- BBC iReporter: An interactive game that explores digital literacy issues including fake news, finding reliable sources, social media and more.
- Girls Who Code: GWC is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. You can sign up for their Summer Immersion Program HERE.
- Hour of Code: Fun, student-guided tutorials and activities for all age groups and experience levels. Spend an hour developing skills using popular characters from Frozen, Minecraft, or Star Wars!
- NPR Kids/Family: A wide range of podcasts for kids and families.
- NYT Learning Network: NYT content including lessons on current events, news and geography quizzes, crosswords, and recent Times articles featuring young people.
- Sketchpad: A simple online app for creating digital art.
LitLoot!
We’re starting up a Teen Book Box program and would love for you to join in! These subscription-style boxes will be available for pickup at the library every other month and will include a book to keep, a library item to borrow, and an assortment of snacks and other goodies. If you’re interested, sign up HERE!
If you’ve already signed up, let us know how you liked this first book box! Fill out the feedback survey HERE.
You can find a lot of different ways to fold the bookmark in your box — this is tutorial I used!
Here are some other origami projects to try: Origami Crane-Messages of Peace — Paper Boat — Fox — Butterfly — Frog — Mushroom —