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Reader's Corner: "Convenience Store Woman” by Sayaka Murata

APL Reader's Corner
with Tessy

Welcome to APL Reader’s Corner! This month we are reading "Convenience Store Woman” by Sayaka Murata. Let us know what you think about the book in the comments!

Check out "Convenience Store Woman" with your library card as either a hard copy, eBook or digital audiobook here.

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 18, 2021 at 10:47 AM

Three on a Theme: Greek Mythology Retellings

Votes have been counted and it's time for this month's Three on a Theme recommendations!

This month's options were retellings of GREEK MYTHOLOGY vs. NORSE MYTHOLOGY and the winner by just one vote was…GREEK MYTHOLOGY!

Check out three of Nicole's recommendations for retellings of Greek mythology! Links for each title below.

TELL US in the comments – what’s your favorite mythology retelling?
And let us know if you plan to check out any of these titles!

- “Beasts of Olympus” Series by Lucy Coats
- “Abandon” Series by Meg Cabot
- “Circe” by Madeline Miller - https://bit.ly/3bWssPi

Posted by [email protected] On May 28, 2021 at 9:37 AM

HELLO: The Letter K (Week 4)

Welcome to HELLO, Hands-On Literacy for Little Ones! Join us each week as we learn about the letter of the month, each week focusing on a different activity or skill! This video is the final HELLO for now; stay tuned for more early literacy programs from Aurora Public Library!

May’s letter of the month is K and the word of the month is KANGAROO! In this video, Miss Julie shares a fun kangaroo craft and Miss Karen shares science and literacy tips to practice at home! Visit your Aurora Public Library to pick up a free Grab and Go craft kit, while supplies last.

Posted by [email protected] On May 27, 2021 at 10:31 AM

APL Reader's Corner: "Canto Vol. 1: If I Only Had a Heart" by David Booher

Welcome to APL Reader’s Corner! This month we are reading "Canto Vol. 1: If I Only Had a Heart" by David Booher.

Let us know what you think about the book in the comments!

Check it out instantly as an eBook from hoopla digital here.

Posted by [email protected] On May 20, 2021 at 5:23 PM

HELLO: The Letter K (Week 3)

Join us each week as we learn about the letter of the month, each week focusing on a different activity or skill!

May’s letter of the month is K and the word of the month is KANGAROO! In this video, Miss Julie shares a fun rhyme and Miss Karen shares a book recommendation, all about kangaroos!

Posted by [email protected] On May 20, 2021 at 9:53 AM

HELLO: The Letter K (Week 2)

Join us each week as we learn about the letter of the month, each week focusing on a different activity or skill!

May's letter of the month is K and the word of the month is KANGAROO! In this video, learn how to sound out, spell and sign kangaroo!

Posted by [email protected] On May 13, 2021 at 8:33 AM

Grab & Go Together: Stress Bottles

Grab & Go Together: Stress Bottles
with Julie

Destress during finals by making your own glitter stress bottle.

Need supplies? Grab & Go Together kits will be available from Tallyn’s Reach Library starting Monday, May 3 (while supplies last, limit one per person).

Posted by [email protected] On May 11, 2021 at 3:07 PM

HELLO: The Letter K (Week 1)

Join us each week as we learn about the letter of the month, each week focusing on a different activity or skill!

May's letter of the month is K and the word of the month is KANGAROO!

Posted by [email protected] On May 06, 2021 at 9:15 AM

National Poetry Month Recommended Reads

National Poetry Month may be coming to an end, but you can celebrate the beauty of poetry all year long! Check out some of these recommended titles and find more at your library! (Click on each title to be taken to our catalog)

Check out more poetry recommendations instantly on hoopla digital here.

Posted by [email protected] On Apr 30, 2021 at 3:19 PM

HELLO: The Letter J (Week 4)

Join us each week as we learn about the letter of the month, each week focusing on a different activity or skill!

April's letter of the month is J and the word of the month is JELLYFISH! This week, Miss Julie shares how to make a fun jellyfish craft and Miss Karen shares early literacy tips to keep practicing HELLO at home.

Visit your library and pick up a free Grab & Go jellyfish craft kit (available while supplies last).

Posted by [email protected] On Apr 29, 2021 at 9:11 AM

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