Heroes Now & Then
Whether it's digging up the heroes (or villians!) in your own family history or celebrating people from the past who helped make this world a better place to live, we hope you'll spend some time this week thinking about inspiring history heroes and how you'll leave your mark.
Super Events this Week
Here are just a few of the fun events happening this week for school-age kids. For more information, take a look at the complete schedule of events. Bonus: Going to Readapalooza will power up your time tracker by 30 minutes!
Note: Groups are welcome at all of the events listed below. If you are bringing a group of 10 or more to Readapalooza, a quick phone call to Kids Library staff at 580-4565 will help us make sure we have enough materials for everyone.
Tuesday, July 14
Readapalooza: Joshua Dread: The Dominion Key
10-11 a.m. | Marvin Auditorium 101C | Ages 6-12
Thursday, July 16
Readapalooza: Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue!
10-11 a.m. | Marvin Auditorium 101C | Ages 6-12
Superhero Training Tip of the Week
This week's tip is from Missty Lechner of the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association is working to build healthier lives, free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke for all Americans through research, education, and community change initiatives.
Become a Heart Hero!
Heart Heroes can undertake their own mission to support the cause through their school with Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart, or at the Heart Walk on September 19, 2015. Visit our webpage for more information on the Heart Walk, including information on the free kid-friendly activities and food.
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Books to Read
Do you think all the people on our book list deserve to be called heroes? Read about them and find out!
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