Summer is the time to read, investigate, and discover with Sno-Isle Libraries!
Summer Reading: Kids
Games & Activities
Investigate and discover with these fun games and activities.
Booklists
Need help finding a good book? Discover these Summer Reading suggestions!
Summer Reading: Teens
Games & Activities
Investigate and discover with these fun games and activities.
Booklists
Need help finding a good book? Discover these Summer Reading suggestions!
YouTubers You Might Have Missed
You already know about John and Tom Green's Vlogbrothers channel and Zoe Sugg's Zoella channel. Here are some YouTubers and podcasts you might not have discovered. Selected by teens for ages 13-18.
View ListReading Together
Explore Reading Together titles and related resources.
For Grades 3-5
For Grades 3-5
For Grades 6-8
For Grades 6-8
For Grades 9-12
For Grades 9-12
Summer Shorts
Enjoy a new fun Summer Shorts video every week! Download worksheets and try the fun activies at home.
Episode 8: Dig Deep Into Kitchen Science
This week we dig deep into kitchen science. We are going to learn about sourdough starter, local edible plants, and how to make ice cream in a bag! Did you try a project from the episode? Send a picture to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Episode 7: Dig Deep Into Math and Technology
Explore the binary number system and the Fibonacci number sequence. Discover how birds use tools, and make simple mandala art and a tangram puzzle. Did you try a project from the episode? Send a picture to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
- Resources:
- ASCII Binary Alphabet
- Solve the Binary Code
- Fascinating Fibonacci: Create a Golden Rectangle and Golden Spiral
- Fascinating Fibonacci: Additional Resources
- Bird Tool Use Links to Explore
- What is a Mandala?
- Terrifically Twisted Tangrams
- Link: Splash of Math
- Digital Booklist: Dig Deep Into Math & Technology
Episode 6: Dig Deep Into History
Dig Deeper into History! Make your own fossils, learn a bit about ancient writing systems, the Underground Railroad and the Ancient Kingdom of Aksum. Did you try a project from the episode? Send a picture to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
- Resources:
- Digging Deeper into Ancient Writing: More to Explore!
- Digging Deep into Ancient Writing: Summary of Projects
- Freedom Quits: Quilts Patterns & Their Meanings
- Underground Railroad and Freedom Quilts Resources
- Freedom Quilt Squares
- Kingdom of Aksum: Further Resources
- Salt Dough Recipe
- Digital Booklist: Dig Deep Into History
Episode 5: Dig Deep Into Books
This week we learn how to make pop-up books, a Harry Potter bestiary project, and how to play the game "Spoilers" with Bubbles the shark puppet! Did you try a project from the episode? Send a picture to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Episode 4: Dig Deep into Culture
Learn about libraries and traditions around the world! We'll also cool off with a refreshing summer drink recipe, and learn to make paper fans and papel picado. Did you try one of the projects in this episode? Send a picture of your creation to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Episode 3: Dig Deep into Music
Dig deeper into music. This week we will learn about rhythm and beats using the names of animals. We are going to play a music game by clapping, snapping, and slapping our knees. We will also learn how to make our own drum out of household items. Then learn about recursive musical piece and how it relates to a Mobius strip. Did you play along? Send a picture of your musical activities to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Episode 2: Dig Deep Into Science and Engineering
Dig deep into science and engineering. Learn how to make lava lamps and fizz inflators, learn about structures from around the world, and build bridges with paper. Did you try one of the projects in this episode? Send a picture of your creation to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Your Creations
Send a picture of your creation to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
Episode 1: Dig Deep Into Art
Express yourself with color and creativity! Dig deep into art with videos about surrealism and impressionism. Sno-Isle Libraries staff teach you how to make masks, watercolor bookmarks, and pour paint with objects found around the house. Did you try one of the crafts in this episode? Send a picture of your creation to SummerShorts@sno-isle.org and you might just see it posted here soon!
