December 16th. Kits will be put outside the library front doors starting at 9 AM. While supplies last!
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum's Virtual Second Saturdays: Home Edition will offer components of the traditional on-site program that you can do at home, plus some interactive elements that are offered online! The theme for December is “Storytelling through Art.”
You can pick up the kit of activity materials on Wednesday, December 16th outside the library’s front doors starting at 9 AM. They are available while supplies last. We also invite you to explore your story with online activities you can enjoy in your home. These activities will go live at mmam.org/secondsaturdays on December 12th.
This storytelling art kit has all of the supplies and instructions to help you imagine a great story. What story will you tell?
There are two different art kits — one designed for ages 7 and younger and one designed for children ages 8 and older. Please note that with some accommodations and help from a grown-up, both kits can be fun for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages.
Additionally, all of the art kits include a special admission pass for $1 admission per person (for up to five people)! Admission passes must be used before May 31, 2021. Please check www.mmam.org for hours.
Join us every other Wednesday for a short virtual lesson on all things S.T.E.A.M. Our Youth staff will walk you through instructions on how to complete a new activity or experiment using materials you likely already have in your home. This program series is great for ages 5 through 12.
Baking Soda + Vinegar Balloon
We're going classic with this week's STEAM experiment: baking soda and vinegar. This video highlights how the reaction between baking soda and vinegar can inflate a balloon without anyone ever blowing air into it.
Penny Chemistry
Got a few old pennies lying around with nothing to do? In this experiment, you'll learn how to shine old pennies, and then you'll turn them blue-green like the Statue of Liberty!
Red Cabbage Chemistry
To make your own chemistry set, all you need is a cup of red cabbage leaves and some common household ingredients. See acids and bases in action with this colorful chemistry activity!
Balloon Barometer
Did you know there's always 14.7 pounds of atmospheric pressure pressing down on all of us, all the time? In this episode, learn how to make your own barometer to track changes in pressure and predict when there's a storm coming!
Did you know there's always 14.7 pounds of atmospheric pressure pressing down on all of us, all the time? In this episode, learn how to make your own barometer to track changes in pressure and predict when there's a storm coming!
Balloon Vacuum
In this video, we are learning about hot & cold air pressure. Using just hot water, we're going to make a balloon vacuum strong enough to swing a mason jar in the air!
In this video, we are learning about hot & cold air pressure. Using just hot water, we're going to make a balloon vacuum strong enough to swing a mason jar in the air!
Heron's Fountain
Can water flow upwards? Find out by recreating an ancient (and super-cool) water fountain, and learn about hydraulics and pneumatics along the way.
In this storytime, enjoy the tale of an adventurous girl and the feather she finds one day. Plus, get an early literacy tip about vocabulary and sing a scarf song!
La hora del cuento de esta semana nos llega de Brooke Holloway de la WSU SILA. Ella está compartiendo la historia "Tairon el Super Tramposo" por Hans Wilhelm.
This week's storytime comes to us from Brooke Holloway of the WSU Student International Literacy Association. She is sharing the story "Tyrone the Double Dirty Rotten Cheater" by Hans Wilhelm.
La hora del cuento de esta semana nos llega de Caityln Salinas de la WSU SILA. Ella está compartiendo la historia "Buenas Noches Luna" por Margaret Wise Brown.
This week's storytime comes to us from Caityln Salinas of the WSU Student International Literacy Association. She is sharing the story "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown.
This week's storytime comes to us from Alli Moga of the WSU Student International Literacy Association. She is sharing the story "My Colors, My World" by Maya Christina Gonzalez.
Friday, October 16: La Llama Llama Rojo Pijama
La hora del cuento de esta semana nos llega de Emily Grenon de la WSU SILA. Ella está compartiendo la historia "La Llama Llama Rojo Pijama" por Anna Dewdney.
La hora del cuento de esta semana nos llega de Emily Grenon de la WSU SILA. Ella está compartiendo la historia "La Llama Llama Rojo Pijama" por Anna Dewdney.This week's storytime comes to us from Emily Grenon of the WSU Student International Literacy Association. She is sharing the story "Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anna Dewdney.
Friday, October 2nd: Pollito Tito
Rachel de WSU SILA tiene una historia para nosotros sobre una pequeña chica. Su nombre es Pollito Tito. Vive en un pequeño gallinero normal en un pequeño vecindario normal hasta que un día, todo cambia.
Rachel de WSU SILA tiene una historia para nosotros sobre una pequeña chica. Su nombre es Pollito Tito. Vive en un pequeño gallinero normal en un pequeño vecindario normal hasta que un día, todo cambia.Rachel from WSU's Student International Literacy Association has a story for us about a little chick. His name is Chicken Little. He lives in a normal little chicken coop in a normal little neighborhood until one day, everything changes.
Friday, Sept. 18th: Dragones y Tacos
La hora del cuento de esta semana nos llega de Emily Grenon de la WSU SILA. Ella está compartiendo la historia "Dragones y Tacos" por Adam Rubin.
Friday, Sept. 4th: Marisol McDonald No Combina Marisol McDonald no le gusta combinar su ropa. Descubra por qué en la hora de cuentos bilingües de hoy con Kendra de la Winona State University's Student International Literacy Association.
Marisol McDonald does not like to match her clothes. Find out why in today's bilingual storytime with Kendra from Winona State University's Student International Literacy Association.
Marisol McDonald no le gusta combinar su ropa. Descubra por qué en la hora de cuentos bilingües de hoy con Kendra de la Winona State University's Student International Literacy Association.Marisol McDonald does not like to match her clothes. Find out why in this bilingual storytime with Kendra from WSU SILA.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we're all going to be missing some family this year. In this storytime, we will focus on the things we CAN do right now and spread some love from afar!
Santa’s mailbox is back! From November 30 to December 11, write a letter to Santa and drop it off in his special mailbox during any of the library’s curbside hours. You can use this template or write on any paper you have at home. Once your child is finished writing down their Christmas wishes, return the letter to Santa's mailbox, making sure your address is included in the letter. A handwritten response will arrive in the mail from Santa himself. While all letters are personalized, none of the responses will contain any promises of gifts or anything else. They will be more focused on the joy of the season. The library’s curbside hours are MWF 9 AM-2 PM, T & TH 12-6 PM, and Saturday 9 AM-12 PM. If those hours don’t work for you or you have any questions, please reach out to winonapl@selco.info.
While our storytimes are still happening virtually, we know there's a certain something about a storytime in-person. That's why we've decided to create a storytime to-go kit so you can host in your home. Each themed kit includes 3 books, a sheet of songs & activities, and craft supplies. You will need basic supplies at home to complete some crafts: crayons, glue or tape, and scissors. Register via tinyurl.com/WPLStorytime2Go.
Grab-and-go kits will be available on a table outside the library’s front entrance on select Tuesdays in December starting at 2 PM. Each kit includes a short science activity that can be completed using materials we provide, as well as materials found at home. Topics include growing crystals, a Cartesian diver, and straw rockets. These kits are great for ages 6 and up. There is no registration required and materials are available while supplies last.
If you would like a kit but are unable to make the 2 PM time frame, please fill out this form, and we are happy to connect with you.
Starting on September 10th, grab-and-go kits will be available on a table outside the library’s front entrance every other Thursday morning at 10 AM. Each kit includes a short lesson and materials needed to complete an activity that is best for ages 3 through 6. There is no registration required.
If you would like a kit but are unable to make the 10 AM time frame, please fill out this form, and we are happy to connect with you.
Only you know how to be you! Celebrate all the amazing things in our world (including you!), do a breathing exercise, and sing a song in this storytime with Ms. Marcie.
