Birding and Beyond: 10/26/20-11/16/20, Mondays 9:00-10:00am
Program Type & Age Range: Homeschool ages 10+, families & younger siblings welcome.
Registration: Call the library at 401-769-9044 x2 or email childrens@woonsocketlibrary.org or use the web form located on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. https://tinyurl.com/birdingandbeyond
Advanced registration required. Max group size of 11.
Cost: Free!!!
Do you like being outdoors? Do you like seeing wildlife around your neighborhood? How about daily morning concerts, modern-day dinosaurs, captivating art, or real life Pokémon? If so, please consider joining the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the Harris Public Library for a four-week homeschool program, “Birding and Beyond,” to explore the wonderful world of birds and birding right here in Woonsocket.
This program will consist of four sessions that will take place entirely outdoors at various parks around Woonsocket (World War II Veteran’s Memorial Park and River Island Art Park, etc.). Questions covered will include: “What is a bird?” “How do I watch birds in Woonsocket?” and “How do I continue birding after this program?” We will use nature walks, bird-themed games, nature-based mindfulness practices, and biological observations to teach these concepts. We will also provide opportunities for homeschoolers to tie in science and math curricula. This will be offered as a FREE program open to the public with advanced registration. No background knowledge of birds necessary; we will start from the beginning! The only requirements are comfortable shoes and readiness to learn outdoors. We hope that you will join our flock!
COVID NOTICE:
* Participants will be required to wear masks at all times, to separate into groups based on living situation, and be required to maintain a 6 foot distance from the other groups.
* Participants will be able to borrow binoculars and field guides that will be cleaned before and after use, but please bring your own equipment if you are able to limit sharing.
* Each student will receive a take home kit with materials for further exploration. Please be sure to bring water and wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Booktalking is a fun and spirited look at great books for teens along with everything else, including vampires, Harley Quinn, Star Wars and super heroes. Hosted by Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Miss Gabby from the Children’s Room.
Tuesday October 27th at 4pm
via Woonsocket Harris Public Library’s Zoom
Local Children’s Picture Book Author
Thea Fielding-Lowe will read from her new book “A Place for You”
and talk about being an author. Participants will get a free book bag, crayons, coloring page & a book to keep.
To join us you will need to send an email to childrens@woonsocketlibrary.org and we will send you the code to join us for this free program live on Zoom.
Thea Fielding-Lowe
https://www.facebook.com/booksbythea
Books available on Amazon.com
Conversations- Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Children’s Assistant Miss Solitaire talk about a wide range of topics related to the world of books and learning. Topics include poetry, fantasy, folk tales, fairy lore and mythology, plus you never know what might pop up.
Every Thursday at 4pm Join Ms. Chris live on Facebook and Zoom for “Draw with Me.” Each episode will feature a different drawing and drawing technique. To join us on Zoom, email us at children’s@woonsocketlibrary.org and we will send you the code.