From CADL Stockbridge

Library ready to help with research, learning tools

by Library Assistant Kim Johnson

It’s the beginning of the school year and we are here to help!

Just a reminder that every student in Stockbridge  Community Schools has a library card through the Student Success Initiative. This allows students to check out five books at a time to help keep them reading not only for class, but for fun, too! (Shhh…don’t tell them that no matter what they read, they’re still learning.)

In addition, in celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, from Sept. 16–Oct. 31 kids can take part in the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge. Join Smokey in learning about wildfires and the environment. Read books, take action, and have fun!

Learn about all of this at cadl.org.

We’re always here to help you in person, but did you know that your library card can get you access to tons of sites, from ABC mouse to World Book, where kids can learn new skills, get tutoring help, find a good book, get the information they need to complete an assignment, or just find out more about a topic they love with engaging reference sites geared to their grade level. (See little-kid me look up everything about Snow Leopards.) We’ll be happy to help you find the right research/learning tool for your child.

At the branch, we will be continuing with two new drop-in STEAM projects every month. On school half days, we’ll also have a special STEAM project available from noon-5 p.m. For the first one, on Sept. 18th, we’ll be celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day with some pirate-themed activities!

For the littles, Family Story Time will resume on Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11 a.m. starting Sept. 11. We’re beginning a monthly family movie/craft night on Sept. 18 from 5:30–6:45 p.m.

We wish everyone a great school year!

Capital Area District Libraries’ Stockbridge branch is located at 200 Wood St. For more information, call 517-851-7810 or visit cadl.org.