Here are the new books available for checkout this week! There's quite a variety here so run by and check some of them out!
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Because we all love Legos, there's a day for that! Check out the timeline of how legos came to be below! NATIONAL LEGO DAY ACTIVITIES Build a Lego toy Dust off your old Lego set — or use your kids' — and tinker around for a while. It's good for relaxation and mental stimulation. Lego even sponsors corporate retreats for adults. Plan to visit a Legoland theme park They're located in Carlsbad, California, and Winter Haven, Florida. There's also a Legoland Discovery Center in Tempe, Arizona. If you're looking for more of a day trip, you can visit one of the 132 Lego retail stores across America. Watch on the big (or small) screen The Lego Movie (2014) scored 96 percent "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, with many praising the movie's irreverent tone and colorful action. The sequel, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, was released 5 years later in 2019. You can also head over to YouTube and watch a Lego creator build breathtaking structures. Check out a Lego book from the library We don't have a ton, but we do have Lego books you can check out and take home! Do a Lego challenge Use the link below to print free Lego challenge cards that will challenge you to build some fun stuff. Time yourself against a friend to see who can do it the fastest! Watch the trailer below and then run by the library to check it out. It's a super fun read! Tons of action and it's very fast-paced! Remember that all new books are shelved on the display by the front door! If you see anything here that sparks your interest (and I think you will!), come by and check it out! Check out this cute, little guy! Since it's cold out and we are all wishing for snow (lots of snow!), here's a fun craft for you to make (maybe save it for a snow day?)! This craft was taken from Family Fun Magazine and will look super cute and is crazy easy to make!
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It may not be October, but I know you all love K.R. Alexander SO much that I'm still sharing this. I read this book over the fall and it was fantastic! Watch the trailer and if it sounds good be sure to run by the library to check it out! Penguins are ridiculously adorable! While that may be why you think there is a National Penguin Awareness day, it's not. Get ready to be sad (sorry), but not too sad because everyone can make a difference that may lead to a big change!
According to Daysoftheyear.com, Penguin Awareness Day is a time to celebrate and commemorate penguins, but unless we do something as a collective to help penguins thrive in the wild, there may be none left in the near future. That’s why the main focus of Penguin Awareness Day is to educate people on their situation, learn how climate change has affected them and also learn about the different species and where they live. Penguins are a barometer of the effects of human activity on the poles, according to scientists from institutions around the world. Raising awareness about them, therefore, is seen by many as a way to communicate with people about the impending dangers of climate change. If people can see how these birds are being affected, perhaps they will make changes to their lives. Penguin Awareness Day is, for that reason, an opportunity for everyone involved in the life of penguins to chip in and talk about this vital creature. Remember, the penguin is the largest animal to venture into the heart of Antarctica to breed. It is a tough little cookie and worth celebrating. How to celebrate Penguin Awareness Day Celebrating Penguin Awareness Day usually involves visiting a penguin exhibit at a local zoo. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about penguins, what they eat, how they socialize and also the environment they live in. However, it’s also a good opportunity to learn more about how climate change has affected them and what can be done to help their situation. You might get suggestions on charities that help penguins and donations are always appreciated to help their cause. However, if you don’t have a local zoo nearby, then celebrating Penguin Awareness Day can be done indoors, even with your children. Penguin documentaries are a great way to learn more about penguins if you have teenage children, but if they’re still young and are expecting something fun and quirky for Penguin Awareness Day, then you could watch a penguin-related film together, even if it’s a cartoon. You can also watch videos on YouTube that talk about penguins and their situation to learn more about the wonderful species. You can also think about donating to charities that specifically cater to the needs of penguins. The Global Penguin Society, for instance, does conservation work designed to protect the penguin’s natural habitat. It also advocates for the protection of the Southern Oceans – the principal place where penguins live. It wants to protect all eighteen species of wild penguins found throughout the southern hemisphere so that future generations can enjoy them. Some charities also let you “adopt a penguin,” for a small amount of money every month. In return, you get regular updates on how your penguins are doing. And you can find out more about ongoing efforts to reduce fishing encroachment on their feeding grounds. Penguins are susceptible to fishing stock depletion so conservationists need to manage this carefully. Want to learn more about global warming (or just penguins in general)? Check out the link below for books I can check out to you! Yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day. So we're all kinds of excited to have a day off school and sometimes we forget why we are celebrating a day. If you would like to read more about the Civil Rights Movement, scroll down and click the button to check out the library books you can hold! Here's how he directly impacted the United States: It’s because of Martin Luther King and the efforts of his supporters that America came to understand the power of nonviolent protest. When his nonviolent efforts were met with violence, it actually garnered empathy and support for his cause. The public was swayed to such a magnitude that major acts of Congressional power were set in motion. King was largely responsible for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in the workforce and public accommodations based on “race, color, religion, or national origin.” The Voting Rights Act protects African Americans’ right to vote. He also played a major part in the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. This prevents people from banning black people from any sort of housing, be it a rental or a sale. Even until the day he died, King never allowed fear to triumph. He unified people together under a common goal. Today, you won’t find black people and white people forced to sit in separate sections on a bus or drink from separate water fountains in a public space. Although prejudice remains, the tide is shifting in a way where the racists of the world are scorned, and not innocent African Americans. You can also check out this fun Kid President video! And when you're done, be sure to check out the Civil Rights books in the library! Check out this info from NationalToday.com:
National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show of their fashion style. Pets do become part of one’s family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in matching outfits, be sure your pet companion is safe and comfortable. Please remember to keep your pets safe and comfortable in the pet clothing and costumes that you choose. Tips for dressing up your pet:
The name of the day tells you how to celebrate it; dress your pets up! Keep your pet’s comfort first and foremost. A visit to the groomer for a bit of polish and trim always improves our pet companion’s appearance. Get a snazzy bandana, bow, or collar to show off the fresh do. How about a sweater for chilly, long walks? If the tutu is too, too much, your pooch will let you know. Don't like tea? That's okay because you DO like some tea-related things! Like...maybe the Boston Tea Party? The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773 and was one of the key events leading up to the American Revolution. So even if you don't like tea, you probably like what tea did for the country!
Check out these cool facts about tea from NationalToday.com: Tea was first introduced to Western priests and merchants in China during the 16th century. The first recorded shipment of tea by a European nation was in 1607, when the Dutch East India Company moved a cargo of tea from Macao to Java. Tea was sold in a coffee house in London in 1657, Samuel Pepys tasted tea in 1660, and Catherine of Braganza took the tea-drinking habit to the English court when she married Charles II in 1662. Tea smuggling during the 18th century made tea accessible to the public. The British government removed the tax on tea, thereby eliminating the smuggling trade, in 1785. The popularity of tea played a role in historical events — the Tea Act of 1773 provoked the Boston Tea Party that escalated into the American Revolution. By the late 19th century, tea had become an everyday beverage for every social society. HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HOT TEA DAY Brew a cup of tea There is no other way to celebrate National Hot Tea Day besides brewing yourself a nice warm cup of tea. There's tea for literally any and every time of day, so don’t hold back. Have as many cups of tea as you want throughout the day, in celebration. Host a tea party Today is the perfect day to gather family and friends around for a good, old-fashioned tea party. Pull out your best table cloths, biscuits, and finest tea sets to celebrate the day. Check out a library book on the Boston Tea Party And drink some delicious tea while reading it and thinking about what tea did for the country! |
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