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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Why a 1000 books before kindergarten? Research demonstrates that young children who are read to on a regular basis have an advantage when learning to read for themselves. Reading together…

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Steam Kits
Steam Kits to Go!

Steam Kits

We now have 14 carefully curated STEAM to GO! kits from Penworthy. These kits include interactive Science - Technology - Engineering - Art - Math resources for parents, and support…

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Museum Passes

The Morris Area Public Library offers Museum Passes. Pick up a free or discounted pass to area attractions such as the Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Botanic Gardens, The Abraham Lincoln Presidential…

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