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#OwnVoices: Celebrating Differences

  • Ronisha J.
  • Wednesday, December 02

It is our job as parents and caretakers to ensure our children know that everyone deserves respect, regardless of differences. We all were uniquely crafted and it is our differences that makes the world so interesting.

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#BrainBreaks: Story Starters

  • Heather M.
  • Wednesday, November 11

Take a break!  Picture books provide the perfect starting point for telling your own story.  

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The Benefits of Bilingual Storytime

  • Elisa D.
  • Wednesday, October 07

Enjoy storytime in English and Spanish!/ ¡Disfruta la Colecion de la Hora de Cuentos en inglés y español! 

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Top 10 Challenged Books of 2019

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, September 28

The American Library Association tracked 377 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2019. Overall, 566 books were targeted. Here are the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in 2019.

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DIY Storytime: Back to School: A Global Journey

  • Children's Room
  • Monday, August 24

Curated storytimes that families can share at home with an ebook (Back to School:  A Global Journey), songs and poems ( Yo Te Amo and There's a Dog in School) and activities (DIY School Accessories:  Homework Caddy, Pompom Bookmark and Paper Bag Book Cover).

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Create Your Own Jump Rope

  • Lynsey C.
  • Friday, June 26

Jumping rope is an iconic summer activity. It is great exercise and has a long and award-winning history in South Carolina. Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to make your own jump rope out of plastic bags and help save the environment at the same time!

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Sensory Dough Learning Activities

  • Sarah Gough
  • Sunday, May 31

Using sensory dough to promote learning and play at home is easier than you might think. And you probably already have everything you need to get started. 

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Create Your Own Sensory Dough

  • Sarah Gough
  • Friday, May 29

Making sensory dough at home is much easier than you might think, and you probably already have everything you need waiting in your pantry.

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All Around Town: 7 Days of Family-friendly Activities

  • Laura Bliss Morris
  • Friday, April 24

With a little help from our friends around town, here are some daily suggestions for family-friendly activities—both digital and non—from some of our favorite places that just might get you out of your current rut.

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Managing Children’s Emotions 

  • Leslie Tetreault
  • Tuesday, March 31

Eight things you can do today to help your entire family understand, process and cope with this new, temporary normal.

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Indoor / Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

  • Taelor J.
  • Sunday, March 22

Coming up with ways to keep young children entertained while stuck at home is challenging. Try these two scavenger hunts for a nice change of pace. 

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Pandemic Parenting

  • Sarah Sawicki
  • Friday, March 20

Pandemic Parenting, or "You're not very good at this, are you?"

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How to Do a Storytime

  • Leslie Tetreault
  • Wednesday, March 18

Four easy steps to help you keep reading, singing, playing and talking every day. 

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Your Daily Dose of Children's Authors & Illustrators

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, March 16

From readings to art clubs to book-based activities, we've compiled a list of some of our favorite authors and illustrators who are going digital to help you and your family join in on the fun.