YOUTH & FAMILY
Blogging for High School Students
Thursdays
May 1 to June 5
5:30-6:30 pm
We’ll talk about blogging as a platform for self-expression and as a way to find your writer’s voice. We’ll cover blogging basics, safety, and ways to make your blog unique. FREE. Lori-Lyn Hurley
SPRING 2008 YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Creative Writing for High School Students
Tuesdays
April 15 to June 3
6:00-7:30 pm
High school writers are invited to present their work and offer their own views through peer critiques. By focusing on inspiration, revision, and literature, students will gain an appreciation of how expression starts on the page and ends with a greater sense of purpose and satisfaction. Participants will have the opportunity to meet active professional writers, artists, and musicians in the community and will join in an event to showcase their work. $10. Laura Rose Benton
Early Learner Book Club
Saturdays
April 19 , May 17
10:30-11:30 am
Bring your 3-5 year-olds to the Carnegie Center for a celebration of reading! A different book will be highlighted at each session. Children will play games, sing songs, and create crafts focused on the theme of the book. At least one parent or guardian should accompany each child. Registration required. FREE. Esther Edwards
Elementary Age Reading Group
Wednesdays
April 9 to June 4
4:30–5:30 pm
The Carnegie Center’s Reading Specialist will lead students in grades 2-5 in book-related activities designed to encourage positive reading strategies. FREE. Jason Routin
Express Yourself!
Thursdays
May 1 to May 22
5:30-6:30 pm
A writing workshop for 10 to 12-year-old students who want to express themselves and their experiences through various writing media. Bring your journal! Hands-on exercises will explore poetry, playwrighting, and creative nonfiction. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and Express Yourself! $10. Morgan Kirkland
Make Your Own Art Journal!
Wednesdays
April 9 to April 30
5:30-7:00 pm
Combine your love of art and writing! Learn to create a visual language using various materials and methods such as collage, painting, drawing, found object assemblage, and stamping. You’ll be provided with the tools you need to express yourself in a visual, artistic way, or to combine creative imagery with text in your art journal. $5 materials fee. Brooke Pence
Math Mania
Saturdays
April 19; May 3, 17, 31
10:00 am-noon
Starting with the basics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and moving toward fractions, square roots, algebra, and geometry, we will explore how math works, how we can do it easier, with more understanding, and how it’s really used in life. Grades 3-5. FREE. Johanna Truesdell
Test-Taking Tips
Mondays
April 7 and 14
5:30-7:00 pm
Take the anxiety out of test-taking and do your tip-top best! Handy tips and practice activities... maybe we can even find a way to make test-taking FUN! $5 materials fee. Elise Mandel
Family Fun & Learning Nights
FREE dinner & activities for all ages!
Tues, April 22 5:30-7:30 pm
EARTH DAY
Learn easy ways to keep our Earth healthy!
Tues, May 13 5:30-7:30 pm
GAME NIGHT/ READ-IN
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with games and a Read-In!
Tues, June 10 5:30-7:30 pm
SUMMER PROGRAMMING KICK-OFF
Help us kick off summer programs for youth & family!
2008 Summer Tutoring Program
Registration for summer tutoring will begin May 1!
Call or stop by to reserve your spot.
• Students will work with a tutor in small groups.
• $10 for the summer; scholarships are available
• Parents should register students for one of the slots below:
| TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | |
| 10:00-11:00 AM | GRADES K-2 | GRADES 6-8 | GRADES K-2 |
| 11:00-12:00 PM | GRADES 3-5 | GRADES 9-12 | GRADES 3-5 |
| 2:00-3:00 PM | GRADES 6-8 | GRADES K-2 | GRADES 6-8 |
| 3:00-4:00 PM | GRADES 9-12 | GRADES 3-5 | GRADES 9-12 |
| 5:00-6:00 PM | ALL (K-12) | ALL (K-12) | NO TUTORING |