Programs for Homeschoolers @ the Library

2nd WEDNESDAY HOMESCHOOLERS
AT THE FAIRFAX
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
3:30 – 4:45

January 11 GEEK THE LIBRARY: Come get a tour from town librarian Debbie Landauer. What do we have and where is it? Learn about some of our digital resources that you can access at the library or at home! Discover hidden gems and resources you can use at the library and at home.

February 8 CRAFTY AFTERNOON: Come for a Stampin’ Up Party! Use cool tools, plus paper and a wide variety of decorative materials to make bookmarks and Valentine’s Day cards. Small materials fee per person. Please bring check or cash. Please call or email to sign up by Feb. 6, so we know how much material to prep.

March & April ROBOTS & LITERATURE: For ages 7 – 11.
Wednesdays, 2:45 - 4:15 at the library. (Note different time.)
March 7, March 21, April 4, April 18
Join Martha Manning of UVM Extension for WeDos and Literature! This fun program combines children's literature and the building of basic robots. Each week, kids work in teams of two to create a robotic model of a character in the featured story and then program it to move. WeDos and Literature teaches basic science, engineering and literature skills in a fun, inquiry based program. This program is a cooperative effort between UVM Extension 4-H and the Fairfax Community Library. Enrollment limited to 12. Call or email the library to sign up. This program will be offered to homeschoolers and school students alike so sign up early! No fee.

May 9 HERBAL CRAFT: Make your own all natural Bug Spray using essential oils. Take it home and use it this summer to keep away mosquitoes and black flies. Please pre-register by calling or emailing the library by May 7.

June 13 BOOK GROUP! We will read Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs and discuss what we liked, didn’t like, and more. If you know anything about hippos, bring it! Copies of the book are available at the library for you to borrow beginning on May 9th. This book is on the 2011-12 DCF reading list. Reading level is grade 5.6. Interest level ages 8 – 12.

Also of interest:

NEW ! Chess Club which meets every Monday from 2:45 – 4:15. We have an experienced facilitator to help you learn to play or improve your game. All ages welcome.

NEW! R.E.A.D. to a trained Therapy Dog. Every other Thursday we offer 15 minute time slots between 3:30 and 5:00 for kids who would benefit from increased confidence in reading. Volunteer Nancy McKee and her Newfoundland, Rainbow, are trained and experienced reading partners. Call the library to sign up.

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Fairfax Community Library
75 hunt St.
(802) 849-2420
fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com
Fall/winter hours: M W 8:00 – 5:30; T TH 8:00 - 8:00; F 8:00 – 3:15