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It is almost time to go back to school, which means new clothes, new school supplies and hopefully new websites to learn new things and help with homework.  The internet can be an overwhelming place for children and their parents; here are a few of Tacoma Public Library’s favorite children’s websites for your perusal.  Descriptions […]

On Monday, August 21st the United States will be witness to a rare solar eclipse; solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in between the Earth and the Sun blocking out the sun. This total solar eclipse will begin in Oregon and move across the United States ending in South Carolina. From beginning to end, the solar […]

Rock-a-bye baby with soothing lullabies available from Tacoma Public Library. Albums featuring modern artists will have your little one snoozing in no time!

Have fun with Ozobots that move in patterns, play games and dance! By using different color markers to draw, these mini robots can be programmed to follow commands. Ozobots Channel ideas into reality – racetracks, puzzles, mazes, obstacle loops, battlefields Encourage sequential thinking and logical reasoning STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activity Ages 5 […]

Make fitness a fun fit for your family with help from these inspiring titles available at Tacoma Public Library. Books: The Kids' Baseball Workout Little Flower Yoga for Kids Strong Kids, Healthy Kids Proud Parents' Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids Rookie Dad Arnold's Fitness for Kids Ages Birth to 5 eBooks: The […]

Bust out your spatulas and chef hats and whip up a Mother’s Day smorgasbord with help from these mouth watering cookbooks available from Tacoma Public Library. The Wellness Mama Cookbook Complete Children's Cookbook The 8x8 Cookbook The Kitchn Cookbook Celebrate! National Geographic Kids Cookbook Add A Pinch Cookbook The Disney Princess Cookbook

Countries around the world celebrate their teachers.  In the United States, Teacher Appreciation Week will begin on Monday, May 8 and end on Friday, May 12 with National Teacher’s Day falling on Tuesday, May 9th. In 1953, the 81st Congress of the United States passed a resolution to designate a National Teacher Day in our […]

There comes a time during family road trips when parents are tired of quarrelsome children, syrupy children’s music and tedious children’s movies.  Children’s audiobooks can provide some relief.  They can serve as an introduction for family discussions, can model fluent reading to your child, and introduce you and your child to new authors and storytelling […]

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Children's Books in Verse.   Even if you do not like poetry, Verse Books are worth checking out.   They are gaining in popularity among readers of all ages and have been winning National Awards over the years.  This style of writing has a rhythm and pacing that are good for grabbing […]