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August 2020 - Posts
Create It!

It's #MakeItMonday! Today, Karen shows how to create your own fruit wreath - the perfect decor for the end of summer!

Posted by [email protected]  On Aug 10, 2020 at 1:16 PM
  
Check It Out!
a movie review by Deana



 
Featured movie

Eleanor's Secret
 
What's the basic plot?
Nathaniel and Angelica are moving into their Great-Aunt Eleanor’s house after their parents inherit it. Nathaniel who everyone calls Nat doesn’t know the secret from the books that his great-aunt left him. When he finds out that his dad needs money to repair the house, he offers the books that he never wanted in the first place to pay on the repairs. Little does Nat knows that the books have a special magic that only he can protect.  This French film has also been translated into English, with both versions available on Kanopy. 

Why you might like it
Nat and his sister Angelica have just moved into their great aunt’s house near the beach. We find that Nat isn’t interested in reading books since he can barely read, yet his great-Aunt has just left him all of her fairytale book collection. Nat cherished these books when she read them to him on their summer visits. Angelica his sister has been given a special doll that she thinks has no value or use for in her life. As we journey through the secrets of the fairytale books, Nat and Angelica will race against time to keep their great Aunt’s secrets in the family. Just when their dad decides to sell the books to Mr. Pickles, a neighbor who has always tried to get Eleanor’s prize fairytale collection, Nat, Angelica and a few friends go on an adventure through wonderland. Will their great aunt Eleanor’s secret disappear or can Nat, Angelica and friends save the day? You may enjoy this movie if you like animated films, family adventures and fairytales. It's a heartwarming story of adventure. 

Reasons you  might not like it
If you’re not a fan of family animated films, this may not be the movie for you. This movie isn’t a high tech 3-D animated version that so many of us are used to watching. The colors aren’t as brightly vibrant and the visual graphic art designs can be quite simple. But it’s a film that will warm your heart as you take an adventure through the looking glass of fairytale characters trying to save the day.  
 
Who's in it?
This film features the voice over talents of:

Paul Bandey                                  Jeanne Moreau  

Pascal Berger                                Julie Gayet  

Christine Flowers                         Lilane Rovere  

Joanne Forrest                              Pierre Richard  

David Gasman  
Where to watch it
Every title I recommend is available for you to watch instantly, for free, using our digital library services. 

”Nocturna” can be accessed using Kanopy , with a direct link here: https://aurorapl.kanopy.com/video/eleanors-secret-0

Don't have a library card? Don't worry! You can sign up for a virtual library card here. 

 
Posted by [email protected]  On Aug 07, 2020 at 2:15 PM
  
Let's Get Gardening with Tagawa Gardens: Planting for Pollinators

Let's get gardening! We have partnered with our friends at Tagawa Gardens for a series of gardening videos showing tips and tricks to get your garden growing!

In this week's video, Luan discusses planting for pollinators! Learn about what types of perennials do well in Colorado's climate and support pollinators, including bees, butterflys and even hummingbirds. Luan also shares tips for planting and caring for your new perennials.

Posted by [email protected]  On Aug 07, 2020 at 9:06 AM
  
Read It!

Family Book Club
with Tess 

Reading Schedule for "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia

One Crazy Summer
 
August 3-9: Chapters 1-8 (Cassius Clay Clouds - Glass of Water) 
Discussion Questions posted to blog on Monday, Aug. 10

August 10-16: Chapters 9-17 (Inseparable - Big Red 5)
Discussion Questions posted to blog on Monday, Aug. 17

August 17-23: Chapters 18-25 (China Who - San Francisco Treat)
Discussion Questions posted to blog on Monday, Aug. 24

August 24-30: Chapters 26-34 (Wish We Had a Camera - Afua)
Zoom meeting on Monday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. Register here: https://bit.ly/3fn9907
Posted by [email protected]  On Aug 03, 2020 at 1:53 PM 1 Comment
  
Making Magic

The Summer of Imagination is wrapping up, but there is still plenty of fun and sunshine to soak up outside! Join Miss Tess in creating four different garden crafts - a butterfly feeder, a bird feeder, painted rocks and a nature collage suncatcher!

These crafts are inspired by crafts from "Let's Get Gardening: 30 Easy Gardening Projects for Children" by DK, Busy Toddler and Hands On As We Grow.
For more ideas, check out "Let's Get Gardening" here, Busy Toddler's website and Hands on as We Grow's website.

Posted by [email protected]  On Aug 03, 2020 at 1:50 PM
  
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