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1. Create a reading-friendly environment. 2. Read aloud regularly. 3. Practice patience and encouragement. 4. Bring books with you and read wherever you can. 5. Get caught in the act! Let them see you reading. Bonus tip: Visit the library regularly. :)
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Mechatronics Monday Every Monday @ 3:30pm - 4:30pm In the Auditorium Drop by our open LEGO technic lab. Build with LEGO gears, motors, and more! Learn coding, too. Ages 10+ recommended. Now that school is in, we will be meeting from 3:30-4:40pm.
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Homeschool Meet and Greet Wednesday, August 16th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm In the Auditorium Meet other homeschooling families and learn about library resources that can support your homeschooling needs. Bring your ideas for the year ahead!
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Coloring, Crafting, and Coffee Monday, August 7th and 21st @ 10:00am - 11:30am In the Multi-Purpose Room Take time to unwind and let your creativity flow. Bring your own craft or enjoy the library's adult coloring supplies. Coffee and tea also provided.
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School's First Day of School by Adam RexThe best-selling author of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich and the Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator of Harlem's Little Blackbird present the story of how a school building shares jitters with the students on a first day of school.
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Butterflies on the First Day of School by Annie SilvestroRosie can't wait to start kindergarten--she's had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But suddenly, on the night before the big day, her tummy hurts. Rosie's mom reassures her that it's just butterflies in her belly, and she'll feel better soon. Much to Rosie's surprise, when she says hello to a new friend on the bus, a butterfly flies out of her mouth! As the day goes on, Rosie frees all her butterflies, and even helps another shy student let go of hers, too.
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Stuck in summer school and grieving over her grandfather's death, everything seems to be falling apart for Lolo Weaver, so she hatches a plan to fix things by stealing back her grandfather's dog, whose new owner happens to be a new classmate from summer school.
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The Fifth Quarter: Hard Courtby Mike DawsonJust when Lori starts to get comfortable, things change again. Lori's friends have found new interests. Her dad goes back to work for the first time since she was born. And when her mom decides to start coaching in the new after-school basketball league, Lori's home life collides with her passion. To make matters worse, all her friends are playing for the opposing team. Lori feels frustrated and alone, like she might be falling behind in her game.
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Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey WhaleyAgoraphobic sixteen-year-old Solomon has not left his house in three years, but Lisa is determined to change that--and to write a scholarship-winning essay based on the results.
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Welcome to the School by the Seaby Jenny ColganAt Downey House, a charming English boarding school on the sea, new teacher Maggie is determined to make her mark, which jeopardizes her relationship with her safe, dependable boyfriend, while new student Simone tries to fit in and fellow student Fliss tries to get out.
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Ghosts of Harvard
by Francesca Scottoline Serritella
Defying her family to investigate the suspicious suicide of her schizophrenic genius brother, a Harvard freshman begins to hear the voices of three paranoia-inducing ghosts from different eras in American history. A first novel.
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The Homeschooling Starter Guide: How to Create and Adapt the Best Education Action Plan for Your Needs by Gina RileyHomeschooling can help kids of all ages immerse themselves in learning that builds on their unique strengths, interests, and preferences. It gives them the chance to thrive with one-on-one attention and customized lesson plans that fit their learning style-and their family's needs. This starter guide to homeschooling is the ultimate resource for turning any home into an ideal school environment and helping any child succeed.
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Laurens County Library 801 Bellevue Ave. Dublin, Georgia 31021 (478) 272-5710www.ocrl.org
Have a question? Let us help!
Email us at info@ocrl.org
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