Get Out And Vote!

Every 4 years the people of the United States get to choose a new president.

People get to vote for the person they think will be the best at the job of leading our country.

Well, most people. 

Moms and dads and other grown ups can vote, but kids cannot.  You have to be 18 years old to vote.

This voting process is called an election.

Election Day is November 6th.

Follow the dots to learn more (and to hear a good story or two....)

Mrs. Cupples is providing all this information so that folks can learn more about elections.  She is the library lady, so giving people info is what she does best.  She is in NO WAY endorsing any candidate. 

Also, the Internet can be a strange place.  Links that work and go to the right place today can be all broken and weird tomorrow.  So please always be safe when you are on the Internet and let your parents know what you are up to. 

He had three ships and sailed from Spain....

He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.
He sailed by night; he sailed by day;
He used the stars to find his way.

Cool poem, huh?  Read the whole thing!

Christopher Columbus was a world explorer.

He sailed off from Spain in 1492 to look for the new world.

What did he find?

Why is that important for us?

Click on the hotspots to find out lots more about Christopher Columbus and all his adventures.

Mrs. Cupples might be a great explorer of information, but she can't check everything single thing on the Internet.  So be careful while you are exploring the great wide web.  Always get your parent's permission before you start on a new web adventure. 

Arrrrrrgghhh, Mateys!

September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day!

 

How fun is that? 

 

But wait, I don't know how to talk like a pirate....

 

 

Follow the hotspots to find out how and to learn more about pirates!

 

Be careful and always get permission from your parents before sailing the opne seas of the Internet. Cap'n Cupples cannot be swabbing up all the messes on the World Wide Web. Arrrggghh!  

We the People...

The US Constitution is a document that explains the basic, major laws of our country.

 

That makes it a pretty important document.
It's something all Americans should learn about.

 

September 17th is Constitution Day.

We use that day to learn about how our country runs.  

Follow the "dots" to learn everything you ever wanted to know and more about the US Constitution.

Mrs. Cupples is the President of the United Library of Roberta Tipps, but she is NOT the president of the Internet.  She can't control any of the crazy business that goes on in cyberspace.  Be careful when poking around on the Internet and ALWAYS get your parent's permission.

Patriot Day is September 11th

September 11, 2001, was a very sad day in American History.

The World Trade Center, also known as the Twin Towers, in New York City was attacked.

The buildings fell down and a lot of people died.

Today, we remember that day as a special holiday called Patriot Day.

Want to know more about this very special day?

Just click the dots!

 

Questions?  Email Mrs. Cupples.

Mrs. Cupples may be the most fabulous library lady to ever walk the earth, but she doesn't have any control over all the crazy business on the Internet.  So ALWAYS get permission from your parents before you go exploring, and let them know right away if you find anything weird.

Welcome Back

Welcome Back to School!

 

Oh, how we've missed you.
 The 2012-2013 school looks like it will be a great one.

 

Here are some cool games, apps,
and books to get you off on the right foot.

Remember, just click on the dots on the picture to find more cool stuff.



David Goes to School by David Shannon

Remember Mrs. Cupples is not Supreme Queen of the World.  She cannot control what is on the internet.  Be safe while browsing the web and always get parent permission FIRST.

Beat the Summer Boredom!

There are 81 days of summer vacation. 

That's a lot of days. 

The last thing your parents want to hear is...

Well, don't be bored! 

Here are tons of cheap and FREE things to do this summer around Arlington and Mansfield.
All you have to do is click on the dots!

Who knows, you might see Mrs. Cupples at one of these places...
And if you find a good cheap or free place to go email Mrs. Cupples! 
She'll be happy to add it to the list.

See you in August!

Mrs. Cupples is in charge of a lot, but she is not in charge of the Internet.  
 Please be careful when looking around and always get yor parent's permission before you go poking around.  And please don't sign up for ANYTHING without letting and adult know about it!