Programs for Homeschoolers
February 2012

Come take part in our programs for homeschooling families! All programs are free and open to the public. Programs will take place in the Children's Services department at the Main Library which is located at 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Please call the Children's Services department at (260) 421-1220 for more information.

Meet Abe Lincoln's Friend

Tuesday, February 7, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Storyteller Doyne Carson returns for this dramatic presentation about Abe Lincoln's youth. Her storytelling is geared toward fourth grade level. Pre-registration begins on Monday, December 5, 2011 and is necessary because of space limitations in the theater. Please call Children's Services (421-1220) to pre-register.
--School-age children, especially 4th graders and their grown-ups

Mail Art!

Thursday, February 9, 2:00 p.m.
The Children’s Services department is partnering with friends at the Rochester Public Library in Minnesota for this engaging and far reaching project! Mail Art is a fun and exciting way to get, give and dive into art. Homeschoolers, let’s see what you can create!
--Homeschoolers, ages 6 to 11

Children's Services LEGO® Club

Saturday, February 11, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Do you like LEGOs®? If so, come join a group of like-minded kids, sprawl on the floor and build with our LEGOs®!!
ACPL LEGO® Club is designed to support Indiana's Academic Standards.
--Children ages 6 - 11 years of age

Inkblots and Imagination

Wednesday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. (especially for homeschoolers) and 6:30 p.m. (for families)
Accidental art can be exciting! We'll test out different inkblotting techniques, explore some inkblot art, and let our creativity go to turn what looks like an "Oops!" into a "Wow!"
--Homeschoolers, ages 6 to 11

Puppet-palooza! A Puppetry Workshop for Homeschoolers

Thursday, February 16, 2:00 p.m.
Homeschoolers in grades 2 to 6 are invited to attend this introductory workshop on the art of puppetry. We'll have fun learning about the history of puppetry, different types of puppets, and the process of planning and preparing for a puppet show. At the end of the program, we’ll even provide the opportunity for some short performances!
--Homeschoolers, ages 6 to 11

Cyber Adventure Group

Tuesday, February 21, 2:00 p.m.:
Bring your digital pictures and we'll learn to put them into an online slideshow. We'll talk about Flickr, Slideoo, Animoto, Screenshots and digital copyright.

Homeschoolers are invited to learn about having fun while safely exploring the cyber world of the Internet. Pre-registration is necessary because of space limitations in the computer lab. Click here to register online, or call Children’s Services at 421-1220.
This program is designed to meet Indiana’s Academic Standards.
--Homeschoolers ages 6 through 11 and their grown-ups

Science Explorers

Tuesday, February 28, 2:00 p.m. -- Hear Here!
Kindergarten through 5th grade homeschoolers are invited to have fun exploring the science of SOUND.
Be curious! Think -- Do -- Learn.
--Homeschoolers ages 6 to 11

Custom Collections

Parents, teachers, and students: With seven to ten days' notice, the Children's Services staff is available to prepare "Custom Collections" of Library materials to fill your needs. Books, computer software, magazines, videotapes, media kits, DVDs, or Playaways can all be included - depending on your needs! We may also have teaching material in our Parent Teacher Collection which you could use. This service is for you if...

• You are a teacher needing materials for a "Science Experiments" or "Indiana History" or "Stories from Around the World" unit for your class
• You are a parent needing information on "Potty Training" or "Dinosaurs" for your child
• You are a college student needing information for a report about children's books
• You are a homeschooler needing support materials as you prepare your lesson plans

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