Last week the library staff teamed up and visited the Valley View Enrichment group. They participated in Guinness World Record challenges. This was a great way to utilize critical thinking skills and develop new strategies to win the various challenges. #CCLcommunityoutreach #communityoutreach #EducateEngageEnrich

Yesterday the Art in the Stacks class painted “cake” inspired by the book, Cake by Sue Hendra. Cake wasn’t sure what kind of hat he wanted to wear to the party. The kids in this class drew and painted a personalized hat and outfit for each cake portrait. #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Today’s STEMed Up class practiced drills that could get them into the Guinness World Record Book. They were really fast but not quite fast enough to beat any records. With practice they can get there! -Who can build a Mr. Potato Head the fastest? -Who can build a right angle tower the fastest using 20 LEGO blocks? -Who can build the largest cup tower in 30 seconds? -Who can build … Read More

On Tuesday our children’s classes learned about kindness. Try to do one kind thing for someone today! #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Yesterday the kids finished up session 1 of Literary LEGOs. They built community helper vehicles.   This class is sponsored in part by Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Lee Russell   #CCLliterarylegos #literarylegos #EducateEngageEnrich

We read about oceans today at Chick-fil-A Gainesville (TX). It was a rainy morning so it definitely didn’t feel like beach weather but it was perfect story time weather! #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Literary LEGOs built community buildings this week to go with the “All Together Now” summer reading theme. There were fire stations, police stations and more. The kids showed great teamwork too! This program is sponsored in part by Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Lee Russell #CCLliterarylegos #literarylegos #EducateEngageEnrich

This morning Aubrey Oaks Alpacas visited the library’s children’s class. The kids got to meet and greet the 3 alpacas on the library’s lawn. Thanks to the Friends of Cooke County Library for sponsoring this exciting Summer Reading kickoff! #CCLchildrensclass #EarlyLiteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Today’s Art in the Stacks class painted turtles inspired by the book, “Truman” by Jean Reidy and illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins. This lesson focused on using two forms of media: crayon and liquid watercolor. #CCLartinthestacks #artinthestacks #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich