The Tri-City Public Library has recently added a significant number of books for kids K-12 on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) books. Most of the titles were selections from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) "Best STEM Books" for 2018 and 2019.

The books range from picture books to young adult non-fiction on a wide range of topics such as astronomy, nature, biographies of scientists and doctors, mathematics, engineering and computing. There are also science-based fiction books for young readers to encourage curiosity about science and related topics.

We need your help in letting others know what to read.  If you have read a good book or seen a good movie and think you can give us a well written review, without giving away all it's secrets, then please click "Read More" and fill out our featured reader form.  With your parents permission submit your name and information about the book you read and if selected you and your review will be featured in the "Kids" section of the website.  This is just one way that we want to make this section all about you and what you're interested in!

Everyone loves play dough, but sometimes it's even more fun to make your own.  this article goes into the details on how to create a safe natural play dough using Matcha green tea for a coloring agent. It's a perfect sensory playtime activity for younger children, and the older kids can be involved in making the play dough and learn a little about working in the kitchen.  Simple instructions along with a helpful video make this the perfect "how-to" for entertaining kids.