Archive for the ‘Family Fun Events’ Category

Children’s Author Tammy Bronson Reads at Fayetteville Public Library

Monday, September 19th, 2011

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.

CUENTOS Y MAS CELEBRATION AT THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Monday, September 19th, 2011

The Fayetteville Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Cuentos y Mas, a series of events for kids on Wednesday mornings: September 21-October 12.

Los niños ages 3-6 years (and their families!) are invited participate in fun movement activities, book readings, and sing songs in English and Spanish.  Each week’s event begins at 11:15am in the Wal-Mart Storytime Room  and lasts 30 minutes.  No registration is required.  See you there!

 

WHAT: Cuentos y Mas at the Fayetteville Public Library

WHEN: Wednesdays, September 21-October 12 2011 at 11:15am

WHERE: Fayetteville Public Library, Wal-Mart Storytime 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

Dramatic Book Club with Trike Theatre at the Fayetteville Public Library

Monday, September 19th, 2011

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 Rogers Town Cinema 12

Friday, July 29th, 2011

“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     

Family Summer Reading Program at the Fayetteville Library

Friday, July 29th, 2011

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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The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Monday, June 27th, 2011

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History has been chosen as one of the “Top 10 Things to See and Do in the Natural State ,” in a public poll conducted by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

 

In May, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism announced the list of 175 Top Places to Visit, as determined by activity and searches on Arkansas.com, and encouraged residents to visit www.arkansas.com/175 to vote for their favorite destinations in the state. More than 50,000 votes were cast during four weeks of voting. The Top 10 vote getters, in alphabetical order, are:

 

         Arkansas Arts Center , Little Rock

         Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs

         Eureka Springs Downtown Historic District

         Garvan Woodland Gardens , Hot Springs

         MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Little Rock

         Ozark Folk Center State Park , Mountain View

         Ozark Medieval Fortress, Lead Hill

         Petit Jean State Park , Morrilton

         Shiloh Museum of Ozark History , Springdale

         Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Eureka Springs

 

“When voting closed on June 8, the Shiloh Museum was ranked Number 1,” noted museum director Allyn Lord.  “We’re grateful to the folks who voted for us, and we’re proud to represent Springdale as a Top 10 vacation destination in Arkansas .”

 

Located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale , the Shiloh Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.  For more information, call 750-8165.

 


Susan Young

Outreach Coordinator

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

118 W. Johnson Avenue

Springdale, AR  72764

479-750-8165 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479-750-8165      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

www.springdalear.gov/shiloh

July Events at Fayetteville Public Library

Monday, June 27th, 2011

One World, Many Stories    

Free weekly programs that revolve around the theme while inspiring students to read.

Saturday, July 2, 10:30am: Partner in Play with Trike Theatre

Saturday, July 9, 10:30am: Folksinger and storyteller Adam Miller

Tuesday, July 12, 6:30pm: Renowned Texas puppeteer Dennis Lee

Saturday, July 16, 10:30am: World of Magic with Marty Hahne

Saturday, July 16, 2pm: Opera of the Ozarks presents The Pirates of Penzance

Saturday, July 23, 10:30am: Nashville-based Wild Goose Theater and puppets

Thursday, July 28, 7pm: Arts Live Theatre presents live Shakespeare in FPL Amphitheatre

Saturday. July 30, 10:30am: Anoush Dance Troupe

Saturday, July 30, 1 pm: Washington County Historical Dancers

 

All events take place in the Walker Community Room unless noted.  Admission is free and open to the public.  For more information, call the Children’s Desk at 856.7170.

WHAT: July Children’s Summer Reading Club Events for Families

WHEN: July, 2011, times vary

WHERE: Fayetteville Public Library, Walker Community Room and Library Amphitheatre, 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.

 

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Fayetteville Public Library July Teen Events

Monday, June 27th, 2011


Free weekly programs that revolve around the theme while inspiring teens to read. 

Thursday, July 7, 5:30 pm: Popcorn & I am Number Four (PG-13)
Monday, July 11, 5-6:30pm: Teen Anime
Saturday, July 16, 11am-1pm: Saturday Morning Anime
Tuesday, July 19, 4pm: Global Beads Bracelet-Making with Suzie+
Wednesday, July 20, 11:30am to 12:30pm: Peace out at Town Center.
Thursday, July 21, 5:30 pm: Popcorn & Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (PG-13)
Saturday, July 23, 11am-1pm: Saturday Morning Anime
Tuesday, July 26, 4-7 pm: World, Wide World of Games
Thursday, July 28: Popcorn & Bride and Prejudice (PG-13) 
Saturday, July 30, 3 pm: Desert Fire Belly Dancing+

Sunday, July 3 through July 30: Where’s Brie? Facebook search game

Sunday, July 10 – Thursday, July 14: Big Screen Week ‘o Hogwarts – Dress Hogwarts, prizes include tickets to Deathly HallowsPt. 2
Sunday, July 10, 2 pm: Sorcerer’s Stone
Tuesday, July 12, 2pm: Chamber of Secrets & Prisoner of Azkaban
Wednesday, July 13, 3pm: Goblet of Fire & Order of the Phoenix
Thursday, July 14, 2pm: Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1. 

All events take place at the Fayetteville Public Library. Admission is free and open to the public Events marked with + require registration. Admission is free and open to the public.  For more information, call the Children’s Desk at 856.7170.

WHAT: July Teen Summer Reading Club Events 
WHEN: July, 2011, times vary

WHERE: Fayetteville Public Library, 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 July Preschool Events

Monday, June 27th, 2011


One World, Many Stories

Free weekly programs that revolve around the theme while inspiring students to read.

Tuesday, July 5, 10:30am: Animal stories and parade - bring your favorite stuffed animal.
Tuesday, July 12, 10:30am: Anansi the Spider with FPL’s Executive Director.
Tuesday, July 19, 10:30am: 7-UP storytime
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30am: Shannon Wurst, NWA 2010 Female Singer/Songwriter of the year

On-going weekly programs:
Monday & Thursday, 9:45am: Baby Bookworms, Birth to 24 months
Monday & Wednesday, 10:30am: Preschool Storytime, 3 to 5 year-olds
Thursday & Friday, 10:30am: Toddler Time, 2 to 3 year-olds
Every Saturday in July, 10am: Book Buddies – 7up volunteers read to preschoolers and emerging readers.

All events take place in the Wal-Mart Storytime Room. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Children’s Desk at 856.7170.

 

Fayetteville Public Library. We inspire imagination and foster learning.

June Events at the Rogers Public Library

Monday, June 6th, 2011

June 1-30 - Dial-A-Story is available at 479-936-5444 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479-936-5444      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.  Listen to a new story every week!  ExperienceTumblebooks at http://library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games, and more!

 

Online Storytimes

Check out our Online Storytimes!  Join Miss Joy online for stories, songs, and rhymes.  These storytimes are featured on the Rogers Public Library Facebook page. 

 

There will be no regular programming May 22-June 3 with the exceptions of Saturday Cinema May 28th at 2 PM and the Westside Ballet Performance June 2 at 6:30.

 

This summer we will start off with our SUMMER READING CLUB KICK-OFF on Saturday June 4 from 1:00-4:00 PM. Fun for the whole family; join us for games, crafts, prizes and more!

 

Mondays June 6, 13, 20 and 27

 

Monday Movie Mania 10 AM-

June 6- Toy Story 3 – Rated G, 103 minutes

June 13 - American Tale - Rated G, 81 minutes.

June 20 - Arctic Tale - Rated G, 85 minutes.

June 27- Around the world in 80 days - Rated PG, 119 minutes

June 27- Arthur and the Invisibles - Rated PG; 124 minutes.

Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information please call: 621-1152, ext. 26

 

Night Voyagers 5-7 PM - Join us for Night Voyagers on Mondays June 6, 13, 20 and 27.  Night voyagers is adrop-in craft program for ages 5 through 12 years from 5:00 until 7:00 PM in Story Time Room. Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Tuesdays June 7, 14, 21 and 28

6:30 PM Spanish Story Time - Colorin, Colorado  Spanish Story Time begins at 6:30 PM on Tuesdays June 7, 14, 21 and 28.  Join us for a fun family story time that’s filled with stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish!  This program is for the entire family. Children under the age of 7 years must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26. 

 

Thursdays June 9, 16, 23 and 30

Precious Passengers 10 AM - Precious Passengers begins at 10:00 AM on Thursdays June 9, 16, 23 and 30. Introduce your little one to the library with this special program.  Join us for books, rhymes, and songs. A story time for children ages 0 through 24 months (Baby Play & Rhyme Time for summer). Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Jet-Setters 10:30 AM- Jet-Setters begins at 10:30 AM on Thursdays June 9, 16, 23 and 30. Join us each week for stories, songs and rhymes. A craft will follow! Great for children ages 2 through 5 years. Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by and adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Globe Trotting Tales 6:30 PM – Globe Trotting Tales begins at 6:30 PM on Thursdays June 9, 16, 23 and 30. Join us for a fun family story time that’s filled with stories, songs and rhymes.  This program is for the entire family. Children under the age of 7 years must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26. 

 

Friday June 10, 17 and 24

Day Trippers 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM – Day Trippers begins at 10:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM on Fridays June 10, 17 and 24. A fun drop-in craft program for ages 5 through 12 years. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS IN JUNE 

 

June 2

Westside Ballet Performs at 6:30PM

Join us on Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 PM in the Storytime Room as Westside Ballet performs. This event is for the whole family!  Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For information call: 621-1152 ext. 26

 

June 4

Summer Reading Kick-Off 1:00-4:00PM

Our SUMMER READING CLUB KICK-OFF is on Saturday, June 4, from 1:00 until 4:00 PM.  This program is for children ages 0 through 12 years old and their families.  Join us for games, crafts, prizes and more! Do not forget to register for our Summer Reading Club.  Create and achieve goals by reading books all summer long, and collect prizes for your well-earned achievements. Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152 ext 26.

 

Wednesday June 8

Staff Performance

We will have two staff performances on June 8, the first one is from 10:00 until 11:00 AM and the second one is from 2:00 until 3:00 PM. Join us for a special performance from the Rogers Public Library staff, another great way to get to know our staff members!  Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26

           

Saturday June 11

Tween Program

The Tween Program begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 11. Learn how to make a Wooden CD/Media Holder! Tap into your woodworking skills and create an awesome accessory for your room to hold all your media! This program is for ages 10 through 12 years.  Registration is limited and required for this program. For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26

 

Wednesday June 15

Act!vated Story Theatre 10:00 AM

Join us for a special performance by Act!vated Storytellers on June 15 at 10:00AM. Activated Story Theatre presents multicultural folktales utilizing a variety of performance art skills. The stories are not merely told, but flipped and activated by two professional performers with some help from the audience. Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26

 

Little Gym 2:00 PM

Come have some fun on June 15 at 2:00 PM Little Gym will be here! Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26

 

Wednesday June 22

Sugar free All-Stars 10:00 AM

Start off with a groovy day on Wednesday June 22 at 10:00 AM with Sugar Free All-Stars. This musical group is sure to keep your children on their feet! Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26

 

Rich Davis 2:00 PM

Join us on Wednesday June 22 at 2:00 PM. Come draw with Rich Davis, children’s book illustrator and drawing game developer. It is sure to be a fun time of creativity! This program is best for ages 5-12. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26

 

Saturday Story Time

June 18

Saturday Story Time begins at 2:00 PM on June 18. Join us for stories and a craft! Fun for the whole family! This program is best for ages 5 years and up. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Saturday June 25

Rich Davis Workshop at 2:00 PM

Did you know that when you make a picture, it is saying something? “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Join us on June 25 at 2:00 PM. Children’s Book illustrator Rich Davis will give a workshop for kids ages 7 through 12 years old on “Visual Talking.” Come have fun, and learn to tell a story with your pencil! Registration is limited and required for this workshop. For more information call:  6211-1152 ext. 26.

 

Rebecca Willhite

Children’s Library Director

Wal-Mart Children’s Library

@ Rogers Public Library

711 S. Dixieland Road

Rogers, AR 72758

479-621-1152 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            479-621-1152      end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext. 31

rwillhite@rogersark.org