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Welcome to the KidZone

LEAP (Learn, Explore and Play)
LEAP into science fun! Check out a kit containing a microscope, a human skull, or more. Students in grades 3-8 can attend exciting hands-on programs. Click here to find out what’s going on.

Be Creative @ Your Library

Join Harford County Public Library's Summer Reading Program and Be Creative @ Your Library!

Our Summer Reading Program is designed for kids of all ages - preschool, elementary, middle school and teens. It's easy and free to join. Register in person at any branch beginning June 15th and receive a backpack/tote bag (while supplies last) and valuable coupons.

Celebrate Independence Day—July 4th!

Kaboose
Fourth of July crafts, coloring pages, printables and more.

Billy Bear
Fourth of July games, puzzles and activities.

Just 4 Kids
Learn about the history of Independence Day and America’s symbols.

Sunnie Bunniezz
A Fourth of July crossword puzzle.

Summer’s here!

Kaboose
Summer crafts, vacation ideas, activities, recipes, and more.

DLTK
Summer games, puzzles, coloring pages, printables, and more.

Kids Turn Central
A list of fun activity ideas for the summer.

Celebrations

http://tinyurl.com/mx4p7w
Learn about the Supreme Court justice here.

http://tinyurl.com/nzwb24
The official website of Peter Rabbit.

http://tinyurl.com/35q968
Scholastic’s website for all things Harry Potter.

Word of the Month: Firecracker

a paper or cardboard cylinder filled with an explosive and having a fuse, for discharging to make a noise, as during a celebration.

http://www.fireworksafety.com/
Learn about firework safety here.

Did You Know?

The ice cream cone was introduced on July 23, 1904.
Make a virtual ice cream cone.

On This Day

July 2, 1964 - President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations, publicly owned or operated facilities, employment and union membership and in voter registration. The Act allowed for cutoff of Federal funds in places where discrimination remained.
July 4, 1776 - The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.
July 9, 1868 - The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. The Amendment defined U.S. citizenship and prohibited individual States from abridging the rights of any American citizen without due process and equal protection under the law. The Amendment also barred individuals involved in rebellion against the U.S. from holding public office.
July 20, 1969 - A global audience watched on television as Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong took his first step on the moon. As he stepped onto the moon's surface he proclaimed, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."