August 2008

1 August, Friday
Kids' Friday Summer Reading Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m."Inching Along Bugs" is the theme of this special Friday Storytime. Kids ages 4 to 7 are invited to join librarians for "buggy" tales and activities. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

2, 9, 16 y 23 de agosto, sábado
Jóvenes titiriteros. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Si te gusta el teatro de títeres y marionetas y quieres aprender a hacerlos, este taller es para ti. Aprende el arte de hacer reír, soñar, imaginar, entretener y educar elaborando cuatro tipos diferentes de marionetas y títeres y conviértete en titiritero. Professional del arte de los títeres y las marionetas, Raúl Juárez guía este taller para niños y jóvenes de 7 a 14 años. Registro requerido, comienza el 21 de julio. Bocadillos provistos. Costo: Gratis. Lugar: Auditorio Ordway. Contacto: Patty Rocha, 733-2164 ext. 237. En español y ingles.

2, 9, 16 and 23 August, Saturdays
Young Puppeteers. 10:30a.m.-noon. If you like puppets and marionettes and you want to learn how to make them, this workshop is for you. Learn how to make four different types of marionettes and puppets and make people laugh, dream and imagine by becoming a puppeteer. Professional puppeteer and master of marionettes, Raúl Juárez leads this workshop for kids ages 7 to 14. Registration required, sign up begins July 21. Snacks provided. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Patty Rocha, 733-2164 ext. 237. In Spanish & English.

11 August, Monday
Nature Journaling Class with Melissa Malm. 10-11:30 a.m. The Center of Wonder & Library offer a journaling workshop for kids ages 8 to 12 with local artist and journaling teacher Melissa Malm. Kids will explore the library's back yard with paper and pen. Participants receive a free journal. Sign up required, begins July 28. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services Desk, 733-2164 ext. 103.

11 August, Monday – 15 August, Friday
Valley Celebrity Read Outs. 3:30 p.m. daily. As part of the three-week "Discover Wonder" celebration, community celebrities will read and talk about a favorite children's book that inspired their wonder. Come to the library for short, daily readings by DJ Fishmon (Mon.), Mayor Mark Barron (Tue.), Rusty Palmer (Wed.), Melissa Turley (Thur.) and more through Friday. Cost: Free. Location: Storytime Room or Children's Teepee. Contact: Youth Services Desk, 733-2164 ext. 103.

13 & 20 August, Wednesdays
Digital Nature Walk. 10 a.m.-noon. Kids ages 6 to 10 are invited to take a guided nature walk on Wed. Aug. 13 with camera instruction by Carrie Noel from the JH Wildlife Film Festival and a naturalist from the Teton Science Schools. The following week, kids will write about their photos with Matt Daly and display them on the library's Children's Exhibition Wall. A collaboration between the Center of Wonder, Teton County Library, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and Teton Science Schools. Sign up required, begins Aug. 1. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services Desk, 733-2164 ext. 103.

20 August, Wednesday
Wonder Movie: "The Last Mimzy." 3:30-5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon children's movie about science, discovery and believing in yourself. In "The Last Mimzy" two kids befriend a creature from space, who has been sent to earth to find a tear drop that will save the planet (PG, 90 min.). Presented by the Center of Wonder & Library. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services Desk, 733-2164 ext. 103.

12 August, Tuesday – 28 August, Thursday
Wonder-filled Toddler Times. Every Tuesday from 10:05-10:25 a.m. and 10:35-10:55 a.m. and Thursday from 10:05-10:25 a.m. During three weeks of "Discover Wonder," the Library and Center of Wonder inspire Toddler Times with play dough, bubbles and natural art activities. Offered three times a week, for children ages 3 and younger. Cost: Free. Location: Storytime Room. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Storytime Ages 4-7

bugs storytimeEvery Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Kids ages 4 to 7 are invited to join librarians for Storytime featuring a different theme each week with related tales and activities. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

 

Toddler Times Ages 3 and under

Storytime Room
Tuesdays...................... 10:05 - 10:25 a.m. and 10:35 - 10:55 a.m.
Thursdays..................... 10:05 - 10:25 a.m.

Note to Caregivers — Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult during Storytimes, Special Events & Crafts.