By: Lisa Glisel Making ice cream in a bag is a great activity for any age, even preschoolers! It’s a fun recipe that involves fine and gross motor skills. You can use this opportunity to discuss ingredients and nutrition, measurements, and the science behind making ice...
Summer Reading Fun Outside! By: Lisa Glesil, Fishers Youth Services Librarian Reading books and summertime go together, but reading doesn't have to be inside! Here are some ideas for enjoying books outside in the great summer weather. Plan a picnic with the kids using a favorite children's book...
Sing Your Stories: The Importance of Music with Stories By: Lisa Glesil, Fishers Youth Services Librarian Music is fun for children and adults alike, but its value goes beyond just mere entertainment. Making music benefits children in several ways: it triggers the release of dopamine, a brain chemical...
Start a Family Book Club in 2018 By: Lisa Glesil, Fishers Youth Services Librarian We've all heard of book clubs. There are adult book clubs that meet at public libraries. There are adult book clubs that meet at coffee houses or people's homes. There are also children's book...