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Featured Program: Booking Together: Dungeon Club: Roll Call |
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D&D Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox OstertagMiddle school is a dungeon... At least, that's how Jess sees it. Luckily, she and her best friend Olivia know how to escape into the sprawling worlds of their own imaginations. The two friends have always loved making up stories, first with little kid games of make-believe, and more recently with the fantasy roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. When they play, Olivia runs the game as Dungeon Master and Jess is the solo party member, playing a take-no-prisoners, lone-wolf fighter of her own design named Sir Corius. But when Olivia wants to add new players to their group, Jess finds herself struggling to share their game--and her best friend. Will their epic campaign withstand all this change, or has their adventure--and their friendship--finally come to an end?
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Many are also available to read as eBooks or eAudiobooks if you will be traveling away from Arcadia this summer.
Want a printed version? Pick up a bookmark with select titles in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room.
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Ash's cabin
by Jen Wang
Leaving modern society behind for the California wilderness, Ash searches for an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life but discovers that making the wilds their home isn't easy and wonders if they can really be happy and survive alone.
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Front country
by Sara St. Antoine
When she discovers her camp in Montana is actually for kids who need extra“support,” Ginny feels trapped and betrayed until she gets to know her fellow campers and learns about a new side of herself in a world that is facing enormous challenges.
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Can We Talk? : How Humans Stay in Touch
by Maria Birmingham
Let’s talk.
We don’t think much about our ability to communicate. We simply have a conversation, make a call, send a text or use sign language to share information. But how was human language invented? And when?
Communication is a way for us to express ourselves, share information and maintain relationships with others. Hundreds of years ago, humans needed to communicate to hunt, farm and defend against threats. Today, thanks to satellites and computers, we can communicate in an instant with just about anyone on Earth. Can We Talk? examines the evolution of human communication—from the theories about how spoken language began to the technological advances that connect the world now.
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Hi-tech jobs in video gaming
by Leanne Currie-McGhee
Today's video games are often visually detailed with intricate storylines and major character development. Everyone involved in the creation of these are typically passionate about gaming, and technically and creatively talented. For this reason, video gaming careers are exciting opportunities for young people to consider.
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Jobs if you like math
by Stuart A. Kallen
Not everyone loves calculus, statistics, probability, and other types of math but those who do develop skill that are transferable to many types of jobs. Math skills help people think logically, analyze and solve problems, identify patterns, and pay close attention to detail, qualities that are useful in everyday life.
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A kids book about public speaking by Tedx PortlandThis is a kid's book about public speaking. It helps the kid in your life confidently grow in their speaking and presenting skills, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving to excel in life's big and small conversations. With expert advice from TEDx Portland contributors, A Kids Book About Public Speaking enables kids to speak effectively and embrace public discourse, boosting their confidence and self-esteem, and excelling at sharing their ideas.
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Tiny titans : the big story of plankton
by Mary M. Cerullo
Discover the enormous world of some of the planet's tiniest creatures-and the giant job they do in our ecosystem. From zooplankton to phytoplankton, these small-scale superheroes are the foundation of the ocean's food chain, keep our climate in check, generate oxygen-and much more.
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Program Highlight: Kids on Bikes |
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Wednesday, July 9 from 2:00-4:00pm Create your character and join us for an adventure in the tabletop roleplaying game “Kids on Bikes”! All supplies will be provided; no knowledge of the game is required to participate and no registration is needed. Program designed exclusively for those entering Grades 6-8 in the Fall. |
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To check on the availability of an item, click on the cover to go to our online catalog. Thanks for reading!! |
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