NWA Kids Guide

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED JULY 4 AND 5 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY.

 

July 1-31 -  Dial-A-Story is available at 479-936-5444.  Listen to a new story every week!  ExperienceTumblebooks at http://library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games, and more!

 

Every Monday (Except July 5)

 

Mondays, 1 PM- Movie Mania- Children 0 to age 12 and their caregivers are invited to watch afamily film.  Mondays @1PM.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Mondays, 5 until 7 PM- Come join us for Make It and Take It.  Drop-in crafts for ages 4 through 12.  Mondays, 5 until 7 PM. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Tuesday

 

6:30 PM Family Story Time - Family Story Time begins at 6:30 PM every Tuesday. Come and 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 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Thursday

 

10 AM – Beach Babies – Beach Babies story time begins at 10 AM each Thursday Introduce your little one to the library with this special program.  Join Ms. Kathleen for books, rhymes, and songs.  For babies up to 30 months and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

10:30 AM - Li’l Shrimps – Li’l Shrimps story time begins at 10:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Joy for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 2-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Friday

Fridays, 10 AM until 2 PM- Come join the Beach Combers and drop in anytime between 10 AMand 2 PM every Friday to complete an easy craft project.  Crafts are suitable for ages 4 through 12. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

OTHER SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS IN JULY

Wednesday, July 7 @ 10 AM – The Ocean Adventure presents: Fun and Freaky Fish in theCaribbean Sea!  Join Ocean Adventure’s undersea explorers Wayne & Karen Brown as they show us how fish play hide-and-seek beneath the waves Wednesday, July 7, at 10 AM! All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Wednesday, July 7 @ 2 PM – Scott Nigeman and Saltwater Fish.  Join Scott Nigeman, the guy who takes care of the library’s fish, at the Children’s Library aquarium Wednesday, July 7, at 2 PM and learn all about saltwater fish! All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Saturday, July 10 @ 4:30 PM  - Special Tween Program: Mini-Lock-in!

Join us for a special Tween event for ages 10-12 or in grades 5-7 Saturday, July 10 at 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM. This month we will hold a mini-lock-in at the library! Space is limited and registration required.For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Saturday, July 10 and July 17 @ 2 PM - Tween Program

Choose either date, and join us for a fun and creative program just for Tweens in grades 5-7 or ages 10-12.  This month’s activity is painting.  Registration is required and limited for this program. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Wednesday, July 14 @ 10 AM – Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic!

Join Tommy Terrific Wednesday, July 14, at 10 AM for another fun-filled magic show! What wacky things will he do today? All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Wednesday, July 14 @ 2 PM – The Little Gym

Kids hold their heads a little bit higher after a visit from The Little Gym Wednesday, July 14, at 2 PM! Let’s get moving! All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Wednesday, July 21 @ 10 AM and again @ 2 PM

Join Trike Theater for a presentation of Beauty and the Beast Wednesday, July 21, at 10 AM and again at 2 PM!  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Saturday, July 24 @ 2 PM – Saturday Cinema

This month’s movie, Ponyo (Rated G), will begin at 2 PM Saturday, July 24.  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

Wednesday, July 28 @ 10 AM

Join Lynn Sciumbato from Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as she introduces us to some big birds Wednesday, July 28, at 10 AM! All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Wednesday, July 28 @ 2 PM

Ozark Natural Science Center field instructors present a water conservation program with a Dr. Seuss twist Wednesday, July 28, at 2 PM. All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Saturday, July 31

The Summer Reading Program ends today.  This is the last day to log your reading time!  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

Jackie Hardin

Library Assistant

Children’s Dept.

Rogers Public Library

479-621-1152 ext.26

THERE WILL BE NO REGULAR PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT JUNE 1-JUNE 4. 

 

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

 

 

Saturday, June 5 - Summer Reading Program – Make a Splash @ Your Library!

Summer Reading Kick-off Party begins Saturday, June 5, at 1 PM and continues until 4 PM.  Join us for water games, the Mad Scientist at 2 PM, and more!  Come prepared to get wet! For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

Every Monday Beginning June 7

 

Mondays, 1 PM- Movie Mania- Children 0 to age 12 and their caregivers are invited to watch a family film.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Mondays, 5 until 7 PM- Come join us for Make It and Take It.  Drop-in crafts for ages 4 through 12. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Tuesday Beginning June 8

 

6:30 PM Family Story Time - Family Story Time begins at 6:30 PM every Tuesday. Come and 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 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

Every Thursday Beginning June 10

10 AM – Beach Babies - Introduce your little one to the library with this special program.  Join Ms. Kathleen for books, rhymes, and songs.  For babies up to 30 months and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

10:30 AM - Li’l Shrimps – Story time begins at 10:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 2-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Friday, Beginning June 11

 

Fridays, 10 AM until 2 PM- Come join the Beach Combers and drop in anytime between 10 AM and2 PM every Friday to complete an easy craft project.  Crafts are suitable for ages 4 through 12. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

OTHER SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS IN JUNE

Wednesday, June 9

10 AM and 2 PM

Clap your hands and sing along as the Sugar Free Allstars get us moving to the beat! All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26

 

Saturday, June 12 and June 19

Saturday Tween Program at 2 PM

Choose either date, and join us for a fun and creative program just for tweens in grades 5-7 or ages 10-12.  This month’s activity is decorating a beach bag with fabric paints.  Registration is required and limited for this program. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26

 

Wednesday, June 16

10 AM

Join us Wednesday, June 16, at 10 AM for puppetry, story-telling, and music with Laura Freeman!  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Wednesday, June 16

2 PM

Enjoy the musical talents of John Finch.  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

Wednesday, June 23

10 AM and 2 PM

Join magician Zac Barkowski for thrills and illusions! Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Saturday, June 26

2 PM – Saturday Cinema

This month’s movie is Old Dogs (Rated PG).  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Wednesday, June 30

10 AM and 2 PM

Join Ms. Jules Taylor for a Shaky Bugs musical performance!  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Summer History Camp Slots Still Available
Openings are still available in the Shiloh Museum ’s “1800s History Day Camp” for children ages 6-9.  Two week-long sessions will be offered: June 21-25 and July 12-16, from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day. Campers will enjoy games, crafts, and food from the 1800s.  Each day will feature a different theme, including Native Americans, pioneers, the Civil War, railroads, and Victorian fun.

 

Cost for the camp is $45 for Shiloh Museum members and $50 for non-members. Space is limited, preregistration and payment is required. The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale . For more information, call 750-8165.
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Meet a Firefighter Summer Saturday Program
The Shiloh Museum and the Springdale Fire Department will present an afternoon of activities for the family on Saturday, June 12, from 12:30-3:00 p.m. at the museum.  From 12:30 to 1:00 p.m., former chief Mickey Jackson and current chief Duane Atha will discuss “The Springdale Fire Department: Yesterday and Today.” From 1:00-3:00 p.m., a variety of activities will take place, including:

•    Visit with members of the Springdale Fire Department and see a modern fire engine

•    Tour the Fire Safety House

•    Meet “Old Betsy,” the department’s historic 1931 pumper truck

•    Kids can make a fire hat and an edible fire truck

•    The 1916 classic Charlie Chaplin film The Fireman will be shown throughout the afternoon

•    See Answering the Call, the museum’s exhibit on the history of the Springdale Fire Department

 

The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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History of Public Access TV in Northwest Arkansas
“Public Access Television: The Quilt of Community Diversity,” a program by independent writer Richard Drake of Fayetteville will be presented Wednesday, June 16 at noon at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale . 

 

“I’ll tell the story of how public access has had an impact both on Fayetteville and on the citizens who have used it over the past 30 years, and also how a television station can be used to celebrate the rich complexity of life in the community,” said Drake.

 

The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Photo Identification Group

The Shiloh Museum ’s Photo Identification Group will meet Saturday, June 19 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the museum to continue identifying people, places, and events in Northwest Arkansas photos taken over the last 40 years. The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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MONTHLY MEETINGS AT THE SHILOH MUSEUM

Writing Group

LifeWriters, a group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, will meet Monday, June 7 and Monday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call June Jefferson at 790-2588.

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Railway Society

The Boston Mountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet Thursday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History .  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Civil War Roundtable

The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Sacred Harp Singers

The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will meet Sunday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

Heritage Trail Partners will present “Bullets, Ballads, and Bandages: Civilians and Soldiers in the Civil WarOzarks,” an afternoon of activities at Prairie Grove Battlefield Historic State Park , Saturday, June 26, from noon to 3:30 p.m. 

 

Independent researcher Steve Burgess will discuss the Battle of Cane Hill at noon. At 1:15 p.m., a concert of Civil War-era music will be performed by the Back Porch Players.  Living history professional Doug Kidd will present “The Life of a Civil War Surgeon” at 2:30 p.m.  Members of the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History’s living history group will be on hand throughout the afternoon portraying Ozark folks during the Civil War.  All activities are free.

 

Heritage Trail Partners is a non-profit organization dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of roads and trails in western Arkansas associated with the Trail of Tears (1837-1839), the Butterfield Stage (1858-1861), and Civil War troop movements (1861-1865).  “Our vision is to utilize historic roadways as a part of a regional network of bicycle and walking trails.  The Heritage Trail will link Northwest Arkansas cities in a unique way, connecting them through the historic events of the 1800s,” said John McLarty, president of Heritage Trail Partners.  He added, “We offer public programs such as “Bullets, Ballads, and Bandages” as a way to educate the public not only about local history, but about the Heritage Trail project.”

 

For more information, contact Susan Young, Heritage Trail Partners secretary, at 750-8165.

Summer History Camp for Kids
Registration begins May 3 for the Shiloh Museum ’s “1800s History Day Camp” for children ages 6-9.  Two week-long sessions will be offered:  June 21-25 and July 19-23, from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day.  Campers will enjoy games, crafts, and food from the 1800s.  Each day will feature a different theme, including Native Americans, pioneers, the Civil War, railroads, and Victorian fun.

 

Cost for the camp is $45 for Shiloh Museum members and $50 for non-members.  Space is limited, preregistration and payment is required.  The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.
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Statesmen, Scoundrels, and Eccentrics

Tom Dillard, author of Statesmen, Scoundrels, and Eccentrics: A Gallery of Amazing Arkansans, will discuss his book during a program and booksigning Saturday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale . The book includes 74 biographical sketches from Dillard’s “Remembering Arkansas” columns published in the Arkansas Gazette. Dillard is head of Special Collections at the University of Arkansas Libraries and founding editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.  Books will be available for purchase. 

 

The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.
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The Making of Sundance Winner Winter’s Bone

The making of Winter’s Bone, winner of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival’s grand jury prize for drama, will be discussed during a program Sunday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale .  Based on a novel by Daniel Woodrell, Winter’s Bone is the story of a poor teenager (played by Jennifer Lawrence) who searches for her missing, meth-making father in the wooded Missouri Ozarks.  The cast ofWinter’s Bone includes Fayetteville native Lauren Sweetser along with several actors from the Ozarks.

 

Director Debra Granik, Sweetser, and others will discuss the film, and a number of the film’s musicians and singers will perform, including singers Marideth Sisco and Linda Stoffel, bass player Tedi May, fiddler Billy Ward, guitar player Dennis Crider, banjo player Van Colbert, and mandolin player Bo Brown.

 

“The film’s production company first learned of the Shiloh Museum through its podcast series,” said Allyn Lord, museum director.  “Executive producer Jonathan Scheuer discovered the on-line podcasts when he was doing research for the film, which was shot last winter in Christian and Taney counties, Missouri .  Several of the film’s non-Ozark-native cast members found some of the museum’s podcasts helpful in their voice preparation,” Lord continued.

 

The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Funeral Customs of the Ozarks
“Gone to the Grave,” a program on funeral customs of the Ozarks from 1850 to 1950, will be presented by independent researcher and author Abby Burnett Wednesday, May 19 at noon at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale .  Burnett was recently featured in Silent Storytellers, a documentary produced by the Arkansas Educational Television Network about the history and culture of Arkansas cemeteries.

 

“While I’m interested in documenting the early days of the professional undertaker, the main focus of my research has been to study all of the ways in which people once helped one another when there was a death,” explained Burnett. “My talk will cover the role of the community in nursing the sick, laying out the body, building the casket, sitting up with the body, digging the grave and holding the burial,” Burnett said.

 

The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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MONTHLY MEETINGS AT THE SHILOH MUSEUM

Writing Group

LifeWriters, a group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, will meet Monday, May 3 and Monday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call June Jefferson at 790-2588.

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Railway Society

The Boston Mountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet Thursday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History .  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Tellers of Tales 
The Tellers of Tales group for storytellers will meet Saturday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  All tellers and listeners are invited to attend.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Civil War Roundtable

The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Wireless Society

The Ozark Wireless Society will meet Saturday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Sacred Harp Singers

The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will meet Sunday, May 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Susan Young

Outreach Coordinator

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

118 W. Johnson Avenue

Springdale, AR  72764

479-750-8165

www.springdalear.gov/shiloh

THERE WILL BE NO REGULAR PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT MAY 24-29 AND MAY 31-JUNE 4. 

 

May 1-31 -  Dial-A-Story is available at 479-936-5444.  Listen to a new story every week!  ExperienceTumblebooks at http://library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games, and more!

 

Every Monday (Except May 24-June 4)

6 PM Crafty Creators - Come join us for Crafty Creators, an hour filled with creation and imagination! This program is best for ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Tuesday (Except May 24-June 4)

6:30 PM Family Story Time - Family Story Time begins at 6:30 PM every Tuesday. Come and 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 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Wednesday (Except May 24-June 4)

10:30 AM Preschool Story Time - Preschool Story Time begins at 10:30 AM each Wednesday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Thursday (Except May 24-June 4)

9:30 AM Toddler Story Time - Toddler Story Time begins at 9:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Rebecca for stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 2-3 and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

10:30 AM Baby Play and Rhyme Time - Baby Play & Rhyme Time begins at 10:30 AM every Thursday.  Introduce your little one to the library with this special program.  Join Ms. Kathleen for books, rhymes, and songs.  For babies up to 2 years old and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

10:30 AM Preschool Story Time - Preschool Story Time begins at 10:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

SPECIAL EVENT

Saturday, May 1

 

CONVERSATIONS FOR KIDS featuring author Christine Taylor-Butler will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 1, in the Friends of RPL Community Room.  Ms. Taylor-Butler has written over 25 books, including fiction, biographies, and non-fiction textbooks.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

Saturday Story Time

May 1

Saturday Story Time begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 1.  This program is for the whole family with story and craft.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Thursdays

May 6, 13, 20

4:00-4:45 PM – Miss J’s Journeys – Join Miss Jackie for this after school program which features a different activity each Thursday and includes a little bit of learning with a lot of fun. These activities are for students in grades 3-5. Registration is limited to 20 each week and is required for this program. Registration can be done on our web site or by calling 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Thursday

May 13

Thursday Night Bookies Book Club begins at 5:30 PM Thursday, May 13.  Boys and girls in grades 5-7 are invited to share excellent books, a great discussion, and snacks!  Parents, guardians, or other adult family members are encouraged to participate.  The book to be discussed is The Battle of the Labyrinthby Rick Riordan. This is the fourth book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

May 8 and May 15

Saturday Tween Program

The Tween Program begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 8 and May 15.  Join us for a fun and creative program just for tweens in grades 5-7 or ages 10-12.  This month’s activity is making picture frames! Registration is required and limited for this program. For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26

 

 

 

Tuesday

May 11

FAMILY STORY TIME GOES BILINGUAL

Special Family Story Time which begins at 6:30 PM goes BILINGUAL on Tuesday, May 11! Come and join Miss Maria for a fun family story time that’s filled with stories, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish.  This program is for the entire family. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26. 

 

 

May 22

Saturday Cinema

Saturday Cinema begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 22. This week’s movie is Princess and the Frog[Rating: G. Run Time: 97 min.] starring voices of Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, John Goodman andKeith David and directed by Ron Clements. From the creators of ‘The Little Mermaid‘ comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana . Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

May 29

Saturday Cinema

Saturday Cinema begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 29. This week’s movie is Planet 51 [Rating: PG.  Run Time: 91 min.] directed by Jorge Blanco. An American astronaut believing himself to be the first person ever to set foot on Planet 51 gets the shock of his life in this animated adventure comedy featuring the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, John Cleese, and Gary Oldman. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY MAY 30 AND MONDAY MAY 31 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.

 

More than 175 students in grades 6-12 competed in the Northwest Arkansas regional History Day contest on March 11.  The local level of this national contest was organized by the Shiloh Museum and held at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale . 

 

The theme of the competition was “The Individual in History.” Students were judged on their historical papers, exhibits, performances, documentaries, and websites.  Winners advance to the state level of competition to be held April 17 at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway .

 

The list of 2010 district winners follows.

 

Historical Paper: Junior Division

First Place:  Jackson Matayo, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“Ready, Aim, Fire! How Richard Gatling Changed War As We Knew It”

 

Second Place:  Mariah Glenn, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“The Change of Aircraft throughout History”

 

Third Place:  Chance C. Earp, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“The Atomic Bomb”

 

Historical Paper: Senior Division

First Place: Brittany Jackson, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“Animation: The Rapid Progression of the Entertainment Industry” 

           

Second Place:  Gunnar Kemp, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“Don J. Tyson: An Innovator of a Growing Poultry Empire”

           

Third Place:  Kristina Stroope, Shiloh Christian, Springdale

“Photography: A Flash of the Past Makes a Brighter Future”

 

Individual Exhibit: Junior Division

First Place:  Abbey Foreman, Central Junior High School , Springdale        

“The Innovation of the Automated Teller Machine: Your Money-Anytime Anywhere”

 

Second Place:  Joseph Rushing, Central Junior High School , Springdale   

“The Cotton Gin: A Revolutionary Farming Innovation”

 

Third Place:  Douglas Burke, Shiloh Christian, Springdale

“Submarines: Silent Diver of the Sea; Deadliest Weapon of National Military Power”

 

Honorable Mention:  Brittany McLaughlin, Central Junior High School , Springdale   

“The Gutenberg Printing Press: The Road to Reading ”

           

Honorable Mention:  Lindsay Will, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“Helicopters: The Innovation of Vertical Flight”

           

Honorable Mention: Kord Offenbacker, Shiloh Christian, Springdale

“Race to the Moon: The Impact of Apollo Missions”

 

Individual Exhibit: Senior Division

First Place:  Katelyn English, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“How Barbs, Points and Pokes Tamed the Wild West”

           

Second Place:  Mitchell Vaught, Central Junior High School , Springdale    

“Recording Music: From Vinyl to Digital”

 

Third Place:  Winston Rasmussen, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“The Container: Making the World Smaller and World Trade Bigger”

 

Honorable Mention:  Mikayla Allen, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“The Ever Winding Change of the Sewing Machine throughout the Years”

 

Honorable Mention: Colt Thomas, Shiloh Christian, Springdale      

“Sniper Rifles: Innovation of War”

 

Group Exhibit: Junior Division

First Place:  Maggie Barnard, Kaitlyn Collier, & Katie Cooper, Central Junior High School , Springdale          

“Submarines: Deep Sea Innovation, Because You Can Only Go So Far With Goggles”

           

Second Place:  Yasmin Chavez & Madison Moore, George Junior High School , Springdale

“X-rays: Revolution in Sight”

 

Third Place:  Mitch LaMendola & Drew Swalley, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“Indoor Plumbing: Innovation Flowing Through Pipes”

           

Honorable Mention: Angela Bertram & Mary Kathryn Whitaker, Central Junior High School , Springdale        

“Green Light Go!  The History and Innovation of the Traffic Light”

           

Honorable Mention:  Brandon Buccheri, Matt Kimbel, & Kanten Pullen, Central Junior High School, Springdale

“Irrigation: The New Era of Farming”

 

Group Exhibit: Senior Division

First Place:  Madison Lisle & Alex Ponte, Central Junior High School , Springdale   

“Prosthetics: Innovations for Residual Limbs Empowering the Human Body”

           

Second Place:  Jordon Cox, Jessica Schneider, & Katie Stewart, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale

“Postal Service: An Innovative Stamp on History”

           

Third Place: Alexee Kopta & Jordan West, Central Junior High School , Springdale 

“The Camera: A Snapshot Through History”

 

Honorable Mention: Rachael Engledowl & Sara Lachance, Central Junior High School , Springdale   

“Jazz: ‘Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate’”

 

Individual Documentary: Junior Division

  First Place :  Austin Connolly, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale 

  “The Steam Engine: Faster and Stronger”

 

  Second Place : Cassandra Trexler, Central Junior High School , Springdale

 “The Innovation of Orthodontics: Changing the Smiles of History”

 

  Third Place :  Emily Matlock, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale 

“Through the Eye of a Telescope”

 

Individual Documentary: Senior Division

First Place:  Andrew Rowe, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale    

“The Computer: The Gateway to Efficiency”

           

Second Place:  Melody Hunt, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“Prosthetics: Life Without Limitations”

           

Third Place: Cale White, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale 

“Penicillin: Innovating Medicine”

           

Honorable Mention: Emma Foley, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale       

“Innovation of the Sneakers: One Pair, Two Pair, Red Pair, Blue Pair”        

 

Group Documentary: Junior Division

First Place:  Rachel Ruppert, Regan Hope, & Sydney Hope, Central Junior High School , Springdale                      

“PUR Water Purification Packets: A Life Saving Innovation in History”

 

Second Place:  Sam Struebing, Alex Schemel & Nick Beyer, Central Junior High School, Springdale 

“Coding of the Nation: Barcodes and RFID”

           

Third Place: Allison Parrish & Caylee Ford, Central Junior High School , Springdale             

 “Apple Innovates the Computer World”

 

Group Documentary: Senior Division

First Place:  Jared Chenier & Tyler Harris, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale       

“Walmart: Innovations in the Way Shoppers Think”

           

Second Place:  Brianna Fairfield, Kayla Harmon, Ashley Duckworth, & Ashlyn Berry,Central Junior High School, Springdale             

“The Innovation of the X-Ray: Seeing the Unseen”

           

Third Place: Josh Dellinger & Rand Emert, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale      

“Innovations of the Automobile”

           

Honorable Mention: Trent Tollett, Travis Tollett, & David Tyler, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale 

“Poultry: From Backyard to Worldwide Innovations”

 

Web Site: Junior Division

First Place: Riegen Anderson, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“McDonalds’ Speedee Service System: The Innovation that Changed the Fast Food Industry”                                 

           

Second Place: Shawn Young, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“Crash Test Dummies”                               

           

Third Place: Mikalah Chamlee and Katlyn Cheader, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“Morse Code: Text Messaging in the 1800s”

 

Web Site: Senior Division

First Place:  Alex McDuffie & Hannah Persing, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale

“Innovation of the Polio Vaccine” 

           

Second Place:  Garrett Tallman & Braden Stevens, Central Junior High School , Springdale

“Artillery: From Longbows to Laser Targeting”

 

Third Place:  Lauren Umber, Shiloh Christian School , Springdale

“Photography: Capturing Time”   

 

 

Susan Young

Outreach Coordinator

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

118 W. Johnson Avenue

Springdale, AR  72764

479-750-8165

www.springdalear.gov/shiloh

Saturday Story Time

March 6

Saturday Story Time begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 6.  Special guest this week is Miss Julie and her therapy dog Pepper! This program is for the whole family with story and craft.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Tuesday

March 9

Family Story Time welcomes our special guest, Police Officer Joe Warren and his K9 Urgo!  Join us as Officer Warren tells us Urgo’s story of how he came to be a working dog.  This program is for the entire family. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

 

Jackie Hardin

Library Assistant

Children’s Dept.

Rogers Public Library

479-621-1152 ext.26

March 1-31 -  Dial-A-Story is available at 479-936-5444.  Listen to a new story every week!  Experience Tumblebooks at http://library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games, and more!

 

 

Every Monday

6 PM Crafty Creators - Come join us for Crafty Creators, an hour filled with creation and imagination! This program is best for ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Tuesday

6:30 PM Family Story Time - Family Story Time begins at 6:30 PM every Tuesday. Come and 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 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Wednesday

10:30 AM Preschool Story Time - Preschool Story Time begins at 10:30 AM each Wednesday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Every Thursday

9:30 AM Toddler Story Time - Toddler Story Time begins at 9:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Rebecca for stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 2-3 and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

10:30 AM Baby Play and Rhyme Time - Baby Play & Rhyme Time begins at 10:30 AM every Thursday.  Introduce your little one to the library with this special program.  Join Ms. Kathleen for books, rhymes, and songs.  For babies up to 2 years old and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

10:30 AM Preschool Story Time - Preschool Story Time begins at 10:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

Thursdays

March 4, 11, 18, 25

4:00-4:45 PM – Miss J’s Journeys – Join Miss Jackie for this after school program which features a different activity each Thursday and includes a little bit of learning with a lot of fun. These activities are for students in grades 3-5. Registration is limited to 20 each week and is required for this program. Registration can be done on our web site or by calling 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Saturday Story Time

March 6

Saturday Story Time begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 6.  Special guest this week is Miss Julie and her therapy dog Pepper! This program is for the whole family with story and craft.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

Monday

March 8

Monday Night Bookies Book Club begins at 5:30 PM Monday, March 8.  Boys and girls in grades 3-4 are invited to share excellent books, a great discussion, and snacks!  Parents, guardians, or other adult family members are encouraged to participate.  The book to be discussed is Granny Torrelli Makes Soupby Sharon Creech. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

 

Tuesday

March 9

Family Story Time welcomes our special guest, Police Officer Joe Warren and his K9 Urgo!  Join us as Officer Warren tells us Urgo’s story of how he came to be a working dog.  This program is for the entire family. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

Thursday

March 11

Thursday Night Bookies Book Club begins at 5:30 PM Thursday, March 11.  Boys and girls in grades 5-7 are invited to share excellent books, a great discussion, and snacks!  Parents, guardians, or other adult family members are encouraged to participate.  The book to be discussed is The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. This is the second book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

 

 

(Due to the demand, this program has been expanded to two Saturdays each month.)

March 13 and March 20

Saturday Tween Program

The Tween Program begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 13 and March 20.  Join us for a fun and creative program just for tweens in grades 5-7 or ages 10-12.  This month’s activity is cooking!  We’ll be making English muffin mini-pizzas. Registration is limited to 15 and is required for this program. For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26

 

 

Tuesday

March 16

FAMILY STORY TIME GOES BILINGUAL

Special Family Story Time which begins at 6:30 PM goes BILINGUAL on March 16^th! Come and join Miss Maria for a fun family story time that’s filled with stories, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish.  This program is for the entire family. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26. 

 

 

March 27

Saturday Cinema

Saturday Cinema begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 27. This week’s movie is The Neverending Story[Rating: PG.  Run Time: 94 min.] starring Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, and Patricia Hayes and directed by Wolfgang Petersen. A sensitive little boy, still grieving for his mother, finds respite in a book which chronicles the plight of Fantasia, a magical land created by the dreams and imagination of humankind, now threatened with destruction by The Nothing, a shapeless, ominous force created by human despair. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

New Exhibit on Fancy Clothing
All Dressed Up, an exhibit of men’s, women’s, and children’s fancy clothing, will open at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History on Monday, February 1.  “The exhibit includes clothing worn by folks in Northwest Arkansas on special occasions,” said Carolyn Reno, museum collections manager.  “It’s a wonderful variety of finery, such as an elegant tailor-made tuxedo, a stunning homemade prom dress, and a child’s beautiful blue sailor suit,” Reno continued.  

The exhibit will be on view through January 22, 2011. Located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtownSpringdale , 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.

Caring for Heirloom Textiles 
Shiloh Museum collections manager Carolyn Reno will present “Precious Threads: Preserving Heirloom Textiles,” Wednesday, February 17, at noon at the Shiloh Museum .  “I’ll share tips on how to care from treasured family garments—everything from wedding gowns to football letter jackets,” said Reno .  The program is presented in conjunction with the museum’s newest exhibit, All Dressed Up, which features dress clothingworn by Ozark men, women, and children during the 1800s and 1900s. The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.
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Film on Women’s Suffrage Movement 
Iron-Jawed Angels, a 2004 HBO film about the American women’s suffrage movement in the 1910s starring Hillary Swank and Golden Globe winner Anjelica Huston, will be shown at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark Historyon Saturday, February 27, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  The event is sponsored by Fayetteville Business and Professional Women.  Admission is free.  The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

MONTHLY MEETINGS AT THE SHILOH MUSEUM

Writing Group to Meet

LifeWriters, a group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, will meet Monday, February 1 and Monday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call June Jefferson at 790-2588.

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Photo Identification Group

The Shiloh Museum ’s Photo Identification Group will meet Saturday, February 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the museum to continue identifying people, places, and events in Northwest Arkansas photos taken over the last 40 years. The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Railway Society to Meet

The Boston Mountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History .  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Civil War Roundtable to Meet

The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Wireless Society to Meet

The Ozark Wireless Society will meet Saturday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Sacred Harp Singers to Meet

The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will meet Sunday, February 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Thank you,

Susan

 

Susan Young

Outreach Coordinator

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

118 W. Johnson Avenue

Springdale, AR  72764

479-750-8165

www.springdalear.gov/shiloh