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Parents and Kids

What's New for Parents and Children at PDL

• Teen Programs:  Week of July 26

  Posted July 19, 2010 in  Events, Parents and Kids, General, Teens
  Hether Frayer (jewelry artist) is coming to teach you to create beautiful earrings and dangles. Free Program! Brian Newman (Science Genius) is coming to construct egg drop protection devices. For more info or to register for these programs, go to our events page

• Meet Author Nancy Shaw

  Posted July 19, 2010 in  Books and More, Parents and Kids
  
  Thursday, July 22, 2010 10:00 am – 10:30 am Storytime for preschool-age children 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm Visit for elementary-age children Come join us for a special day with author Nancy Shaw. Ms. Shaw has written many fun stories including Sheep in a Jeep and Michigan Read’s book Continue…

• PDL Teen Facebook page is live!

  Posted June 21, 2010 in  Parents and Kids, General, Teens
  Portage Teens can now “like” us on Facebook! Go to facebook.com/pdlteen and get the latest news about events, programs, and volunteer opportunities for teens at the library.

• New:  Teacher’s Headquarters provides online help for Portage teachers and Media Specialists

  Posted November 12, 2009 in  Parents and Kids, General, Teens
  Ever wonder what the library provides free of charge for teachers? We have gathered resources, tips, and contacts together for you in one place. Try our Teacher’s Headquarters section on the library site. The Headquarters can be found in the “Parents and Kids” section of the Continue…

• 2 Fun Indoor Games for Families

  Posted October 6, 2009 in  Parents and Kids
  Both of these games are great for different ages, and small or large groups. One-Handed Race — Players either work alone or in pairs. Using 1 hand each, they must complete tasks in the fastest time. Possible tasks are writing your name, tearing the paper into 4 pieces, putting pennies in a Continue…