It’s 1:30 pm on Tuesday, June 2nd, and that means it’s time for an episode of Science Tuesdays!
Today’s video is brought to you by Absolute Science and the Vermillion Public Library 2020 Summer Reading Program.
Laser Show: Pink Ink, Singing Pipes, Fire Waterfalls, Chemical Reactions and our Class 4 High Powered Burning LASER are all waiting for you in this Spectacular Science Show! (35 minutes)
Miss Beth continues “Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” by Barbara Park. (Chapters 4 – 6)
And if you haven’t already done so, register for the Summer Reading Program on READsquared: http://vermillionlibrary.readsquared.com.
On Thursday, June 4th, at 1:00 pm CT, this virtual engagement, hosted by PBS Books and WTTW – Chicago PBS, will feature a talk with Suzanne Slade (Author) and Cozbi Cabrera (Illustrator) about “Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks.” During this event, you will hear the read-aloud of the book, learn about the surprising 5+ year research process (primary source research) in a fun and relatable way, and have the opportunity to investigate the author/illustrator’s collaboration and inspiration in this fabulous children’s book about this iconic woman. It will be moderated by of PBS Chicago’s VP of Community Engagement Tim Russell.
This event is recommended for kids ages 7-13. It will also encourage youth to engage in writing poetry during this unprecedented time and offer writing prompts.
Celebrate the kick off of the 2020 Summer Reading Program with two videos from Absolute Science!
Video 1: Absolute Science Fire & Ice
You’ll see Fire light up in different beautiful colors. You’ll see the freezing magic of Liquid Nitrogen. You’ll even learn how to make Smoke appear like a genie out of a bottle in this amazing show about chemical reactions! (20 minutes)
Video 2: Absolute Science Big Bang Bubbles
It’s a celebration of beautiful breathtaking Bubbles! Big bubbles, little bubbles, smoke bubbles, helium bubbles – BIG BANG BUBBLES!!! (31 minutes)
If you haven’t done so already, register to track your reading with READsquared at vermillionlibrary.readsquared.com.
The Lambda Literary Awards, also known as the “Lammys”, are awarded yearly by the Lambda Literary Foundation to published works which celebrate or explore LGBTQ themes.
Lambda Literary champions LGBTQ books and authors. Their mission is to nurture and advocate for LGBTQ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve their legacies, and affirm the value of their stories and their lives. Ranging over many categories, the Awards reflect the wide spectrum of LGBTQ books, making the statement that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans stories are part of the literature of the nation.
Lambda Award-Winning Books Available at the Vermillion Public Library:
General Fiction:
Mystery:
YA Fiction:
Nonfiction:
Nonfiction Graphic Novel:
Miss Beth starts a new Chapter Story Time book for the first day of the Summer Reading Program! Listen to chapters 1 – 3 of “Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” by Barbara Park.
And if you haven’t already done so, register for the Summer Reading Program on READsquared: http://vermillionlibrary.readsquared.com.
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Coming up on Monday, June 1st, we’ll be sharing not just one, but TWO videos featuring fun with science! “Fire and Ice”, hosted by Professor Rick, and “Big Bang Bubbles” starring Professor Toto!
Absolute Science videos will be shared on our website and Facebook at the designated time.
Miss Beth concludes “Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim’s Birthday” by Barbara Park.
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Learn how to make a cute origami shirt with Miss Beth!
