STORYTIME PROGRAMS

Preschool Storytime (3-5)
(30 minute sessions)

Mon - 6:30 pm
Tues - 10:00 am
Wed - 10:00 am *
Thurs - 10:00 am

*Please note we are no longer offering Wednesday afternoon storytime sessions due to minimal participation.

Tummy Time (Birth-3)
(30 minute sessions)

2nd & 4th Mon - 10:00 a.m.
2nd & 4th Wed - 6:30 p.m

 

 

 

 


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The Kids’ Experience

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

CALLING ALL KIDS! Make plans to visit the Library on Saturday, August 21! It’s our third annual Kids’ Experience - a day full of learning and fun for kids of all ages!  This FREE event includes introductory classes on a wide range of subjects. We love to tie our collection to real life experiences and hope that kids will have their interests piqued enough to explore what the library has to offer. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. and last for 30-minutes - please note that some are geared for certain age levels and some have limited participation. The last class will begin at 2 p.m. If a class is full - find another and then head back to your first choice - most are offered multiple times throughout the day.  We are adding a new area wioth activities for children five and under called “The Little Hands Site” as well as new classes in Money Matters, Rhythm Boot Camp and an Improv Theater Workshop. A complete schedule of events can be found here

Special thanks to Quad City Bank and Trust and the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation, the sponsors of this year’s event.

More Programming - Don’t Miss it!

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Wow! We have had great attendance at our programs so far which always makes me happy! Last night’s storm put a damper on our storytelling event, but those that did attend heard some great stories from around the world.

Don’t forget there are still plenty of programs to come! This afternoon  is our Thursday Theater at 1:30 showing Flushed Away. Next Wednesday (June 30) our guest will be Gary Liesen, the Snakeman!  When we had Gary two years ago he entertained a crowd of over 400! His snakes are amazing!! Remember - two shows 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. No registration is required!!

Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming concert at Trinity. As our sponsor, they always invite us over to their Healing Gardens for a free concert/celebration of reading. This year our guest will be Thaddeus Rex and his “Read Like a Rock Star” program. July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and family as well as a blanket or lawn chairs. The concert will be held at the Library in case of rain.



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GREAT WEBSITES FOR KIDS

Book Wink - http://www.bookwink.com
Need to find a good book? Visit this website to see video booktalks on a variety of themes for kids in third grade through eighth grade. QuickTime is needed to view the videos.

Dogo News
- http://www.dogonews.com/
DOGO News has short format articles for kids on current events, science, sports and more plus lots of pictures, videos and an interactive map!

Game Goo: Learning that Sticks - http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html
Fun, stick-with-you educational games that help develop early reading skills identified as importnat language arts building. 

Guys Read - www.guysread.com
A web-based literacy program for boys.  Our mission is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers.

Make Beliefs Comix - http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/
Make your own comics online with this online comic generator from author Bill Zimmerman.