Adventures in Nature: Insect Inspection

Join the Independence Public Library for the next Adventures In Nature on May 11th. This month's theme is Insect Inspection. Participants will learn how to identify insects, hunt for insects, and be provided a snack. Adventures In Nature is free and open to the public of all ages, but is best suited for children in grades k-5. Alexia Hamlett from the Buchanan County Agricultural Extension District will begin the program at 6:00 PM. Be sure to bring your friends!

Flutterby Bits

April Showers…..

Spring is finally here!!  It has been a long, dreary winter. 

April has been a full of fun programming.  Story Time and Rhyme Time featured Easter egg hunts for the little ones.  There were plastic eggs filled with sweet treats hidden in the children’s story book shelves.  After sharing a few books and a few rhymes, each child was encouraged to see what they could find.  Hunting for colorful eggs is always a great activity for children. 

This past Monday, many kids enjoyed making their own superhero masks.

Our last Adventures in Nature program with the ISU Extension office, and Ashley Sherrets, was “Earth Day.”  We learned about recycling and upcycling.  Ashley guided us in exploring what can be done to upcycle items (change a discarded item into a usable item). We made bird feeders out of discarded plastic bottles and beautiful necklaces were created from old magazines or discarded paper. 

May 11^th the Adventures in Nature theme is “Insect Inspection.”  It starts at 6 pm.  I won’t bug you to join us, but it will be a buzzing good time.

Upcoming events will start to get us closer to the 2015 Summer Reading Program, “Every Hero has a story”.  A prequel and sequel are in the planning stages for this year.

The summer reading program begins June 1^st, so please watch the website for further information. 

We are always happy to see you. Join us soon.

Vonnie

Remember -

Story Time is on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am for the 2-5 year olds and

Rhyme Time is on Thursday mornings at 9:30am for the 0-2 year olds.

Adventures In Nature: Earth Day!

Join the Independenc Public Library for the 45th Annual Earth Day with Ashley Sherrets from the Buchanan County Agricultural Extention District for Adventures In Nature: Earth Day. We'll learn about recycling, play some games, and do a little upcycling of our own. This program is free and open to all ages but is best suited for children in K-5 grades. No registration required. Just come and have fun with us.

Flutterby Bits

Fly Like an Eagle

Two Eagles nests filled with eaglets were in the Community Room – will wonders never cease to happen!

On Monday, March 10^th, we had the pleasure of hosting 13 eaglets in two handmade nests, eagle style of course.    The ISU Extension office, with Ashley Sherrets, presented one of the ongoing monthly children’s programs as part of Adventures in Nature. This one was “Fly like an Eagle”.

   

We had loads of fun and learned a bit, too.  As a group we learned many facts about eagles, traced our wingspan, made eagle puppets, built nests, ate fish (Swedish Fish – candy) and watched the Decorah eagles on the big screen.

The Bulletin Board in the Children’s area of the library displays the results of the wingspan comparison.  It is pretty interesting to see how we measure up!

April 13^th  at 6 pm the Adventures in Nature program will be “Earth Day”.  Thanks to the  ISU Extension for  helping to bring these opportunities to you.   This series of programs are most suitable for children in grades K-3, but all children and guardians are welcome to attend. 

I do hope you will have the opportunity to join us for future programs.  It is a grand way to start the

week.   Mark your calendar for April 13^th at 6:00 pm to have fun and learn, too.

Hope to see you soon

Vonnie

There are many great programs @ the library.  All the way from the youngest patrons (Rhyme Time) to programs for writing Memoirs. Please check out IPL’s website for further information.

Adventures in Nature: Fly Like An Eagle!

Join the Independence Public Library for another round of Adventures In Nature. Ashley Sherrets with the Buchanan County Agricultural Extension District will be here at the IPL on March 9th for Adventures In Nature: Fly Like An Eagle from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. We'll learn all about the Bald Eagle, make a craft, and even have a snack. The program is best suited for those in kindergarten through 5th grade, but anyone is welcome to attend, and no registration is required.

Adventures In Nature: Health Hearty Snacks!

The Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach will join the Independence Public Library again on February 9th, 2015 at 6:00 PM for another Adventures In Nature Program, Health Hearty Snacks! Just like other Adventures In Nature programs, there is no fee or registration required, and Health Hearty Snacks is open to all ages (but is best suited for children in kindergarten through 5th grade). Alexia Hamlett will be here to teach us about portion control and to have a food fight. See you there!

Adventures in Nature: Animal Trackers

Learn about tracking animals at the IPL. Alexia Hamlett from the Buchanan County ISU Extention and Outreach will be at the Independence Public Library on January 12th for Adventures in Nature: Animal Trackers. The program is open to children of all ages, but is best suited for those in K-3 grades. There's no registration needed, just come ready to explore.

Adventures in Nature is Back!

Join Alexia Hamlett for another great Adventures in Nature program. "Our Feathered Friends" will teach us about a wide variety of birds and the foods they eat. This program is free and open to the public of all ages, although it is best suited for children in K-3 grades. No registration is required, come ready to have fun learning (and making a craft.)

Adventures in Nature!

Join Ashley Sherrets from the Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach Office for the Leaf and Plant Expedition Program. Children will go on an outdoor nature walk, and learn about the leaves and how they get their fantastic fall colors. The program is open to children of all ages, but is best suited for those in kindergarten through third grade. The Leaf and Plant Expedition starts at 6:00 PM on October 13th. No registration is needed, so meet us at the library and bring a friend!