Posted by Anne W on Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020
Earlier this school year, each K-12 student in the ICCSD public schools was issued a new student ID that also functions as a library card for the Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty public libraries. At each library, the card - called an AIM card - can be used to check out three books or books on CD. Students can have three books checked out at any one time on their AIM card, and there are no late fines or fees for lost items.
While the library is closed, students can also use their AIM card to access e-books or e-audiobooks online, with no limit on the number of items they can check out. It's easy - there's no password required to log in. They just need the number on the front of their AIM card! Check out the video below for a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to get started. Students can read e-books and listen to e-audiobooks on either a computer or mobile device (both are explained in the video). If you've lost your AIM card or have trouble, visit the Ask Us page and we can help.
There are thousands of kids titles available online to keep kids reading for enjoyment and education during the closure of schools and libraries - popular new fiction, graphic novels, cookbooks, craft books, history, poetry, and more. Log in today and start browsing!
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Anne W. works in Children's Services and Collection Services. She loves to read, go on low-budget road trips (especially to camp and hike in national parks), and drink craft beer on a patio. Anne W. enjoys visiting thrift stores, but is also a minimalist. Anne W. has two daughters, a husband, and three cats. Anne W. divides her reading...
Nonfiction is for all ages - even our youngest readers! Case in point: the new picture book "Bridges" by Marc Majewski. Highlighting 21 bridges around the world, each page contains a lush, colorful, sweeping illustration of the bridge; its name and location; and two short sentences with plainly-stated, succinct and simple - yet fascinating! - facts about the bridge. Example: "Bridges stand out. Golden Gate Bridge, USA. The unmistakable color of this bridge is called 'international orange.'" On the next page: "Bridges blend in. Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge, India. This living bridge grows and gets stronger year after year.") You can admire the pictures, spark the imagination, and leave it at that, or you can research each bridge (there is back matter with a little more information about each bridge) and learn more. I know I googled that root bridge immediately because I wanted to see a photograph! Young kids will probably have lots more questions about bridges after this reading experience. Enjoy! -Anne W