May 2008
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
MAY 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!
Thanks so much!
www.HEARTofTex.org
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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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~~ May Highlights~~
MAY 8
HOME SCHOOL DAY AT SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For More Information: Calll 817-530-6050
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MAY 9 & 10
HOME SCHOOL BOOKFAIR AT THE ARLINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
Register at the Door
$5.00 per person (ages 2 to 17)
$10.00 per person (ages 18 and over)
no charge for infants 23 months or younger
The registration fee is the same whether you attend one or both days.
The only other fee you will need to pay is parking.
Parking
$5.00 per day. In-and-out privileges. Pay when you arrive.
Motor homes = $8.00 per day. No overnights. No hookups.
No Strollers - No Carts - No Wagons
No Wheeled Luggage
Parents may wheel their strollers into the Arlington Convention Center. As soon as they enter, they will be asked to check their strollers in the Check Room and leave them there for the day. When they are ready to leave, they may remove their checked strollers from the Check Room and stroll their little ones out to the parking lot. The same holds true for other wheeled vehicles.
For More Information and Other Details: http://www.homeschoolbookfair.org/registration.html
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MAY 9
HOME SCHOOL DAY AT THE RANGERS BALLPARK IN ARLINGTON
MAY 9 -- Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers
Time: 5:00 p.m. - Exclusive Home School Pre-Game Event
7:05 p.m. - Ball Game Starts
Location: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
1000 Ballpark Way
Exclusive pre-game home school event:
In the Third Base picnic area next to Sections 308-310
Pre-Game Event Includes:
Special performance by illusionist Jared Hall
Special performance by children’s comedian Mr. Vic
College recruiters from several major Texas universities
Special appearance by Rangers Captain
Discounted tickets in three seating locations
To view seating diagram visit: www.texasrangers.com
To Register: Download form at www.heartoftex.org (click on the “downloads” tab)
Mail form and payment to: Texas Rangers, Attn: Home School Day
1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 400, Arlington, TX 76011
Register by Fax: 817-273-5180
Register by Phone: 817-436-5979
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MAY 19
HOME SCHOOL AFRICAN SAFARI DAY CAMP
AT FOSSIL RIM
Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30
Please bring a sack lunch.
Details: Learn about the geography of Africa and where our African animals come from, make a Savannah Field Guide, discuss Savannah Ecology, learn about Cheetahs, discover the difference between grazers and browsers, and take a guided tour of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center!
To Register: homeschool@fossilrim.org
or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216
For more Details: www.fossilrim.com/visiting/home_school.html
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MAY 19
HOME SCHOOL DAYS AT HAWAIIAN FALLS IN THE COLONY
Time: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: 121 and Plano Parkway
Admission: $9.99/person (plus tax, unless tax exempt form is presented)
Children 2 and under are FREE
With every 10 tickets purchased, one chaperone is FREE
Because attendance will be limited during School Daze, reservations are
accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
Meal Options: $3.50 Hot dog meal includes hot dog, chips and a drink.
$4.00 All day drink pass available.
Children may bring a sac lunch for free.
A $5 fee is applied to coolers larger than 12x12x6.
No outside commercially prepared food is allowed in the park.
Details: HAWAIIAN FALLS is a whole island of tropically themed fun featuring exciting
waterslides, including the Flyin Hawaiian, the Maui Express, and the Hawaiian Halfpipe;
our lazy river the Kona Kooler, Breaker Bay wave pool; Keiki Kove children’s area that can
accommodate over 200 keiki’s (kids) at one time; and our 3 new slides, The Honolulu Lulu!
There’s a whole day of safe, wholesome fun for your young people at Hawaiian Falls.
For More Information: Angela Mashigian at 972-370-4327, ext. 208.
Website: www.hawaiianfalls.com
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MAY 29
HOME SCHOOL NIGHT WITH FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS
AT DR. PEPPER BALLPARK
Registration Deadline: MAY 15
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $10 (or all you can eat for $15)
Details: Price includes group rate in the Bullpen section, limited ddition RoughRiders hat, free player autographs, free “PlayBall” game program, chances to win prizes
For Tickets or More Information: Contact Will LoVerde at 972-334-1935
Or email wloverde@ridersbaseball.com
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MAY 30
DEADLINE TO ORDER FREE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS TICKETS FOR STUDENTS
Free Homeschool tickets for the 2007 State Fair of Texas are good any Thursday during the run of the Fair.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: MAY 30
Ages: The program is for Kindergarten thru 12th grade beginning with 5 year olds - no Pre-K.
We do not have a ticket program for children younger than 5.
Requirements: The program is for families living within a 100 mile radius of the Fairgrounds.
How to Reserve Tickets: Each family must submit individually to avoid duplicate requests.
We do not accept requests from home school groups or associations.
Please submit your request on school letterhead or paper/stationery.
Include the following information in the body of your letter:
1) Your name and complete mailing address.
2) The ages and grade levels of each student.
3) Your request for a teacher ticket (we only allow one per family)
4) Daytime phone number, in case we need to contact you.
5) A business-sized, stamped envelope (so we can send you the tickets).
Requests without this information will be returned unfilled.
Envelope Instructions: Please DO NOT address the envelope in any way as we will print address labels. The envelope must be business size because of the length of the tickets.
Deadline: All requests must be POSTMARKED AND COMPLETE by the deadline date of Friday, May 30, 2008. Incomplete requests and requests arriving after this date will be returned unfilled.
Mail Requests To: State Fair of Texas
Attn: Lisa Boubel
PO Box 150009
Dallas, TX 75315
For More Information: Call Lisa Boubel or Special Events at 214-421-8737, or specialevents@bigtex.com. All requests must be made in writing.
No requests made by phone or e-mail will be accepted.
IMPORTANT REMINDER - When mailing your request for State Fair tickets, please keep in mind that the postage increase that takes effect May 12. The new first class rate for 1 oz. will be 42 cents. Even if you mail your request to the State Fair before May 12, make sure you put a 42 cent stamp on the business sized envelope you enclose with your request because they won't be mailing the tickets out until after then.
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MAY 30
STARGAZER PAUL DERRICK ASTRONOMY EVENT
AT FOSSIL RIM
Time: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Details: Mr. Derrick returns with a Power Point presentation entitled "Constellations of Spring," a laser pointer "Sky Tour," and Telescope Viewing using Mr. Derrick's 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
To Register: homeschool@fossilrim.org
or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216
For more Details: www.fossilrim.com/visiting/home_school.html
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MAY
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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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
(Click on the links below)
FEATURED ARTICLES
To CLEP or not to CLEP -- by Jean Burk, SAT/PSAT Specialist
Message to Home Schoolers in District 5 -- by Congressman Jeb Hensarling
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
15. Message from Congressman Hensarling -- District 5
HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES
16. THEO Home School Classes -- Plano
17. Classes and Achievement Testing Available at CERC in Rowlett
18. Faith Christian Academy -- McKinney
19. Homeschoolers East Co-Op Classes -- East Dallas
20. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist in Euless
21. Christian Cottage Prep
22. Cooke County Cotillion for Home Schooled Teens -- Gainesville
23. Tarrant County College -- High School Math Classes
24. YMCA/Irving Home School Classes -- Irving
BOOK SALES & HOME SCHOOL BOOK STORES
25. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas
Euless – May 16-18
The Colony – May 31
Wichita Falls – June 7
Dallas – June 7
Denton – July 12
26. Christian Educators Resource Center -- Rowlett
27. Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
28. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
NATURE CENTERS & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS/CAMPS
29. Dallas Arboretum – Dallas
30. Day Camps at Camp Tonkawa
31. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs
32. Fossil Rim
33. Heritage Farmstead Museum -- Plano
34. Sharkarosa Open-to-the-Public Days
35. Texas Discovery Gardens
36. Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs -- State Parks in North Texas
37. Home School Week at Sky Ranch Christian Summer Camp -- Van, TX -- June 1-6
38. Homeschool Family Camp at Snow Mountain Ranch -- Colorado -- August 17-22
PERFORMING ARTS
39. Performances at Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -- May 2-18
40. Performances at CATS -- Arlington
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast – May 2-11
41. CERC DramaCamp -- Rowlett
42. Cottage Theater – Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
Fiddler on the Roof – April 18-21
43. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater -- Hurst
The Foreigner – April 25 – May 17
The Unhappy Princess (Children’s Theater) -- April 28 – May 16
44. Performances at Bass Performance Hall -- Fort Worth
45. Dallas Children’s Theater -- Dallas
Eat (It’s Not About Food) -- April 11 – May 11
46. Plano Children’s Theater -- Plano
47. Texas Ballet Theater Performances
ART MUSEUMS
48. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – Fort Worth
49. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibit -- Dallas
50. Kimball Art Museum Exhibit -- Fort Worth
Picturing the Bible -- Through March 2008
51. Museum of Nature & Science -- Dallas
52. Museum of Science & History -- Fort Worth
IMAX/OMNI THEATERS
53. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature
54. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater -- Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
55. Programs at Log Cabin Village -- Fort Worth
56. Dallas Heritage Village -- Dallas
SCIENCE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
57. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
HOME SCHOOL SPORTS/PE PROGRAMS
58. Maritime Merry Time Tuesdays (Open Homeschool Swim) -- The Colony Aquatic Park
59. Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization -- Registration Open
60. Elite Track Club/Cross Country Program for Home Schoolers
61. Home School Athletic Association
Volleyball Tryouts March 28 & April 4
Boys High School Soccer Info Meeting April 8
62. THESA Riders Home School Sports Association
63. Hulcy Home School PE Classes -- Richardson (Taught by Rhett Hulcy)
64. Home School PE Classes -- Velocity Sports in Highland Park
65. Home School PE Classes -- Velocity Sports in Southlake
66. Home School Fencing Classes -- Fencing Institute of Texas -- Farmers Branch
67. Pop-In Playtime -- Pump It Up of Grapevine -- Grapevine
68. Tae Kwondo for Home Schoolers -- Plano
SUPPORT GROUPS
69. Smoothing the Way Meetings in North Texas -- May
Arlington
Athens/Tyler Area
Denton
North Richland Hills
Plano
Sulphur Springs
70. Keller 4H Club Meetings -- Keller
71. Park Day Drama Club -- Plano
72. Ready to Answer Speech and Debate -- Decatur
COLLEGE PREP
73. SAT Test Dates
74. SAT Prep Classes with Jean Burk -- Various Locations Across North Texas
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
75. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties -- American Cancer Society
76. Become a Host Families for Foreign a Exchange Student -- INTO EdVENTURES
77. Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals at The Stewpot -- Dallas -- The Stewpot
OTHER EVENTS BY DATE
78. PSAT/SAT Prep Classes -- www.maryhamilton.us
79. Great Opportunities for Students at Pump It Up of Grapevine
80. Hulcy Home School PE Classes -- Richardson -- Fall Registration Open
81. 2008 Home School Day at Rangers Ballpark -- Arlington -- May 9
82. Home School Bookfair at Arlington Convention Center -- Arlington -- May 9 & 10
83. Texas Frontier Forts Days -- Fort Worth -- May 9 & 10
84. Home School Day at Hawaiian Falls -- The Colony -- May 19
85. Home School Night with Frisco RoughRiders at Dr. Pepper Ballpark -- May 29
86. Deadline to Register for State Fair of Texas Tickets -- May 30
87. Face to Face with Greatness: A Thomas Jefferson Education Seminar -- Hurst -- June 6-7
88. The Rebelution Conference -- Dallas -- June 28 (Early Registration closes June 21)
89. HEART of Texas Leadership Conference -- Euless -- July 19
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FEATURED ARTICLE
To CLEP or Not to CLEP
By Jean Burk
Should my child CLEP out of class some or all their college courses?
This is the question that is on the mind of a lot of homeschooling families. It has become a popular trend over the last few years. Stay at home, save money-get college credit. Sounds like a win-win situation, but know all the facts before you jump head first into this new concept.
The College-Level Examination Program® or CLEP is a program that allows students of
any age the chance to gain college credit through a series of exams in undergraduate
college courses. Like AP courses, there are several advantages to doing well on CLEP
tests. Ask a local school advisor or go to www.collegeboard.com for more information on the CLEP program. CLEP program is in not necessarily a substitution for taking college courses, but it can help you prepare and enhance your college experience.
Take fewer classes in college. You can get college credit for information you
already know. If you have already studied a particular subject you can channel
that knowledge into other college hours and therefore take a lighter load in college.
Spend less money of education. CLEP exams coast roughly $65, which is
minimal when compared the coast of dollars in tuition. CLEP exams are also free
to those who are serving in the military.
Skip the stuff you already know. Why waste time and money learning
something you already know? CLEPing out of beginner classes can help you
jump into the more advanced and interesting courses college has to offer.
Finish your Degree. If you are missing some courses for graduation, CLEP
exams are a great way of helping you get those few college hours.
There can also be disadvantages that you need to be aware of as well. Remember that this is still new territory especially when it comes to CLEPing out more than a few classes.
Credibility of your degree. Many families have opted to have their child do all their college work through some of the “distance learning” programs. Make sure that by earning your “degree” this way will actually be counted as legitimate.
Longer than you think. Some programs claim that a four year degree can be obtained in six months through accelerated learning and then CLEPing out of normal college classes. Don’t just take the word of someone who has written a book; do more research to find out if anyone you know has been this successful in such a short time?
Scholarships nullified. Imagine spending a lot of time working on CLEP tests to then find out that you have too many college hours and are disqualified for scholarships. Many students have lost out on scholarship money because they were no longer considered an incoming freshman-but a transfer student because of their “earned college credit”.
The decision when and how many CLEP tests should be administered is a personal choice. CLEPing certain classes can actually benefit students in several ways. Too much CLEPing could be more of a hindrance. Make sure you base your college class decisions on facts and research and what will best fit the needs of your family. A happy medium might be to enter college with a some credits, get scholarships and then CLEP out of as many classes as you want.
Jean Burk is a published author, speaker and teacher. She has been featured on television as an expert on the SAT and PSAT tests, College Prep and How to Get Free College. Jean is also a “completed” home school mom. Both of her children received incredible scholarships because of their PSAT and SAT scores. She has been teaching her “Master the SAT” Prep Class in the D/FW area and many surrounding cities. She also travels and speaks about her book College Prep Genius. You may contact her at Jean@collegeprepgenius.com or visit her site at www.collegeprepgenius.com.
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FEATURED ARTICLE
Message to Home Schoolers in District 5
From Congressman Jeb Hensarling
Dear Home School Families:
As a member of the United States House of Representatives, I believe that parents have the constitutional right to supervise the education of their children. For many families in Texas that responsibility is lived out every day through home schooling. As more and more families take on this daily challenge, I wanted to ensure that home schooling families and home school associations are aware of resources offered by my district offices that you might find beneficial.
As a member of Congress, I have the privilege of being able to nominate exemplary students from the 5th Congressional District to our nation’s military service academies. There is an informational page available that includes important dates and instruction for Congressional nominations to a United States service academy.
Another popular program within our district’s public high schools that may be of interest to your students is the Congressional Art Contest. This exciting competition provides Members of Congress the opportunity to showcase the artistic talent of high school students within our district, thereby acknowledging our nation’s gifted young artists. High school age home schoolers are always encouraged to participate. While this program has been completed for 2008, I encourage you to let my office know if you know of students interested in future competitions.
I would also like to share with you two opportunities that are available to students and young adults.
First, the 68th annual Junior Statesmen Summer School, which is a month-long political education program held on five prestigious university campuses across the country, including Georgetown in Washington, D.C. This program offers outstanding high school students a chance to study politics with nationally recognized political scientists, improve their public speaking skills in simulations of the U.S. Congress, and develop their leadership ability. More information is available online at www.jsa.org/summer08.
The second opportunity is the Patriot Academy, sponsored by the Torch of Freedom Foundation and WallBuilders, among others. It is a 4-day hands-on training event where students learn the skills of elected officials, active citizens and policy makers from a Christian worldview, are taught the Founding Fathers’ philosophy, and experience the governmental process. Students from across the nation will learn the legislative process on the floor of the Texas State Capitol, where they will write bills and guide those bills through the legislative process, learn debate and communication techniques, and many other opportunities. The academy takes place in Austin on July 16-19, 2008, and the applicant age range is 16-25 years old. You can contact the Patriot Academy at P.O. Box 586, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, (512) 858-4825, or online at www.patriotacademy.com.
Finally, I want to offer my office staff as an informational resource to you. My Dallas staff members are available to speak to parents and students about the legislative process, current legislative issues, the role of a Congressional office, and other related topics. If you need an educational speaker at an association meeting or for a small group of students studying government, they would love to assist you.
I appreciate your sharing this information with parents within your association or other home schooling families with which you come in contact at church or other community activities. If you need any other information, or a parent or student would like to discuss this information further, they can contact Margaret Smith in my Dallas District office at (214) 349-9996 or margaret.smith@mail.house.gov.
I appreciate the opportunity to serve you in the United States House of Representatives.
Sincerely,
JEB HENSARLING
Member of Congress, District 5
EDITOR’S NOTE: We invite all members of Congress to submit articles and information pertinent to their home school constituents within the HEART of Texas service area. Please send all correspondence to info@heartoftex.org
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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
Locati