[MDABS] [Youth] Win a Free Yeti Rambler from MD LBPD!

[LASHAWN MYLES -MSL-]

Hello Summer Readers,

Take a Bite… It’s Shark Week!

Our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Program is in full swing.   For the
month of July, we are going deep by exploring the depths of the ocean.
Not only that, but starting July 24th the Discovery channel starts its
Shark Week.  Oh, boy!

Read below about what’s happening in the library and how you can win an 18
oz. Yeti Insulated Rambler Water Bottle.

July and August’s Take and Make Activities

We send the activity.  You complete it and earn 2 entries for raffle
prizes!

[July]  Water Bottle Sea Creatures Design Challenge

Create a sea creature using a recyclable plastic bottle.   Summer readers,
you can use any of the various art/ craft supplies mailed to you or use
recyclable materials found around your home to make your creature.


Take a picture of your creature and send it to kidsdesk.lbpd at maryland.gov

In the subject line, write "Water Bottle Sea Creature".  Attach your
picture to the email. Be sure to include your name within the message of
the email.

Once your picture is received, a confirmation email will be sent to you
with a list of the raffle drawings you are eligible to enter.  Then you can
select where you wish to place your two earned entries.  You can place them
all in one raffle or select two separate raffles.

[August] Battle with Poseidon

Use corks to build a simple toy boat and battle it out with your own Sea of
Monsters.  All materials will be provided and mailed to the reader. To
receive all the items, register for the Oceans of Possibilities Summer
Program at https://bit.ly/3aoRad7.

Win a Yeti Rambler!  *Must be a Maryland LBPD patron to participate

Complete the attached ocean trivia and be entered into a drawing to win a
free 18 oz Yeti Rambler. Send your responses to kidsdesk.lbpd at maryland.gov

Be sure to include your name with your answers.

1. Why does the moon have a bigger effect on Earth’s tides than the Sun?

2. What is caused by the wind blowing over the surface of the water?

3. A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or
other disturbance is called what?

4. Tides are caused because the moon’s gravity is pulling the water (up or
down), while the earth’s gravity is pulling the water (up or down).

5. Where do jet streams form?

6. What is a strong, offshore current that is caused by the tide pulling
water through an inlet along a barrier beach, at a lagoon or inland marina
where tide water flows steadily out to sea during ebb tide?

7. What happens when a plane flies in the same direction as a jet stream?

8. If you live in the United States, you are most affected by the
___________ jet stream because it flows across most of the land.

9. At 188 decimals, the call of what animal is the loudest sound made by
any animal on the planet.

10. How many hearts does an octopus have?

MD LBPD Shark Week Best Reads!

Shark! The Truth Behind the Terror

Book # BR015297

Author: Strong, Mike

Medium Braille

Annotation Briefly describes some shark attacks on humans. Then focus on
facts about sharks--their special features, and how and what they eat.
Discusses safety issues at the ocean beach, reminding readers that shark
attacks are rare occurrences. Beginning chapter book. For grades 3-6. 2003.

Shark Life: True Stories about Sharks and the Sea

Book # DB060894

Author: Wojtyla, Karen & Benchley, Peter.

Medium Digital Book

Annotation Author of Jaws relates his sea diving adventures and close
encounters with creatures of the deep. Discusses what he's learned about
shark behavior, mistakes he's made, and advice about avoiding shark attacks
and swimming safely in the ocean. For grades 5-8. 2005.

Swimming with Sharks

Book # DB051538

Author: George, Twig C.

Medium Digital Book

Annotation Ten-year-old Sarah thinks she will be incredibly bored spending
the summer at her grandparents' Florida Keys home--until she discovers a
baby shark. In her newfound eagerness to learn more about sharks, Sarah
turns to her grandfather, a recently retired marine biologist. For grades
4-7. 1999.

La Boca más Hambrienta del Mar

Book # DB107127

Author: Walters, Peter.

Medium Digital Book

Language Spanish

Annotation A rhythmic story that explores the food chain in the South Sea.
Who will be at the top? The swarms of krill? Or maybe the barracuda? Or
will it be the big shark? Includes activities for children. For
preschool-grade 2. Spanish language. 2015.

MD LBPD Youth Summer Events

Transcribing the Sky! [Virtual]

July 27th & August 16th

3:00 PM

Josh Urban returns to LBPD to host a conversation with youth ages 7- 17
years about the James Webb Space Telescope’s most recent observations.
Share your perspective on the best way to communicate the telescope’s
findings to the blind and low-vision communities. Register by July 25th
using the following link: https://forms.gle/R3HNsp92BT2KYpSX6.



Meet Nile, the 40-foot Inflatable Humpback Whale!

August 13th

10 a.m. - 2 p.m

Come learn about these fascinating creatures as you join Cynde from the
WhaleMobile <https://thewhalemobile.com/>.

Register using this link: WhaleMobile Registration
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQccbDZRbHZuTW-GcHb7IA8WM2SjHc_B4xTrRec2AuHvlNwA/viewform>

"The Oceans of Possibilities" Audiojack Youth Event (Youth ages 9-17)
[Virtual Youth Program]

August 3rd

2:00 p.m

What lurks beneath the ocean's surface?  Be part of the fun as we spin and
create aquatic tales about the adventures to be had on and under the
ocean's waves.  Will you be a deep sea diver meeting a gigantic leviathan
or a mermaid swimming with a dolphin pod?   Let your imagination do the
work, as you engage with others using Audiojack as your soundtrack! Register
using the following link: Audiojack Registration
<https://marylandlibraries.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYocemoqDkjG9SbAMu87UwfEGofSMv0QtLY>

Oceans of Possibilities Reading Ceremony at the Maryland State Fair

Saturday, August 27, 2:00 pm at the Cow Palace (main grandstand)

A chosen MD LBPD reader will receive a first-place purple “Reading Grand
Champion” ribbon, State Fair pin, and free ice-cream ticket.

Register for the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program
<https://forms.gle/HJ2XGeMv7EAe3EgLA>.

If you are already registered and participating, continue reading to earn a
chance to win 4 tickets to the Maryland State Fair (including admission,
ride passes, and parking).



Happy Reading,

LM

-- 




LaShawn Myles

Youth Services Librarian

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

Maryland State Library

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Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603

410-230-2455 <(410)%20230-2454> (office)

410-333-2095 <(410)%20333-2095> (fax)

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