Duct Tape Craft, Maker Programs Provide Free School Break Fun
Rock Island, IL: Rock Island Library continues free programming next week to keep children and teens occupied and entertained during the Rock Island/Milan Schools spring break.
Children ages eight and up can learn computer skills with a "Creation Station" program from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, March 23 in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. The maker-space style program will allow kids to make and play with an "art bot," to learn basic computer coding skills with the "Robot Turtles" board game, and to create simple computer animations with the Scratch program from MIT.
A "Make it Play It Time" will be offered at 4:00 pm on March 25 at the Main Library. Children from grades 2nd to 6th grades will explore the science of flight by building and flying paper airplanes. A LEGO brick building activity will also be offered at 4:00 pm on March 25 at the Southwest Branch.
A Duct Tape Craft for children will be offered at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 26 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Kids ages 8 and up can make a coin or pencil case out of colorful duct tape and recycled chip bags. All materials will be supplied.
Kids and families can end the week by seeing a free new release animated movie on Friday, March 27, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Main Library. The movie is rated PG, and features the adventures of a boy raised by underground box-collecting trolls. It's based on the children's book "Here Be Monsters," by Alan Snow. The movie and popcorn are free.
Other children's events for March include a Read with Rover session on March 30 at 5:30 pm at the Southwest Branch. The activity gives children from grades Kindergarten to 6th grades a chance to read aloud to certified therapy dog. The event will be immediately followed by a Pajama Storytime for ages birth to five at 6:30 pm, also at the Southwest Branch.
Teen gamers should check out Teen Gaming Night with video gaming on the XBox 360 and Wii platforms is from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm on March 26, and a Teen Minecraft Day from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, also at the Main Library. Teens will take turns playing Minecraft on the library's XBox 360 system, enjoy Minecraft themed snacks, and make Minecraft "weapons" to take home. All Teen events are for ages 12 to 18.
Sign up for Pinterest Party Crafts at Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library
Rock Island, IL: If you've seen or pinned craft ideas on the Pinterest social media site, the Rock Island Library now offers programs to let you try the crafts out in a group setting.
Monthly Pinterest Parties will be offered on the final Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street. Each night features a craft seen on Pinterest. Projects include an embellished greeting card on March 26, a recycled book craft on April 30, and a painted flower pot on May 28.
The events are free and all materials are supplied. To sign up for any of the above crafts, use the online calendar at www.rockislandlibrary.org or call 309-732-7369. Enrollment is limited to 20 adults.
Learn About Blueberries at Rock Island Library March 26
Rock Island, IL: Looking for a sweet way to add healthy foods to your diet? You can pick up some ideas at a free program next week from the Rock Island Public Library.
Blueberries: Our Native Super Fruit, a free program on growing and using blueberries, will be offered by Master Gardener LaRea McMillin at2:00 pm on Thursday, March 26 at the Main Library. Ranking only second to strawberries in US food consumption, blueberries deliver a one-two punch of flavor and cell-saving antioxidants. McMillin will present information on planting, fertilizing, maintaining, harvesting, and landscaping with blueberry plants, as well as how to store, freeze and use the berries.
The program is free and open to the public.
For more upcoming library events, visit library locations or the website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow Rock Island Library on Facebook or Twitter or call 309-732-READ (7323).
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Calendar of library programs: http://rockislandlibrary.
