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Live Chess Tutoring Online for All Ages

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Live Chess Tutoring Online for All Ages
Do you want to improve your cognitive skills? Or have you always wanted to learn chess but don’t know where to begin? We’re thrilled to announce that you can now get live, online chess tutoring & resources from expert chess players through Brainfuse. And it’s free with your library card!
The tutors will work with adults, teens, AND kids! Find Brainfuse at emmaclark.org/onlineresearch. Once you log in, it’s listed under Expert Help.
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org.

New! Self-paced, online classes

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Sharpen your skills with LinkedIn Learning (with Lynda.com content). This is an online resource to help broaden your knowledge and enhance your business, technology, and creative skills.

– Thousands of online courses taught by experts that have real-world experience.
– New courses added each week.
– Courses offered in 7 different languages – English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.
– Wide range of classes with multiple skill levels, along with short tutorials through comprehensive courses.
– Get recommendations based on the most in-demand skills.
– Learn at your own pace – anytime, anywhere.

Some course examples include software, creative, and business skills include leadership, project management, Cloud computing, Python, data science, 3D & animation, CAD, photography, videography, job hunting, digital marketing, sales, Microsoft Excel, and much more.

Click here to get started.

Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

Wonderbooks

Wonderbooks are children’s books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning & fun.

Research shows that hearing and seeing words at the same time can improve reading success rates. Wonderbook gives kids an edge with vocabulary development, phonics, and comprehension, plus encourages deeper engagement with every book. 

There are Picture Books, Beginning Readers, & Chapter Books for kids of all ages.

Click here to see all of the Wonderbooks in our catalog.

Parents of Toddlers: Q&A

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We have a new series of classes geared towards parents and caregivers of toddlers online on Wednesdays in October from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m, presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension.  Sign up for one or all! You’ll want to be sure to register for these informative sessions on various topics:

October 7 – Toddler Development and Discipline
Toddlers are becoming more independent and may start to say “no” much more. Understand your toddler’s thought process and learn how to cope with temper tantrums and sibling rivalry. Register here

October 14 – Sleep Issues
Are naps really necessary and how many hours should my toddler sleep each night? Learn how to make nap time and bedtime into pleasurable experiences. Register here

October 21 – Eating Behavior
How much are toddlers expected to eat? How can I get my toddler to eat what I cook? Are snacks okay? Learn how to make mealtimes pleasant at the family table. Register here

October 28 – Toilet Training
When are toddlers able to use the potty and say good-bye to diapers? Learn about readiness cues and how to make this process as stress-free as possible. Register here

All classes are for parents and caregivers of toddler-aged children. Please register for each session separately.

Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org

Activity for your Troop!

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Book a Zoom meeting with a librarian and discover the many things the Library offers online. Learn about eBooks, databases, and homework help.

Contact the Children’s Department to schedule your troop’s visit, kids@emmaclark.org or 631.941.4080 ext. 123.