STEAM and Dive Into READING

Our Summer Reading Event has started and we want you in it!

You can either go to:  Dive into Reading
or come into any of the Gail Borden Public Library locations and register today!

See the Fun you don't want to miss 

STEAM is coming...

                            STEAM is coming...



Even though it is summer doesn't mean we stop learning.  The SUMMER READING EVENT is still going strong.  Get your reading logs in before August 7th for the best selection of prizes and free books or comic books. Look here for more information

Looking for something fun and different?  Come to the library for:  MEET THE 3D PRINTER
Stop by to see the 3D printer in action and learn how it works.


 
Want MORE 3D printing?  Look into INTRO TO 3D DESIGN  

Need even MORE 3D info?  Create an account to TinkerCad and learn how this computer aided design program can get you up and creating your own objects. 

September 18th will be the next STEAM program, but we've given it a new                                         

This season we will have programs for K-2 grades and 3rd -5th grades.    

STEAM goes UNPLUGGED!

STEAMology

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math can be fun even without batteries.

Plan a game night and enjoy pure leisure time together having fun.  When you play games as a family you are showing that...            "I want to be with you." 

Tips for the best game nights:  Give yourselves enough time
                                                           Pick the right game
                                                           Don't get stuck in a rut
                                                           Get comfy
                                                           Play well together
as stated in:  Unbored Games-Serious Fun for everyone by J. Glenn & E. Larsen.  check it out here

Don't have any fun games at home?  

We do.

Take a look behind the red doors in Youth Services:

Apples to Apples Junior 9+

Outburst Junior

Parcheesi

PicWits!

Racko

Othello

Dominoes

SET

Spot it!

Pizza Pests

Speed Stcks

All available to check out with your library card for 28 days.

Check out "Let's do STEAM at home" on the upper tool bar for availability.

Out of This World Staff Picks

Check out some of these great titles to go along with our Mission: Read programs:

• Solar electric house science kit
• The Magic School Bus: Super Star Power (on DVD)
• School House Rock!: Earth (on DVD) 
• Plants vs Zombies GW2 (for PS4)
• Science by Teacher and the Rockbots (music CD)

You can also pilot your spaceship on over to the Main Branch to check out recent issues of Odyssey: an astronomy magazine just for kids!