Thank you to our Blake Library parents who helped create this fabulous list of inexpensive, local spots for family fun! Although we verified information where possible, please contact these sites directly for accurate prices, locations, and age limitations.
Library and Exploration Lab: Check out your local library branch! An indoor retreat where kids can attend free programs, storytimes, or just sit and enjoy a great book. Enjoy our fabulous teen programs as well! Check out the Exploration Lab at the Blake Library in Stuart - It's a playroom filled with educational toys, books, and videos - a great spot to avoid the heat or rain! Call ahead as the room is closed during programs. Free Ages: infant-teen
Bathtub Beach: The beach itself is protected by Bathtub Reef, making this an excellent spot for children to swim and snorkel. Free
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary: A non-profit educational care facility for injured animals. Children can observe native Florida wildlife, endangered species, and animal feedings. Free. Jupiter, FL
Calypso Bay Water Park: Part of the Palm Beach County Parks and Rec. Department. Royal Palm Beach, FL. Suggested: 2 years Adults: $10 3-11years: $8 1-2years: $3
Dear Readers,
Yes it is true !! BILL HARLEY
is coming
to us!
So mark your calendar :
APRIL 27, 2008 @ 3 P.M. @ BLAKE LIBRARY
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“Bill Harley has the uncanny ability to reaffirm life for listeners, be they 5 or 50. Humor, empathy, intelligence and reality all radiate from his and from his work and from him.” Penguin Books
Just to mention one of thousands of comments and quotes. So plan on coming to this fantastic event and get enchanted with this great Entertainer.
Now the best of all is yet to come :
It is not only FREE , but Bill is also going to bring and introduce his NEW BOOK :
"DIRTY JOE THE PIRATE"
Last, not least here one more "quote" of one of his many fans:
Categories: family, Childrens, activities
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MARCH 5, 2008
Into the Movies?
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Inkheart
(release 2009) - Book by Cornelia Funke
Brendan Fraser was
her personal choice
for the role of
Silvertongue
Parent Trap
(released 1998) - Book by Erich Kästner
The Neverending Story
(released 1984) - Book by Michael Ende
Categories: German Authors, Childrens, Movies
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FEBRUARY 25, 2008
HOLA AMIGOS! Learning Spanish is FUN!!!
Would you like to learn a new language? Why not Spanish! Here are some great websites and children’s books to help you on your journey. These are wonderful materials for moms and dads to share with their children. Together you can enjoy Spanish.
http://www.fodors.com/language/
http://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/spanish_for_children
http://members.aol.com/alvareze/spanish/frame.html
http://www.learn4good.com/kids/learning_spanish_online/free_lessons_for_children.htm
Books for learning Spanish can be found at the library
www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showlist.html
Categories: Spanish, learn, Childrens
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