Hello, friends! Our caterpillars are really growing, so I wanted to share a quick video, so you can see their progress too!

As the weather gets nicer, and we’re spending more time outside, it’s the perfect time to print this free weather wheel from Adventure in a Box! This is a great STEAM activity for preschool and kindergarten age children.

Be sure to check out @macbarnett on Instagram, and tune into Mac’s Book Club Show where, “hats are optional but encouraged.” Every afternoon, Mac Barnett posts a new video in which he reads a picture book he has written. And every evening he makes a new Chapter Books After Dark episode in which he reads a chapter from one of his middle grade books. There are plenty of laughs and fun for both children and adults.

And speaking of Instagram, be sure to check out @peotonepubliclibrary! We have opened a new Instagram account! We hope you’ll follow us for library pictures and updates.

Do you love science? Do you ever wonder why we eat or how gravity keeps us stuck to the ground? You’ll get answers to these questions and more on Crash Course Kids.

And if you have even more questions about the world, check out Wonderopolis, where kids can ask questions like, “How are planes safer than cars?” or “What is a Yeti Crab?” and get the answers they are looking for!

You can also do some doodling with Mo Willems! Check out his YouTube Show Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems.

Check out these fun crafting videos with bunnies and chicks just in time for Easter! For most of the crafts, all you need is paper, scissors and glue!

Harry Potter at Home is “bringing Hogwarts to you,” with crafts, quizzes, puzzles and more! Click on this link to join the fun!

Hello, Everyone! If you’re looking for even more online fun for kids, check out KidLit TV! Listen to stories, watch crafting tutorials, learn about upcoming children’s books, and more!

Scholastic has put together free lessons for ages PreK-9th grade! There are activities, stories read aloud, eBooks and magazines to keep kids reading, thinking and growing! Follow this link for more information.

It can be a lonely time for kids, when they are not able to see their friends at school everyday. Here are some fun ideas from Adventure in a Box to get your kids chatting and playing with their friends over FaceTime, Google Hangouts or any other video chatting apps you might have on your phones and devices. Check out the blog post here: Games to Play on Facetime with Friends. Also be sure to check out their Free Printables page for some screen free fun, like games, art projects and more! Adventure in a Box: Free Printables.

We will not be able to meet in person for storytime today, and our hunt for Leprechaun gold will have to be postponed. We are looking out for the safety of everyone, but we will still miss you all until we can meet again. So on the days that we cannot meet in person, I’ll be posting stories and songs, here on the Kids Page, that you can share at home together! Also, be sure to check out Tumblebooks on our resources page for even more stories!

Due to current health concerns, we have decided to cancel all adult, teen and children’s programs through March 31st. Programs may resume in April. Keep checking our website and Facebook page for further updates.

In the meantime, check out our web resources for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming services that you can access with your library card. Go to Tumblebooks on our Resources page for free online picture books and juvenile books.

Did you read the Rebecca Caudill nominees this year? Come to the library to vote on your favorites! This month is the Tournament of Books where books will face off against one another March Madness style!

Just in time for spring, here are a few books that will hopefully inspire us to spend some time outside, especially as the weather gets a little warmer and the sun begins to shine!