Poquoson Public Library FALL 2020 | VOLUME 22 | ISSUE NO. 6
Fall for Reading Want to get away this fall? All ages are invited to participate in not one but two virtual challenge programs! Read books and explore the world to complete each challenge. We will travel around the country and even the globe. It’s a great way to engage the whole family this fall! Sign up at https://poquoson.beanstack.org or with the Beanstack mobile app.
Great American Road Trip
Virtual Field Trip
Nov 16 - Dec 31
Oct 5 - Nov 13 Read about and virtually visit the animals, landmarks and hidden gems of our world from the comfort of your own home in this virtual field trip challenge.
Buckle up for the Great American Road trip. Enjoy the history, natural beauty and must-see stops in each region of our spectacular country.
Makerspace Momentum Teens (6th - 12th grade), this fall will be all about our new makerspace kits. These kits are designed to help you create, innovate and learn a new skill or life hack! A special thanks to the Friends of the Poquoson Public Library for their generous donation in support of this special teen project! YouTube (PPLibrary) and Facebook tutorials will be available on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month to highlight how to use one of the project kits included in the makerspace. The makerspace contains nine separate kits for in-library use. A waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to use the makerspace. Available makerspace kits include:
Jewelry Maker Kit
Wood Burning Kit
Spirograph Project Kit
Contains: beads, cord, wire, charms, cutters, pliers and examples.
Contains: wood burning soldering iron, wood discs and examples.
Contains: spirograph kit, pens, paper and examples.
Calligraphy Kit
Perler Bead Project Kit
Knex Project Kit
Contains: pens, ink, paper and samples.
Contains: beads, peg boards, craft iron and examples.
Contains: Knex building pieces and examples.
Button Maker Kit
Knitting Kit
3D Design Kit
Contains: button maker, pins, buttons, circle punch, markers, colored pencils and examples.
Contains: knitting needles, weaving forms, crochet hooks, yarn, scissors and examples.
Contains: 3D pens, filament and 2D examples.
Teen Make-It Challenges October - KNEX style November - Calligraphy December - Jewelry Making
Virtual Teen Advisory Board
Calling all 6th-12th graders, the Teen Advisory Board needs you to make our library and the community a better place. Meetings will be virtual using Zoom. Officers will be elected at our first meeting in October for the upcoming year. Please email library@poquoson-va.gov or call the library 868-3060 for the Zoom meeting ID and password.
Meeting dates: October 12, November 9, December 14 Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm
www.poquoson-va.gov/library
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