Junior Scholars (K - 5th Grade)

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Junior Scholars: Music & Dance

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We have a great reason to play some music and dance! We have an author of many award-winning books, Matt de la Peña, visiting this week! He will be our guest at a Junior Lit Chat on Tuesday, September 13, from 4-5 p.m. at the Mandarin Branch Library.  Registration information is here. Come spend time with Matt as he talks about his latest work, what his writing process is, and engage in a Q&A session to get to know him better. We also hope you'll attend a program this week to enjoy some music and dance with us!

Junior Scholars: Follow Your Dreams

Junior Scholars

We all have dreams: dreams about what careers we'd like, dreams of our ultimate vacation, and dreams of projects we want to accomplish. Achieving these dreams requires some planning, but every step you take gets you closer to your goal. It's our dream to see you at a program this week, so please join us as we explore what it takes to follow and achieve your dreams!

Jr. Scholars: Sharing Is Caring

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I think it's safe to say that everyone has had a time where they want something all to themselves, whether it's a food item, a toy, or time with a friend or family member. We all need some one-on-one time with our favorite things and people. However, we also need to learn to share with others. This week, we'll be learning about the importance of sharing, and although it can be hard sometimes, you will be rewarded for your generosity. We’d love for you to come and share the experience of a program this week!

Jr. Scholars (K - 5th Grade): Kindness

Junior Scholars

As we go about our day, it's absolutely normal to focus on our own lives. However, try to make an effort to think about the people you encounter in your daily life, and pay attention to how THEIR day is going. A small act of kindness can go a very long way; it can be something as simple as an encouraging word ("You're doing a great job!"). It doesn't cost ANYTHING to be kind, and it can make you feel good, too!

Junior Scholars: Friendship

Junior Scholars

There's a saying: "a stranger's just a friend you haven't met yet." It's important to have friends, but it can be hard to connect with others sometimes. This week, we'll investigate the bonds of friendship and look into how we can be a great friend. And I can guarantee if you attend a program this week, you'll make some new friends!

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