Friday, August 1, 2014

Minecraft at the CR public library!

Event Type: Teen
Age Group(s): Teen, Elementary
Date: 8/18/2014
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM

Description:
 Minecraft comes to life at the library! Minecraft, the popular video game, will be happening IRL (in real life)from 12 - 6. Join us for a wonderfully wild experience for all ages.

Activities will take place all over the library. The Live Action event will happen in Beems Auditoriums A and B. Play the actual game in our Technology Learning Classroom. Make crafts and get snacks in the children's programming room.

This event is open to everyone, however children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
 

Websites Where Kids Can Create Books



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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Teen Reviews for Half Price Books

From August 1-27, teens ages 14-17 are invited to stop by your local HPB store, pick up a Teen Review Sheet and write a short review of a book you’ve read. Return the Teen Review Sheet to the store and receive a Teen Reward Coupon for 20% OFF your entire purchase. Coupons are valid from September 2-30.

Don’t forget to share your favorite books/reviews on Twitter with the tag @halfpricebooks #HPBTeensRead.


Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Skoolbo

Skoolbo – Common Core is a great new site for elementary children to help with reading and math. Skoolbo contains dedicated areas for children, parents and teachers. Children are immersed in an incredible learning world and are highly motivated by the inbuilt rewards mechanisms. Parents and teachers are equipped with an array of tools to help them achieve wonderful educational outcomes for their children.

Click here

Check out Fact Monster

Fact Monster is a free reference site for students, teachers, and parents.
Click here 

Try Wiki Games

A game of exploring and racing through Wikipedia.
Click here