On the Horizon is a new addition to the library and is a very good book for kids that want to learn about events during World War II. It describes the lives lost and the lives deeply affected by the bombing of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima, Japan. It contains a…
For the month of July we decided to hide Where’s Waldo characters in our downtown area. We hid ten characters. Make sure you look high and low, store windows, and we have one hiding in the dirt. On your check list you must write down where you found the characters,…
Today Toby and I put up a new story called, The Spiffiest Giant in Town. This story is about George the giant not wanting to be the scruffiest giant in town. George then goes to buy new clothes, but then finds animals who really need his help. On the walking…
Nebraska Extensions has created a great resource for anyone who enjoys reading to kids that ties directly to local libraries’ summer reading programs. It includes eight storybook guides featuring well known fairy tales such as Cinderella and Aladdin. All of the eight story guides include: conversation starters, and a STEM…
Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students in grades 3-8. We encourage students to read good books and compete for a prize. All of the current Battle of the Books here at the Butler Memorial Library are located on the top shelf in the Young Adult…
We are starting to plan this summer’s reading program! We are not sure how things are going to go but we plan on our schedule staying the same or similar at least even if we have to go digital. I have created a site to use as a landing page…
Your Wellness Matters to ABDO To help stop the spread of COVID-19, schools and libraries are closing across the country. ABDO wants to ensure that readers everywhere continue to have the opportunity to learn and grow during this unprecedented event.ABDO digital products are available for free now through June 2020. Click on the links…
As more teachers and students are advised to stay home and work remotely, Google wants to help you be as effective as possible setting up successful distance-learning solutions.You’ll find three newly compiled collections on our website, stocked with video-based lessons to help you work, teach, or learn from anywhere. See…
