Video Storytime #5: Albert
Amy reads Albert, by Donna Jo Napoli, illustrated by Jim LaMarche. Then for the craft project, make a new kind of origami bird. This video is published with the permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and will be available to watch until June 30, 2020.
Video Storytime #4: Where Butterflies Grow
Amy reads Where Butterflies Grow written by Joanne Ryder, illustrated by Lynne Cherry, and published by Puffin Books. Afterwards, watch a demonstration of how to make an origami model of a traditional butterfly. This video will be available through June 30, 2020.
Video Storytime #3: Bring on the Birds
Amy reads Bring on the Birds written and illustrated by Susan Stockdale, and published by Peachtree Publishing. Afterwards, watch a demonstration of how to make an origami model of a flapping bird. This video will be available through June 30, 2020.
2020 Census: Deadline Extended
The US Census Bureau has extended the deadline for completing the census to October 31. Now more than ever, completing the census is important—census responses are used to direct federal, state, and local aid to the communities where it’s needed the most. Check out becounted2020.org and census.gov today!
Video Story 2: Paper Boat Crafts
Amy tells a story about a man and his boat with a single piece of paper. Afterwards, watch a demonstration of how to make the paper boat created in the story.
Video Storytime: Abracadabra, It’s Spring!
We’re pleased to introduce our first Video Storytime. In this video, Amy reads Abracadabra, It’s Spring written by Anne Sibley O’Brien and illustrated by Susan Gal. Afterwards, find out how to make an origami tulip with a stem.