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Children's Library Program Guide May - August 2013
Updated
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Child must have valid Library card and PIN number to register. GET THOSE IN ADVANCE! Space is limited. If you no call/no show TWICE for ANY events for which you are registered, you will automatically be placed on a waiting list for all future activities.
Baby Time
Choose one of two identical sessions
Mon., June 10, 17, & 24, 10:30-11:30am or
Mon., July 8, 15, & 22, 10:30-11:30am
Babies under age 2 and their
caregivers will enjoy bonding
and socialization through
stories, songs, and fingerplays.
No siblings please. |
Puppet Story Time
Choose one of two identical sessions
Mon., June 10, 17, & 24, 4-4:45pm or
Mon., July 8, 15, & 22, 4-4:45pm
Story Time for children ages 2 - 5 using puppets
to help tell stories. Child participation will be
encouraged.
Kididdles
Choose one of two identical sessions
Wed., June 12, 19, & 26, 2-2:45pm or
Wed., July 10, 17, & 24, 2-2:45pm
An interactive program for toddlers ages 2 & 3 and their caregivers using stories, songs, games, and social activities. No siblings please.
Bookworms
Choose one of two identical sessions
Thurs., June 13, 20, & 27, 10:15-11am or
Thurs., July 11, 18, & 25, 10:15-11am
Children ages 4 & 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) will focus on
readiness skills using the alphabet and numbers in fun activities
for kindergarten readiness. |
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Art
Choose one of four identical sessions
Tues., June 11, 18, & 25, 10-11:15am or
Tues., June 11, 18, & 25, 11:30-12:45pm or
Tues., July 9, 16, & 23, 10-11:15am or
Tues., July 9, 16, & 23, 11:30-12:45pm
Kids going in to grades 1 - 3 will explore different art media to produce their own masterpieces.
Science
Choose one of four identical sessions
Fri., June 14, 21, & 28, 10am-11:15am or
Fri., June 14, 21, & 28, 11:30-12:45pm or
Fri., July 12, 19, & 26, 10am-11:15am or
Fri., July 12, 19, & 26, 11:30-12:45pm
Kids going in to grades 1 - 3 will focus on science that takes place underground. Expect some digging with lots of fun and hands-on activities.
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Family Science*
Choose one of two identical sessions
Fri., June 14, 21, & 28, 5:15-6:15pm or
Fri., July 12, 19, & 26, 5:15-6:15pm
As Citizen Scientists in an actual Mastodon Matrix Project, sift through dirt and debris over 11,000 years old to discover particles from a Mastodon Skeleton Discovery in New York. Lots of fun discoveries and hands-on activities!
*This project is not suitable for any child who has not
at least completed Kindergarten |
Parent & Child Tumblebooks I
Choose one of two identical sessions
Thurs., June 13, 20, & 27, 11:15-Noon or
Thurs., July 11, 18, & 25, 11:15-Noon
Children ages 3, 4, & pre-K 5 & their caregivers
Parent & Kids’ Tumblebooks II
Choose one of two identical sessions
Thurs., June 13, 20, & 27, 2-2:45pm or
Thurs., July 11, 18, & 25, 2-2:45pm
Children going in to grades K - 2 & their caregivers
Learn to use Tumblebooks. These animated, talking picture books for early readers are professionally narrated, with highlighted text
so kids can read-along. No siblings please.
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Summer Kick-Off
Super Pirate Party
June 8 Arrrgh, Mateys!
Costume prizes for the best dressed pirate (optional). Have a great time learning pirate talk, doing pirate stuff, and laugh your booty off during the pirate* movie! Photo ops - bring camera!
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Rocky Clements
Show of Wonders
June 15
A journey back to the
days of amazement
and amusement, of mirth
and mystery, of magic
and illusion.
Fun-filled
and artistic magical
entertainment. |
Ronald McDonald
You, Me, & Ecology
June 22
Family-friendly show that uses music and puppets to talk with kids about ecology and taking care of the earth. Get your happy earth smiles on! |
The Kiddos
June 29
Randy and Debbie Mays, storytellers and puppeteers, perform imaginative, heartwarming, foot-tapping music for kids and families that will get your smiles dancing. |
Going Underground
July 13
The Fred Berry Conservation Education Center on Crooked Creek will present up close and personal information on live (and maybe not so alive) burrowing insects and animals of Arkansas.
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Aladdin with
Steve’s Puppets & Marionettes
July 20
The familiar story with a genie, a magic lamp, and three wishes featuring authentic wooden marionettes created in the old-world style. |
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Beaded Path Jewelry
Choose one of two identical sessions
Mon., June 10, 17, & 24, 2-2:45pm or
Mon., July 8, 15, & 22, 2-2:45pm
‘Tweens going in to grades 4 – 6 will fashion pieces of jewelry from beads, knot-tying, and other media.
Sock Puppeteering
Choose one of two identical sessions
Mon., June 10, 17, & 24, 3-3:45pm or
Mon., July 8, 15, & 22, 3-3:45pm
‘Tweens will make their own sock puppets and prepare a puppet show to share with younger children.
Art
Choose one of two identical sessions
Tues., June 11, 18, & 25, 2-3:15pm or
Tues., July 9, 16, & 23, 2-3:15pm
‘Tweens will explore art media to produce their own masterpieces.
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Specialty Art
Choose one of two identical sessions
Tues., June 11, 18, & 25, 3:30-4:45pm or
Tues., July 9, 16, & 23, 3:30-4:45pm
‘Tweens more advanced in their artistic talents will explore art media to produce their own masterpieces.
Gardening and More
Choose one of two identical sessions
Wed., June 12, 19, & 26, 1-2pm or
Wed., July 10, 17, & 24, 1-2pm
‘Tweens will join local Master Gardeners to learn about plants, soil, and organic gardening planting the planter on the Children’s Patio.
Loom Knitting
Choose one of two identical sessions
Thurs., June 13, 20, & 27, 1-1:45pm or
Thurs., July 11, 18, & 25, 1-1:45pm
‘Tweens will use ring looms
to knit a wearable project.
Drumming
Choose one of two identical sessions
Thurs., June 13, 20, & 27, 2-2:45pm or
Thurs., July 11, 18, & 25, 1-2:45pm
‘Tweens receive hands-on instruction using various percussion instruments. |
Awesome Audubon*
Thurs., June 13, 20, & 27, 11:30-12:30
‘Tweens celebrate nature by learning about Arkansas animals, birds, and plants with members of the local Audubon Society.
*Class only available in June.
Jr. Master
Naturalist**
Thurs., July 11, 18, & 25, 11:30-12:30
‘Tweens will become a Junior Master Naturalist after investigating information on special aspects of the Arkansas outdoors with members of the local Master Naturalists.
**Class available in July only.
Science
Choose one of four identical sessions
Fri., June 14, 21, & 28, 2-3:15pm or
Fri., June 14, 21, & 28, 3:30-4:45pm or
Fri., July 12, 19, & 26, 2-3:15pm or
Fri., July 12, 19, & 26, 3:30-4:45pm
‘Tweens will take part as Citizen
Scientists in an actual Mastodon
Matrix Project. Expect to sift
through dirt and debris over
11,000 years old to discover
particles from a Mastodon
Skeleton Discovery in New York. |
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Afternoon Movie*
Sat., June 1, 2pm
An afternoon of movie fun!
Popcorn & drinks provided.
Pick up your special ‘Tween Summer Reading Program packets! No registration.
Plot: Kids in detention forced to digs holes every day suspect they’re helping the warden search for treasure! |
Balloon & Magic Class
Sat., June 22, 2pm
Professional magician Marty Boon will teach jaw-dropping magic tricks and
balloon artistry to dazzle and impress your friends and family. Supplies and equipment provided. Registration required. |
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TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books for early readers. The read-along format combines the flexibility of an ebook with professional narration and highlighted text so kids can follow along.
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TumbleBookCloud Junior is a great option for adventurous young readers in grades 3 - 8 who wish to go beyond the picture book collection in TumbleBook Library. The collection includes ebooks and read-along chapter books, graphic novels, educational videos, and audio books for elementary school readers.
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The TumbleBookCloud collection includes ebooks and read-along chapter books, graphic novels, educational videos, and audio books for middle school and high school readers.
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 Tele-Tales 870-580-0701
STORY TIME at 10:30 AM
on Wednesdays & Saturdays August through May
If you wish to receive updated Program Guides by email CONTACT US or asked to be signed up
by emailing the Library at foundation@baxtercountylibrary.org
*The Library’s movie license prohibits the mention of movie titles in online promotions.
For complete movie information, ask at the Library. Or, call 870-580-0987 ext. 2911.
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