Football Mania: NCAA & NFL

July 21, 2017 | Shanemoneal

Football season is upon us. Teams are reporting to camps this month and the next. Check out the sports material below to hold you over until College and NFL football starts!

Top 10 craziest plays in football by David Aretha

Chronicles the top ten craziest plays in football history, from running to the wrong end zone to marching band members accidentally storming the field.

20 fun facts about football by Ryan Nagelhout

CYS: Movie Challenge

June 30, 2017 | Shanemoneal

To complete the Movie challenge for CYS, check out some of these movies!

Moana [videodisc]

"Appealing equally to the eyes, ear, heart and funny bones, Moana represents contemporary Disney at its finest..."--The Hollywood Reporter.

Zootopia [videodisc]

Zootopia is a city like no other that is comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where animals from every environment live together. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde.

Tennis: French Open

May 15, 2017 | Shanemoneal

The French Open is the second major of the year in the tennis world and is held from mid-May to early June. The best players in the world flock to France for the tournament, many of them past winners and runner-ups. Before it starts, brush up on all things tennis by checking out the books below. 

Roger Federer by Anne K. Brown
Day by day with Serena Williams by Tammy Gagne

Junior Writers Workshop

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In this three session series, children will learn the five basic elements of a story: character, plot, setting, conflict, and theme. As they learn about each topic, children will create their own short stories, design characters, and reveal their work to the rest of the participants in the final session. Registration is required and registering for the first session automatically registers you for the next two, so please plan on attending all three sessions. This program is for children aged 7 - 10 years old. 

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Read and Watch

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Join us for a fun afternoon of reading and watching movies! We’ll vote on a favorite book, read it, and then watch its film adaptation. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the differences between the book and its film version. Who’ll be paying attention? This program is for children ages 7-10, and registration is required. Snacks will be provided and children are welcome to bring drinks as long as they have lids. 

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Cultural Diversity Month

April 1, 2017 | Shanemoneal

April is Cultural Diversity Month. Take a look at the biographies below and explore the different cultural backgrounds of various historical figures.

Martin Luther King Jr. : let freedom ring by Michael Teitelbaum

The life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is traced from birth and childhood to his death. 

Sonia Sotomayor : first Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court justice by Lisa Tucker McElroy

Explore the life of the United State's first Hispanic U.S Supreme Court Justice. 

National Craft Month

March 14, 2017 | Shanemoneal

March is National Craft Month. Check out some of the books below to get your creative juices flowing! 

Exploring African-American culture through crafts by Mia Farrell

Offers instructions for several craft projects inspired by prominent figures from African American culture and history.

Super simple backyard critter crafts : fun and easy animal crafts by Sammy Bosch

Presents facts about backyard animals and insects along with step-by-step instructions for creating an assortment of related crafts, including a googly-eyed squirrel, a robin's nest, clothespin grasshopper clips, and a chipmunk pencil cup.

Malcolm X: African American Muslim and Human Rights Activist

February 21, 2017 | Shanemoneal

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was shot and killed before a crowd of people at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan, New York. Fifty-two years after his death, Malcolm X remains a highly controversial figure who was both loved and feared by many for his views. Check out some of the biographies below to learn more about him.

Malcolm X : a fire burning brightly by Walter Dean Myers

A biography of the powerful leader in the struggle for blacks to acieve equality.

Malcolm X : a revolutionary voice

A biography of one of the Civil Rights' most prominent and controversial leaders.

The Super Bowl and its Winners

January 26, 2017 | Shanemoneal

One of sports biggest events, the Super Bowl has become somewhat of a holiday as people call in sick the day of and the day after to deal with loss or jubilation. Check out the books below that detail the Super Bowl's history and the nineteen franchises that have claimed the famed Lombardi Trophy. 

Super Bowl by Aneel Brar
The Super Bowl by Barry Wilner

Holiday Reads

December 10, 2016 | Shanemoneal

The holidays are upon us once again! Check out the books and movies below to get in the holiday spirit.

How the Grinch stole Christmas by Seuss
Also available in: video

The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents?.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Also available in: video

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

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