Category Archives: Story Room

BOOKFLIX now available!

BookFlix, by Scholastic, is an easy-to-use learning website for kids where they can read stories or have stories read to them in English or Spanish. Stories have fun activities to practice what they have learned. All you need to log in to BookFlix is a Steger-South Chicago Heights Library card. You can find it byContinue reading “BOOKFLIX now available!”

Tuesday Morning Story: When a Dragon Moves In by Jodi Moore

On a beautiful day at the beach, a young boy brings his bucket, shovel, and imagination, and builds a perfect sand castle. Right away, a dragon moves in. Looking for more things to do at home with your little one? Check out some ideas here at our online Free Family Fun page, updated each monthContinue reading “Tuesday Morning Story: When a Dragon Moves In by Jodi Moore”

Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic folktale from Tomie dePaola and read aloud by Mary Steenburgen. Looking for more things to do at home with your little one? Visit our online Free Family Fun page hereContinue reading “Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola”

Bilingual story share: Los Osos Berenstain y Demasiada Television & Henry’s Happy Birthday

Thank you to Noemi for volunteering to read us these stories! Teens can earn volunteer hours from home by creating readalouds or other ways to share online while the library is closed to the public due to the pandemic.