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Virtual Storytime: The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his tree--red leaves, gold leaves, orange, and more. But hold on! One of his leaves is missing! On a quest to find the missing leaf, Squirrel teams up with his good friend Bird to discover who the leaf thief could be among their forest friends. Is there truly a leaf thief afoot, or is something else going on in Squirrel's forest? Join Ms. Veronica for today's mysterious and exciting tale! #ciceroreads #cicerolibraryil #storytime #storytimeonline #librarystorytime

Drawing Class: Midnight Bat Leaves are falling and nighttime critters are calling! Today, Ms. Vanessa will teach us how to draw this friendly Bat hanging out at midnight using the Scribble Coloring Technique. Using a combination of crayons and markers, this drawing will be a hit for all spooky fans! #cicerodraws #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #drawingclass #kidart #kiddrawings #bat #halloweendrawings Supplies: -Blank Sheet of Paper (Construction paper, drawing paper, notebook paper, etc.) -Pen or Pencil -Colors (Crayons and Markers)

🔥 It's Fire Prevention Week! 🔥 Come ride the fire truck with Fly Guy! Fly Guy and Buzz are off on another exciting field trip. This time, they're visiting the fire station! There, they will learn all about firefighters, fire trucks, and fire safety. They'll even get to zoom down the fire pole and try on a firefighter helmet! Come along to learn all about firefighters in this fun nonfiction reader. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life! Join Ms. Veronica on today's story about firefighters and learn a few fire safety tips. #ciceroreads #cicerolibraryil #storytime #storytimeonline #librarystorytime #firepreventionweek2022 #firesafety #firesafetytips

Preschool Craft: Masking Tape Mummy The spooky season is here and we continue our celebrations deep into the fall! Mr. Raul will demonstrate how to make a little mummy buddy craft with masking tape. Using simple craft supplies, make a lil mummy for you and every one of your friends! #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #crafts #preschoolcrafts #kidcrafts #mummy #maskingtapecraft Supplies: -Construction Paper (Black, White) -Scissors -Pencil -White and Black Colored Pencil -Masking Tape -Small Circles to trace (quarter, dime, button, bottle cap etc.)

Announcement: Library Card Raffle Winners 10/6/2022

We have the winners of the latest raffle from the Cicero Public Library!!! We would like to thank all those who participated. Winners will be notified in the coming days. Be sure to keep an eye out for the next special event from the Cicero Public Library. Watch to the end for a sneak peek at an upcoming video.

Recipes at the Library: Apple Cider Donut Holes

Chilly autumn has arrived, along with scarves, warm drinks and falling leaves! Today, Ms. Vanessa teaches us how to make baked apple cider donut holes at home. Enjoy this sweet and spicy yummy with some hot chocolate, coffee or warm apple cider. #cicerocooks #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #kidscooking #kidrecipes #cooking #recipes #food #applecider #donut #donutholes #bakeddonuts Ingredients: -Apple Cider -Plain Greek Yogurt -An Egg -Vanilla Extract -Unsalted Butter -All Purpose Flour -Granulated Sugar -Light Brown Sugar -Baking Powder -Ground Cinnamon -Ground Nutmeg -Ground Cloves -Salt Supplies: -Mini muffins baking pan -Small pot -Large Bowls -Measuring Spoons and Cups -Mixing Spoon -Knife -Cutting Board

Kids Craft: Pumpkin Person

Check out this friendly fellow! Ms. Veronica demonstrates how to make a Pumpkin Person for today's craft. Make them dance, make them sway, make a Pumpkin Person today! #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #crafts #kidscrafts #pumpkin #fallcrafts #autumncrafts Supplies: -Construction Paper (Orange, Black and Green) -Scissors -Glue -Colors (Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers) -Pencil

Teen Café: Pony Bead Lizard Let's go retro! Today, Ms. Veronica demonstrates step-by-step how to make an old school lizard figure out of beads. Add your new friend to your keychain or bookbag and take them everywhere you go! #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #teencrafts #teenart #ponybeads #beads #lanyard #keychain Supplies: -31 Green Beads -21 Yellow Beads -2 Purple Beads -String, Yarn or Ribbon about 4 feet long

Cuentos en Espanol: El Nuevo Hogar de Tía Fortuna

Una conmovedora oda multicultural a la familia y a lo que significa crear un hogar cuando una niña ayuda a su tía a mudarse de su querido apartamento en Miami. Cuando Fortuna, la tía de Estrella, tiene que despedirse de su antiguo edificio de apartamentos en Miami, The Seaway, para mudarse a una comunidad de vida asistida, Estrella pasa todo el día con ella. Su tía le explica el significado de sus posesiones más importantes, tanto de su cultura cubana como judía, mientras ambas se despiden y exploran un nuevo comienzo para la tía. A través del viaje de su tía, Estrella aprenderá que mientras tengas a tu familia, el hogar se lleva en el corazón. La Srta. Paolina es la amable narradora de hoy. #cicerolee #bibliotecaciceroil #cuentos #cuentosenespanol #horadecuentosvirtual When Estrella's Tía Fortuna has to say goodbye to her longtime Miami apartment building, The Seaway, to move to an assisted living community, Estrella spends the day with her. Tía explains the significance of her most important possessions from both her Cuban and Jewish culture, as they learn to say goodbye together and explore a new beginning for Tía. Through Tía's journey, Estrella will learn that as long as you have your family, home is truly where the heart is. Ms. Paolina is today's kind narrator. #ciceroreads #cicerolibraryil #storytime #spanishstorytime #storytimeonline

There's still time to register for Worm Composting tomorrow! Touch a worm, see a compost bin be built, and one lucky winner will get to take the worm bin home!!! Program will be in English with a Spanish-speaking volunteer to facilitate Q+A. Register: tinyurl.com/cpl-worms (or link in bio on instagram) or call (708) 652-8084x6

Virtual Storytime: Friday Night Wrestle Fest by J. F. Fox

Ladies and gentlemen, it's Friday night, and these kids are ready to wrestle! Join Dangerous Daddoo as he dishes out some serious moves to get the kids ready for bed. But what happens when Flying Mom Bomb gets home from work? This charming and quirky family will teach you a new Bedtime Blitz everyone will enjoy. Ms. Vanessa is our awesome storyteller! #ciceroreads #cicerolibraryil #storytime #storytimeonline #librarystorytime

Kids Craft: Drinking Straw Pan Pipes

The magic of music is only a few craft supplies away! Ms. Paolina transforms some drinking straws into a set of Pan Pipes. This craft is music to our ears! #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #crafts #kidscrafts #panpipes #strawcrafts #drinkingstraws Supplies: -White Construction Paper -Seven Drinking Straws -Scissors -Tape -Colors (Markers, Crayons or Colored Pencils)

Cuentos en Espanol: De Aqui Como el Coqui por Nomar Perez

La mascota de Miguel, Coquí, siempre anda con el: mientras saluda a sus vecinos en San Juan, compra quesitos en la panadería y mientras escucha la historia de su abuelo cuando conoció al famoso pelotero Roberto Clemente. Un día Miguel se entera que el y sus padres se mudarán a los Estados Unidos, lo cual significa dejar atrás a sus amados abuelos, su hogar en Puerto Rico y también a Coquí. La vida en la ciudad de Nueva York es abrumadora, con lugares, comidas y personas desconocidas. Sin embargo cuando el y Mamá se van a explorar, descubren algunos lugares similares que les recuerdan a casa y Miguel se da cuenta que hay una posibilidad de mantener un poco de Puerto Rico con el --incluyendo su amor por Coquí-- a donde quiera que vaya. El Sr. Raúl es el lector de corazón de hoy. #cicerolee #bibliotecaciceroil #cuentos #cuentosenespanol #horadecuentosvirtual Miguel's pet frog, Coquí, is always with him: as he greets his neighbors in San Juan, buys quesitos from the panadería, and listens to his abuelo's story about meeting baseball legend Roberto Clemente. Then Miguel learns that he and his parents are moving to the U.S. mainland, which means leaving his beloved grandparents, home in Puerto Rico, and even Coquí behind. Life in New York City is overwhelming, with unfamiliar buildings, foods, and people. But when he and Mamá go exploring, they find a few familiar sights that remind them of home, and Miguel realizes there might be a way to keep a little bit of Puerto Rico with him--including the love he has for Coquí--wherever he goes. Mr. Raul is today's heartfelt reader. #ciceroreads #cicerolibraryil #storytime #spanishstorytime #storytimeonline

Recipes at the Library: Chicken Parmesan Sliders

We love a simple sandwich for dinner and we have a winning recipe just for you! Today, Ms. Veronica prepares an easy set of Chicken Parmesan Sliders, baked in the oven and a great meal or side that everyone can enjoy. Give it try this week! #cicerocooks #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #kidscooking #kidrecipes #cooking #recipes #food #chickenparmesan #sliders Ingredients: -Sweet Bread Rolls (King's Hawaiian) -Frozen Chicken Nuggets -Sliced Mozzarella Cheese -Marinara Sauce -Butter or Margarine -Italian Seasoning -Garlic Powder Supplies: -Baking Pan -Baking Sheet -Small Bowl -Knife -Spoon -Cutting Board -Aluminum Foil -Parchment Paper -Measuring Cups & Spoons

Cuentos en Espanol: Sembrando historias: Pura Belpré— bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos

Sigue el relato de la vida y el legado de Pura Belpré, la primera bibliotecaria puertorriqueña en la ciudad de Nueva York. Cuando llegó a Estados Unidos, en 1921, Pura traía los cuentos folclóricos de su querido Puerto Rico. Al encontrar un nuevo hogar en la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York como asistente bilingüe, convirtió sus historias populares en libros y esparció semillas de historias por todo el país. Hoy, esas semillas se han convertido en un frondoso bosque, a medida que generaciones de niños y cuentistas continúan difundiendo sus historias y celebrando el legado de Pura. Este retrato de la influyente bibliotecaria, autora y titiritera nos recuerda del poder que hay en contar historias y nos presenta a la extraordinaria mujer que alcanzó a una cultura entera. ¡La Srta. Vanessa es la narradora de hoy! #cicerolee #bibliotecaciceroil #cuentos #cuentosenespanol #horadecuentosvirtual Today's book describes the life and accomplishments of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian of New York City. When she came to America in 1921, Pura brought with her the folkloric tales of her Puerto Rican childhood. Finding a new home at the New York Public Library as a bilingual assistant, she turned her popular retellings into books and spread the stories across the land. Today, these seeds have grown into a lush landscape as generations of children and storytellers continue to share her tales and celebrate Pura's legacy. This portrait of the influential librarian, author, and puppeteer reminds us of the power of storytelling and the extraordinary woman who opened doors and championed bilingual literature. Ms. Vanessa is today's storyteller! #ciceroreads #cicerolibraryil #storytime #spanishstorytime #storytimeonline

STEM Experiments: Coffee-Filter Chromatography

Is the color black really truly black or is it secretly filled with colors? In today's experiment, Professor Raul separates colors using the chromatography technique, which is a process of separating mixtures from one solution through another medium. What secret colors do you predict will show up? #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #ciceroexperiments #STEM #science #experiments #chromatography Supplies: -Coffee Filter -Black Washable Marker -Glass of water -Paper napkins

Cuentos en Espanol: Señorita Mariposa por Ben Gundersheimer

Al final de cada verano, las mariposas monarca parten de Canadá para volar a México para la temporada de invierno y usted puede acompañarlas en el viaje. Los lectores estarán encantados de compartir el fascinante viaje de las monarcas y ser presentados a las personas y los lugares por los que pasan antes de que finalmente lleguen a los bosques de su patria ancestral. "Sobre montañas cubiertas de nieve / hacia los desiertos de abajo." ¡La narradora de hoy es la Srta. Verónica! #cicerolee #bibliotecaciceroil #cuentos #cuentosenespanol #horadecuentosvirtual At the end of each summer, monarch butterflies leave Canada to fly south to Mexico for the winter--and now you can come along for the ride! Over mountains capped with snow/ to the deserts down below. Readers will be delighted to share in the fascinating journey of the monarchs and be introduced to the people and places they pass before they finally arrive in the forests that their ancestors called home. Today's storyteller is Ms. Veronica! #ciceroreads #cicerolibraryil #storytime #spanishstorytime #storytimeonline

Virtual Storytime: What Do You Do with a Chance by Kobi Yamada

In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Then one day he realizes that he doesn't need to be brave all the time, just at the right time, to find out what amazing things can happen when he takes a chance. Ms. Paolina is our reader today! #ciceroreads #cicerolibraryil #storytime #storytimeonline #librarystorytime

Flannel Board Storytime: Five Little Acorns

In today's flannel board storytime, Mr. Squrriel is so very hungry but those yummy acorns are too high up in the tree. By chance, there comes a strong autumn wind...Ms. Vanessa tells the tale of the 5 Little Acorns in today's storytime to kick off the autumn season! #ciceroreads #cicerosings #cicerolibraryil #storytime #storytimeonline #flannelboard #singalong #dancealong #nurseryrhymes 5 little acorns, sitting in a tree, Along came Mr. Squrriel, as hungry as could be...

Recipes at the Library: Air Fryer Pizza Rolls We all love a delicious pizza slice for lunch but Mr. Raul is sharing a dynamite recipe for pizza rolls! Using our trusty air fryer, follow along this recipe to make a great snack for your friends or a meal side for your family's dinner tonight. Everyone loves a pizza fresh out of the oven! #cicerocooks #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #kidscooking #kidrecipes #cooking #recipes #food #airfryer #pizza #pizzarolls Ingredients: -Canned croissant rolls or pizza crust -Shredded Mozzarella -Pepperoni Slices -Pizza Sauce -Butter -Herbs & Spices of your choice Supplies: -Spoon -Knife -Cutting Board -Cup or small container

Preschool Craft: Magic Reading Pointer It's easy to want to just admire the beautiful drawings in a picture book! But to help you stay on task, Ms. Vanessa will show you how to make your own reading pointer to help guide you through every new sentence and paragraph. Let's get ready to read! #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #crafts #preschoolcrafts #kidcrafts #readingpointer #craftsticks Supplies: -Craft Stick -Construction Paper or Craft Foam -Pen or Pencil -Scissors -Glue -Sequins, Craft Gems, Stickers -Colors (Markers, Crayons, Colored Pencils)

Flannel Board Storytime: There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly We don't know why she swallowed a fly and she won't say why! For today's flannel board storytime, Ms. Vanessa sings of the troubles a little old lady had when she accidently swallowed a bug--*GULP*. Make sure you have your dancing shoes on for today's virtual program! #ciceroreads #cicerosings #cicerolibraryil #storytime #storytimeonline #flannelboard #singalong #dancealong #nurseryrhymes There was an old lady who swallowed a fly I don't know why she swallowed a fly She won't say why...!

Cuentos en Espanol: Sofi Pinta Sus Sueños por Raquel M. Ortiz Sofi entra a un jardín comunitario en la ciudad de Nueva York y encuentra un mural a medio pintar. Está lleno de plantas grandes y frondosas en azul y amarillo, y aparece un color verde esmeralda vibrante donde los dos colores se encuentran. Mientras Sofi pasa los dedos por la imagen, ¡de repente se transporta a un hermoso lugar con plantas como las de la pared! Sofi se encuentra en la República Dominicana, donde conoce a un joven llamado Juan Luis. Está escribiendo una canción, pero está atascado en la letra y necesita su ayuda. Después de terminar la canción, la pareja sobrevuela el río que separa a San Pedro de Macorís de Haití. Allí, Juan Luis le presenta a su amigo Güerlande, un joven artista de metal. Ella también necesita la ayuda de Sofi. ¿Puede crear el tono de púrpura adecuado para pintar la enorme escultura de sirena de Güerlande? La Srta. Paolina es nuestra lectora de hoy! Sofi enters a New York City community garden and finds a half-painted mural. It's full of big, leafy plants in blue and yellow, and a vibrant emerald green color appears where the two colors meet. As Sofi runs her fingers over the image, she is suddenly transported to a beautiful place with plants just like the ones on the wall!Sofi finds herself in the Dominican Republic, where she meets a young boy named Juan Luis. He is writing a song, but he's stuck on the lyrics and needs her help. After they finish the song, the pair flies over the river that separates San Pedro de Macoris from Haiti. There, Juan Luis introduces her to his friend, Güerlande, a young metal artist. She also needs Sofi's help. Can she make just the right shade of purple to paint Güerlande's huge mermaid sculpture? Ms. Paolina is our reader today!

Virtual LEGO Club: Kirby Today, we build the courageous warrior from the Planet Popstar--KIRBY. Follow along with Ms. Veronica as she builds our favorite round guy who is always on the lookout for another new adventure. Follow along with us today! #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #LEGO #LEGOClub #LEGObuild #masterbuilder #car #moving car #racingcar LEGO Brick Colors: -Pink -Black -Red

Virtual Storytime: Spare Parts by Rebecca Emberley Meet Rhoobart. He's tarnished and tattered and, worst of all, his heart's broken. He'll have to go to the Spare Parts Mart, dig through their parts, and find a new heart. Meet Poptart, the robot. She's energetic and smart and has her own ideas about broken hearts. "You just need a jump start!" And that's how two robots who are nothing but spare parts meet and make each other whole in this riotous and rhythmic robot love story. Mr. Raul is today's storyteller.

Preschool Craft: DIY School Bus Picture Frame School is back in session and we're loving every minute of it! But let us help you capture a moment in time and frame it. Ms. Vanessa will show us how to make a picture frame in the shape of a school bus to display your photo on the first day of school. 🎵Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back...🎵 #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #crafts #preschoolcrafts #kidcrafts #backtoschool #firstdayofschool #schoolbus #pictureframe Supplies: -Seven wooden craft sticks -Construction Paper (Black, Red, White) -Scissors -Glue (School Glue, Wood Glue or Hot Glue Gun) -Colors (Markers or Paint) -White Pencil -Small Circle to Trace (Large Button, Coin, Bottle Cap etc.)

Kids Craft: Plastic Bottle Airplane

What fast and cool and breaks all sound barriers?? Why, Mr. Raul's awesome Plastic Bottle Airplane craft, of course! Join him as he demonstrates how to make this cool craft using a water bottle and some simple art supplies. Let's fly around the world in your new fun airplane! #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #summercrafts #crafts #kidcrafts #airplane #plasticbottle #waterbottlecrafts Supples: -Construction Paper -Empty Plastic Drink Bottle -Tape -Ruler -Pencil -Pen -Scissors -Colors (Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils)

Recipes at the Library: Air Fried Sweet Potato Cubes

With the end of summer comes harvest season which means yummy roasted vegetables! Join Ms. Paolina as she cooks a fantastic Cubed Sweet Potatoes recipe in our air fryer oven! It's a delicious way to eat your vegetables and a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth! #cicerocooks #cicerocreates #cicerolibraryil #kidscooking #kidrecipes #cooking #recipes #food #airfryer #sweetpotatoes Ingredients: -Three Sweet Potatoes -Cooking Oil (Vegetable, Avocado or Olive) -Maple Syrup -Salt Supplies: -Air Fryer or Convection Oven -Vegetable Peeler -Medium Bowl -Mixing Spoon -Knife -Cutting Board -Measuring Spoons

Fandom League: Post-It Pixel Art

Fandom League: Post-It Pixel Art. Do you have a wall or window that needs some art? Well, we have just the project--pixel art! Ms. Vanessa demonstrates a technique using Post-It's or sticky paper notes, to create a design that can stick to a wall or window! Create a simple design of your favorite character or icon and fill your world with art! #cicerocreates #cicerocooks #cicerolibraryil #fandomleague #fandom #geekdom #otaku #pixelart #postitart #postits Supplies: -Post-It's or sticky notes -Grid or Graph Paper -Colors (Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils)

Cuentos en Espanol: La Maestra Es Un Monstruo por Peter Brown

Cuentos en Espanol: La Maestra Es Un Monstruo por Peter Brown. A veces los monstruos no son lo que aparentan. Las clases han comenzado y Bobby tiene un gran problema: su maestra, la profesora Kirby, es un monstruo real, con la piel verde y dientes puntiagudos, que ruge y deja sin recreo a los alumnos. Sin embargo, un sábado por la mañana, Bobby se encuentra con su maestra en el parque. Al principio quiere escapar de ella. Sin embargo, mientras ambos platican, descubre que hay aspectos de la profesora que no imaginaba. De manera sorprendente, los dientes puntiagudos de la señorita Kirby desaparecen y su piel verdosa adquiere un tono más humano. Estos cambios persisten cuando Bobby regresa a la escuela el lunes... al menos la mayor parte del tiempo. Lea con la Srta. Veronica! #cicerolee #bibliotecaciceroil #cuentos #cuentosenespanol #horadecuentosvirtual Sometimes monsters aren't what they seem. School has started and Bobby has a big problem: his teacher, Ms. Kirby, is a real monster with green skin and pointy teeth who roars and won't let the kids go out for recess. One Saturday morning, Bobby sees his teacher in the park. At first, he wants to escape--but the two talk and Bobby learns things about his teacher that he never expected. Incredibly, Ms. Kirby's pointy teeth disappear and her greenish skin takes on a more human color. And it's still true when he returns to school on Monday . . . at least, most of the time. Read along with Ms. Veronica! #ciceroreads #cicerolibraryil #storytime #spanishstorytime #storytimeonline