June 2008
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
JUNE 2008 ISSUE
Home School News and Events
Dear Home School Leaders and Friends,
We are excited to share with you some information about several events that may be of interest to home schoolers in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas region. Please feel free to pass along this newsletter to the homeschooling families in your network.
If you would like for us to help you spread the news about an event or activity that your group is doing, or if you know of an event or activity that would benefit other home schoolers, please drop us a line at info@HEARTofTex.org so we can include it in the next issue of our bi-weekly e-newsletter.
We also have a “featured articles” section. We hope that you will find the articles that we will include to be informative, encouraging, and full of wisdom. If you or anyone in your group would like to submit articles, or have suggestions for future article topics, please contact us at info@heartoftex.org.
We would love to hear from you!
www.HEARTofTex.org
Our deadlines are as follows:
the 12th of the month, for the mid-month issue;
the 27th of the month for the issue that goes out at the beginning of the following month.
Thanks so much!
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Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc., (HEART of Texas) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to serving the home schooling support groups, leaders and families in our regional service area. Our mission is to provide leadership, training, resources and support within the home school community through communications, networking activities, and events directed at home school support groups, leaders, and families in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas region.
This information is provided as a service to our fellow home schoolers. HEART of Texas does not necessarily endorse, warrant, or represent any of the activities, events, or organizations listed, or their content, views, opinions, or recommendations. Please use your own judgment when considering taking part in or attending any of these events or activities or visiting any of the websites or links provided. HEART of Texas assumes no responsibility for the content of any ads, promises made, or the quality/reliability of the products or services offered.
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~~ June Highlights~~
JUNE 23
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR
2008 THSC STATE CONVENTION & FAMILY CONFERENCE IN AUGUST
AUGUST 14-16 --- THSC State Convention and Family Conference
Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Preview and purchase curriculum as you browse the carpeted Exhibit Hall filled with over 180 booths! Experienced vendors from all over the nation will be there to offer the very latest in educational material for home schoolers. There will be full-scale curricula, books and materials for specific subjects, traditional textbooks, unit study materials, life skills (needlework, carpentry skills, homemaking skills, mechanical skills, etc.), fun extras (educational games, videos, art supplies, science kits, music programs), and more.
Keynote Speakers: Jeff Myers
Jessica Hulcy
John Erickson (author of Hank the
Cowdog children’s book series)
Featured Speakers: Doug and Patsy
Arnold
Jim Weiss
Wade Hulcy
Tim & Lyndsay Lambert
Wade Hulcy
Tim & Lyndsay Lambert
Mary James
Doug & Patsy Arnold
Diana Waring
Becky Preble
Woody Robertson
Joseph Howe
FREE Thursday Evening
Sessions!
Doug & Patsy Arnold
Diana Waring
Becky Preble
Woody Robertson
Joseph Howe
Come Thursday for a FREE taste of the weekend to come! Have friends interested in homeschooling? Bring them along too!
Dr. Jeff Myers will Kick-off your Convention vacation with an evening of encouragement Following Dr. Myers, there will be a showing of the premiere documentary, Taking a Stand in Texas: The Battle for Home School Freedom.
Don’t want to hassle with Registration Friday morning? Convention registration, including Children's Program registration, will be open Thursday evening for your convenience!
• Quality Children's Program and Teen Staff Program!
• NEW!!! Special Buddies Program for Children with Special Needs!
• Thursday Field Trip to Washington-on-the-Brazos
• Vacation Add-Ons Also Available!!
For Registration and Many Other Details Available:
www.thsc.org/convention/General_information.asp
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JUNE
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR
HOME SCHOOL PE CLASSES AVAILABLE AT VELOCITY SPORTS
REGISTER TODAY FOR FALL 2009
We are very excited to announce that the Velocity Sports Performance locations in Highland Park and Southlake have partnered with HEART of Texas to offer special discounts to homeschoolers!
The PE programs at Velocity Sports are taught by trained, degreed coaches who have coached college, professional, and Olympic level athletes.
Classes are one hour long, and focus on speed enhancement, strength, power, agility, core development, flexibility, and balance. Participants can expect increased muscle tone, a higher vertical jump, better running form, reduced likelihood of injury, increased confidence and increased endurance.
Their 16,300 square foot indoor facility is climate-controlled and features turf, track, hard court, and weight areas, as well as a viewing area for parents/guests.
For the Highland Park Location:
Call Mark Cox at 214-739-1122
www.velocitysp.com/highlandpark
For the Southlake Location:
Call Emily Hubbard at 817-416-0606
www.velocitysp.com/southlake
Please Note: Each Velocity Sports location is independently owned and operated, and offer different pricing and discount rates for their classes. Please contact the location directly for more information.
Discount: HEART of Texas Members receive a discount on classes!
See http://www.heartoftex.org/partners/partners.html for more details.
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/membership/membership.html
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JUNE 28
REBELUTION CONFERENCE IN DALLAS
PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 21
Time: 9 am – 5 p.m.
Location: The Heights Baptist Church
201 W. Renner Road
Richardson, TX 75080
Registration:
The earlier you register the more money you'll save. Pay attention to the pricing deadlines below to save up to $10 per person. Prices begin at $25 for teens and $15 for adults and jump $5 at each deadline.
* Pre-Reg ends June 21st - $30 per teen, $20 per adult
* Standard ends June 28th - $35 per teen, $25 per adult
The registration fee is the same whether you attend one or both days.
The only other fee you will need to pay is parking.
To Register Online: http://www.noblebooks.org/rebelution_store/conference_registration.html
To Register By Mail: http://www.therebelution.com/tour_downloads/rebelution_registration.pdf
For More Information and Other Details:
http://www.therebelution.com/conference/dallas_08.htm
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JULY 19
3RD ANNUAL HEART of TEXAS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Do you help newbies get started homeschooling? Do you coordinate activities or field trips? Do you lead a home school support group, co-op, or e-list!! If you have a heart for serving or leading home schoolers, you won’t want to miss this conference!
Our leadership conference will once again be held at Restoration Church in Euless, Texas!!
JULY 19 --- 3rd Annual HEART of Texas Home School Leadership Conference
PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 11
Time: Registration -- 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Conference -- 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Restoration Church
1350 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, TX 76040
Church Website: www.restorationdfw.org/site/index.php
For Directions on Google Maps: Click Here
Theme: Get Organized
This year's conference will focus on equipping home school leaders with the tools they need to lead their organizations
effectively and deal with conflict.
NEW for This Year!!
To show our appreciation to the home school organizations that have supported our work by partering with HEART of Texas, we are extending a special offer! Board members (and spouses) of homeschool organizations that are in partnership with HEART of Texas can attend at our discounted rate!
To learn how your organization can partner with HEART of Texas, visit http://www.heartoftex.org/membership/membership.html or contactAnne Gebhart at info@heartoftex.org for more information.
Admission:
Registrations Postmarked by July 11:
$20/person $30/married couple
HEART of Texas Members or Board Members of Partnering Home School Organizations:
$15/person $25/married
Registrations Postmarked After July 11 and at the door:
$30/person $40/married couple
HEART of Texas Members or Board Members of Partnering Home School Organizations:
$25/person $35/married couple
Registration includes coffee, light breakfast snacks, boxed lunch from Jason's Deli and drink, light afternoon snacks
Featured Speakers:
Tim & Lyndsay Lambert, president, Texas Home School Coalition
Mary James, co-founder of Smoothing the Way
Special Guest Speakers:
Doug and Patsy Arnold of Texas Special Kids
Dave & Anne Gebhart of HEART of Texas
To Download Conference Flyer and Registration Form:
http://www.heartoftex.org/downloads/downloads.html
We hope to see you in July!
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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
(Click on the links below)
FEATURED ARTICLES
A Home School Convention, Texas-Style -- by Anne Gebhart
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
1. Library Programs at North Texas Libraries -- North Texas
Other Libraries are Welcome to Include Their Events – contact info@heartoftex.org
Bedford Public Library
Fort Worth Public Library
Hurst Public Library
McKinney Memorial Public Library
Tyler Public Library
READING REWARD PROGRAMS
2. Library Summer Reading Programs -- Libraries Throughout Texas
3. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Reading Club -- Participating Texas Libraries
4. Book It! Reading Program -- Enrollment Open
5. Brain Food Summer Reading Program -- Deadline August 15
6. Braums Book Buddy Reading Program -- Enrollment Open
CONTESTS/COMPETITIVE EVENTS
7. BEST Robotics 2008 Preview: Just Plane Crazy! -- Texas Best
8. Texas State Fish-Art Contests -- Entries Due March 31, 2009
9. National Engineers Week -- Future City Competition
CIVICS/GOOD CITIZENSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
10. City of Fort Worth Youth Advisory Board -- Fort Worth
11. City of North Richland Hills Teen Court -- North Richland Hills
12. Texas Home School Coalition Good Citizenship Award Program -- State-wide
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for Graduating Seniors
14. National Congressional Art Competition -- Districts 3, 4, 5, 12, 24, 26, 30
HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES
15. THEO Home School Classes -- Plano
16. Christian Cottage Prep
17. Christian Educators Resource Center -- Rowlett
18 Cooke County Cotillion for Home Schooled Teens -- Gainesville
19. Creative Arts in Action --- Watauga
20. Faith Christian Academy -- McKinney
21. Homeschoolers East Co-Op Classes -- East Dallas
22. Homeschool Heritage Domus Schola -- Keller
23. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist Euless -- Euless
24. Tarrant County College -- High School Math Classes
25. YMCA/Irving Home School Classes -- Irving
BOOK SALES & HOME SCHOOL BOOK STORES
26. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas
Wichita Falls – July 5
Denton – July 12
Grand Prairie – July 19
Dallas – July 19
Plano – July 31 - August 2
27. Christian Educators Resource Center -- Rowlett
28. Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
29. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
NATURE CENTERS & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS/CAMPS
30. Dallas Arboretum – Dallas
31. Day Camps at Camp Tonkawa
32. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs
33. Fossil Rim
34. Heritage Farmstead Museum -- Plano
35. Sharkarosa Open-to-the-Public Days
36. Texas Discovery Gardens
37. Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs -- State Parks in North Texas
38. Homeschool Family Camp at Snow Mountain Ranch -- Colorado -- August 17-22
PERFORMING ARTS
39. Performances at Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse
Summer Camp & Theater School Schedule
Suessical the Musical, Jr. (all youth performance) – July 18-19
40. Performances at CATS -- Arlington
The Shoemaker and the Elves – June 17-19
41. CERC Drama Camp Performances -- Rowlett
Much Ado About Nothing – June 19-20; June 27-28
Charlotte's Web - July 18 -19
42. Cottage Theater – Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
Musical Theatre Camp: Annie, Jr. – June 23-July 3
43. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater -- Hurst
The Music Man – May 30-June 28
44. Performances at Bass Performance Hall -- Fort Worth
45. Dallas Children’s Theater -- Dallas
A Year With Frog and Toad -- June 20 - July 20
46. Plano Children’s Theater -- Plano
The Importance of Being Earnes -- June 13 - June 22
47. Texas Ballet Theater Performances
48. Home School Discount Tickets to Dallas Theater Performances
ART MUSEUMS
49. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – Fort Worth
50. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibit -- Dallas
51. Kimball Art Museum Exhibit -- Fort Worth
52. Museum of Nature & Science -- Dallas
53. Museum of Science & History -- Fort Worth
IMAX/OMNI THEATERS
54. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature
55. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater -- Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
56. Programs at Log Cabin Village -- Fort Worth
57. Dallas Heritage Village -- Dallas
SCIENCE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
58. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
HOME SCHOOL SPORTS/PE PROGRAMS
59. Maritime Merry Time Tuesdays (Open Homeschool Swim) -- The Colony Aquatic Park
60. Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization -- Registration Open
61. Elite Track Club/Cross Country Program for Home Schoolers
62. Home School Athletic Association
63. THESA Riders Home School Sports Association
64. Hulcy Home School PE Classes -- Richardson (Taught by Rhett Hulcy)
65. Home School PE Classes -- Velocity Sports in Highland Park
66. Home School PE Classes -- Velocity Sports in Southlake
67. Home School Fencing Classes -- Fencing Institute of Texas -- Farmers Branch
68. Pop-In Playtime -- Pump It Up of Grapevine -- Grapevine
69. Tae Kwondo for Home Schoolers -- Plano
SUPPORT GROUPS
70. Smoothing the Way Meetings in North Texas
71. Keller 4H Club Meetings -- Keller
72. Park Day Drama Club -- Plano
73. Ready to Answer Speech and Debate -- Decatur
COLLEGE PREP
74. SAT Test Dates
75. SAT Prep Classes with Jean Burk -- Across North Texas
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
76. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties -- American Cancer Society
77. Learn to Laugh in Another Language: Be a Host Family for a Foreign-Exchange Student -- INTO EdVENTURES
78. Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals at The Stewpot -- Dallas -- The Stewpot
OTHER EVENTS BY DATE
79. Tae Kwondo for Homeschoolers -- Plano
80. Great Opportunities for Students at Pump It Up of Grapevine
81. Hulcy Home School PE Classes -- Richardson -- Fall Registration Open
82. The Rebelution Conference -- Dallas -- June 28 (Early Registration closes June 21)
83. PEACH Used Book Sale --- Allen --- July 12
84. Advanced Placement, Pre-Advanced Placement English & CLEP Classes
85. Home School Night at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo -- Mesquite -- July 12
86. HEART of Texas Leadership Conference -- Euless -- July 19
87. High School Science Classes Beginning August 2008 -- www.coolscience.net
88. Frisco HIS Home School Orientation -- Frisco -- July 19
89. 2008 THSC State Convention and Family Conference -- The Woodlands -- August 14-16
90. Younger Generation Chorus of Plano Auditions -- Plano -- August 23 & 26
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FEATURED ARTICLE
A Home School Convention, Texas-Style
By Anne Gebhart
In the great state of Texas, homeschool families are free! That is, Texas homeschoolers enjoy the freedom to pursue their studies in a way that best suits their individual goals. In the great state of Texas, our state homeschool convention is also free for adult members of the Texas Home School Coalition.
That's a bargain as big as Texas!
The Texas Home School Coalition will host its 2008 state homeschool convention and family conference August 14-16. It will be held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, a gorgeous 3-star hotel located at 1601 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands, TX.
If you're one of the thousands who attend this conference each year, you know that it's not your average run-of-the-mill homeschool convention. No, sirree. In fact, here are ten things that make this conference special.
1. The THSC state conference consistently draws an excellent slate of inspiring speakers. This year's keynote speakers include: Jeff Myers (a very inspiring and insightful speaker), Jessica Hulcy (keeps you laughing and crying at the same time), and popular children's author John Erickson (loved by adults and children alike).
Featured speakers include: Jim Weiss, Wade Hulcy, Tim & Lyndsay Lambert, Mary James, Doug & Patsy Arnold, Diana Waring, Becky Preble, Woody Robertson, and Joseph Howe.
So much home school experience and wisdom under one roof!! You'll want to buy all their tapes and listen to them over and over, to keep you inspired all year long!
2. The Waterway-Marriott hotel is connected to the convention center. If you opt to stay at the Waterway-Marriott hotel at the special THSC State Convention discount rate of $125 a night (while rooms are available), you can walk from your room to the convention without ever leaving the air-conditioned building. No parking hassles. No fretting about whether to bring an umbrella. Now that's class!
3. The THSC conference is an all-in-one homeschool convention and family vacation! The fun begins on Thursday, August 14, with a hands-on field trip to a famous Texas historical site: Washington-on-the-Brazos, the birthplace of Texas! You saavy Texas history buffs know that this was where the Declaration of Independence from Mexico was signed. There will be guided tours of Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, and the Star of the Republic Museum.
THSC has also arranged for special discount tickets to area attractions, including: Houston Astros, Splashtown, Space Center Houston, Downtown Aquarium, Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, and The Woodlands Children's Museum. There is a limited supply of tickets, so be sure to register early to take advantage of these offers!
4. The children's program and teen staff program are AWESOME! The talented staff of Children's Ministries of Texas is back again this year with a fun-filled Bible-based program featuring entertaining skits, fun crafts, exciting games, and songs that your children ages 4-12 will absolutely love!
The Teen Staff Program offers your pre-registered teens ages 13-18 educational workshops, fun activities, and important service jobs. They will check name badges, man the book-check, staff the exhibit hall, and fill other important duties during the convention.
Some of the Teen Staff Program Workshops include: Woody Robertson's Unlocking Your Dynamic Memory and Speed Reading: Read Faster with Better Comprehension and Becky Preble's How to Discover and Understand Your Natural Talents.
5. This year features a new program just for Special Needs Children! The Special Buddies Program, co-sponsored by THSC and Texas’ Special Kids, will provide a limited program for pre-registered children with special needs. The program will offer Bible-based curriculum with music, crafts, and videos; low staff-to-student ratios; and self-contained, modified mainstream, and reverse-inclusion models. There are a limited number of spaces available for medically fragile children, with nurses on staff. Check out the Special Buddies Program FAQs to see if this program is the right fit for your child. You will need to fill out the SBP registration form and include it with your Convention Registration.
6. There are Special Fellowships to give you the opportunity to meet with other homeschoolers who share your unique situation. On Saturday afternoon 3 - 4 p.m., there will be special fellowships for minority families, support group leaders, families with single parents, families with special needs children, and families with only children. Be encouraged, build relationships, and share ideas!
7. There is fun family entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights! Jim Weiss, renowned award-winning storyteller will capture your attention as he spends an evening telling stories in a way you've never heard before! John Erickson, author of the Hank the Cowdog children's book series, will entertain young and old as he reads excerpts from his books and sings some of his songs.
8. The Thursday evening sessions are free and open to the public! This is a great opportunity to bring a friend contemplating homeschooling. Dr. Jeff Myers will kick off the convention with his encouraging session. Afterwards, watch the eye-opening homeschool documentary Taking a Stand in Texas: The Battle for Home School Freedom.
9. Just two words: Cheesecake Factory. Yes, the Cheesecake Factory is within walking distance of the convention. Not a big fan of the Cheesecake Factory? Here is a listing of other nearby eating establishments you might like instead, all within walking or driving distance of the convention center.
Would you rather eat at the convention center for lunch? You can pre-order a boxed lunch and drink for Friday & Saturday. Cost is $8.50 a meal ($10 onsite).
10. THSC just extended their pre-registration deadline to June 23! That gives you a little extra time to get your kids pre-registered for the Children’s Program, Special Buddies Program, and/or Teen Staff Program. There is a family maximum of $75. After the 3rd child, any subsequent children in the same family attend FREE. For registration instructions, click here.
We just couldn't stop at ten, so we are taking this list to eleven!
11. With 180 exhibitors, you truly can shop til you drop. From home school curriculum and books to art supplies and science kits, you can find everything you need to get your school year off to a good start! While you're shopping for your school materials, don't forget to buy a little something for the teacher and/or principal. Maybe an inspiring book or other resource to keep you fired up for the school year! Here is the list of last year's exhibitors to give you an idea of which companies might be represented.
Hope you are inspired to come check out THSC's state convention and family conference this year.
Maybe it will become an annual Texas home school family tradition.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1. LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES
Summer Reading Programs, Clubs, Story Times, Events, Activities, and more! Libraries in North Texas are gearing up for an action-packed, fun-filled summer that will inspire a love of reading!
To find out what programs your local libraries have going on, visit the website below. It includes links to public libraries all over Texas, so you and your kids can get in on the adventure of reading.
http://www.publiclibraries.com/texas.htm
BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 1805 L. Don Dodson Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817-952-2342
Contact: Jeannie Green
TUESDAYS -- Sprouts Story Time
(for the more active child)
Time: 10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Bonnie Finn Room
TUESDAYS -- Story Book Club
(for the child who is ready to be a sitter and llstener)
Time: 11 am. – 11:25 a.m.
Bonnie Finn Room
THURSDAYS -- Peapods Story Time
(for babies 2 years and under and their caregiver.)
Bonnie Finn Room
Registration is required for this program.
For More Information: Contact Kids Help Desk at 817-952-2373
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Summertime may mean a vacation from the classroom, but it should not mean a vacation for your child's intellectual development! Let the Library help your child maintain or improve their reading skills by participating in our Summer Reading Club. Summer learning comes from reading books, playing games, listening to storytellers, and other free fun activities!
Ages: Birth through sixth grade. Reading logs are due August 1st.
SUMMER -- Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities
This summer, we have two teen volunteer programs so you can have your choice of fun! We have our annual Summer Reading Club (SRC) volunteer program and our Summer Teen Tutoring program. Both program volunteers get to help with fun kid activities! Kid activities include things like game nights, crafts, and more. All who want to join the fun must submit a short essay of up to 2 pages, either handwritten or typed, about why you want to be a SRC volunteer or a tutor. These essays will determine who will be selected to become a tutor, so put some of your creative energy into it! Turn in your essays to the Youth Services Desk by May 18. Also, don't forget to fill out an emergency notification form from the website (http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=BEDFORD) and turn it in with your essay. Tutors must have a 3.00 GPA or higher, or are working on service hours for IB or NHS or another Honors program. If you are accepted, we will give you a call.
Contact: Kids Help Desk 817.952.2372
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FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
CENTRAL LIBRARY BRANCH
Location: 500 W. 3rd St
817-871-7701
DIAMOND HILL/JARVIS
Location: NE 35th Street
817-624-7331
EAST BERRY LIBRARY
Location: 4300 E. Berry St.
817-536-1945
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Location: 6301 Bridge St.
817-871-6436
MEADOWBROOK LIBRARY
Location: 2800 Stark St.
817-451-0916
NORTHSIDE LIBRARY
Location: 601 Park Street
817-626-8241
RIDGLEA LIBRARY
Location: 3628 Bernie Anderson Drive
817-737-6619
RIVERSIDE LIBRARY:
Location: 2913 Yucca Avenue
817-838-6931
SHAMBLEE LIBRARY
Location: 959 East Rosedale St.
817-871-6621
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Location: 4001 Library Ln.
817-782-9853
SUMMERGLEN LIBRARY
Location: 4205 Basswood Blvd.
817-232-0478
WEDGWOOD LIBRARY
Location: 3816 Kimberly Ln.
817-292-3368
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HURST PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 901 Precinct Line Road
Hurst, TX 76053
817-788-7300
Contact: rreynaro@ci.hurst.us
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS -- Story Time
Time: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3-6 years old
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS -- Toddler Time
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 1-3 years old
SUMMER READING CLUB 2008:
MAY 31 - JULY 30 – Dog Days of Summer
Ages: All ages can participate in the summer reading program!!!
Details: Time to get out of the dog house and come to the Library! No matter your age—child, teen, or adult—we have a club for you!
How to Register for the Summer Reading Program:
You can register for the summer reading program by visiting the library or by registering online at www.hurst.lib.tx.us. Some other bones to chew on: Kids who register and participate may be eligible for a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ticket and perhaps a ticket to the July 13th Rangers game in celebration of the Reading Club. We’ll tell you about it when you register!
JULY 31 – The Tail End
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Ages: All
Celebrate the reading you did this summer summer with a special evening of fun. Balloon animals, popcorn, games, and more—fun for the whole family. Then at 7:00 p.m., prepare to be amazed by magician Dal Sanders; you’ll be howling before you know it!
JUNE 3 THROUGH 29 (TUESDAYS) – Tail-Wagging Tuesdays
For the whole pack…that is, family!
Time: 7:00 p.m.
JUNE 3 – Pet Show – Sign up for different categories such as “Owner/Pet Lookalikes” “Animal Dress-up” “Pet Tricks”
JUNE 10– Brett Roberts – A Celebration of Stories with comedy, magic, and puppetry
JUNE 17 – Puppet People – Doggone good puppet shows
JUNE 24– Dogs Demystified – Training, care, and mythbusting by MicMac Teaching for Dogs
JULY 1– Explore! Mars Inside and Out – Hands-on learning about the Red Planet
JULY 8– Explore! More Mars Inside and Out – More about our nearest planetary neighbor
JULY 15– Strings ‘n’ Things – Gene and Peggy Helmick-Richardson introduce low-tech fun
JULY 22– PAWS Across Texas – Therapy dogs: what they do and how they came to do it
JULY 29– Puppet People – More doggone good puppet shows
JUNE 4 THROUGH JULY 30 (WEDNESDAYS) – Dog Day Wednesdays
Ages: 1st-6th graders
Time: 1:30 p.m. with a repeat program at 3:00 p.m.
JUNE 4– Zooniversity—Critters from other continents
JUNE 11– Tako the Clown—Juggling, magic, marionettes, and more
JUNE 18 – Dallas Dog and Disc—Exciting action by dog athletes and their owners
JUNE 25 – Whirled on a String—Yo-yo shenanigans
JULY 2– Explore! Mars Inside and Out—Discover our nearest planetary neighbor
JULY 9 – Explore! More Mars—Find out even more about the Red Planet
JULY 16 – Brett Roberts—A Celebration of Stories with comedy, magic, and puppetry
JULY 23– Dogs—Who they are, what they do, and how they came to be “man’s best friend”
JULY 30– K-9 Police Dogs—An inside look at their training by MicMac Teaching for Dogs
During the Wednesday story time, older kids can get the scoop on the 2008-2009 Bluebonnet list!
Then, during Dog Days, younger children can have a doggone good time hearing animal stories—featuring dogs, in particular!
JUNE 13 THROUGH JULY 25 (FRIDAYS) – Puppy Play Fridays
Ages: Kindergartners and younger
Time: 11 a.m.
JUNE 13 – Puppet People—Doggone good puppet shows
June 27 Brett Roberts—Fun Show for 3’s and 4’s using magic, puppets, and more
July 11 A Slice of Rainbow—Where the Wild Things Are brought to life by YOU
July 25 Puppet People—More doggone good puppet shows
Summer Teen Clubs
Ages: 7th-12th Graders
JUNE 5; JULY 3 – Anime Club
Time: 6-8 p.m.
If you enjoy anime—watching it and talking about it—this is the place for you! Add snacks and other teens that love anime, too, just for fun!
JUNE 12 – Teen Pulse
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Come see animals you might not see everyday! A representative from Zooniversity will conduct a hands-on workshop.
JUNE 27 – Teen Pulse-Friday Edition
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
DDR, Guitar Hero, and more! Bring a friend and show off your best moves. Come show us what you’ve got! Snacks provided.
JULY 10 – Teen Pulse
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Do you think yo-yos are just for fun? Valerie Oliver of Whirled on a String will demonstrate the science side of yo-yos. She’ll even show you how!
JULY 25 – Teen Pulse-Friday Edition
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
DDR, Guitar Hero, and more! Bring a friend and show off your best moves. Come show us what you’ve got! Snacks provided.
ON EXHIBIT:
FOYER DISPLAY:
GALLERY WALL:
HISTORICAL