Spring Break at the Library

Hi everyone!  We're on the cusp of Spring Break again, and we've got two great children's programs at the Library while the kids are off from school!

Week 1 (Tues, Mar. 13 -- Fri, Mar. 16):

Paper Mache Workshop

**Pre-Registration Required**

2pm

Sharon Bray will be leading children in a week-long paper mache project.  The kids will start with the basics -- a shape, newspaper, and Sharon's patented mix of flour, water, and glue.  By the end of the week, they'll have completed an artistic paper mache object!

Week 2 (Tues, Mar. 20 -- Fri, Mar. 23):

Origami Workshop

**Pre-Registration Required**

2pm

Jacob Fehr will be showing children how to turn common squares of paper into fun animals and other objects all week.  The kids will start with the basics -- squares, dogs, and penguins, and by the end of the week will be folding raptors and cranes!


I said it above in the workshop descriptions, but I'll reiterate it here:  pre-registration is required.  We've only got a limited amount of space available, so sign up now!

Spring Break 2011 at the Library

Tuesday marks the beginning of Spring Break at the library.  Now, before anyone gets *too* excited, Spring Break at the library does not involved attractive college-aged people partying on the beach in swimsuits.  Instead, the library offers two programs (each a week long) for children.

(Please note:  there are a limited number of spaces available for each workshop.)

Pre-registration is required.

 

Week 1 (Mar. 22-Mar. 25):  Paper Mache Workshop with Sharon

Sharon will be working with the children on a week-long paper mache project.  In past years, these projects have included piggy banks and monsters, and this year will be different again.  The children will start by building a basic paper mache shell, and will paint their finished creations later in the week.

Registered participants should wear old clothes, as paper mache tends to be messy.


Week 2 (Mar. 29-Apr.1):  Juggling Workshop with Jacob

In the first part of the week, I'll be showing children how to make their own juggling balls.  After everyone has made a set of juggling balls, I'll be teaching them the basics of juggling:

• two ball
• two ball in one hand
• three ball

Later in the week, I'll be teaching more advanced juggling skills to children who have mastered the basics:

• palm-down three ball
• four ball
• juggling oversized/irregular objects

Finally, I may (time, supply, circumstances, and ceiling height permitting) give a demonstration of my ability to juggle three soccer balls.

...and with that, you now know why I've been seen juggling in the library the past week.  If I'm going to be teaching it, I need the practice.