Enrichment, 1-4: Story Time & Art – How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

The Acton Curriculum Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month the whole month of November. Join the library staff for story time and art. We will be reading How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend that features a Navajo first woman and her use of stars to guide her people but is...

Book Club for Grades 3-5: El Deafo by Cece Bell

Join this book club to read, El Deafo by Cece Bell,  an amazing, hilarious, and moving graphic novel (comic book style).  In Cece's old class, all of her classmates were deaf. As she starts a new school, she will be wearing a hearing aid. At first, this makes her feel self-conscious, but then she makes an...

Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Code Talker

The fictional lens of a very real moment in history provides insight into the Navajo Code Talkers, American heroes of WWII, that decoded complicated messages in other languages to help win the war for the US. Deep topics like boarding schools, race, and battle fatigue will be explored and balanced with stories of triumph, heroism,...

College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID – NEED BASED AID

There is a wide range of help for learners who have a demonstrated need for financial assistance. College can be affordable for families with a wide variety of incomes. We will explore the list of approximately 65 colleges that provide tuition and housing costs on a sliding scale and others that offer significant financial assistance...

In-n-Out High School Meet Ups – 4 Locations!

Who's hungry??? Come hang out with ASB and other iLEAD high school learners for lunch at In-n-Out on Friday, December 1.  Pick one of four locations and bring money for lunch. When: Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am Bring: Money for lunch Where: Choose the location that is nearest to you! Ontario In-n-Out: 4310...

Rose Parade Float Preparation/Decoration- Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre Float Association 587 East Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA, United States

Want to come prepare for the 2024 Rose Parade by preparing for float decoration? Sierra Madre has the smallest budget and float, but big hearts! They're welcoming us to come help prepare for float direction by: sorting silica bags, preparing viles of water, sorting marigolds by type, preparing marigolds for drying, etc. The theme of...

Enrichment, 1-3: Cinderella Around the World

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Cinderella is known around the world, but do you know Yeh-Shen? The Rough-Faced Girl? Or Tattercoats? During this enrichment event, learners will explore all the many places that celebrate Cinderella while comparing and contrasting the different versions of the classic story. Take home one of the many versions of Cinderella in the library and keep...

College Tour – Cal Poly Pomona

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 3801 W Temple Ave, Pomona, CA, United States

Come feel the energy of this diverse and inclusive campus community on this 75-to-90-minute campus tour highlighting all that Cal Poly Pomona has to offer. Bronco Outreach Ambassadors will lead you through the vibrant campus, highlighting the Polytechnic Experience, academic programs, and student life.

Enrichment, 4-5: Around the World Reading Challenge

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

During this enrichment opportunity, learners will explore the different books from around the world and how to locate them in the library. After learning how to locate materials, learners will create their own reading passport to start their journey. Learners who complete their passport before the end of the school year will earn a prize...

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