National Poetry Month 2017
Come celebrate National Poetry Month by browsing our display with poetry for all ages!
Author: ghochstetler
Tuesday AfterSchool April 4
This week we’ll be learning about parts of speech by doing a group “Mad Libs.” Building on recent cardboard weaving activities, kids will have the opportunity to weave treasure pouches. See pictures for Garren’s example before adding a drawstring. Tuesday AfterSchool is offered in partnership with Twin Rivers YMCA and…
Tuesday AfterSchool March 28
This week we’ll be looking at a big stack of new books for kids from the last few months, then a craft that involves weaving around drinking straws. Tuesday AfterSchool is offered in partnership with Twin Rivers YMCA and is open to all area elementary school children (under age 8…
Tuesday AfterSchool March 21
As requested by a kid last week, we’ve prepared a reading and craft with a “ninja” theme this week. [Please leave any actual ninja swords at home. Thanks!] Tuesday AfterSchool is offered in partnership with Twin Rivers YMCA and is open to all area elementary school children (under age 8…
Tuesday AfterSchool March 14
We’ve prepared a reading about civil rights history, plus a woven bookmark making activity. Tuesday AfterSchool is offered in partnership with Twin Rivers YMCA and is open to all area elementary school children (under age 8 with supervision). Beginning right after school, the afternoon includes a snack, homework time, programs/activities…
Coloring Contest
We’re having a coloring contest for kids and adults! (Teens compete as adults.) Come to the library to pick up a full size copy of this ‘Do the Dewey’ poster. Color it in with crayons, colored pencils, or any way you like. Write your name clearly on the back. Make…
AfterSchool March 7
We’ve prepared stories, crafts, and activities around a “Dewey Decimal Classification” theme for this week. Tuesday AfterSchool is offered in partnership with Twin Rivers YMCA and is open to all area elementary school children (under age 8 with supervision). Beginning right after school, the afternoon includes a snack, homework time,…
AfterSchool February 28th
We’ve prepared a colorful paper beads activity for a Reuse/Recycle theme this week. Tuesday AfterSchool is offered in partnership with Twin Rivers YMCA and is open to all area elementary school children (under age 8 with supervision). Beginning right after school, the afternoon includes a snack, homework time, programs/activities and…
AfterSchool Feb 21
This week we’re opening up the youth computers to the AfterSchool kids, with the catch that Internet access will be blocked. So, instead of online games, they’ll be able to start making their own games, animations, and music using Scratch! Tuesday AfterSchool is offered in partnership with Twin Rivers YMCA…
AfterSchool February 14th
We’ve prepared a paper quilling activity for a Valentine’s Day theme this week. Tuesday AfterSchool is offered in partnership with Twin Rivers YMCA and is open to all area elementary school children (under age 8 with supervision). Beginning right after school, the afternoon includes a snack, homework time, programs/activities and…