January/February 2010 Story Time Programs
Registration begins Monday, January 4
- Welcome Springtime Storytimes
- Cross Country
- Kids' Felting Class
- Chicks and Eggs with Julie Mancini
- Storytimes
- Connecticut Invents
More Events For Adults and Children
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Storytimes
Even if you are not Irish, come and learn a little Irish folklore, hear some Irish music, and laugh at some leprechaun tales of hidden gold. Everyone will also make a cute Saint Patrick's Day craft to take home. Pre-registration required. 10:30-11:15 for children 3-5 years old. 3:30-4:15 for children 5-9 years old. Thursday, March 11th
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Welcome Springtime Storytimes
It's time to start thinking about the signs of springtime! We'll read some books about tulips, eggs, chicks, ducks, and bunnies. Then we'll make a craft to decorate your home for the arrival of spring! 10:30-11:15 for children 3-5 yrs old 3:30-4:15 for children 5-9 yrs old Registration is required to attend either session. March 18th
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Connecticut Invents
Presented by the Museum of Connecticut History
Monday, March 22nd, Either 10:30 am OR 1:00 pmThe Connecticut Invents! program celebrates Connecticut inventors and inventions while letting the kids become inventors themselves. Participants will be introduced to many famous and not so famous Connecticut inventions from the last 200 years, including the Colt revolver, the toothpaste tube, Frisbee, tape measure, Wiffleball, can opener, submarine and many more. Hands on activities will allow the young inventors to create their own Connecticut invention using simple materials such as straws, tape, pencils and paperclips. Pre-registration required. For children 6 to 10 years old.
This program is funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut.
Kids' Felting Class
Saturday, March 13th from 10 to 11:30 - Kids' Felting Class - Spring Wool Crown making - Use twigs and wool to create a colorful crown. For ages 4 to 8. Pre-registration required by March 6th. A $10 supplies fee to be paid at registration.
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Chicks and Eggs
with Julie Mancini
This class is a combination of wet and dry felting. We will apply our basic felting experience to wet felt a hollow egg, which will then be cut open to snugly fit a needle felted chick which we will also make in class. This class is for those who have wet felting experience or have taken the basic wet felting class. Materials included. Please pre-register for this class (maximum of 12 students). Saturday, March 20 9:30 to 12:30 pm. Fee $15.
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Cross Country
with Paul and Sabrina Buehler
Come learn more about Paul and Sabrina's upcoming cross-country bike ride to benefit World Bicycle Relief and Chikumbuso. Thursday, April 1 at 6:30
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Past Events
Visit the Wheeler Library Events Photo Gallery to view fun and ecucational past events.