YOUTH AND FAMILY Classes

Early Learner Book Club

Esther Edwards

3-5 Year Olds
Saturdays, September 19 and October 17
10:30-11:30am
Free

Join us for a celebration of reading! A different book will be highlighted at each session, and pre-registered children can each bring home a copy of the book. 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.

Young Reader's Club

Laura Benton

1st & 2nd Grades
Saturdays September 19-November 21
11:30am-12:30pm
Free

Children will increase their reading skills in a fun, hands-on

Math Magic

Elise Mandel

1st & 2nd Grades
Thursdays, October 22-November 12
5:30-6:30pm
Free

Have fun with numbers! This hands-on workshop will teach your 1st or 2nd grader the magic of math.

A Writing Exploration

Laura Benton

6th-8th Grades
Wednesdays, September 30-November 18
5-6pm
Free

We'll explore and grow in our reading and writing, choosing our focus based on the interests of the participants.

Elementary Age Reading Group

Jason Routin
Carnegie Center Literacy Specialist

3rd-5th Grades
Tuesdays, September 15-December 1
5:30-6:30pm
Free

Join us for book related activites designed to encourage positive reading strategies.

Personal Universe

Jason Routin
Carnegie Center Literacy Specialist

3rd-6th Grades
Thursdays, September 17-December 3
(No Class November 26)
5:30-6:30pm
Free

Write about all the things in your own Personal Universe. Get started with cool prompts, then learn how to turn your writing into a hardcover book complete with illustrations.

Multiplication Madness

Johanna Truesdell

3rd-8th Grades
Mondays, September 14-28 and November 2-23
5:30-7pm
Free

Still stuggling with multiplication, don't get it, or want new ways to practice? We'll look at what multiplying really means, learn how to do it faster and more easily, and have fun doing it. Parents welcome.

Study Hour

Grades K-12
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
4-6pm
Free

Small group homework help sessions with volunteer tutors. Meet for one hour per week at any of the above times. Limit 6 students per hour. No registration or intake process is required; simply come, sign in, and get the help you need!

Homework Helper Series

Parents

Attention parents! Is your elementary or middle school student asking you for homework help? Do you need a math or study skills review? Join our fun, hands-on sessions to learn the tools and tricks necessary to coach your student!

Study Skills

Elise Mandel

Saturday, September 19
10am-12pm
$5

Math

Johanna Truesdell

Saturday, September 26
10am-12pm
$5

Poetry for Teens

Elizabeth Beck

9th-12th Grades
Thursdays, October 8-November 12
4:30-6pm
$10

This six week seminar is designed to guide teens through different styles of poetry using a variety of prompts. We will focus on studying and then creating different forms of poetry including narrative, sensory and visual imagery, and slam. This course will allow students to express their own voice and to develop their own style as they learn to write poetry in a supportive environment.

Creative Writing for High School

Laura Benton & Matthew Haughton

9th-12th Grades
Wednesdays, September 30-November 18
6-7:30pm
$10

This dynamic workshop focuses on inspiration, revision, literature and peer critiques. 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.

FAMILY FUN AND LEARNING NIGHTS

International Day of Peace

Monday September 21
5:30-7:30pm
Free*

Join us in a worldwide effort to promote peace for all!

Fall Festival

Tuesday October 27
5:30-7:30pm
Free*

Celebrate the season by creating jack-o-lanterns and participating in fall-themed activities!

Celebrate Culture

Tuesday November 17
5:30-7:30pm
Free*

A fun opportunity to learn about world cultures including food & crafts from around the globe!

*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 859.254.4175