Coming up this week...

Join our Youth Winter Reading Challenge! Read a book between now and February and tell us what you think! Rate and review the book you read and turn it in on the cart outside the library, or log your reviews at northshorelibrary.beanstack.org. For every book you read and review, you will be entered into a drawing to win a prize!

Sign-up for our #OwnVoices Reading Challenge today at northshorelibrary.beanstack.org! This all-ages challenge focuses on #OwnVoices books – books by authors from marginalized or under-represented groups writing about their own experiences and from their own perspective.

Staff Favorites

Historical Fiction

Black History Month

Hispanic & Latinx Voices

Children's Nonfiction

Science Fiction & Fantasy

1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 BBK helps caregivers read 1000 books to their child before the start of kindergarten. Prizes are earned along the way. Stop in the Children's Room to sign-up!

Noon Years Eve Story Time
Wednesday, Dec 30 | 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Celebrate the “Noon” Year with this special New Years Eve themed story time! Pick up a Noon Years Eve Craft Kit at the library beginning on Monday, Dec 21. How to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81351048888
Meeting ID: 813-5104-8888

Toddler Time
For toddlers 2-3 years old
Mondays, Jan 11 – Feb 22 | 10:30 AM
Virtual stories, songs, dancing and bubbles for toddlers and their caregivers. Pick-up a story time craft kit at the library beginning one week prior to the beginning of the session.
How to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86815535776
Meeting ID: 868-1553-5776

Preschool Story Time
For children 3-5 years old, siblings welcome
Tuesdays, Jan 12 – Feb 23 | 10:30 AM
A virtual story time with stories, songs and rhymes.
How to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89519817869
Meeting ID: 895-1981-7869

Family Story Time
Ages 5 & under. Siblings welcome.
Wednesdays, Jan 13 – Feb 24| 10:30 AM
Virtual stories, songs, finger plays and dancing for the whole family!
How to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84252859535
Meeting ID: 842-5285-9535

Library Makers: Take and Make Bags for All Ages!
Pick-up beginning Wed Jan 13. While supplies last.
Each month you can pick-up an age-appropriate take and make project to do at home! Two kits will be available – Early Makers (ages 5 and under) and Elementary Makers (ages 5-10).

Homeschool Story Time
Ages 6 & up. Siblings welcome.
Monday, Jan 18|1:00-1:45 PM
A hands-on virtual story time for homeschooled children ages 6 & up. We will explore a specific topic through stories and activities! Activity kits for each program will be available to pick-up at the library beginning one week ahead of time.
How to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89528091523
Meeting ID: 895-2809-1523

Online LEGO Club
Grades K5-5th, parents and siblings welcome
Wednesday, Jan 20 | 4:00-5:00 PM
Meet other Lego builders over Zoom, try our Lego challenge and share your creations with others!
How to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85330100588
Meeting ID: 853-3010-0588

Family Fun Night: Martin’s Big Words
Thursday, Jan 21 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with us virtually by reading about his life and legacy. A craft kit will be available to pick-up at the library beginning one week ahead of time.
How to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81233828987
Meeting ID: 812-3382-8987

My First Book Club
Grades K4-1st
Tuesday, Jan 26 | 4:30-5:00 PM
Each month we will choose a new easy reader series, read the book together over Zoom and chat about it! A free copy of the book will be available at the library one month before the meeting.
How to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85125974523
Meeting ID: 851 2597 4523

1-3 Grade Book Club
Tuesday, Jan 26 | 5:30-6:00 PM
Read the chosen book ahead of time, then discuss with others in a virtual format. A free copy of the book will be available at the library one month before the meeting.
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/95415516213
Meeting ID: 954 1551 6213