Children’s Programs

Posted by mcpl on 15 May 24

Get ready!! Summer Reading Begins June 9th!!

Summer Reading Kick-Off will be Monday, June 9th from 12-3 PM at the Marion Library!

Join us at the Marion Library as we kick off our Summer Reading Program with the theme “Color Our World”, a celebration of art and creativity! Sign up for summer reading, enjoy fun activities for all ages, and connect with some of our local community partners. Don’t miss a magical performance by B-Rad the Magician from 2-3 PM, plus enter for a chance to win a beautiful fern donated by Painter’s Greenhouse. Bring the whole family and help us start the summer with a little magic and lots of fun!

-Don’t miss the magical fun with B–Rad the Magician performing from 2-3 PM!!

-Meet our community partners!!

Upcoming June Programs 

Bilingual Storytime with Silvia Martin Del Campo Vargas, Monday, June 23 at 10:30AM

Regularly scheduled Preschool Storytime, featuring books read in Spanish and English by Silvia Martin Del Campo Vargas.

Hora de cuentos preescolar programada regularmente, con libros leídos en español e inglés por Silvia Martín Del Campo Vargas.

Wednesday, June 11, June 18, and June 25 at 10:30AM

Join Mr. Mason for Preschool Storytime at the Old Fort Train Depot.

Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for preschool-aged children. Craft Kits each week!

Libros, canciones, historias en fieltro, rimas de acción y diversión para niños en edad preescolar. ¡Kits de manualidades cada semana!

 

Craft for Little Hands/ MANUALIDADES PARA MANOS PEQUEÑAS

Preschool-aged children are invited to craft at the library. Dress for a mess because we will be using glue, scissors, paints, paper, markers, crayons and much more! Designed for ages 3- to 5-years old, but all are welcome.

Los niños en edad preescolar están invitados a hacer manualidades en la biblioteca. ¡Vístase para hacer un desastre porque usaremos pegamento, tijeras, pinturas, papel, marcadores, crayones y mucho más! Diseñado para niños de entre 3 y 5 años, pero todos son bienvenidos.

Monday, June 16, June 23, and June 30 at 11AM | Marion Library

For All Ages/ para TODAS las edades

Sun Printing with The Master Gardeners/ Impresión solar con Los Maestros Jardineros

Friday, June 20 at 4pm | Marion Library

Join us for sun printing. Bring your own flowers, leaves, or other natural materials and create a one-of-a-kind print using sunlight. Handkerchiefs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own cotton fabric.

Acompáñenos a la impresión solar. Traiga sus propias flores, hojas u otros materiales naturales y cree una impresión única con la luz del sol. Se proporcionarán pañuelos, pero no dude en traer su propia tela de algodón.

Elementary Programs/ Programas de primaria

Art Explorers (Rising Kindergarten- Rising 5th Grade)/ Exploradores de arte (Alumnos de Kinder a Quinto grado): Rainbow Fish Foil Art/ 

Wednesday, June 11 at 1pm | The MTCC Workforce Education Center Building in Old Fort

Art Explorers (Rising Kindergarten- Rising 5th Grade)/ Exploradores de arte (Alumnos de Kinder a Quinto grado): Mondrian Art/ Arte Mondrian

Wednesday, June 11 at 4pm | Marion Library

Elementary children will explore the artistic style of Dutch painter Piet Mondrian before crafting their own stunning stained glass art.

Los niños de primaria explorarán el estilo artístico del pintor holandés Piet Mondrian antes de crear su propio y sorprendente arte en vitrales.

Art Explorers (Rising Kindergarten- Rising 5th Grade)/ Exploradores de arte (Alumnos de Kinder a Quinto grado): Doodle Weaving/ 

Wednesday, June 18 at 1pm | The MTCC Workforce Education Center Building in Old Fort

First Chapter Tuesdays at 7 p.m./ Primer Capítulo Martes- Martes a las 7pm

Join Ms. Megan for the first chapter of a new book that has been added to our collection. These books are geared toward students in grade 2-5.

Leeremos el primer capítulo de un nuevo libro que se ha añadido a la colección.

BEDTIME STORIES/ Cuentos para dormir 

 Have a question about a program posted?  Call us at either 828-652-3858 for Marion or 828-668-7111 for Old Fort.

Seed Library & Propagation Station

Posted by mcpl on 16 June 22

Welcome to our Seed Library, a community initiative run by our local  McDowell Master Gardeners and local volunteers. Our Seed Library offers a diverse selection of gardening seeds free of charge for anyone in the community to take and use in their gardens. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, we welcome you to explore our collection and discover new varieties to grow.

How it Works:

1. Browse our collection of seeds, conveniently organized by type.

2. Select the seeds you’d like to grow and take them home with you, free of charge.

3. Plant your seeds, nurture your plants, and watch them thrive in your garden.

4. Harvest and enjoy your homegrown produce, and consider saving seeds from your healthiest plants for future seasons.

5. If you’re able, consider donating seeds from your own garden to help replenish our library and keep it thriving for others in the community.

Our Seed Library is a celebration of biodiversity and a testament to the power of community collaboration in nurturing our shared environment. We hope you’ll join us in this wonderful gardening adventure and help us grow together!

As an additional resource, we offer seed cleaning screens available for borrowing. These screens make it easy to clean and prepare seeds harvested from your garden for future planting. Simply ask the front desk staff to borrow a seed cleaning screen, follow the instructions provided, and ensure your seeds are ready for storage and sharing with fellow gardeners.

Propagation Station

Visit our Propagation Station, located next to the Seed Library.

What is plant propagation?

Plant propagations are pieces, or cuttings, from plants that grow their own root systems and become new plants.

Want to adopt cuttings?

• Spray a paper towel with water.
• Remove a cutting from a cup, and wrap the plant roots gently in the paper towel.
• Place the wrapped roots in a plastic bag.
• When you get home, continue to grow the cutting in water or plant it in well-draining soil in a pot with drainage holes.

Want to donate cuttings?

• We take houseplants or indoor herbs only.
• Please no soil or potted plants.
• Please root the cuttings in water before donating them.
• Cuttings must be healthy and free of pests or disease.
• Pour water into one of the donations cups. Record your donation in the notebook and include care tips plus the cup’s number where you place your donation.

Tutor.com- Free online help for students!

Posted by mcpl on 04 September 20

Need homework help?  We’ve got you covered!

The McDowell County Public Library is excited to announce that we now offer free academic resources and online tutoring from Tutor.com!

To get started, go to Tutor.com/mcdowell

Patrons have two ways they can access Tutor.com:

1. StudentAccess– Students can use their Student ID as the barcode and the last 4 numbers of their ID as the password.

2. Library Card– Anyone with a McDowell County Library Card can get access by entering the library card # as the barcode and their PIN as the password.

All students in grades K-12 with a library card can use the service to get help with homework, class projects, papers—even test prep! We would love to help your students be better prepared for class each day by providing one-to-one assistance when they need it most: on-demand at homework time. Tutor.com helps you help your students by:

1. Providing Personalized, On-Demand Student Support
Every Tutor.com session is one-to-one between tutor and student. There is no appointment needed and they can access the service from home. Your students get help with their own specific questions or assignments—right when they need it.

2. Extending the Learning Day
When the bell rings at the end of the day, learning does not have to stop. Our tutors are available to help your students when they are struggling with homework after school and on the weekends. Tutors are available to them all week from 2 p.m.- 10 p.m. Tutors who speak Spanish are available all week from 3 p.m.- 10 p.m.

3. Engaging the Student One-to-One
Tutor.com is committed to student learning. Their highly vetted expert tutors will never simply provide homework answers to your students, but instead guide them to find the answer on their own.

4. Impacting Student Achievement
95% of students who use Tutor.com say it helps them complete their homework and improve their grades. Students come to class more prepared and ready to learn!

5. Building Confident Learners
Students also report that Tutor.com helps them feel more confident in their schoolwork.
Tutoring is available in all core K-12 subjects – math, science, English, social studies and writing, including AP-level assistance. Students can access live, online tutoring from any Internet-capable device through Tutor.com/McDowell