Join Shannon on Zoom at 10am to learn how to fold basic origami hearts. All you need is a sheet of square paper and some patience! Contact the library via phone, or message the library on Facebook for more information!
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Zoom BINGO
Join Shannon on Zoom to play BINGO online! BINGO cards will be available online–all you need is the link and some luck! Contact the library via phone or message the library on Facebook for more information.
Folded Book: Heart on Zoom
Join Shannon on Zoom to learn how to take an old book and, using measuring and counting skills, fold book pages to create a 3D heart. Email or call the library, or message the library on Facebook, for link information. Free books for the craft are available by the library door in the bin.
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Online: Introduction to Identifying Fraud and Phishing
Protect yourself! Join Director Shannon on Zoom to discover basic ways to spot fraudulent emails and phishing attempts by people trying to take advantage of you. Shannon will show you actual examples of phishing that the library receives far too frequently and will help you spot the clues that show an email’s not coming from whom it claims to be. Stop by our Facebook (@harrislibrary) page’s Events listing for the info you need to join the Zoom meeting, or email the library for information.
Learn a Little About Basic Computer Coding
As part of our commitment to help you continue learning and being entertained during the COVID-19 crisis, we are sharing a variety of virtual tours and educational experiences.
Are you or your child or grandchild curious about basic computer coding? Do a free one hour tutorial on how to code using a variety of different techniques by going to this link at Hour of Code Activities.
Stuck at Home? Take an Ivy League Class–For Free!
As part of our commitment to help you continue learning and being entertained during the COVID-19 crisis, we are sharing a variety of virtual tours, educational resources, live camera experiences at zoos, and online story times.
Want to learn something new while you’re stuck at home? Law, the arts, history, engineering…you name it, it’s available! Open the door to glimpse an Ivy League level education!
Check out one of a wide variety of MOOCs–these are massive open online courses. Maybe you joined Shannon months ago in a workshop she offered teaching you how to find and maneuver your way through such things. Or maybe your time to figure it out is now. This is a link to one of many clearing houses for free online classes, these specifically being offered by the Ivy Leagues. Classes are often self-paced and without penalty for non-completion, so feel free to explore!
Audible Makes Select Audiobooks Free during COVID-19 Crisis
As part of our commitment to help you continue learning and being entertained during the COVID-19 crisis, we are sharing a variety of virtual tours, and educational experiences.
Audible, the online audiobook provider, has stepped up to provide free listening opportunities for young readers looking for more books. Hop on over to Audible Stories to learn more! Check out this article to learn more.
Santa Visits for the 2nd Annual Stuffed Animal Slumber Party!
That’s right, Santa Claus is coming to town! He’s let his beard grow out a bit and has rested up since this picture–he looks much younger, but he’s going to be coming for story and cookies, and PICTURES! Children can bring a favorite stuffed animal to join in the celebration and then leave their stuffed animal for a stuffed animals-only sleepover party in the library! Shannon and Anne will get photos of their adventures to share when children come back to the library Saturday to pick up their stuffed animals. You must RSVP by either reaching out on Facebook or leaving a message at 988-6661.
Local Author Panel, Book Signing, Book Sale
Meet 3 amazingly talented local authors: Alice Lichtenstein, Deborah Blake, and Dennis Fowler to learn about their processes and paths to publication. You’ll also be able to buy their books and get them signed in time for holiday gift giving! Come support local talent!
DNA: Through the Looking Glass with Genealogist Laura Lee
Saturday November 9th from 10-11:30am we’re happily welcoming back genealogist Laura Lee of Digging Roots as she teaches us about new discoveries in DNA and how they can impact your understanding of your family’s past! 
This educational opportunity is free and coffee and snacks will be available for a small donation to the library. Come and connect with science to better understand your own history!