What's 'Appening This Summer?

Summertime is almost here!  

YAY!  

Here are some super cool FREE and almost free apps and things to do that will keep you having fun all summer long. So, go have fun and learning something new.  

Be on the lookout, you may run into Mrs. Cupples at some of these places! 

If you have any questions or need some help, you can still email Mrs. Cupples.  

That crazy lady checks email even during the summer!

And as always, when you set off to explore the Internet and all the cool things on it, let your parents know.  Also, don't go buying apps without letting an adult know!

September 11th

 September 11th is Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in the United States.  On this day, we remember the people who were affected by the events of September 1, 2001. 

It was a very sad day for our country.  However, today it is a time for rememberence and service. 

 

So get out and do something good for your community!  You can make a difference!

 

 

Click on the dots to find out more about this day.

 

Mrs. Cupples tries really hard to find good links for each topic.

However, she is NOT the Commander in Chief of the Internet.

She has no control over the scallywags who post stuff that might not be right or good for kids.

Be safe when looking around the Internet, and ALWAYS tell your parents before you set off on an Internet journey! 

I HATE TO READ!

Ha ha!  Made you look!

 

Reading is one of Mrs. Cupples favorite things to do.  That's probably why she is the library lady!

 

So, to get your school year off on the right foot, she thought you could use some really cool places to go to READ ONLINE or on your favorite device!!

Just roll your mouse over the picture, then pick a dot and click on it!

Then come back and click on another!

 

Now you can get your 20 minutes of reading done anytime, anywhere, from any device!

 

Mrs. Cupples is picks her blog links carefully.  She tries very hard to make sure all of her links are working and safe. However, the Internet can be a little crazy, so let her know if there are any problems. Also, be sure your parents know if you are on the Internet and be sure to get their permission before uploading any pictures or other private info!

Hooray for Earth Day!

Aprill 22nd is Earth Day.

 

Earth Day is a day when we give thanks for our planet and learn about ways to keep it clean and happy.

 

 

There are lots of things you can learn about and do to celebrate Earth Day.

Follow the dots to find out more!

 

Mrs. Cupples is a busy lady trying to make a difference for the Earth. She tries very hard to make sure all of her links are working and safe. However, the Internet can be a little crazy, so let her know if there are any problems. Also, be sure your parents know if you are on the Internet and be sure to get their permission before uploading any pictures or other private info!

Girl Power!

March is Women's History Month.

American History is full of lots of cool and brave ladies who made a big difference in our country.

Click on the hot dots to learn more about these amazing women!

Want to find books in our library about more great ladies?  Search HERE!

Mrs. Cupples is a busy lady trying to make a difference in her library.  She tries very hard to make sure all of her links are working and safe.  However, the Internet can be a little crazy, so let her know if there are any problems.  Also, be sure your parents know if you are cruising the World Wide Web!

Technical Problems

Howdy, folks.

It's NOT you, it's me.

My blog is currently experiencing some issues that are making the interactive images not so interactive.

I hope to have the problem resolved soon....

Hey! Guess What?

February is Black History Month. 

During this month we celebrate the accomplishments of many famous African Americans.

We can also learn how African Americans have helped make our country what it is today.

There are a lot of really cool things you can learn! 

Like who invented peanut butter?  

Follow the links to find the answers and lots more interesting stuff!

Mrs. Cupples can also do a lot of really cool stuff. What she cannot do is monitor the whole, entire Internet.  When you go poking around be careful, and ALWAYS let you parents know first!

Hooray for Turkey Day!

This year Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November, 22nd, 2012.

President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

Thanksgiving is ALWAYS on the 4th Thursday of November.  

It's a time for people thankful for the good things in their lives.

Many people eat food traditional like turkey and pumpkin pie.

But, who started all this?

What were they thankful for?

Did they really eat pumpkin pie and turkey too?

Click on the DOTS in the picture to find out.

Mrs. Cupples does not control all the "turkeys" on the Internet. She works hard to make sure all the links in her blog work and lead to good safe places, but the Internet can be filled with all kinds of "gobbly"-gook.
Please always tell your parents when you go "hunting" on the Internet.  Never give anyone your name or any other personal info without your parent's permission!

What is Veteran's Day?

Veteran's Day is an American holiday that is celebrated on November 11th. 

 On this day, we make a special effort to thank the men and women who keep us safe in the Armed Forces.  

We also take time to remember people who lost their lives trying to keep us safe and free.

Follow the dots on the picture to find out more about Veteran's Day.  

The dots will take you to information, activities, videos, and games!

Mrs. Cupples tries really hard to find good links for each topic.  

However, she is NOT the Commander in Chief of the Internet.  

She has no control over the scallywags who post stuff that might not be right or good for kids.

Be safe when looking around the Internet, and ALWAYS tell your parents before you set off on an Internet journey!

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!

National Children's Book Week!

National Children's Book Week is May 7th-13th.

What better way to celebrate than to...READ!

The hotspots will take you to some great stuff to read.

Most of the stuff is FREE, but some stuff requires a library card...which is also FREE. 

The Arlington Public Library has teamed up with the Mansfield Public Library. 

You can check out stuff at either library or online with ONE CARD!

As always Mrs. Cupples is not in charge of the whole entire Internet.  She can't control what some sillybillys put out there.  So be careful, and always get your parent's permission before you go exploring.

Unsinkable!

The RMS Titanic sunk to the bottom of the ocean 100 years ago.

Wasn't it supposed to be UNsinkable?

I wonder what happened...

Follow the hotspots to learn A LOT more.

Mrs. Cupples has no control of the whippersnappers who post things to the Internet.

Please be careful when you go poking around the world wide web, and always get your parent's permission.

Plant a New Truffula...

 Treat it with care.
Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air.
Grow a forest. Protect it from axes that hack.
Then the Lorax and all of his friends may come back.~ Dr. Seuss

National Enviromental Education Week is April 15th-April 21st.

Earth Day is April 22nd.

Wait a minute....do you think they did that on purpose?

So what is Environmental Education Week?

And what does the Lorax have to do with it?

Follow the hotspots to find out!

Mrs. Cupples cannot control the crazy knotheads on the Internet.

If they post something strange, it's not her fault.

So be careful on the web and always get your parents permission before you go wandering around. 

Me...Jane?

Who Jane?  You Jane?

Ummm....huh?

I'm confused.

Who is Jane?

Jane is Jane Goodall.  And she's a famous scientist.
Her birthday is April 3rd.

What cool things does she study?
Whatever it is she's been studying it since 1960!

Follow the hotspots to find out more!

 Mrs. Cupples cannot be responsible for crazy yahoos on the Internet and the things they post.

Always ask your parents before exploring the web.