NWA Kids Guide

The Fayetteville Public Library presents a 6-week creative writing workshop series for grades 4-6 and for grades 7-12.  Through an intensive series of fun writing exercises, students learn to compose original works.

Workshops for grades 4-6 will take place on Monday afternoons at 4pm-5pm from January 30-March 5 in the Wal-Mart Storytime Room.  Workshops for grades 7-12 will take place on Tuesday afternoons at 4pm-5pm from January 31-March 6, also in the Wal-Mart Storytime Room.

Admission is free but registration is required and opens January 10. Register in person at the Children’s Desk in the Fayetteville Public Library or by calling 856.7171.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, several Northwest Arkansas museums and historical organizations are sponsoring a podcast contest for K-12 students in Benton , Boone, Carroll, Madison , Newton , and Washington counties. The contest is sanctioned by the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.

For the contest, students will create a short, non-fiction, audio podcast about the Civil War in the Arkansas Ozarks. Podcasts must be audio-only, no video or still images. Both individuals and groups may enter. Divisions are Elementary School—Grades K-5; Middle School—Grades 6-8; and High School—Grades 9-12. Cash prizes of $100 for first place and $50 for second place will be awarded in each category.

Contest entries may be submitted between October 15, 2011, and February 3, 2012. Winners will be announced during the Battle of Pea Ridge Sesquicentennial event at Pea Ridge National Military Park on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Cash prizes will be awarded, and winning podcasts will be posted on the Sesquicentennial Commission’s website.

Contest rules are available at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History website,http://www.shilohmuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php, or by calling the museum at 479-750-8165 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479-750-8165      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

The podcast contest is sponsored by Benton County Historical Society, Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau, Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable, Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society, Pea Ridge National Military Park Foundation, Rogers Historical Museum, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Washington County Arkansas Genealogical Society, and the Washington County Historical Society.

Drama Classes Offered this Fall at Trike Theatre

Fall Classes Provide Drama Instruction for Students in Northwest Arkansas

Trike Theatre, Northwest Arkansas’ Professional Theatre for Youth, is offering fall classes in downtown Bentonville for children and youth during a 10-week session: September 13- November 17. The classes last between 50-70 minutes and are offered once a week at the Kaleidoscope Dance Academy studios, 106 NW 2nd Street (next to Harp’s). For students 3rd-12th grade, we offer Improv, Acting, and Musical Theatre. For younger actors, 4 yrs through 2nd grade, we offer Creative Drama, Treasure Trunk Theatre, and Reader’s Theatre. Trike’s professional theatre teachers align class goals/objectives with Arkansas Drama frameworks and work to improve student’s skills in creative problem solving, teamwork, communication, improvisation and acting.  Trike had an incredible summer full of innovative drama camps; in fact, one parent commented, “this was our first experience with Trike Theatre and I have to say I was really impressed by how professional and organized everything was. We had such a great experience that I can’t wait to do more camps.” 

Spots are still available for students who are interested in the following classes:

*Musical Theatre,  Tuesdays, 3 - 4:10 pm, 3rd - 6th grade ($150)

*Musical Theatre, Tuesdays, 5:45-6:55 pm, 7th - 12th grade ($150)

*Story Drama, Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:20 pm, 4yr - PreK ($115)

*Treasure Trunk Theatre, Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:20 pm, K-2nd grade ($115)

*Acting, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:40 pm, 3rd - 5th grade ($150)

*Reader’s Theatre, Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:20 pm, 1st - 2nd grade ($115)

*Improv, Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:40 pm, 3rd - 6th grade ($150)

*Improv, Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:10 pm, 7th - 12th grade ($150)

A 10% discount may be applied to the price of the second and lower price camp per family.

For more information, go to www.triketheatre.org  or call 866-331.3681.

Tammy Bronson will read and talk about her newest children’s book, Sea Horse, Run! on Saturday, September 24 at 10:30 am at the Fayetteville Public Library in the Walker Community Room.  This book is the 2011 winner of the Next Generation Indie Book Award for Best Children’s Picture Book.  Tammy will also talk about writing and illustrating children’s books.  Her other books include Tiny Snail and Kalidenotes and The Mixed Up Orchestra. 

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Library’s Children’s Desk at 479.856.7170 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479.856.7170      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

WHAT:  Tammy Bronson Reads at Fayetteville Public Library

WHEN: Saturday, September 24 2011 at 10:30 am

WHERE: Fayetteville Public Library, Walker Community Room, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville

To schedule an interview about this event, call Lolly Greenwood at 479-856-7120 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479-856-7120      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

The Trike Theatre presents The Dramatic Book Club!  These 30-minute workshops engage preschoolers as they play in a particular story, try out new characters, find solutions to problems, explore environments, predict outcomes, build vocabulary and forge connections. Stories are told and retold through acting, movement, puppetry, prop play, visual art and music.  One book or story will be selected for each month. All of the activities are designed so that parents can continue the play activities at home.  Workshops start at 10:30am are held on Sept. 26, Oct. 12, Oct. 24, Nov. 9, Nov. 28, Dec. 13, Dec. 19. 

The Dramatic Book Club is free and open to the public.  No registration required.

WHAT: Dramatic Book Club with Trike Theatre at the Fayetteville Public Library

WHEN: Sept. 26, Oct. 12, Oct. 24, Nov. 9, Nov. 28, Dec. 13, Dec. 19 2011 at 10:30am

WHERE: Fayetteville Public Library, Walker Community Room, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville

To schedule an interview about this event, call Lolly Greenwood at 479-856-7120 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479-856-7120      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

“Dress the Best” at the Malco Rogers town cinema theater as they celebrate the release of the new Universal Pictures film Cowboys and Aliens!

The daylong event is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 12:30pm until 10:30pm in the theatre lobby, with a costume contest for the best-dressed cowboy or alien held at 6:45pm. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded compliments of Dixie café and Vintage Stock.

Of course here at Malco we love to give back to the community, so the Malco Rogers Town Cinema will be hosting a fundraiser for the Arkansas Children Shelter. Guests are encouraged to bring spare change, or gold nuggets if they so desire, to help the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter in aiding children in need.

Cowboys and Aliens opens Friday, July 29, 2011 and advance tickets will be on sale at the box office or online at www.malco.com.

For additional information about this Rogers Town Cinema event, please contact Jeremy Nix, assistant theatre manager, at             (479) 613-5865     

Summer Reading Club concludes at Fayetteville Public Library with special events to celebrate “One World, Many Stories.” Participation in the Library’s Summer Reading Club helps K-12 students combat the summer slide in reading skills and promotes literacy skills in preschoolers. The following events are geared to families.

Wednesday, August 3, 1 pm: Upstage Melodrama. Teen volunteers present “The Search for the Secret Book of Atrebor.” Best for grades K-5.  Free.

Saturday, August 6, 10:30 am: Partners in Play with Trike Theatre, an extraordinary theatre experience for families. Best for ages 3-5. Free.

Tuesday, August 9, 6:30 pm: Around the World Bedtime Storytime. Wear your PJs! For children of all ages. Free.

Thursday, August 11, 11 am to 2 pm: Daytime Lock-In for Grades K-2. Lunch and fun, book-related activities for students who have completed Kindergarten through 2nd grade. $10. Register in person at the Library’s Children’s Desk. Meets in the Walmart Storytime Room.

Friday, August 12, 8:30 pm to Saturday, August 13, 8 am: Overnight Lock-In for Grades 3-5. Get locked in the library for an overnight sleepover full of fun and games. Students must have completed third through fifth grade. $20. Register in person at the Library’s Children’s Desk.

Most events take place in the Walker Community Room.  Admission is open to the public.  For more information, call the Library at 856.7170.

To schedule an interview about these events, call Shawna Thorup at 479-856-7100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479-856-7100      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

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Teen Summer Reading Club at Fayetteville Public Library concludes with two special events and meetings of two on-going interest groups. These free programs revolve around the theme, “You Are Here!” Participation in the Teen Summer Reading Club combats the summer slide in reading skills and provides enrichment activities.

Tuesday, August 2 from 5 to 7 pm: Silent Library FPL: Worldwide. Quietly take on international challenges and win! Meets in the Walmart Storytime Room.

Thursday, August 4 from 6 to 8 pm: Olympic Jam with DJ Beat Bachs. Get wet and play FPL Olympic Games to live DJ mixes. Summer Reading Club grand prizes will be announced at 7:30 PM.

Monday, August 8, 5 pm: Teen Anime. Snack on breakfast munchies while enjoying favorite anime series. Meets each second of the month.

Tuesday, August 30 from 4 to 6 pm: Teen Gamers’ Club. Includes video, card and board games. Meets the last Tuesday of each month.

All events take place at the Fayetteville Public Library.  Admission is free and open to the public.  For more information, call the Library at 856.7170.

WHAT: Teen Summer Reading Club final events

WHEN: August 2011, times vary

WHERE: Fayetteville Public Library, Walker Community Room, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville

To schedule an interview about these events, call Shawna Thorup at 479-856-7100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479-856-7100      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

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The Fayetteville Public Library spotlights their online resources in August with Fayetteville Public Library Plus. Abbreviated as FPL+, this online version of the Fayetteville Public Library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Library members are able to download books, music and videos; learn a new language; get help with job searches from live job coaches; receive homework help from trained tutors; find business and investment information; practice for standardized tests, including civil service and academic tests; and use many authoritative and quality research resources.

“Fayetteville Public Library Plus puts the power of the library to inspire imagination and foster learning on people’s desktops and smartphones,” said Shawna Thorup, Executive Director. “An Internet connection and a library card gives 24/7 give access to authoritative information and entertainment resources.”

Free overviews highlighting FPL+ offereings will be held at 3 pm in the Library’s Ann Henry Board room on most Tuesdays and Wednesday in August & September.

Aug.  2: Library2Go & Naxos Music Library. Download ebooks, audiobooks and films and stream music 24/7

Aug. 10: BrainFuse. Trained tutors for K-12 students and real job coaches for adults.

Aug. 16: LearningExpressLibrary. Interactive learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series.

Aug. 17: Universal Class. Over 500 self-paced enrichment and skill courses taught by trained instructors with Continuing Education Units available.

Aug. 23: BrainFuse. Trained tutors for K-12 students and real job coaches for adults.

Aug. 24: Mango Language & Little Pim. Interactive language-learning programs.

Aug. 30: Biography In Context. 600,000+ biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals for students and general interest.

Aug. 31: Morningstar Investment Research Center. Accurate, up-to-date data on 35,000 stocks and funds, along with industry and market data.

Sept. 6: Gale Virtual Reference Library. Full-text encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary /research.

Sept. 7: Factiva. Research the latest business and industry news, track global markets, or gather detailed company reports.

Sept. 13. Library2Go & Naxos Music Library. Download ebooks, audiobooks and films and stream music.

Sept. 14. Mango Language & Little Pim. Interactive language-learning programs.

Sept. 20. Mergent InvestorEdge. Research companies and access to important company documents and financial information.

Sept. 21. Universal Class. Over 500 self-paced enrichment and skill courses taught by trained instructors with Continuing Education Units available.

Sept. 27. Literature Resource Center. Research literary topics, authors, and their works.

Sept. 28: Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Information and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social issues with pros and cons explored.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 856.7250.

WHAT: Go Digital with Fayetteville Public Library Plus orientation sessions

WHEN: multiple days in August and September 2011 at 3 pm.

WHERE: Fayetteville Public Library, Ann Henry Board Room, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville

To schedule an interview about this event, call Shawna Thorup at  479-856-7100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479-856-7100      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

 Fayetteville Public Library. We inspire imagination and foster learning.