Spread kindness in your neighborhood with this simple activity! Read More
“We Count” – A 2020 Census Story
Find the Positive with Cinderella: Part I
Trivia with Spider-Man
Kindness Club: Sidewalk Chalk
Sing-Along with Moana
Breath and Mindfulness 1
Unwind, destress, and recenter with Amber Bloomquist of Kindness Kids Yoga! Read More
Bluestem Downloadables
Hello, everyone! We miss seeing all of you and especially discussing books with you. In the meantime, I wanted to share a few downloadable titles that you can read as ebooks or listen to as e-audiobooks right from home. There are tons of great books to choose from in our catalog, but here are some… Read More
National Stress Awareness Month
Are your children causing you stress? Mine are! I’m fresh off a three-month maternity leave with a newborn, three-nager, and geriatric dog, so I have a renewed sense of appreciation for stay-at-home parents. April is National Stress Awareness Month. Here are some creative tips to alleviate stress with the help of your little monsters: 1.… Read More
New World, New Routine
What a difference a few weeks can make. Since many of us are at home for an extended period of time, especially students, consider these helpful strategies to combat cabin fever. Create a schedule that makes sense with fun Schoolwork is paramount. If you’re normally in class for 40-50 minutes, emulate that at home as… Read More
Letter from a Librarian
Hi, Everybody! I sit at home writing this letter, missing all of you. While we are "social distancing," it’s important to keep a routine, exercise, read, eat, and get outside. The coronavirus (COVID-19) has given us the perfect opportunity to talk with our kids about why washing hands with soap and water is so important.… Read More
The Great Glen Ellyn Scavenger Hunt
We understand how much of a challenge this COVID-19 crisis is for families. We want you to know that we care about you and will try and support you with our remote library services. Check our social media for ideas on how to make learning from home fun, as well as some awesome ebooks and… Read More
Superstitions
When you take a test, do you keep a lucky quarter in your pocket? Do you avoid stepping on cracks in the sidewalk? Back luck happens in threes right? Wikipedia defines superstition as any belief or practice that is considered irrational or supernatural: for example, if it arises from ignorance, a misunderstanding of science or causality,… Read More
