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Unearth a Story™ with NewsBank
Looking for ways to extend your library's Unearth a Story™ summer reading program? CSLP partner NewsBank has created a dedicated Unearth a Story™ Resource Center featuring tools for library staff, engaging activities for patrons, and a variety of games, articles, and educational content designed to spark curiosity and discovery. From exploring fascinating moments in history to uncovering stories hidden in newspaper archives, these resources help readers of all ages dig deeper into this year's theme while encouraging lifelong learning.
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Health Q&A Resource
The Go Ask Alice! site is supported by a team of Columbia University health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals. Go Ask Alice! has answered thousands of questions on health and well-being topics ranging from substance use to sexual health, to nutrition and physical activity. Readers can explore anonymously submitted questions and the researched responses on Go Ask Alice!. Click into questions to review the response. While the question itself might not be the same as yours, the response may provide the answer you’re looking for.
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Stream Movies for Free!
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides access to a diverse collection of movies, documentaries, independent and foreign films, and educational content. Kanopy offers an ad-free experience accessible on TVs, mobile devices, tablets, and online—all for free with a library card.
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Upcoming Events

Unearth a Story: Musical Storyteller, Ed Fayle
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Get lost in stories and mesmerizing music with a lively, poetic storyteller and musician, Ed Fayle...
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Virtual: New Dinosaurs? New Discoveries? Ask a Real Paleontologist!
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 1:30pm
VIRTUAL: New Dinosaurs? New Discoveries? Ask a Real Paleontologist! **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL...
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Unearth a Story:The Fox Family's Field w/ Squam Lakes Science Center
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
How does wildlife use a landscape? Does it change over time? What wildlife stories have been...
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Lego Extravaganza w/ C3 Brix
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:00am
Get ready to unleash your creativity with LEGO games and exciting challenges at our Saturday event...
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Magic the Gathering; Looking For Group
Monday, July 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
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Unearth a Story: Comics Workshop w/ Marek Bennett
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Unearth your creativity and joy as comic-creating genius, Marek Bennett leads the way! This...
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College Prep & Job Searches

  • College Prep 101 is another great source for all levels of college prep, from help on the standardized tests to checklists on what to pack for your first semester. It’s also an extremely well-built and easy-to-navigate site.
  • StudentAid.ed.gov (formerly College.gov) is the federal government’s website explaining all kinds of financial aid, including the kinds you might be eligible for, how to apply for it, and how to deal with student loans.
  • CollegeBoard is a fantastic site to look up colleges, test prep, financial aid information, and all sorts of articles related to college prep. It’s definitely worth clicking through. (Their college prep section is called “BigFuture”)
  • Peterson’s is one of the classics, and there’s a reason it’s persisted all these years. It’s a good starting place for when you’re still trying to figure out your next step. For more in-depth information, they also publish books.