Craft Videos
June 8th, 2021
Join us for a colorful way to reuse your plastic water bottles.
Craft kit includes:
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Craft Videos
June, 7th 2021
Welcome to the Summer Reading Program Mini Crafters week 1 craft. This craft is geared to age 2-4. Join Mrs. Penny for an introduction to the colors by making a color wheel.
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Babytime
June, 3rd 2021
Join us for some fun songs to sing with your baby. You can make up your own words to familiar tunes. Try inserting your child’s name in some of the songs. Books highlighted today during Storytime can all found at the Marengo-Union Library in our Board Book section.
Today’s titles:
Look What I See by Judi Barrett, with pictures by Ron Barrett
Monsters Dance by Ann Hodgman, with illustrations by Hannah Wood
Miss Mary Mack adapted by Mary Ann Hoberman, with illustrations by Nadine Bernard Westcott
You can sign up for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten HERE.
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Events
Youth Steam
May, 28th 2021
Today is National Sunscreen Day. Also known as “Don’t Fry Day”.
Mrs. Penny will talk about different ways to stay safe in the sun. Wearing a hat, applying sunblock, wearing sunglasses, and staying in the shade are all good ways to protect yourself from the powerful UVB rays.
In your STEAM kit you will find:
You will also receive some random supplies to construct a shelter for your animal. You will be able to tell if your animal had enough shelter to keep it safe exposed to the sun. If the beads remain white, you’ve done a super job! Now trying drawing a picture on the sheet of black paper with the sunblock also included in your kit. Put your sunblock drawing by a window or outside. Check on it in 20 minutes. Note what happened to the part of your drawing that has sunblock on it.
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Events
Announcements
Are you ready for a fun challenge this summer? Marengo-Union Library invites the whole family, everyone from age 1-100, to join in this year’s Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World. Log your time reading virtually from the comfort of your home, at muldreads.readsquared.com. For those who have limited internet access, you can still participate by calling the Library to assist you with tracking.
The goal is to earn 1,000 points by reading 120 minutes each week over an 8 week period and completing 4 fun challenges, which vary by program. It also has games to play for fun! Just for participating, you’re entered into a raffle for gift cards, coupons and more every week you complete. Once you’ve completed the program, you get a free book!
Looking for something to read, watch or listen to? The Library offers a variety of digital resources such as Hoopla, Overdrive, BiblioBoard and more.
New Users:
• Visit muldreads.readsquared.com
• Click “Register” in the top right corner
• You can register as an individual or as a family
• Fill out the form to complete registration
Returning Users:
• Login to your account at muldreads.readsquared.com
• Select “Add Reader or Program” from the drop down menu
under “Account” in the top right corner
• Click the “Add Reader or Program” button
• Fill out the form to complete registration
• Access your account through muldreads.readsquared.com
• Select “Log Reading”, fill out the form and click “Submit”
• Select “Missions” to complete Summer Reading activities
• Switch “Reader Accounts” to log books for other readers
Pre-registration Open………………………………..………………….NOW
First day to record Summer Reading Logs…………………June 7
Weekly Teen SRP Crafts Starting…………………………………June 8
Weekly Youth SRP Crafts Starting……………………………….June 9
Summer Reading Kickoff……………………………………………….June 10
Midway Raffle Drawing……………………………………………..July 12
Last day to record Summer Reading Logs………………August 7
Prize Winners Announced……………………………………..August 9
Announcements
If you missed the performance from Mr. Matt “The Turtle Man” in honor of National Turtle Day, you can still watch the video below.
Reading Rocks! A Virtual Music, Bubble and Comedy Show features wonderful classic and original children’s songs and tales. The show engages children with songs, comedy, bubbles, and music technology. Join us for this novel 40-minute performance which will be accompanied by visual and sensory experiences. Kids will dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations and connect with new friends. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and teachers!
Want to learn more about Mr. Matt “The Turtle Man”? Check out his website www.turtledancemusic.com
Events
Fun Fridays
Friday, May 21st 2021
Supply List:
Have fun with some chemical reactions with coins today.
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