KIDS!
TUESDAY, NOV. 11th, Stories & Crafts for Thanksgiving. DROP IN any time between 2-4:30pm

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th At 3pm watch INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK!

KIDS!
Want to try and run your own business?
Hot Shot Business
is a free online simulation, appropriate for kids 9-14.
This site challenges kids to run a skateboard factory, a pet spa,
or a comic book store and try to earn $2000 in profits in six weeks!
OR...
Become a secret agent?
The Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of Investigation
FFFBI challenges 8-14 yr olds to solve two big mystery cases and many smaller ones
by becoming agents of this kooky spy organization!
Kids become rookie spy agents for the FFFBI;
and in the newest case, they help thwart the Cyber Tooth Tigers
from turining the World Wide Web into the World Wide Wrinkled Web!
OR...
Write an online story?
Reading Planet for Kids
Look in the Game Station section and contribute to the story others have added to!

 WHILE AT THE LIBRARY
work on a puzzle or play a game!
We have...
Scrabble, Bingo, Monopoly, Othello, Chess, Sorry, Battleship, Checkers, or cards


Go on an Art Safari through the Museum of Modern Art -
Follow the paths and see what you can find!
Click here:
artsafari.moma.org/

Make up your own stories: Be an explorer or a traveler:
http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html



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Website Recommendations

 CRAFT & HOBBY
WEB SITES...

Beginner's Guide to Model Rockets -Developed by NASA, this site explains rocket design, flight characteristics, and aerodynamics.
BNAPS Stamp Collecting for Kids - Straightforward stamp-collecting information, including advice and information on starting a collection
Canon 3-D Papercraft- Download "dozens of 3-D paper craft projects" that can be printed, cut and assembled.
Kids Domain - Crafts - Extensive craft ideas and instructions with an indication whether adult supervision is necessary
Smithsonian Kids-Collecting- Youngsters learn how to begin and maintain a collection and are introduced to rock, coin and stamp collections housed at the Smithsonian!
Tammy Yee's Origami Page - Directions for more than 30 origami projects with a difficulty gauge, explicit instructions and a print option.
The United States Mint h.i.p. Pocket Change - Information about starting a coin collection including a United States Mint timeline and coin news.

 FIND A GOOD BOOK...


The Book Hive - Zinger the bee and his worker bees have been busy reviewing a full hive of children's books for you to enjoy!
Penguin Putnam Books for Guys -guys, be sure to check out these titles!

 HOMEWORK HELPERS...

BigChalk.com - Have a question? Get the answer here...
HomeworkSpot.com - Homework help,Science Fair Project ideas,Math help and more!
KidsConnect - Favorite Web Sites for K-12 Students
Multnomah County Library - A great Homework Center.


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