The library will be closed on Monday, May 29th for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen our regular hours on Tuesday, May 30th.

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We are excited to offer iVOX books that move!

On a desktop computer you can follow this link to try out these cool books!

 

iVOX is a children’s book app for ages 3-8, which delights and engages curious young minds with the latest in storytelling technology. Children can follow along with the story while interacting with characters and scenes—immersing them in the narrative like never before.
Whether as a motivational tool for young readers or simply to add a bit more magic to the reading experience, iVOX is a learning tool that benefits children of all ages.
Available for both iOS and Android, iVOX is an extension of the trusted and popular VOX Books brand.

  • Download the app, select a book and tap on the cover to bring favorite stories to life.
  • Follow the prompts after installing the app to access all of the fun books that are offered! 
  • Please be aware that you will need your library card number and pin to access our account.

iVOX (& VOX too!) have recently won two awards.

Mother's award

 


 

April begins with National Library Week!

 

Ancient libraries are really cool to learn about. Let your imagination soar as you check out these links!

Villa of Papryi

Library of Alexandria

Ugarit Library

Library of Ashurbanipal

 

 

Since we are celebrating National Library week, here are some fun and funky libraries to learn about! Who knew buildings could be so exciting?

 

Geisel Library Exterior

Geisel Library at UC San Deigo

 

Kansas City Library exterior

Kansas City MO Public Library

 

Joe and Rita Mansueto Library exterior

Joe and Rita Mansueto Library of the University of Chicago

 

 

Central library of Seattle

Seattle Public Library Central branch

 

New York Public Library

New York Public Library

During April we will be learning about famous librarians!

 

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Nancy Pearl

Born January 12, 1945

Pearl's Website

Pearl's Wikipedia page

A TED talk with Nancy Pearl

The Children's Book Review

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Joanna Cole

August 11, 1944 – July 12, 2020

Before writing her famous Magic School Bus series, Joanna was an elementary school librarian in Brooklyn! You can find many of her books in our collection! Stop on by and check some out!!

Scholastic biography

Reading Rockets Interview

Educational Paperback Association biography

 

 

 

March is Women's History Month!

Join us as we learn about some amazing women who have contributed to the world around us!

 

Beverly ClearyBeverly Cleary

April 12, 1916 – March 25, 2021

Beverly Cleary was an american author and award winner. She wrote over 40 books! Those books have sold 91 million copies worldwide! You may not even realize some of your favorite stories and characters came from her imagination!

Beverly's Web Site

Duckster's Beverly Cleary's Biography

Kiddle Biography

Publication Order of Cleary's books

ReadingRocket's Beverly Cleary Interview

 

 

Anandi Gopal Joshi imageAnandi Gopal Joshi

March 31 1865 – February 26 1887

Anandi was the first Indian woman to practice western medicine. It is believed she may even be the first Indian woman to come to the United States. She began her studies at the age of 19 after losing a child to lack of medical care. In 1886 Anandi returned to India and was appointed as the phisician in charge of the woman's ward of the local Albert Edward hospital.

ScientificWomen.net

Anandi's Wikipedia page

Feminisminindia.com

 

 

 

 

Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace

December 10, 1815 - November 27 1852

Ada Lovelace was a mathematician and writer known for publishing the first algorithm meant to be carried out by the Analytical Engine - which was to be a mechanical general purpose computer. She is widely considered one of the first computer programmers.

Britannica Kids

Biography.com

Sciencesparks.com

Ada Lovelace Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Anning Image Mary Anning

May 21 1799- March 9 1847

Mary Anning was an English fossil collector, dealer and paleontologist who became knownaround the world for finds she made on and around the cliffs along the English Channel at Lyme Regis. She found the first correctly identified Ichthyosaurus skeleton as well as one of the first full plesiosaurus skeleton! You can learn more about her on these cool websites.

Mary's Wikipedia Page

NatGeo Kids

Theschoolrun.com

Activity Village

Extracredits- Mary Anning Video

Maddie Moate's Mary Anning Video

 

 

 

 


February is Black History Month! 

Follow along and have some fun with us as we learn about some amazing people who have contributed to history in so many exciting ways! Every friday in February we will be highlighting two new people! 

 

Ruby Bridges imageRuby Bridges

was the first black American to integrate an elementary school in the south, in 1960. Ruby is also a lifelong activist for racial equality.

Ruby's website

Duckster's Biography about Ruby

Time For Kids

PBS Ruby Bridges Video

 

 

 

 

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Hank Aaron

was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for 23 seasons. He hit 755 career home runs and held the record for 33 years!

Hank Aaron's Wikipedia page

Britannica Kids Biography-Hank Aaron

Notable Biographies-Hank Aaron

Goose, Goose, Duck-Hank Aaron song

Hank Aaron carreer highlights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Faith Ringgold

Is an American artist who's works include writing, painting, and mixed media sculpture! Her well known quilt work has inspired many children's books! There is so much great information about this amazingly creative woman! Here are a few links to get you started!

Faith's website

Faith's Wikipedia page

Getting To Know Faith Ringgold Video for kids

Faith Ringgold Britannica Kids

Biography.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Walter Dean Myers

Was a writer of Children's books. He was best known for his Young Adult literature. He won the Coretta Scott King and African-American authors awards FIVE times! There is a lot of great information about him, as well as all the thought provoking books he wrote. Here are some links to get you started!

Walter's Web Site

 

Walter's Wikipedia page

Walter Dean Myer Facts for Kids

Reading Rockets: A video interview

Walter Dean Myers Britannica Kids

 

 

 

 

Shirley Chisholm image

Shirley Chisholm

Was an American politician, educator and author. She became the first black woman to be elected to the United states congress in 1968!

Shirley's Wikipedia page- A comprehensive jumping off point for lots of GREAT biographical information!

Britannica Kids page about Shirley

National Women's history Museum Page about Shirley

Untold Black Histories Video: Shirley Chisholm

The legacy of Shirley Chisholm PBS video

 

 

 

 

 

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Jesse Owens

Was a four time Olympic gold medalist in 1936 an American track and field athlete!

Jesse's Wikipedia page- A comprehensive jumping off point for lots of GREAT biographical information!

Britannica Kid's Jesse Owens page

Biography.com- Jesse Owens page

The Wise Channel Jesse Owens video

Insightful Black History's Jesse Owens Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mae C. Jemison in Nasa suit

Mae C. Jemison

Is an American astronaut and phisician. She was the first African American woman to be admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program in 1987. To learn more about her please take a tour through these links!

 

Mae's Wikipedia page- A comprehensive jumping off point for lots of GREAT biographical information!

National Women's History Museum Biography page about Mae!   

Mae speaking about wanting to go into space!

Mae Among the Stars read aloud video of a book inspired by Mae!

Girls, Women & STEM a talk with Mae C. Jemison  and Rebecca    Pringle

 

 

 

 

John Lewis image

 John Lewis

Was an American politician, statesman, and civil rights activist and leader. Lewis was one of the 'Big 6' leaders whose groups organized the 1963 March on Washington. To learn more about him please take a tour through these links

John's Wikipedia page- a comprehensive jumping off point for lots of GREAT biographical information!

Britannica Kids Biography page on John Lewis

ACLU's biography of John Lewis 

Artist's natural portrait of John Lewis

Congressman Lewis answers children's questions about his life

Black History Month Cartoons for students- John Lewis

   Titles in our network by or about John Lewis for Children, Teens and                                                       Adults

 


Dance PARTY Day!!

Dance party flyer

Once a month we will be featuring a playlist with a theme! Join us in an at home dance party! Send us videos of your dance moves or share your favorite songs, maybe they will be featured in an upcoming playlist!! Guesses to this month's theme can be added to our facebook post (ventresskids) photos and songs can be sent to vmlchild@gmail.com! We love to hear from you! 

Spotify Dance Party

Youtube Dance party

 


BOOK BINGO

Interested in reading something new? Join us by playing Book Bingo! Click the photo for a printable PDF version. The best part is... you can use these books to join our other reading challenges! There is no prize for book bingo, but please let us know if you find any great books! We are always happy to hear reccomendations!

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We rang in the new year with a super fun playlist! Incase you missed it on our social media sites, we are sharing it here as well! Both links are the same, we've made it available on both Youtube and Spotify! Check back often, we are hoping to fill 2021 with a new playlist monthly!

Spotify playlist

Youtube playlist


Do you like animals?

We just found this great website full of web cams from all over the world. Peek in on cool animals, mammals and even natural environments. Miss Wendy reccomends the kitten rescue streams!

Click here to explore all the cool livestreams!