PrairieCat Mobile App is now available!Middle School Book Talk 9/17
Ms. Becky is back with three new Middle Grade titles available to check out in our New Book section!
Middle School Book Talk
In case you missed Ms. Becky’s book talk, here is the recording. If you’re interested in these books, call the library at 708-258-3436 or place a hold online. The prize drawing is over, but the books are available for check out!
Follow these links to place these books on hold: Confessions of a Dork Lord, Parked, and The Elephant’s Girl
How Stuff Works
Get answers to questions like, “What’s the difference between the Pantheon and the Parthenon?” or “Can mushrooms actually help save the planet?” at How Stuff Works! Read articles, take quizzes, do puzzles and listen to podcasts on a variety of interesting topics.
The ReadSquared Rundown
Since we are moving to an all new Summer Reading platform this year, we thought we’d try to make your transition as smooth as possible. Here are some video tutorials on the different aspects of using ReadSquared. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the library or send us an email.
Just another quick rundown of how the points will work this year. For adults and teens: each book you read is worth 100 points, and each mission you complete is also worth 100 points.
The first 100 adults to read six books will win a Peotone Library Book tote.
Kids ages 0-12: every 100 minutes you read is worth 100 points, and each mission completed is also worth 100 points.
The program goal is to reach 1000 points by the end of the summer, but you are not required to stop at 1000 points. You can keep reading, and keep earning points.
Every 100 points earned can be traded in for a raffle ticket and entered into one of the prize drawings.
We are so excited about Summer Reading 2020! Thank you for joining us this summer!
UPDATE: There are also games you can play on ReadSquared. As you earn more points, more games are unlocked.
Netflix Documentaries FREE on YouTube!
Crash Course
Aiden Tyler, Quaran-Teen, Part 3!
Interview with Ruta Sepetys
LeVar Burton Reads!
Tune in to hear Reading Rainbow’s LeVar Burton read stories for kids, teens and adults live on his Twitter feed! @levarburton
Virtual Museum Tours
Experiencing a little cabin fever? Check out these virtual museum tours! Get an inside look at the Guggenheim, The British Museum, The National Gallery of Art, and more!
Aiden Tyler, Quaran-Teen
Join The Junior Library Guild and YA author Rex Ogle for the webcast serial, Aiden Tyler, Quaran-Teen. We’ll be posting new chapters here as they come out each week.
Learn at Home with Scholastic!
Teen Programs Canceled in March
Due to current health concerns, we have decided to cancel all adult, teen and children’s programs through March 31st. Programs may resume in April. Keep checking our website and Facebook page for further updates.
In the meantime, check out our web resources for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming services that you can access with your library card. For free tutorials on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting and more, check out Creativebug on our resources page. Log in using your library card.
Our first Teen Advisory Board meeting will be postponed until Thursday, April 30, at 4:30 PM.