Saturday August 6 is Tail Waggin' Tutors day! Kids can join our therapy dogs from 1-3pm in the Youth Center to practice and gain confindence reading aloud. For more information, call the youth center at 817-392-7745.
Summer is almost over, but you can celebrate a great summer of reading Sunday August 14 at Central Library from 1-5pm.
Join Mayor Betsy Price, Bob Ray Sanders and Deborah Ferguson for crafts, music, stories, facepainting and more. Grand prizes will be given away too!
Saturday August 27, 2pm
Free Family Movie presents "How to Eat Fried Worms!"
Bring your blanket and join us for a fun afternoon.
Hazel Harvey Peace
Youth Center
Serving children up to age 12 at the Fort Worth Central Library
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Coming Children's Events
2 pm Saturday July 16 - A presentation by the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum (for grades 1-6)
Learn about the many contributions of blacks, hispanics, Native Americans and Asians in helping settle the Old West with "America's Forgotten History."
10.30am Wednesday July 20 - Story time with Celebrity Reader Bob Ray Sanders
Join the honorary co-chair of the summer reading program for story time in the Discovery Theatre!
2-4pm Friday July 22 - An afternoon with Pam Grier
Join the Emmy Award winning movie star as she reads a book about the Buffalo Soldiers and leads children in a craft activity. Presented by the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum in celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy!
2pm Sunday July 24 - Glimpses of Texas
Former Fort Worth Librarian Jaye McLaughlin shares fun and fascinating tales about Fort Worth and Texas. Grades 1-6
2pm Sunday July 31 - Science Author Alexandra Siy
The award winning author and photographer will celebrate our "NASA Explore" science programs with a visit to the Central Youth Center. Ms. Siy will also be visiting the Northwest Branch and Seminary South locations on Saturday July 30.
All programs listed will be held in the Central Library Youth Center. Please call us for more information! Hope to see you!
Learn about the many contributions of blacks, hispanics, Native Americans and Asians in helping settle the Old West with "America's Forgotten History."
10.30am Wednesday July 20 - Story time with Celebrity Reader Bob Ray Sanders
Join the honorary co-chair of the summer reading program for story time in the Discovery Theatre!
2-4pm Friday July 22 - An afternoon with Pam Grier
Join the Emmy Award winning movie star as she reads a book about the Buffalo Soldiers and leads children in a craft activity. Presented by the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum in celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy!
2pm Sunday July 24 - Glimpses of Texas
Former Fort Worth Librarian Jaye McLaughlin shares fun and fascinating tales about Fort Worth and Texas. Grades 1-6
2pm Sunday July 31 - Science Author Alexandra Siy
The award winning author and photographer will celebrate our "NASA Explore" science programs with a visit to the Central Youth Center. Ms. Siy will also be visiting the Northwest Branch and Seminary South locations on Saturday July 30.
All programs listed will be held in the Central Library Youth Center. Please call us for more information! Hope to see you!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Join us!
Saturday June 18 @2 - learn about Cynthia Ann Parker through a re-enactor from the Dallas Historical Society.
Wednesday June 22 @10.30 - Celebrity reader Betsy Pepper, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Public LIbrary Foundation will help present storytime!
Saturday June 25 @1 - Corduroy Storytime! Kids will enjoy books and crafts based on the book...and even get to meet Corduroy!
Sunday June 26 @2 - Glue and Go costumes - As seen on Rachel Ray, learn how to create costumes using every day materials. Some costumes will be give away!
For more information, visit the library's website!
Wednesday June 22 @10.30 - Celebrity reader Betsy Pepper, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Public LIbrary Foundation will help present storytime!
Saturday June 25 @1 - Corduroy Storytime! Kids will enjoy books and crafts based on the book...and even get to meet Corduroy!
Sunday June 26 @2 - Glue and Go costumes - As seen on Rachel Ray, learn how to create costumes using every day materials. Some costumes will be give away!
For more information, visit the library's website!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Upcoming Events!
May 21, 3pm Growing Up Wild - learn about nature and wildlife - preschool to grade 2
May 28. 2pm Veg Out: Give Peas A Chance - learn about healthy foods - elementary school age
May 28. 2pm Veg Out: Give Peas A Chance - learn about healthy foods - elementary school age
Calling all readers! The annual Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge runs May 21-July 31.
This year’s program kicks off with a presentation at City Council at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, when Mayor Moncrief will open up the Library’s “Big Book.” Beginning on Saturday, May 21, you can visit any Fort Worth Library branch to pick up a Reading Card and get started. Read as much as you can during the summer, recording it on your Reading Card.
Open to all ages, the challenge encourages residents to read as much as they can to win prizes — such as MP3 players, a netbook computer or an eReader — and to participate in great programs. It's all centered around this year's theme, "Deep in the Heart of Texas," emphasizing heart-healthy lifestyles in addition to an activity that should be close to every Texan's heart — reading.
So get off the couch this summer; get active; stop by your local library branch for great story tellers, musicians and educational programs; and get reading.
Open to all ages, the challenge encourages residents to read as much as they can to win prizes — such as MP3 players, a netbook computer or an eReader — and to participate in great programs. It's all centered around this year's theme, "Deep in the Heart of Texas," emphasizing heart-healthy lifestyles in addition to an activity that should be close to every Texan's heart — reading.
So get off the couch this summer; get active; stop by your local library branch for great story tellers, musicians and educational programs; and get reading.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
El día de los niños/ El día de los libros - Saturday April 30
Mark your calendars for Saturday April 30 for El día de los niños/ El día de los libros. Children's Day/Book Day is a celebration of children, families, and reading held annually on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The youth center will have Spanish and English bilingual story times throughout the afternoon at 1,2,4 and 5pm and at 3pm we will play the Library Book Walk and have piñatas!
Puppetry Festival this Sunday
Join us for a fun afternoon of shows, workshops and exhibits!
Free and open to the public! Scheduled performances:
“Lisa the Wise, a Shadow Tale.” 1:30 p.m., Tandy Lecture Hall.
“The Gingerbread Man.” 2:30 p.m., Tandy Lecture Hall.
“Hip to Be Fit.” 3:30 p.m., Tandy Lecture Hall.
Plus, a variety of exhibits from members of the Lone Star Puppet Guild.
1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 17 Fort Worth Central Library
500 W. 3rd Street, Fort Worth. To learn more, call 817-392-1871.
Presented by the Lone Star Puppet Guild and the Fort Worth Library.
Free and open to the public! Scheduled performances:
“Lisa the Wise, a Shadow Tale.” 1:30 p.m., Tandy Lecture Hall.
“The Gingerbread Man.” 2:30 p.m., Tandy Lecture Hall.
“Hip to Be Fit.” 3:30 p.m., Tandy Lecture Hall.
Plus, a variety of exhibits from members of the Lone Star Puppet Guild.
1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 17 Fort Worth Central Library
500 W. 3rd Street, Fort Worth. To learn more, call 817-392-1871.
Presented by the Lone Star Puppet Guild and the Fort Worth Library.
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