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Digital Media Literacy

9/24/2020 The Center for Media Literacy defines Media Literacy as "a 21st-century approach to education. It provides a framework to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with messages in a variety of forms – from print to video to the Internet. Media literacy ...

Nature Photo Basics

By Kristin Ashley
Media Lab Assistant I find that nature photography can be a rewarding and pleasant pursuit. You get to spend time in nature, which is always restorative, and your subject matter may include landscapes, wildlife, plants, trees and flowers all taken in different seasons and...

New September Children's Chapter Books Previewed by Kathy

Blog Entry Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk When twelve-year-old Ellie and her family lose livelihood and move to a mountain cabin in 1934, she quickly learns to be an outdoors woman and, when needed, a healer. The Wolf of Cape Fen by Juliana Brandt &n...

Resources for New Parents

by Liz Poppenhouse 9/21/2020 As a new mother, I've been doing a lot of reading and researching about this whole parenting adventure lately! I wanted to share a few of my favorite books, Instagram accounts, and activities for new parents. Books Cribsheet: As the title says,...

BEST BOOKS FOR BEGINNING READERS

BOOK TALK: BEST BOOKS FOR BEGINNING READERS by LORIE Winner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don&; t mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfinger...

Hints for BreakoutEDU Games September 15 by Kathy

Here are clues for the games TICKET TO LEARNING: GOING PLACES, BACK TO REALITY, BREAKOUT THE BEAT, and WE THE PEOPLE. Lock combinations are at end of post. GOOD LUCK! HINTS FOR TICKET TO LEARNING: GOING PLACES. NUMEBR LOCK=&n...

Intro to Live Streaming

by Patrick Villanueva, Media Lab Assistant Real-time services are all the rage these days and have taken off during the quarantine. With the world turned upside down and everyone stuck at home, it's only pushed us to rely on technology and the internet more than ever before. ...

Motivational self-help nonfiction to read in fall 2020

With all the change and uncertainty at the current moment, focusing and staying motivated and continuing to lean in can become more challenging. Below are some books that you can either read or listen to help yourself get and stay motivated and focused on your life and your work this fall. Some titl...

BreakoutEDU September Game Clues by Kathy

Here are clues for the games SCHOOL DAZE and RAIDERS OF THE LOST LOCKER. Lock combinations are at end of post. GOOD LUCK! SCHOOL DAZE Hint for Lock 1: Number Lock The pencil points to a month on each clipboard. (What is the...

2020 Election Voter Guide

Lake Forest Library seeks to empower residents to exercise their right to vote, and to be informed about their choices and the media they consume. This non-partisan guide can be used as a way for patrons to find any information they might need to prepare to vote in the 2020 Election. ...

Making a Card in Shutterfly

Making a Card in Shutterfly By Kristin Ashley Media Lab Assistant If you are like me, you have a number of card-giving occasions throughout the year including birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and weddings. I find it is a hassle to stop by the store for just one card, especially ...

2020 Lake Forest Art Stroll

Jump to a section: About the Arts Stroll Kristin Ashley Artist’s Statement Library resources for artists and about the arts Upcoming library events for creative types and art enthusiasts Viewing and learning about art at the library About the Arts Stroll The...

Nonfiction Recommendations by Lorie

NONFICTION RECOMMENDATIONS BY LORIE Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce them to science words that go beyond the basics with this first 100 words baby board book. From physics to biology, from astronomy to geography, from medicine to thermodynamics and beyond...

Theater's Approach to Decision Making

By Patrick Villanueva, Media Lab Assistant The GOTE Technique is a practice from Theater and is a strong complement to Design Thinking. When used practically, it can help with a more focused process. How Theater is Practical While taking some business classes many years ago, it ...

Picture Books Recommended by Lorie

B Is for Baby by Atinuke Little ones learning about language will love sounding out the words in this playful, vibrantly illustrated story set in West Africa. Love by Sophia by Jim Averbeck ...