• Book of the Summer Kit: DIY Seek-and-Find Photography

    Inspired by ourBook of the Summer,Skunk and Badger, we’ve created some special edition backpacks: Book of the Summer Kits! This is our DIY Seek-and-Find Photography Kit. Inside, you’ll find the tools to create your own image inspired by the art in books likeI SpyandFind Momo. 

      

     

    Here’s a few I made around the Library. Can you find Skunk, Badger, and Chicken?

     

    Try creating your own scene and hiding the skunk, badger, and chicken figurines. Send your photo toyouthservices@balibrary.org and we’ll share it here on the Blog!

    Find activity ideas, discussion questions, and booklists on ourwebpage all about Skunk and Badger. You can also earn the Book of the Summer badge in ourSummer Reading program!

    Youth Services Librarian Allison 

  • Our 2021 Book of the Summer: Skunk and Badger

    We’re excited to share our pick for a terrific summer read, for independent readers and family read-alouds:Skunk and Badgerby Amy Timberlake, illustrated by Jon Klassen. You can pick up one of our many copies at the Barrington Area Library, or order a copy to be delivered to one of ourfour sets of lockersaround the Library district. We’ve also got plenty of e-book and e-audio copies onLibby!

         


    Find activity ideas, discussion questions, and booklists on ourwebpage all about Skunk and Badger. You can also earn the Book of the Summer badge in ourSummer Reading program!

    Youth Services Librarian Allison 

  • 8 Books for Endangered Species Day

    Here are 8 books for kids featuring conservation of threatened or endangered animals. Find out more about Endangered Species Day here. 

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    Youth Services Librarian Allison