PLSJ September October 2024 Newsletter

Library News 7 Teens Main Library DIY JOURNAL GRAB-AND-GO September 3, Create your own leather-bound journal to use at school! GHOST PAINTING GRAB-AND-GO October 14, Turn a vintage painting into spooky decor! A-Z The USA A large-scale encyclopedia of U.S. state and country information. State information is arranged into 103 editorial and image datasets for each state. Topics include history, geography, demographics, education, food and recipes, government, crime, maps, media outlets, symbols, sports, and more. Northstar Digital Literacy Self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. Find short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on common computer topics such as email basics, Microsoft Word, and social media. General One File General OneFile allows researchers to find the information they want quickly. With intuitive searching that mirrors Internet searches, users can easily tap into sources that are guaranteed for quality. Tiltonsville Branch GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME September 9, Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker October 7, Cheese Belongs to You! by Alexis Deacon TOT TIME September 16 at 11:30 a.m. October 14 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT September 19, Mystery Craft October 21, Mystery Craft PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET September 23 at 11 a.m. October 28 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. COCOA AND CANVAS October 5 at noon. Join us for a fun-filled fall Paint 'N Sip for kids! Registration is required. BLOCK PATTERN GAMES October 15 at 6 p.m. Using colorful geometric shapes, children can create animals, buildings, and abstract designs! Registration is required. Toronto Branch TOT TIME September 11 & 25 at 4 p.m. October 9 & 23 at 4 p.m. Registration is required. BABYGARTEN September 24 at 11 a.m. October 29 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT September 30, Fall SKELETON ART October 24 at 4 p.m. Create a spooky skeleton with supplies provided by the library. Registration is required. Toronto Branch ACORN MARBLE NECKLACE September 23 at 4 p.m. Make beautiful fall necklaces using an acorn cap and marble! Ages 10-18. Registration is required. SMOKING CAULDRON ART October 21 at 4 p.m. Make spooky Halloween cauldron art with supplies provided by the library! Ages 10-18. Registration is required. Adena Branch DAY OF THE DEAD T-SHIRT October 8 at 5 p.m. Craft a t-shirt using bleach and a spray bottle. Check about t-shirt sizes and availability when you register for this outdoor program. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch DAY OF THE DEAD T-SHIRT October 10 at 5 p.m. Craft a t-shirt using bleach and a spray bottle. Check about t-shirt sizes and availability when you register for this outdoor program. SMOKEY BEAR'S BIRTHDAY September 3 - October 5 Celebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday by participating in the Smokey the Bear Pledge Challenge. One lucky participant will win a $50 Amazon gift card. Stop into your local PLSJ branch for more details. Learning Express Online practice tests for ASVAB, SAT, ACT, and more. Also contains many civil service tests as well as tests to help brush up on remedial skills. Explora for Middle, Primary, & Secondary Schools Specifically designed with the needs of students in mind. Includes full-text articles from popular, vocational, and trade magazines, full-text newspaper articles, along with images, videos, and primary sources. Schiappa Branch ANIME CLUB Ages 11-17. September 25 at 5 p.m. Pokemon Taxidermy You'll be using 3D printed Pokemon and shadow boxes, both created in the Makerspace! October 30 at 5 p.m. Pumpkin Painting Use a stencil to trace an image or create your own! Registration is required. GAME NIGHT Ages 11-17. September 4, 5:30-7 p.m. October 2, 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required. Back-to-School Digital Tools HARRY POTTER GRAB-AND-GO While supplies last! September 23 Make your own Harry Potter themed paperclip bookmarks! October 21 Make a mini broomstick! FUN FOR ALL PLSJ BRANCHES!

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