This morning we participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record shared reading experience. Children and caregivers across the country read aloud “Nigel and the Moon” to promote literacy and community. #CCLchildrensclass #EarlyLiteracy #Jumpstart #Readfortherecord #EducateEngageEnrich

On Tuesday Mrs. Kim read about a squirrel who thought someone was stealing his leaves! It ended up just being the wind. Starting next Tuesday we will offer two sessions to allow for more space while our meeting room is under construction. You can join Mrs. Kim at 10:30 or 2:30 to read about hedghogs. #CCLchildrensclass #EarlyLiteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

While we’ve been having Art in the Stacks classes for years this is the first time to actually have art….in the stacks. Our meeting room is under construction so we painted a pretty fall landscape in the stacks of the kids section. #CCLartinthestacks #artinthestacks #EducateEngageEnrich

Today Ms. Kim read to the children at Gainesville Head Start. The “123 The Story is Coming to Me” program teaches local preschool children about the library and encourages a lifelong love of learning and reading. To build their home libraries, each child was given a new book at the end of the program today. Thanks to Jim Goldsworthy – State Farm Agent for your support of this program! #CCLcommunityoutreach … Read More

Pete the Cat inspired artwork created by students at Edison Elementary is on display at the library from October 17 – October 29. #artworkdisplay #CCLartworkdisplay #EducateEngageEnrich

On Thursday the “123 The Story is Coming to Me” program visited the children at Little Leopards Learning Ladder. Ms. Kim read stories about farm animals and the kids received a farm book to take home! This program is funded in part by Jim Goldsworthy – State Farm Agent. #CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Yesterday the “123 The Story is Coming to Me” program sent Ms. Kim to the pre-k classes at Valley View ISD. She read about animals who were very confused by the changing leaves in fall. They also talked about the seasons fall and winter. Each child was given a book to enjoy with their family at home. This program is sponsored in part by Jim Goldsworthy – State Farm Agent. … Read More

This morning Ms. Kim & Ms. Jennifer taught a Lightbulb Lesson to the Gifted and Talented students at Edison Elementary. They read Scaredy Squirrel. Then they used OzoBots to practice simple coding skills and help Scaredy Squirrel adventure out into the great unknown. The OzoBots used during this class were purchased with a grant from PenTex Energy Charitable Foundation. #STEMeducation #coding #ozobots #communityoutreach #giftedandtalented #CCLcommunityoutreach #EducateEngageEnrich

On Wednesday the Valley View ISD After School Enrichment group built 3D roller coasters. The coasters were inspired by Mo Willem’s new book “The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!” #CCLcommunityoutreach #communityoutreach #EducateEngageEnrich