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Family Book Club: "Kazu Jones & the Denver Dognappers" (Chapters 22-32)

Family Book Club: "Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers" by Shauna Holyoak
with Tess

Welcome to Family Book Club! This is an exciting club for families who love to read and is appropriate for ages 8-15. The books chosen are always within the third to sixth grade level but both younger and older kids will enjoy them! If your child is younger, I encourage the family to read the book aloud together or listen to the audiobook (if available)!

In February, we will be reading "Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers" by Shauna Holyoak. This is a fun mystery set in Denver, Colorado! Kazu Jones sets out on a mission to discover who is dognapping all the pooches of the city!

We will be having a special virtual event on March 1 at 5 p.m. to meet the author, Shauna Holyoak, on WebEx! Register here to receive the WebEx link.

This event is in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and their Young Reader's Book Club.

Copies of the book are available for checkout at Tallyn's Reach Library. If this is not your home branch, please put the book on hold via the catalog or give us a call at 303.627.3050. Copies are also available through JCPL and Prospector.

Chapters 22-32
1. In the lunchroom, Kazu calmly told Madeleine that she was being unkind. Do you think this was the right thing to do?
2. What is your favorite Halloween tradition?
3. Would you let Madeleine help with the investigation?
4. Do you understand why Kazu's mom is upset? Do you agree with her or not?
5. Did you think Genki would be taken? Do you think this will push Kazu to be even more focused on cracking the case?

Leave your thoughts in the comments below! Next week, we'll be reading chapters 33-47!

Posted by [email protected] On Feb 22, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Immune Support 101 with Natural Grocers

We have partnered with Natural Grocers for a series of videos focusing on healthy living to start the new year!
Just like the rest of our body, the immune system requires optimal nutrition to work at its best. Keeping your immune system fed with the right stuff will ensure that your body is ready to handle whatever comes its way during the winter months.

Posted by [email protected] On Feb 19, 2021 at 12:38 PM

Reader's Corner: “Carnegie’s Maid” by Marie Benedict

APL Reader's Corner
with Tessy & Nicole

Welcome to APL Reader's Corner! This month we are reading “Carnegie’s Maid” by Marie Benedict.
Let us know what you think about the book in the comments! Check it out instantly as an eBook from hoopla digital here.

Posted by [email protected] On Feb 19, 2021 at 12:26 PM

Make & Learn: Snake

Welcome to Make & Learn! In this program, our librarians will be sharing easy-to-make games and activities that support cognitive development and practicing early literacy skills.

In this video, Miss Karen shares a fun and easy DIY using recyclable materials! Make your own cardboard snake that can be used to help practice measuring (and makes for a fun pet too!).

Posted by [email protected] On Feb 18, 2021 at 10:40 AM

Reader's Realm: Fantasy! (Part 3)

Reader's Realm: Fantasy
with Lisa

The fantasy continues! Keep commenting or join in now.
A new discussion topic will be posted each week from now through February 24. Then, on to a new genre/category!

Feel free to post as much as you like. You’ll have to click on the title of the post to get to the comment page. Be sure to read others’ comments and respond to them. Let’s get to it!

The group traveling together in my book, the boy, Princess Anne, Plain Anne, and the goblin have a lot of adventures. What adventures or difficulties are your characters facing? Does it fit with the fantasy idea? Please include the title and author of the book you’re reading in your post (some of us want to add to our reading list!)

In "The Goblin’s Puzzle" by Andrew S. Chilton the group faces many trials, both independently and as a team. The boy and the goblin escape slavery, Plain Anne escapes a dragon, the boy bests an ogre, the team saves Princess Anne from that same dragon, and now they are in a terrible position with the Duke, who may be a sorcerer, who wants to marry the princess, take control of the lands, and just get rid of the boy, Plain Anne, her father, and the goblin. I like the different fantasy creatures that have entered the story; it keeps it lively. How will they get out of this jam? I guess I’ll have to keep reading.

What’s happening in your book?

Posted by [email protected] On Feb 17, 2021 at 11:05 AM

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