Hello, lovelies!

Here are a few ideas to pass the time together with your kids while safe and warm at home, picked out by SSCHPL staff.

Book Ideas: Request these books online, or by calling us. :)

Readaloud Stories

Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale
read by Chris Pine

Hey, That's My Monster! by Amanda Noll
read by Lily Tomlin

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen by Thelma Godin
ready by Oprah Winfrey

Lotus & Feather by Ji-li Jiang
read by Michelle Yeoh

More stories are available at https://www.storylineonline.net/.

Recipes to Make Together

Rainbow Cubes
from TasteofHome

Brownie Batter Dip
from TasteofHome

Ice Cream Cone Treats
from TasteofHome

Peek at the World Beyond Our Front Door

Learn about the astronauts currently living and working in space on the international space station. From nasa.gov.

Discovery Videos Playlist: Videos from the scientists and historians at the Field Museum Chicago

STEAM @ Home Programs

Six area libraries have come together to create monthly STEAM activities for kids ages 5-12 that can be done at home.

Visit the STEAM @ Home website to register for activities, watch past programs, and learn more!

Need some books or movies?