62 Days of Summer

Two pairs of hands holding Playstation controllers playing a soccer video game

Looking for a game to play with others? Below are online and local multiplayer options.

 

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Free Multiplayer Games

The Perseid meteor shower is expected to be visible from July 17 to September 1, 2020, with peak activity from August 11 to August 12, 2020. To learn more about meteors, meteorites, asteroids, comets and more, check out the list of resources below.

Juvenile Nonfiction

Animal Crossing New Horizons is a simulation game where you design you own island, befriend animal villagers, and play with friends. Animal Crossing helped many people get through the pandemic and still remains a popular game to play. 

New Horizons

The latest and most popular version of Animal Crossing. 

Full Moon at night with tree branches partly covering the moon.

Looking for a scary story to read or listen to? Below are some ebooks and audiobooks available on Overdrive or Hoopla for all ages.

 

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Spooky Stories for Kids

Person's hand cooking marshmallow over campfire

Looking for recipes and tips on how to cook outdoors? Here are some recipes and cookbooks for grilling, BBQ, and campfire cooking. 

 

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Electronic Resources

Person playing acoustic guitar with only neck to knees in view. Wearing brown jacket and jeans.

Singing is a fun activity to do around the campfire or while walking. What is your favorite camp song? 

 

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Car and tent on a hill surrounded by grass and trees. Ocean sunset in background.

Check out one of these fictional stories about the great outdoors while you are enjoying your camping experience.

 

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Children's Books

View from inside tent looking out to campfire and forest.

Below are some great resources to help you create the best camping experience. 

 

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Available on Hoopla

Person holding the hand of a woman. Each have bracelets around their wrists.

Hoopla has many crafting ebooks for all ages. Here are a few about friendship bracelets. 

 

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Kids and Teens:

  • Friendship Bracelets 101: Easy-To-Follow instructions using  embroidery floss for kids and teens.
  • Spectacular Friendship Bracelets: learn to make 35 colorful and classic designs ranging from simple to complicated. These friendship bracelets are chic and simple accessories for you and your best friend to wear on any occasion. 

  • Ultimate Friendship Bracelets Kit: Friendship bracelets never go out of style. And with this fun friendship bracelet eBook, they're easier and more fun than ever! 

 

Adults:

  • Friendship Bracelets All Grown Up: Transform ordinary friendship bracelets from middle school memories to chic contemporary pieces you'll be proud to wear. 
  • Charm Love Friendship Bracelets: A new take on the classic friendship bracelet with 35 fresh, fashionable, and modern designs! 
  • 100 Beautiful Bracelets: Handmade bracelets don't have to look homemade. With designs for 100 different bracelets, this book offers a style for every taste and skill level. 

 

Back to Make a Friendship Bracelet page. 

Maybe you want to read Sisters. Or maybe you love her work on The Baby-Sitters Club. Maybe you have no idea who Raina Telgemeier is, but you want a bright and fun graphic novel, and the ones your friends talk about are always checked out. Here is a list of Telgemeier's books (including alternative formats to check out), the popular titles that are just like Telgemeier, and some other suggestions for when those aren't available. Good luck, and happy reading.

Guts by Raina Telgemeier

In a semi-autobiographical graphic novel, the author describes her childhood anxiety, in a story about growing up and gathering the courage to face and conquer her fears.

Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Also available in: e-book

From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.

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