July 2008
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
JULY 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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~~ Highlights~~
JULY 28
HSAA MEETING FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN PLAYING BASEBALL
(MIDDLE SCHOOL THRU VARSITY LEVELS)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: THEO Facility
1301 Custer Road, Suite 703
Plano, TX 75075
Contact: Ken Goode at hsaabaseball@yahoo.com
Wanted: Baseball Players!!
If you are a home schooled baseball player, HSAA (Home School Athletic Association) has been providing home schoolers the opportunity to play school ball since 1995.
We are looking for players at the middle school thru varsity levels for the 2008-2009 school year.
Need Help Organizing a Team?
If you have elementary school boys interested in playing baseball with other home school boys, we would be interested in helping you organize a team for your age group. Please feel free to contact Ken Goode at hsaabaseball@yahoo.com.
The Home School Athletic Association is a Christian-based organization providing athletics for homeschoolers through volunteer home school parent. They provide various programs including football, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and basketball for high school and middle school home schoolers.
For More Information: www.hsaa.org
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JULY 29 & 30
SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE PRESENTS:
VEGGIE TALES: THE PIRATES WHO DON'T DO ANYTHING
CINEMARK LEGACY 24 IN PLANO
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Cinemark Legacy 24
72101 N. Central Expressway
Plano, TX
Cost: $1/person
For Other Listing in North Texas: Click Here
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JULY 29 & 30
SUMMER MOVIES AT RAVE MOTION PICTURES
VEGGIE TALES: THE PIRATES WHO DON'T DO ANYTHING
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: FREE - based on seating availability
(no reservations allowed, seating is on first-come basis)
Locations:
Hurst, TX
North East Mall 18
1101 Melbourne Rd.
Hurst, TX 76053
Fort Worth, TX
Ridgmar 13
2300 Green Oaks Road
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Hickory Creek, TX (Denton County)
Hickory Creek 16
380 South Stemmons Freeway
Hickory Creek, 76205
For More Information: Click Here
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AUGUST 1
STARGAZER PAUL DERRICK ASTRONOMY EVENT FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
Time: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Details: Mr. Derrick returns with a Power Point program entitled "Constellations of Summer," followed by a laser pointer "Sky Tour," and Telescope Viewing using Mr. Derrick's 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
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AUGUST 1
DENTON COUNTY HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
PARENT INFORMATION MEETING
Time: 1 p.m.
Details: Plans for the first annual Denton County Home School Association Graduate Commencement Ceremony are now being made. We are looking for home schooled students who will graduate spring 2009 from middle school or high school. The ceremony will be held: Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 6 o’clock p.m.
Moms, please make plans to attend this important informational meeting.
You will receive handouts, have an opportunity to register your graduate, have an opportunity to join a subcommittee.
Fees: $15 for Middle School Graduates
$35 for High School Graduates (DCHSA members)
$50 for High School Graduates (non-DCHSA members)
Fee covers: Cap & Gown (High School)
Padded Diploma Cover (High School)
Card Stock Award Cover and Embossed Certificate (Middle School)
Refreshments & décor
CD with ceremony photographs
For More Information or Driving Directions: DCHSAactivities@gmail.com
Coordinators: Roseanne LeRoy and Joy Miller, DCHSA Board members
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AUGUST 2
HOMESCHOOL KICK-OFF PARTY AT IRVING FAMILY YMCA
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Irving Family YMCA
2200 West Irving Boulvard
Irving, TX 75061
RSVP: Doug Fox at 971-986-8898 or 214-460-6337 (cell)
dougf.irving@ymcadallas.org
Details: The entire facility, including the pool, will be open, so bring your swim suits!
We have ratios we must maintain in lifeguarding the pool, so RSVP is necessary.
Got dogs and juice will be provided, so come hungry!
The Irving Family YMCA will be holding homeschool classes at its facility this fall. This will be the opening night for registration for all home school classes.
Spaces are limited for each class - maximum of 16 per class.
A minimum of 7 students is required to make a class.
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AUGUST 4
GO AHEAD, MAKE MY DAY CLASS + TOUR
Time: 10:00-2:30ish.
Break for Lunch: 12:00-1:00
Guided Tour of Fossil Rim: 1:00-2:30ish
Details: Investigate the process of enrichment for animals in captivity. A look at how Fossil Rim keeps its animals happy and entertained. Participants will make enrichment items for various animals during our morning class, then share a picnic lunch, followed by a guided tour of Fossil Rim.
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AUGUST 6
SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE PRESENTS:
VEGGIE TALES: THE PIRATES WHO DON'T DO ANYTHING
CINEMARK MOVIES IN MCKINNEY
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Cinemark Movies 14
1701 S. Central Expressway
McKinney, TX
Cost: $1/person
For Other Listing in North Texas: Click Here
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AUGUST 9
DALLAS THUNDER BASKETBALL
PLAYER/PARENT MEETING
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Dallas Christian College - Gym
2700 Christian Parkway
Dallas, TX
Contact: David Parker at 972-475-3946 or jsjparker@sbcglobal.net
Dallas Thunder is a home school competitive basketball organization. For our 2008/09 season, we plan to have boys and girls teams ranging in ages from 12 and under through 18 and under.
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AUGUST 13
SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE PRESENTS:
VEGGIE TALES: THE PIRATES WHO DON'T DO ANYTHING
TINSELTOWN IN GRAPEVINE
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Tinseltown 17
911 W.Hwy 114
Grapevine, TX
Cost: $1/person
For Other Listing in North Texas: Click Here
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AUGUST 14-16
2008 THSC STATE CONVENTION & FAMILY CONFERENCE IN AUGUST
Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Cost: FREE for adult members of THSC
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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AUGUST
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR
HOME SCHOOL PE CLASSES AVAILABLE AT VELOCITY SPORTS
(Discount for HEART of Texas members)
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
THSC's Tim Lambert Addresses Tarrant County College's Home School Transcript Policy -- THSC News
Recent College Board Policy Change More Friendly Toward Home School Test-Takers
-- by Anne Gebhart
Legendary King Tut Exhibit Coming to Dallas
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. Homeschool Theater Classes at PFAmily Arts --- Plano
25. Tarrant County College -- High School Math Classes
26. Worldview Classes -- McKinney
27. YMCA/Irving Home School Classes -- Irving
BOOK SALES & HOME SCHOOL BOOK STORES
28. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas
Flower Mound – July 26
Plano – July 31-August 2
Wichita Falls – August 2
Hurst – August 15
29. Christian Educators Resource Center -- Rowlett
30. Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
31. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
NATURE CENTERS & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS/CAMPS
32. Dallas Arboretum – Dallas
33. Day Camps at Camp Tonkawa
34. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs
35. Fossil Rim
"Stargazer Paul" -- August 1
36. Heard Museum Homeschool Classes – McKinney
37. Heritage Farmstead Museum -- Plano
38. Sharkarosa Open-to-the-Public Days
39. Texas Discovery Gardens
40. Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs -- State Parks in North Texas
41. Homeschool Family Camp at Snow Mountain Ranch -- Colorado -- August 17-22
Spaces still available! Register through August 3
PERFORMING ARTS
42. Performances at Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse
43. Performances at CATS -- Arlington
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? – August 5-7
44. CERC Drama Camp Performances -- Rowlett
Charlotte's Web - July 27 & 28
45. Cottage Theater – Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
46. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater -- Hurst
Don't Drink the Water - July 18 - August 2
Peter Pan – August 15 - September 13
Jack & the Beanbag (Children's Performance) - Through July 31
Beauty and the Beach (Children's Peformance) - August 16 - Sept 13
47. Performances at Bass Performance Hall -- Fort Worth
48. Dallas Children’s Theater -- Dallas
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse - September 19 - October 26
49. Plano Children’s Theater -- Plano
Frog Prince of Spamalot – July 25 - August 2
Broadway Song & Dance – August 8-16
50. Texas Ballet Theater Performances
51. Home School Discount Tickets to Dallas Theater Performances
ART MUSEUMS
52. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – Fort Worth
53. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibit -- Dallas
54. Kimball Art Museum Exhibit -- Fort Worth
55. Museum of Nature & Science -- Dallas
56. Museum of Science & History -- Fort Worth
IMAX/OMNI THEATERS
57. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature
58. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater -- Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
59. Programs at Log Cabin Village -- Fort Worth
60. Dallas Heritage Village -- Dallas
SCIENCE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
61. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
HOME SCHOOL SPORTS/PE PROGRAMS
62. Homeschool Swim -- The Colony Aquatic Park
63. Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization -- Registration Open
64. Elite Track Club/Cross Country Program for Home Schoolers
65. Home School Athletic Association
66. THESA Riders Home School Sports Association
67. Hulcy Home School PE Classes -- Richardson (Taught by Rhett Hulcy)
68. Home School PE Classes -- Velocity Sports in Highland Park
69. Home School PE Classes -- Velocity Sports in Southlake
70. Home School Fencing Classes -- Fencing Institute of Texas -- Farmers Branch
71. Pop-In Playtime -- Pump It Up of Grapevine -- Grapevine
72. Tae Kwondo for Home Schoolers -- Plano
SUPPORT GROUPS
73. Smoothing the Way Meetings in North Texas
74. Keller 4H Club Meetings -- Keller
75. Park Day Drama Club -- Plano
76. Ready to Answer Speech and Debate -- Decatur
COLLEGE PREP
77. SAT Test Dates
78. SAT Prep Classes with Jean Burk -- Across North Texas
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
79. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties -- American Cancer Society
80. Learn to Laugh in Another Language: Be a Host Family for a Foreign-Exchange Student -- INTO EdVENTURES
81. Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals at The Stewpot -- Dallas -- The Stewpot
OTHER EVENTS BY DATE
82. Tae Kwondo for Homeschoolers -- Plano
83. Great Opportunities for Students at Pump It Up of Grapevine
84. Cinemark Summer Movie Theater Schedule -- North TX Locations -- July/Aug
85. Advanced Placement, Pre-Advanced Placement English & CLEP Classes
86. High School Science Classes Beginning August 2008 -- www.coolscience.net
87. THSC State Convention & Family Conference -- The Woodlands -- Aug. 14-16
88. Sales-Tax Holiday -- August 15-17
89. Younger Generation Chorus of Plano Auditions -- Plano -- August 23 & 26
90. Private One-On-One Tutoring in Mathematics -- www.ed2netlearning.com
91. Irving Homeschooler's 2nd Annual Homeschool Fair -- Irving -- Sept 27
92. Kids and Critters at State Fair of Texas -- Dallas County Only -- Sept 30-Oct 17
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FEATURED ARTICLE
THSC's Tim Lambert Questions Tarrant County Colleges's Home School Transcript Policy
Tarrant County College's transcript policy has been the cause of concern for several homeschooling families.
The school's policy of requiring a notarized transcript from home schoolers prompted Texas Home School Coalition president Tim Lambert to write a letter to the Director of Admissions and Records expressing his concerns.
In his letter, Lambert noted that while the college's website directed homeschoolers to provide an "official transcript,"when parents and students appeared in person with their transcript they were told it had to be notarized before it could be accepted. Lambert suggested that the school adopt a policy more in line with what other colleges require.
To read the letter click here
The Texas Home School Coalition is a state-wide advocacy, non-profit organization for homeschooling parents. For more information contact THSC through their website at www.thsc.org.
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FEATURED ARTICLE
Recent College Board Policy Change More Friendly Toward Home School Test-Takers -- by Anne Gebhart
Home school test-takers no longer need a driver's license or passport to take the SAT/PSAT test, due to a recent College Board policy change.
Until now, the only acceptable forms of photo identification were a driver's license, state-issued ID, valid passport, or a school identification card with a picture. Since homeschoolers do not have school-issued photo ID cards, such as those provided to public school students, they have been at a disadvantage on test day in that they have been required to provide one of the other acceptable forms of ID.
The College Board's listing of acceptable forms of photo ID now includes a more accessible and less expensive option for homeschoolers: a Student ID Form that can be prepared by a local support group or by the local public school.
The SAT Student ID form can be downloaded from the College Board website and printed on the organization's official letterhead. The form must be dated and accompanied by a "recognizable" photo of the student. The student will need to sign the ID form in the presence of the organization's representative or public school principal. The student will also be asked to sign the ID form again at the testing center to verify the signature.
The Student ID Form is valid for one year, and must be presented each time the student tests.
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FEATURED ARTICLE
Legendary King Tut Exhibit Coming to Dallas October 3
"Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" is the renowned exhibition that has drawn 5 million visitors worldwide. Currently on view in London, the exhibition returns to the United States in a three-city encore tour opening at the Dallas Museum of Art, October 3, 2008-May 17, 2009. The other cities for the tour have not yet been announced. The exhibition was previously presented at the Los Angeles Country Museum of Contemporary Art, the Field Museum in Chicago, the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, and The Franklin in Philadelphia.
"Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" explores the figures who guided ancient Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. The exhibition focuses on the 18th Dynasty, a 100-year period when Egypt was at the height of its power and the "golden age" of Egyptian artistry. This was the era when Tutankhamun and his ancestors reigned. The extensive array of more than 130 extraordinary artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other ancient Egyptian sites features 50 of Tutankhamun's burial objects, including his royal diadem and one of the four gold and precious stone inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained his mummified internal organs.
To Reserve Tickets for Your Group:
Call Cilecia Foster at 213-763-2135 and mention HEART of Texas when you call.
Information Flyer pdf available at: http://www.heartoftex.org/downloads/downloads.html
No deposit required to make a reservation.
$100 Free Gas Card: If your group is at least 50 miles from the exhibit (every 40 people including students and teachers), receive a $100 free gas card.
1 complimentary chaperone ticket: For every 10 student tickets purchased
Educators Guide/Lesson Plans: Available on the website soon at www.kingtut.org.
To View Exhibit Video: Click Here
For an Exhibition Preview: Click Here
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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!
JULY 29– Puppet People – More doggone good puppet shows
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.
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!
THROUGH JULY 25 (FRIDAYS) – Puppy Play Fridays
Ages: Kindergartners and younger
Time: 11 a.m. July 25 Puppet People—More doggone good puppet shows
Summer Teen Clubs
Ages: 7th-1