@ The Playground
November is packed with hands-on experiences and listening fun! Makerspace Monday, on November 9th, we will listen and learn about music with our guest, Amanda Drish from the Des Moines Symphony. Amanda will take us on a trip to the past as we learn about professional musicians and we will create art on canvas. STEM and Stories Saturday, on November 21st, is rolling out scented cookie cutter star creations. We will make Cinnamon Salt Dough ornaments with our guest Ellie.
Makerspace Monday Virtual Event
Date: November 9, 2020
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Activity: Listen and learn about music and create art on canvas with special guest, Amanda Drish from the Des Moines Symphony
Setting: Zoom
Registration
STEM and Story Saturdays featured guest, Sarah Borzo, Educator Coordinator from Metro Waste Authority
Date: November 21, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Activity: Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments with special guest Ellie
Setting: Zoom
Registration
*Upon signing up you will receive a “free” activity kit.
Hooked on Books
Hooked on Books Virtual Autumn Reading Adventures each Wednesday at 4:00pm. While you are “chillin’ and relaxing at this afterschool event, you will be kicking back with games, story times with a twist, celebrations, and so much more.
Register for Hooked on Books
READsquared
Plus, our library is partnering with READsquared which is an interactive online program! RIGHT NOW, if you sign up, not only will your child be a part of this “cool” learning experience, but this program will track time spent reading and growing, while rewarding “FREE” Activity Kits. Simply click to participate. DON’T MISS OUT!
Register for READsquared
Questions? Contact Denise Bean, Youth Services Librarian, denise.bean@blind.state.ia.us, 515-452-1228