The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library celebrates Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, a national campaign to engage adults and children all across America in setting the world record for the largest shared reading experience ever.
Visit your library on Thursday, September 20th as we read aloud The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. (Time varies by location.)
For more information call the Children's Library at 419.259.5231 or visit www.readfortherecord.org
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Showing posts with label sept 07. Show all posts
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 29, 20071 - 4:30 p.m.
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Main Library
1:30 p.m.Hola! Have a Fiesta with Vikki GaskoEmbark on a bilingual adventure with Award Winning Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko. She will go back to her roots using the keyboard to lead families in the wonderful art of Hispanic music. Program made possible by a generous grant from the Toledo Area Community Credit Union.
2:15 p.m. Salsa Tasting ContestChildren’s Crafts
3 p.m.José Luna presents El Queso y La Rata
4 p.m.Ballet Folklorico El Corazon de MexicoJoin us as this Mexican folklore dance group from the Toledo area demonstrates the beauty and charm of the culture while performing from a repertoire of over 100 dances.
Door prizes
Refreshments
Latino book & audiovisual displays
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Main Library
1:30 p.m.Hola! Have a Fiesta with Vikki GaskoEmbark on a bilingual adventure with Award Winning Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko. She will go back to her roots using the keyboard to lead families in the wonderful art of Hispanic music. Program made possible by a generous grant from the Toledo Area Community Credit Union.
2:15 p.m. Salsa Tasting ContestChildren’s Crafts
3 p.m.José Luna presents El Queso y La Rata
4 p.m.Ballet Folklorico El Corazon de MexicoJoin us as this Mexican folklore dance group from the Toledo area demonstrates the beauty and charm of the culture while performing from a repertoire of over 100 dances.
Door prizes
Refreshments
Latino book & audiovisual displays
Wood County History Driving Tour
"Purchase a Driving Tour audio CD for merely ten dollars, and begin your journey around the county. Each track on the CD features a different aspect of Wood County and is narrated by a variety of local residents." See a list of destinations and find out more here.
Also, the 2nd annual Wood County Driving Day will be October 14, 2007. "Local organizations and communities that are part of the driving tour will host special events on that Sunday, giving your a special treat when you reach destination points throughout the audio tour." See details at the bottom of the page linked above.
Also, the 2nd annual Wood County Driving Day will be October 14, 2007. "Local organizations and communities that are part of the driving tour will host special events on that Sunday, giving your a special treat when you reach destination points throughout the audio tour." See details at the bottom of the page linked above.
Letters About Literature Contest
Sponsored by Target Stores and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.
Contest starts September 1, 2007 and ends December 14, 2007
"To enter, readers write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre-- fiction or nonfiction, contemporary or classic, explaining how that author's work changed the student's way of thinking about the world or themselves. There are three competition levels: Level I for children in grades 4 through 6; Level II for grades 7 and 8, and Level III, grades 9 - 12. Winners, announced in the spring of each year, receive cash awards at the national and state levels. "
More details and entry forms here.
Contest starts September 1, 2007 and ends December 14, 2007
"To enter, readers write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre-- fiction or nonfiction, contemporary or classic, explaining how that author's work changed the student's way of thinking about the world or themselves. There are three competition levels: Level I for children in grades 4 through 6; Level II for grades 7 and 8, and Level III, grades 9 - 12. Winners, announced in the spring of each year, receive cash awards at the national and state levels. "
More details and entry forms here.
HSLDA Essay Contest
Submission dates are October 1 to November 1, and the contest is open to children ages 7-19. See topics, prizes, and more guidelines at their site.
Youth Wildlife Art Contest
The NRA is now accepting entries for its 2007 Youth Wildlife Art Contest. The contest, the 20th in the annual series, is open to students in grades 1 through 12 (including home-schooled children). NRA membership is not required. The deadline to enter is October 8, 2007. See full details at their site.
Rosetta Stone software now available at TLCPL
Rosetta Stone, popular with homeschoolers but more costly than many programs, is now available FREE to those with Toledo-Lucas County Public Library cards. They offer Spanish (Latin America and Spain), French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian and English. Access the software by visiting toledolibrary.org and choosing 'Rosetta Stone Online' from the 'All Databases A to Z' section of the 'Research & Reference' page.
Midwest Academic Talent Search
"Midwest Academic Talent Search (MATS) is a program of the Center for Talent Development (CTD) that offers above-grade-level testing for academically talented students in grades 3-9...
MATS uses the following above-grade-level tests: EXPLORE, ACT and SAT. The EXPLORE test, normally given to eighth graders, is used to gain perspective on the abilities of 3rd-6th graders... The ACT and the SAT, well-known tests used for college admissions, provide a more accurate picture of the mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities of talented 6th-9th graders.
After testing, students and parents receive information about specialized curricula, enrichment programs, and accelerated courses of study. This valuable feedback and planning material helps families use students' test scores to plan for the future."
Registration starts in September and ends in December through January, depending on test taken. More information is availabel online at the MATS site.
MATS uses the following above-grade-level tests: EXPLORE, ACT and SAT. The EXPLORE test, normally given to eighth graders, is used to gain perspective on the abilities of 3rd-6th graders... The ACT and the SAT, well-known tests used for college admissions, provide a more accurate picture of the mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities of talented 6th-9th graders.
After testing, students and parents receive information about specialized curricula, enrichment programs, and accelerated courses of study. This valuable feedback and planning material helps families use students' test scores to plan for the future."
Registration starts in September and ends in December through January, depending on test taken. More information is availabel online at the MATS site.
Junior LEGO Engineering 1
Owens Community College
$100
Ages 5 - 7
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. • MON • 9/17 - 10/29
Ages 8 - 12
6 - 8 P.M. • WED • 9/9 - 11/17 (no class 10/31)
Full details at their site.
$100
Ages 5 - 7
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. • MON • 9/17 - 10/29
Ages 8 - 12
6 - 8 P.M. • WED • 9/9 - 11/17 (no class 10/31)
Full details at their site.
Bookfest 2007
Sunday, Sept. 9
Ann Arbor
"...bookbinding, book arts, paper arts, letterpress, wood engraving, book repair, calligraphy, conservation, book appraisals, including a tour of a linotype print shop and much more."
Full schedule here.
Ann Arbor
"...bookbinding, book arts, paper arts, letterpress, wood engraving, book repair, calligraphy, conservation, book appraisals, including a tour of a linotype print shop and much more."
Full schedule here.
Game Plan for College Admissions
Sept. 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Way Public Library, Perrysburg, Oh.
Led by college admissions counselor Carmelita Crocker, this workshop will guide high school students through the college admissions process. Students should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Way Public Library, Perrysburg, Oh.
Led by college admissions counselor Carmelita Crocker, this workshop will guide high school students through the college admissions process. Students should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Custer Week 2007 in Monroe
Saturday, Sept. 29 - Saturday, Oct. 6
Civil war encampment, civil war displays, and more.
See the full listing here.
Civil war encampment, civil war displays, and more.
See the full listing here.
Pizza Hut Book-It program enrollment
You can enroll online for this program, which provides certificates for free personal pan pizzas to be used as reading incentives. The program starts Oct. 1, so sign up now!
11th Annual Astronomy at the Beach
Friday & Saturday, Sept. 21-22
6 p.m to midnight
Kensington Metropark (Milford, Mich. - about 80 miles north of Toledo)
More details at the Detroit Science Center site.
6 p.m to midnight
Kensington Metropark (Milford, Mich. - about 80 miles north of Toledo)
More details at the Detroit Science Center site.
Sandpiper 'Discover the River' Cruise
Saturday mornings in September from 10 a.m. to noon
See details and more cruises at their site.
See details and more cruises at their site.
Put-in-Bay Historical Weekend
Sept. 8-9
"Activities and events at the Perry Memorial, Grand Parade on Saturday, War of 1812 military encampment with musket and canon firing demonstrations, art show, Toledo Symphony Orchestra performance, historical baseball game, and more...
More details here.
"Activities and events at the Perry Memorial, Grand Parade on Saturday, War of 1812 military encampment with musket and canon firing demonstrations, art show, Toledo Symphony Orchestra performance, historical baseball game, and more...
More details here.
Canal Days at Providence Metropark
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 8-9
Providence Metropark, Kimble's Landing, 12 to 5 p.m.
Take a journey aboard "The Volunteer," tour the Isaac Ludwig Mill, and shop for gifts in the General Store. The canal boat runs on the hour. The last boat ride is at 4 p.m. Fee: Free
http://www.metroparkstoledo.com/metroparks/programs/index.asp?subject=History
Providence Metropark, Kimble's Landing, 12 to 5 p.m.
Take a journey aboard "The Volunteer," tour the Isaac Ludwig Mill, and shop for gifts in the General Store. The canal boat runs on the hour. The last boat ride is at 4 p.m. Fee: Free
http://www.metroparkstoledo.com/metroparks/programs/index.asp?subject=History
Black Swamp Arts Festival
Chinese Classes
The Chinese Center of Toledo is offering classes for English-speaking children. See the schedule at their site. Classes start Sept. 7th.
Perception Deception
Owens Community College class for homeschoolers
September 28, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
"Perception DeceptionDiscover how the brain processes sensory information and learn how magicians use illusions to fool the brain and make the impossible seem possible. You will use models and dissected specimens in a hands-on lab environment."
Class fee: $20. Call (567) 661-7357 to register.
September 28, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
"Perception DeceptionDiscover how the brain processes sensory information and learn how magicians use illusions to fool the brain and make the impossible seem possible. You will use models and dissected specimens in a hands-on lab environment."
Class fee: $20. Call (567) 661-7357 to register.
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