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An intermediate to advanced level English class that focuses on developing fluency through small group activities and discussion.
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Tuesday, June 18th
2:00pm - 3:00pmGreece Lightning
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek
you know, mythology, the Olympics, yogurt
Ages 6 & up. Registration required.
Tuesday, June 18th
2:00pm - 4:00pmPop-up Makerspace: Model-Making
Central Library - Room A
Age Group: middle school, high school, adults
In our second workshop in this series, you will learn how to turn your drawings into models using three primary modeling techniques: lines (basswood), planes (chipboard), and volumes (foam). No special skills are required, just your curiosity and imagination. Sponsored by the...
Try your hand at knitting, jewelry making, henna tattoos and other cool crafts. For middle and high school ages. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Tuesday, June 18th
3:00pm - 4:00pmArts & Crafts for Kids
Village Branch - Small Meeting Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Have fun completeing art projects all summer long! For grades K-5. No regisration required.
A free snack will be served every weekday (except July 4) to all children ages 18 and under. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
The Adult Services department is sponsoring a local writing contest that encourages teens to interview elderly relatives or local senior citizens about their family histories and write a fictional story based on the interview. Home schoolers welcome. There will be one meeting...
In part two of Digital Photography we will use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge to organize photos, and use automation to resize, watermark, and batch edit them.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Photography or some experience with Photoshop.
Come read stories to the dogs from Love on a Leash. Recommended for ages 6-up.
It's certainly not too late for planting many kinds of vegetables. Bring seeds for swapping or just come and join us for an information filled evening with Bob McKinley of Faith Feeds and Ryan Koch of Seedleaf as they discuss gardening and sharing.
Tuesday, June 18th
6:30pm - 7:30pmGreece Lightning
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
The actors from Bright Star Theatre take a hilarious romp through all things Greek. Registration required.
Sara Talbott from the Fayette County Extension Office will return to Eagle Creek to share recipes and tips about healthy summer eating using the freshest ingredients. Reservations required.
If you're an early bird, please join us for a lively discussion on the third Wednesday of the month. Each month we'll pick a new book, fiction or nonfiction. Bring your opinions, ideas and perhaps a mug of coffee.
Come enjoy this high-energy program for twos and threes. Through interactive stories, music, movement and crafts, we'll promote early literacy skills and make new friends! For 2 & 3 year olds with a parent or caregiver.
Experience fun with songs, finger plays, and books! This storytime lasts approximately 15 minutes, making it great for wigglers!
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage math, science, and literacy skills.
Wednesday, June 19th
12:00pm - 1:00pmBook and a Bite
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Join us each week to hear "How to Eat Fried Worms." Bring your lunch (no worms, please). Newcomers are always welcome! Ages 5 & up. Registration required.
A free hot lunch will be served every weekday (excluding July 4)to children ages 18 and younger. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Learn how to play the acoustic guitar! Guitars are provided. Registration is required. For middle and high school. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Learners will discover the basics of word processing, including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Prerequisite: Explore PC Basics or experience using a previous version of MS Word
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Towers, bridges, buildings, robots... You are only limited by your imagination! We'll have a variety of blocks, legos, and more to help you create a masterpiece!
Wednesday, June 19th
2:00pm - 4:00pmPop-up Makerspace: 3D Scanning & the Digital Model
Central Library - Room A
Age Group: middle school, high school, adults
Today your models transform from the physical to digital! In the third workshop of this series, you will scan your model directly into the computer using a state-of-the-art 3D scanner. Learn how to manipulate the digital model to prepare it for the 3D printer. Sponsored by the...
A free snack will be served every weekday (except July 4) to all children ages 18 and under. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Open to all levels of writing experience. All genres welcome. Check out the group's website for more information: http://eaglecreekwg.wordpress.com.
Learners will experience the new features of Windows 8, including how to personalize their device with picture password, download apps they love, and use the cloud to their advantage. Finally, learners will get a great overview of how to navigate Windows 8. Prerequisite: Explore...
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, and science skills. 30 minutes
Thursday, June 20th
10:45am - 11:05amBouncing Babies
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Join us for a lapsit storytime with engaging activities, rhymes and books all meant to stimulate your child's early skills. Ages 0-24 months.
Songs, rhymes, and books that encourage literacy,math and science skills plus an art activity.
Build reading readiness skills with books, songs, and play. Children ages 5 and younger are welcome.
Thursday, June 20th
11:15am - 11:35amBouncing Babies
Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Join us for a lapsit storytime for ages 0-24 months. Come enjoy engaging songs, rhymes and books to stimulate your baby's early learning.
A free hot lunch will be served every weekday (excluding July 4)to children ages 18 and younger. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Come to read and discuss exciting books and do fun activities and crafts.
Come listen and read exciting teen books. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Have you heard the buzz about 3D printers? Do you have questions about how it works? In the last workshop of this series, watch a 3D printer in action and learn about all the endless possibilities a 3D printer can present to us. We will also take a tour of the cutting edge...
Open lab time to work on job search skills, resume or cover letter writing skills, and job applications with computer teachers present to answer questions.
A free snack will be served every weekday (except July 4) to all children ages 18 and under. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the 21st Century Learning Center Grant.
Thursday, June 20th
4:30pm - 4:55pmLittle Diggers Storytime
Village Branch
Age Group: baby (1-2 years), toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)
This story time will allow children to build reading readiness skills through stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and games. Children 5 and younger are welcome.
This presentation will cover how to start a home composting system, what can be composted and how to solve some of the most common problems. Every participant will receive a free Grubby (2 gallon food waste collection container, for the kitchen).
Create your own 30-45 second video spot using the professional grade video editing software. This class builds on techniques learned in iMovie 2.
Prerequisite: iMovie 2.
Learners will experience more advanced word processing tasks including bulleted and numbered lists, and cut/copy/paste functions. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word 2013
Friday, June 21st
10:25am - 10:55amPreschool Play and Learn
Beaumont Branch - Story Pit
Age Group: infant (0-12 months), baby (1-2 years)
Stories, songs, and activities that encourage literacy, math, science, and social skills.
