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Supporting Michigan Libraries - 06/29/2023

Sizzling Summer Fun and Learning with MeL

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Creating fun, engaging learning opportunities for kids during the summer months is easy with the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) [ [link removed] ]. Whether travelling or staying home during this season, there are myriad resources to keep children curious.

* **Backyard Fun*

Home Improvement Reference Center [ [link removed] ] offers easy wood building projects that encourage backyard exploration and discovery. Build a rolling garden [ [link removed] ], an observation station [ [link removed] ], or a balance beam and portable putting green [ [link removed] ] with the detailed plans in this handy eResource.  After constructing one or more of these projects, expand on the learning by delving into the eBook Public Library Collection [ [link removed] ].  John W. Guyton’s "Bug Lab for Kids : Family-Friendly Activities for Exploring the Amazing World of Beetles, Butterflies, Spiders, and Other Arthropods" [ [link removed] ] is one of over ten titles in the "Lab Series."  After learning more about things that creep, crawl, and fly, check out the "STEAM Lab for Kids" [ [link removed] ] filled with 52 hands-on experiments and "Experiment with Outdoor Science: Fun Projects to Try at Home" [ [link removed] ] to encourage even the youngest mad scientists.

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*On the Road*

The pandemic brought about a renewed interest in camping. It’s easy to get started and relatively inexpensive. The Pure Michigan [ [link removed] ] website provides information on the over 103 state parks and recreation areas that are counted among the over 1,000 campgrounds available in our great state.   Once you have chosen a place, check out these great articles found in MasterFile Complete [ [link removed] ].  "From Backyard to Back Country" [ [link removed] ] offers solid tips on camping in various forms from a backyard glamping oasis to hiking trips through rugged terrain. "Backpacker" magazine offers some practical tips on selecting the most appropriate tents [ [link removed] ] and sleeping bags [ [link removed] ] for your camping needs.  Of course, no camping trip would be complete without cooking over a fire and telling spooky tales. The" Complete Book of Fire" from the Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center [ [link removed] ] offers practical advice on the art of building a safe fire [ [link removed] ] and creating open flame culinary delights [ [link removed] ].  Top the adventure off with "Ten of the Best Ghost Stories" [ [link removed] ] from the eBook K-8 collection [ [link removed] ].

 

*Happy Trails*

Whatever adventures you choose to engage with this summer season, the MeL [ [link removed] ] team wishes you the best in reading, playing, learning, and growing. Share how you used the eResources this summer by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “How We MeL” no later than September 1, 2023 for your chance to win a MeL umbrella!

*If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact **[email protected]* <[email protected]>* for help.*



Brought to you by Heather Wood-Gramza from the MeL Team

Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. 

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MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. 

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.

 







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