Princeton Branch
There has been a branch library in Princeton since 1950, and the Princeton Branch is now located in a former bank building.
Features
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Create. Design. Have Fun. Teach a girl to code and she'll change the world! This 3 day camp is for girls entering grades 6-8. Each day will focus on a different lesson in coding. Registration is required and you will need to checkout a kit from the Eldridge library--camp will be held via Zoom. Go here to register: https://forms.gle/Jf9y3L8GnwRVoWvFA
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Splash your way to the library to pick up a Grab & Go kit with activity supplies for a mermaid party! Attend the live, virtual event fora chance to win hot prizes. Watch on Facebook, with or without an account: https://www.facebook.com/scottcountylibrary/live_videos/
Sunday, July 5, 2020
Create a keepsake together! Pick up a kit at the library containing a special memory book for grandparents to fill out with their grandchild. The kit also includes a genealogy guide for kids and family tree. If you would like to share with the library, please return a copy by August 31.
We now have mobile hotspots! These can be checked out for one week and will give you unlimited data for your wireless devices. Place a hold in the catalog with your Scott County Library card and have it sent to any one of our branches- https://bit.ly/37yiWNP
Thank you to the Public Library Association's Digital Lead Initiative for funding these additions to our collection!
Monday, July 13, 2020 - 2:00pm
Pick up a kit to make a fun dragon or mermaid sign. View the sign options on our Facebook or registration page. Register here: https://forms.gle/pGgJEFa3YnA3UfzcA. Cost is $15 per sign.
Friday, July 17, 2020 - 2:00pm
Check out a bag of graphic novels and join us for an online discussion via Zoom. Email [email protected] to register. Best for ages 9+
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 2:00pm
Discuss Lemons by Melissa Savage, play games, make crafts, & more. Registration required. Pick up a copy of the book at the Eldridge branch or ask a librarian to place a hold for you. Meeting will be via Zoom; Grab & Go Kits with craft and activity supplies will be available for registered participants. Register here: https://forms.gle/ZqYEwVjGYH3q9yNPA
The Scott County Library System is doing a mostly virtual Summer Reading! Children, teens, and adults can participate. The program runs from June 8th - July 31st.
This year readers can choose their own summer adventure. The library will provide virtual programs, grab & go kits, e-gift card prizes, and more!
To register, visit: https://scottcountylibrary.beanstack.org/
If you need help with registration, email [email protected]
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Information about the COVID-19 crisis changes rapidly and it can be confusing. The library is here to help!
Smithsonian Magazine put out this great article on how to identify trustworthy information -- and how to avoid sharing misinformation. [ Click Title for Full Article ]