Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Watch sea otters on the live cam at the Vancouver Aquarium.

 https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/live-cams-sea-otter-cam

 Vancouver Aquarium - An Ocean Wise Initiative

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Here's an easy craft project you can make with just three ingredients you probably already have in your house: Puffy Paints! 
http://ezebreezy.com/3-ingredient-diy-puffy-paint-for-kids/

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

J.K. Rowling has a new free online story for readers to enjoy.  She is also sponsoring an illustration competition.

 https://www.theickabog.com/home/
 

Monday, May 18, 2020

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

You can find free math and reading games and puzzles at Smarty Games.

 http://www.smartygames.com/index.htm



 

Monday, May 11, 2020

Until the end of June, Ranger Rick magazine is free!  Learn about animals with articles, videos, games, and activities.  https://rangerrick.org/


Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Find online and printable games, puzzles, coloring pages, and other activities at The KidzPage.

 http://thekidzpage.com/


The Kidz Page Website Poster Image

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

When was the last time you played "Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?, "Capture the Flag", or "Red Light, Green Light"?  If you're an adult, it's probably been a very long time; if you're a kid, maybe you've never heard of them!  Here's a website that gives instructions on how to play lots of games.  Many don't need any equipment, or can be played with items you may have around the house.  Let us know which games you and your family have played!

 https://www.fungameskidsplay.com/index.html

 Outdoor grass and field where kids can play games

Monday, May 4, 2020

See live webcams of pandas, lions, elephants, and naked mole rats at the Smithsonian National Zoo.  They also have educational packets to download, as well as "Virtual Zoo School" activities.

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams





A giant panda sits in a shallow pool of water alongside large rocks

Friday, May 1, 2020

Smithsonian For Kids has a lot of fun stuff for kids and teens: games and activities about art, culture, science, history, and more!

                                   https://www.si.edu/kids
                                     Smithsonian Institution Logo Vector (.EPS) Free Download

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Math and science games and videos for kids of all ages. It also includes a section of books to read online. https://www.funbrain.com/

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Monday, April 27, 2020








 Take a virtual tour of our National Parks.


 A still, blue lake in a stone crater




https://www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/take-virtual-visit-national-park

Friday, March 13, 2020

We celebrated St. Patrick's Day early in Story Time this week.  Next week's Story Time: "Rainy Day Reading".





 

Friday, March 6, 2020

There was miscommunication about the Fredericktown Story Time.  Story Time will be on Thursdays at 10:30 in March and April. 

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Friday, February 28, 2020

Friday, February 7, 2020

Ozark Regional Library was recently the recipient of a grant from The Pilcrow Foundation, which provided the library with 60 new children's books.  The Pilcrow Foundation, located in Cottage Grove, Oregon provides new, quality, hardcover children's books to rural public libraries across the United States.  Local sponsors are Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan and Brad Wooten Auto Body.  The books are on display at your local branch library and ready to check out.




 

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Our January Make & Take was making bird feeders.  Join us for our next Monday Make & Take on February 24 to make a Mardi Gras mask. 


Friday, January 10, 2020

Over 30 children and 12 adults had fun at the Madison Builders' Club.