossessed [electronic resource] by Ursula K. Le Guin

Cultural Diversity Month: Arts and Crafts for Kids!

April 1, 2017 | menterj
Traditional crafts from Japan by Florence Temko

Explains the meaning of Japanese culture which is found in eight traditional handicrafts and provides instructions for creating them. Includes a list of materials needed.

Super simple Indian art : fun and easy art from around the world by Alex Kuskowski

Presents step-by-step instructions for creating nine handicraft projects inspired by Indian art, including ankle bells, a henna key chain, and a Diwali bowl.

How to draw Germany's sights and symbols by Betsy Dru Tecco

Presents step-by-step directions for drawing the national flag, a castle, a stork, and other sights and symbols of Germany.

Family Reading Night: Origami Party

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Paper crane

Family Reading Nights are back! Join us in celebrating sharing books together. There will be stories and activities centered around fun themes and we will even raffle off books to help grow your own personal library. This program is for children ages 4-9 and their families. Registration is required for all children attending. Parents and caretakers are not required to register. 

Origami by Carollina_Li (CC BY-NC 2.0)

 

 

Registration required.

Upcoming sessions

There are no upcoming sessions available.