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FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
JANUARY— MAY 2015
ELEMENTARY
CLASSES & EVENTS
Frisco Public Library • 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Frisco, Texas • 75034 • 972.292.5669 friscolibrary.com
CONTESTS
EVENTS
POETRY WRITING
CONTEST
READ TO ROVER
Grades 1 – 12
February 16 – March 16
Students are invited to submit
original poems. Entry forms available
beginning February 16 at the library,
FISD schools, and on our website.
Submit poems in person to Frisco
Public Library by March 16.
BOOKMARK CONTEST
Ages 2 – 12
May 4 – May 10
Celebrate Children’s Book Week by
decorating a bookmark for the
library. Entry forms available
beginning May 4 at the library and on
our website. Winners’ works of art
will be reproduced and distributed at
the library. Deadline for entry is May 10.
Grades 1 – 5
Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
January 10, February 14,
March 21, April 11
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Build read-aloud confidence while
reading to man’s best friend!
CELEBRATING MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR.
All Ages
Monday, January 19
12:00 – 8:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Explore an interactive exhibit that
celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.’s
life and his impact on the Civil
Rights Movement.
HARRY POTTER
BOOK NIGHT
All Ages
Thursday, February 5
6:30 – 8:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Bring the whole family to celebrate
the first official world-wide Harry
Potter Book Night with games and
activities. Costumes recommended!
SURVIVAL SKILLS:
EARTHQUAKES
Grades 3 – 5
Monday, February 16
3:00 – 4:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Learn how to construct buildings
strong enough to withstand
damage from a catastrophic
earthquake using science and
technology skills.
FEATURE FILM FRIDAY
Grades K – 5
Friday, April 3
2:00 – 4:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Head to the library for a kid-friendly
feature film. Snacks served!
K–2 EXPLORERS:
SURVIVING THE WILD
Grades K – 2
Monday, April 27
3:00 – 4:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Learn how to survive the wilderness
using science and technology skills
and the art of camouflage.
Space is limited.
Tickets for all classes are available
at the 2nd floor Ask Us desk one hour
before the event begins.
SPRING BREAK
Space is limited. Tickets for all classes are available at the
2nd floor Ask Us desk one hour before the event begins.
LEGO® ROBOTICS
Grades 3 – 5
Monday, March 9
10:00 am – 12:00 pm or 2:00 – 4:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Build and program LEGO® robots
with special guests, Rocket Science.
Please attend only one session.
FASCINATION OF FLIGHT:
THE SCIENCE OF SKYDIVING
Grades K – 2, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grades 3 – 5, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Thursday, March 12
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Explore the history and science of
skydiving with special guests from
NuMinds Enrichment.
BINGO–
MINECRAFT EDITION
SURVIVAL SKILLS:
TITANIC
FAMILY ORIGAMI NIGHT
All Ages
Wednesday, March 11
7:00 – 8:30 pm
4th floor,
McCallum Room
Come join us for an introduction and
hands on experience of origami.
*Tickets not required.
RECOMMENDED
RESOURCES FOR
PARENTS OF CHILDREN
ON THE AUTISM
SPECTRUM
Adults only
Thursday, March 26
7:00 – 8:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Local professional, Amber Harris, will
share information on local resources
for parents of children of all ages on
the autism spectrum. Refreshments
provided.
Grades 1 – 5
Tuesday, March 10
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
The classic game meets Minecraft –
who will win?
Grades 3 – 5
Wednesday, March 11
3:00 – 4:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Learn how the unsinkable ship
actually sank through scientific
demonstrations and hands-on
activities.
WORKSHOPS
FOR CAREGIVERS
YOUTH BIBLIOTHERAPY:
USING BOOKS TO
SPARK DISCUSSION
GET ILLUSTRATED
WITH AG FORD
All Ages
Friday, March 13
3:00 – 4:00 pm
1st floor,
Council Chambers
Join local children’s illustrator and
Bluebonnet nominee, AG Ford, as
he highlights the process of
illustrating a book. Refreshments to
follow. Learn more about the artist at
www.agfordillustration.com/.
Adults only
Tuesday, April 21
6:00 – 7:00 pm
2nd floor,
Children’s Program Room
Get a thorough understanding of
bibliotherapy, a list of recommended
books and resources, and questions
to help you spur thoughtful
discussion with your elementary and
teen aged children. Sponsored and
presented by NuMinds Enrichment.
Refreshments provided.
LONE STAR STUDENT
TELLER AUDITIONS
March 1 – May 3
LOCAL AUTHOR PANELS
RHONDA KING &
CATHERINE CATES
GOPAL RAMAN &
CHELLETTE COLQUIT
All Ages
Thursday, February 19
7:00 pm
1st floor, Book Nook
All Ages
Thursday, April 23
7:00 pm
1st floor, Book Nook
In honor of National Poetry Month
Want to take the stage and captivate
an audience with a story? Audition to
perform at the Lone Star Storytelling
Festival in October 2015! Pick up
audition packets beginning March 1
at the library, at any FISD school
library, or online at
www.lonestarstories.org. Must be
ages 8-18 to enter. Deadline for
entry is Sunday, May 3.