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Jack-in-the-Beanstalk Science

fcplkids — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:39:30 GMT

Explore the science behind the classic story of Jack in the Beanstalk...
...Seeds...
...Plants...
...Soils...
Prepare to get dirty!

Saturday, March 16
10 AM for grades 1-3
11 AM for grades 4 and up

Lego Club

fcplkids — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:36:19 GMT

Our school age Lego Club is meeting on
Saturday, March 23 from 2-3 PM
Come on out and build up an amazing Lego creation!

Call the Library for more information: 654-8746

iStory Time!

fcplkids — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:32:50 GMT

Story Time with the iPads!
For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver!
No sign up necessary, but space is limited to the first 9 children to show up to class

Upcoming Class Times:
Monday, March 11 @ 6:30
Monday, March 25 @ 6:30
Friday, April 5 @ 10:30

These devices may also be used during regular library hours in the children's department!

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library

iPads 4 Early Literacy

fcplkids — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:28:21 GMT

Presenting: Early Literacy iPads!
For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver
Come in to the Children's Department to use one of our new iPads made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library.
Each of the apps and iBooks were purchased to teach your child the skill he/she will need to learn to read!

Books-To-Go Bags

fcplkids — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:30:18 GMT

If you haven't seen our Books-To-Go Bags, you need to! Designed for young children, these bags are FULL of the best books on GREAT topics!

*Dinosaurs
*Farm Animals
*Bedtime Books
*Things That Go
*Feelings
*Bugs
*Monsters
*Zoo
*Music
And Many More!

PLUS, our staff has included a list of activities in each bag that you can do with your child to enhance each theme: recipes, songs, activities galore!

Fall Programs are Coming!

fcplkids — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:17:13 GMT

All of our FREE fall story programs are resuming in September!
~Lapsit!
~Toddler Time
~Story Hour
~School Age Special
Each of our programs are specially designed to sharpen your child's literacy skills (no matter how young)!

Sign up online at http://fcpl.accs.net
or call 765-654-8746

NEW Learning Game Computers!

fcplkids — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:58:54 GMT

Come in a check out our AWE interactive learning computers!

Make an underwater Volcano!

fcplkids — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:53:06 GMT

Saturday, February 18, 2012

10 AM for grades 1-3
11 AM for grades 4 and above

Come and create an underwater volcano!

Is there such a thing as an underwater volcano? Yes!
We will create one in this class!

Register in the Children's Department or online http://fcpl.accs.net

Special Sign-up

fcplkids — Sat, 07 May 2011 19:18:37 GMT

Cake Decorating
Preschool Cooking
Story Time Art
Story Time Music
School Age Specials

Summer Reading 2011

fcplkids — Sat, 07 May 2011 19:15:59 GMT

Our summer reading theme this year is

One World, Many Stories!

June 1 to July 30, 2011

Book Bags for $4.00

fcplkids — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:44:55 GMT

FOR SALE:
Heavy-duty Canvas tote bags
Great for books. Small front pocket (perfect for keys or library card).
Proceeds support the Children's Gift Fund

Free Movie for All Ages!

fcplkids — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:40:35 GMT

LEGENDS OF THE GUARDIANS: THE OWLS OF GAHOOLE

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
3:30 to 5:00 PM

FREE POPCORN!
in the meeting room next to Harry's Coffee Bar

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Stories w/ Breakfast

fcplkids — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:30:07 GMT

FREE! for children in grades 2-5

March 26th & April 9th from 9:30-10:30 AM

Prepare your own breakfast! Listen to a storyteller!

Please sign up for the program online http://fcpl.accs.net or call 654-8746.

Paleontology Saturday!

fcplkids — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:25:31 GMT

Come learn about fossils, dinosaurs and prehistoric life at March's Start a Reaction @ your library!

9:00-10:00 Grades 1-3
10:30-11:30 Grades 4 and up

Sign up online http://fcpl.accs.net or call the Children's Department, 654-4529!

Children's Drawing in February

fcplkids — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:23:32 GMT

Enter our Drawing for Fabulous book prizes through the month of February!

In conjunction with the Clinton County Reads Event, the Children's Department is hosting a drawing for dozens of book prizes.

Enter to win by checking out library items, doing book reports (or drawing book reports), and even by simply using your own library card.
Stop in to enter today!

Chemical Reactions!

fcplkids — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 22:32:27 GMT

See how things your may own react when they are mixed together!

December Start A Reaction @ your Library: with Megan Kriel-Marsh

Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010
9:00-10:00 for grades 1-3
10:30-11:30 for grades 4 and up

Call the library of register online

Christmas Ornament Class

fcplkids — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:57:43 GMT

Make your own Christmas ornaments!

Classes:

Ages 3 to Kindergarten Wed., Nov. 17 from 4:00-5:00 PM
or
Sat., Nov. 20 from 9:00-10:00 AM
(Children in the 3-K class MUST be accompanied by an adult)

Grades 1-3 Sat., Nov. 20 from 11:00-12:00 PM

Grades 4 and up Sat., Nov. 20 from 2:00-3:00 PM

Sign up today...space is limited!

Play with Art: website

fcplkids — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:01:15 GMT

Make George Washington dance in his portrait or make your own masterpiece at this great website!

National Gallery of Art

Kid's version of YouTube!

fcplkids — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:54:42 GMT

"Prescreened videos that are sometimes silly, usually laugh-worthy, and always kid friendly!"

Check out Kideos !

Funbrain.com = Fun website!

fcplkids — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:43:16 GMT

A fun, game site that exercises your brain at the same time!
funbrain
Try it out!

A Great Pre-reading website!

fcplkids — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:19:36 GMT

If your child is learning to read or write, check out this engaging website designed to be simple enough for your young child!

Games, stories, printables and more!

http://www.starfall.com

Study Break Down Under

fcplkids — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:46:54 GMT

Hey Kids in Grades 5th-11th!!!

Come hang out in Harry's Coffee Bar from 4:30-6 pm on Mondays & Wednesdays!

Free Snacks!
Games!
Laptops!
Homework Help!

Call the Children's Department for more info! 654-8746

Stories with Breakfast

fcplkids — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:27:04 GMT

Come and enjoy our Stories with Breakfast on the Second Saturday of each month starting September 18th at 9:30-10:30 am.

Prepare your own breakfast! Learn to become a storyteller!

FREE!!! For grades 3-5 (must be signed up to attend class)

Sign up in the Children's Department, 654-8746, or online at http://fcpl.accs.net

Share your original poem!

fcplkids — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:37:36 GMT

Do you like to rhyme? Ever write your own poems?

You can win a PRIZE if you compete in our POETRY SLAM!

Bring your own, original poem to read aloud
(and bring your friends and family along as well)
on Monday, July 12th @ 2:OO PM in Harry's Coffee Bar.

There will be prizes for our 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners.
Cookies & punch served as well.

Please bring two extra copies of your poem to present to our judges.

Cookie Class for Preschoolers!

fcplkids — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:30:41 GMT

Story Time Cooking for 2010 is COOKIES!!!

Children ages 3- Kindergarten can be fabulous cookie chefs!

We'll be making four different types of cookies and hearing cookie stories during this fun filled hour.

Thursday, July 1, 2010
Classes at 10:30, 12:00, 3:00, & 6:00

Call today (654-8746) or go to our website to get signed up !