Teen Lounge: Bug Taxidermy
A weekly event where Teens can drop in and hang out for a low-stress activity in the evening. Snacks and supplies provided. Intended for ages 12-18.…
Messy Toddler Party
Dress to mess for messy activities and taste-safe sensory play for you and your toddler. This program is intended for children ages 1-3.…
Kids’ Homeschool Book Club: Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective
Pick up your copy of this month’s book in the Imagination Portal to read at home together. We’ll then meet to discuss the book and all of our favorite parts as well as a book-themed craft or activity. Ages 5-8
February: Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective by Elizabeth Olsen
March: Cornbread & Poppy by Matthew Cordell
April: Marshmallow Martians: Show and Smell by Deanna Kent
For more information contact a librarian by phone (765-653-2755 ext. 7173) or by email ([email protected]).…
Library of Things Kick-Off
Website Event: https://pcpl21.org/programs/library-of-things-kick-off/
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/622550408620692/…
Firefly Award 2020 Nominees
Vote For Your Favorite: 2020 Firefly Awards Are Open
by Youth Services
What is the Firefly Award?
The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award is awarded to books that encourage very young children & adults to interact through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.
Nominated books are selected by teachers, librarians, caregivers and others who are committed to early childhood development. Each year, children ages 0-5 are encouraged to vote for their favorite!
How do I participate?
The nominated books are available for checkout or you can view all five books through recorded videos. After you’ve experienced all the books, help your child choose their favorite and use the online voting form. Votes will be collected until July 31, 2020. Please remember, this vote is only for children ages 0-5. Please fill out the form one time for each eligible child in your household.
Past Recipients
2019 Winner: There’s a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher
2018: Noisy Night by Mac Barnett
2017: Don’t Wake Up the Tiger by Britta Teckentrup
2016: Hooray for Hat! by Brian Won
2015: Don’t Push the Button! by Bill Cotter
Firefly Award 2020 Nominees
B is for Baby
by Atinuke
Don’t Blink
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Firefly Home
by Jane Clarke
Pirate Jack Gets Dressed
by Nancy Raines Day
The Rabbit Listened
by Cory Doerrfeld
