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🎨✨ Did you know that November 9th is Go to an Art Museum Day ? Celebrate the magic of art with our book of the month, Yasmin the Painter by Saadia Faruqi ! 🖌️ Yasmin doesn’t know what to paint, she doesn’t think she’s any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what she needs for inspiration! Perfect for little artists and museum explorers! Who knows? You might just be inspired to create your own masterpiece! Click on the photo for our activity plan and free printable memory game matching famous masterpieces together.😄🌈

🥪🐜Every picnic has a few ants. Preschoolers will delight in this fun Summer Reads suggestion, The Ants Go Marching written by Priscilla Burris. Watch as they march one by one and two by two — all the way up to five by five — toward a surprise ending! Did you know that August 31st is eat outside day? Plan your own picnic and be sure to involve the children in the preparation process. Which foods will you bring? What are the differences and similarities between your picnic and the picnic in the book? Click on the photo to consult our book suggestion and activity!

Happy reading and bon appétit! 🌳🧺  #SummerReads

🌳⚽️ Summer is the best time for active games in the park. There are many games that friends can play together outdoors. Click on the photo to consult our #SummerReads book suggestion and activity! 

🚗🧳The Elephant and Piggie series by Mo Willems is a real favorite for all youngsters at storytime! Gerald and Rosie are the best of friends. In Let’s Go for a Drive! Gerald and Piggie want to hit the road! But the best-laid plans of pigs and elephants often go awry. Enjoy this adventure among best friends and plan your own trip with the help of a free travel checklist “Pack my bag”, suitable for children 3 years old and up+. Click on the photo to access the activity plan and the free printable travel checklist

Happy reading and safe travels! 🚗🧳

♻️🌎 This summer discuss the importance of taking good care of our planet. What are some good practices and habits we can choose? Click on the photo to consult our book suggestion and activity. ♻️🌎 #SummerReads

🌷🌿 Turn an ordinary walk into an adventure identifying different flowers and plants with this summer reading! Click on the photo to access our complimentary activity. 🌷🌿