Shark Bites with Miss Tiffany: Shark Coloring Page

Click on the arrow in the top right of the image below to print out your very own Shark coloring page created by FCPL's Miss Tiffany.

Check out more cool facts about sharks with these fun shark books: Sharks!!

Shark Bites with Miss Tiffany: Greenland Sharks

   Happy Shark Week 2021! This week, FCPL is exploring all the fun and happy facts about our fantastic finned friends!

Check out more cool facts about sharks with these fun shark books: Sharks!!

Shark Bites with Miss Tiffany: Nurse Sharks

   Happy Shark Week 2021! This week, FCPL is exploring all the fun and happy facts about our fantastic finned friends!

Check out more cool facts about sharks with these fun shark books: Sharks!!

Shark Bites with Miss Tiffany: Porbeagle Sharks

  Happy Shark Week 2021! This week, FCPL is exploring all the fun and happy facts about our fantastic finned friends!

Check out more cool facts about sharks with these fun shark books: Sharks!!

Shark Bites with Miss Tiffany: Epaulette Sharks

  Happy Shark Week 2021! This week, FCPL is exploring all the fun and happy facts about our fantastic finned friends!

Check out more cool facts about sharks with these fun shark books: Sharks!!

Shark Bites with Miss Tiffany: Blacktip Reef Sharks

 Happy Shark Week 2021! This week, FCPL is exploring all the fun and happy facts about our fantastic finned friends!

Check out more cool facts about sharks with these fun shark books: Sharks!!

Win it Wednesday: Stay Curious! A Brief History of Stephen Hawking

Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Friday and winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)

Stay Curious! A Brief History of Stephen Hawking by Kathleen Krull

As a young boy, Stephen Hawking loved to read, stargaze, and figure out how things worked. He looked at the world and always asked, Why?

He never lost that curiosity, which led him to make groundbreaking discoveries about the universe as a young man. Even being diagnosed with ALS didn't slow Stephen down. Those questions kept coming. As his body weakened, Stephen's mind expanded--allowing him to unlock secrets of the universe and become one of the most famous scientists of all time.

Stephen always approached life with courage, a sense of humor, and endless curiosity. His story will encourage readers to look at the world around them with new eyes.

Congratulations Laura P., you are our latest Win it Wednesday winner!

STEAM Club with Science Man Chan: Make Your Waternado!

Join us for this month’s science experiment with Science Man Chan as we explore how centripetal force works by making your own waternado!

STEAM Club with Science Man Chan: The Kazoo Experiment

In this month's STEAM Club video, you'll discover the science behind music and learn how to make enough noise to create your own symphony with Science Man Chan!

STEAM Club with Science Man Chan: Floating Static Bands

The kids of today are the innovators of tomorrow. Join Science Man Chan as he tackles a series of science experiments and learn how you can follow along, using items you can find at home! In this video, learn about static electricity.

Win it Wednesday: The Bug Girl

Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM  Friday and winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)

The Bug Girl: A True Story by Sophia Spencer

Real-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds, and the importance of staying true to yourself.

Congratulations Anne L., you are our Win it Wednesday winner!

Fresno Chaffee Zoo: Bringing the Zoo to You

Have you visited the Fresno Chaffee Zoo's website lately? If not, you're missing out on some great learning opportunities for the whole family!

Zoo educators are sharing some of their favorite activities and videos on the site, to encourage hands-on learning and fun for school-aged kids.

Explore here: https://fresnochaffeezoo.org/bringing-the-zoo-to-you/

Science @ Home with the California Academy of Science!

Have some science-loving kids at home? Keep them entertained and learning with guided, hands-on activities from California Academy of Science!

https://calacademy.org/science-at-home

STEAM Club with Science Man Chan: Homemade Butter

Science Man Chan saves Thanksgiving by making butter using items you can find at home! Learn how you can make some, too, and impress your family and friends.

Science Saturdays: Rainbow Paper and Marble Paper

Join us crazy scientists for our third Science Saturday! This week we master "Rainbow Paper" and "Marble Paper!" 

 

Science Saturdays: Oobleck and DIY Lava Lamp

Join us crazy scientists for our second Science Saturday! This week we master "Oobleck" and the "DIY Lava Lamp!"

For more about today's experiments, click on the links below.
Oobleck Bring Science Home
Make Your Own Lava Lamp

STEAM Club with Science Man Chan: Egg Drop Challenge

Watch Science Man Chan as he does an egg drop challenge! Do your own with materials you have at home.

STEAM Club with Science Man Chan: Balloon Cars

The kids of today are the innovators of tomorrow. Join us as we tackle a series of science experiments. Follow Science Man Chan as he goes over the science behind each experiment, and how to make it work!

Science Experiments for Kids: The Dancing Stick Man and The Magic Ballon

In this first Science Saturday, Miss Alyssa shows us two science experiments you can do at home with your family: "The Dancing Stick Man" and "The Magic Balloon!"

Win it Wednesday: Kid Scientists, True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars

Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Friday and winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)

Kid Scientists: True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars by David Stabler; illustrations by Anoosha Syed

Every great scientist started out as a kid. Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world's most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you. Stephen Hawking hated school, and preferred to spend his free time building model airplanes, inventing board games, and even building his own computer. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails into her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope. Kid Scientists tells the stories of a diverse and inclusive group—also including Temple Grandin, Nikola Tesla, Ada Lovelace, Benjamin Franklin, Isaac Newton, Rosalind Franklin, Sally Ride, Rachel Carson, George Washington Carver, and Vera Rubin—through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page.

Update: Congratulations, Laura P.!