A Visit from the Grimes Public Library

Recently the teen services librarian from the Grimes Public Library visited with students during advisory time.

Students learned about a variety of services and activities included on the Kids & Teens Online page, such as:

• signing up for a library card

• accessing online services, including downloadable audiobooks and ebooks and movies

• taking advantage of "non-book" services like in-house video gaming and video game check out; Creative Bug for crafting and hobby tutorials and videos; and the homework help resources

• discovering what the new library building will offer specifically for teens

• volunteering at the library

Specific online tools included Brainfuse HelpNow, a tutoring, testing, and homework tool; Overdrive, featuring audiobooks, ebooks, and emagazines; Hoopla, another source for digital content; and, Kanopy, offering streaming video. You can see all of the library's digital content HERE.

One feature students learned about is accessible under the High School and College Prep tab under the Kids button. Students can access The Learning Library, which has resources and content related to college entrance and prep tests, as well as career and job resources.

CLICK HERE to access the site.

Finally, students saw renderings of the new library (with construction set to wrap up in the summer of 2023) and heard about the new teen space there. A dedicated space for the teen collection--including expanded graphic novel and nonfiction sections--as well as a technology space for work and gaming are all planned.

With activities and events planned for teens throughout the year, the Grimes Public Library will visit again to share those opportunities with students. Look for another sign-up time soon!