Saturday Events at the Library

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 Family Music Fun!

A family-participation music and movement program led by an experienced music instructor. Come prepared to move and join the fun! Free.

Date: Saturday, October 15th, 2011 
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Storytime Room

Presenter: Kris Olsen, of "Music Together"

Parenting Workshop:

Fun Ways To Help My Child Learn

For parents of children ages 3 to 8, learn what you can do at home to help your child grow and develop. Help your child learn skills that will make it easier to do well in school, such as how to stick to a task, get along with peers or handle disappointment.  Learn the best ways to support reading and study skills. 

Free workshop. Free child care available. No pre-registration necessary. 

Workshop co-sponsored by LBCC Parenting Education and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, members of the Linn-Benton Parenting Success Network. 

Date: Saturday, October 15

Time: 1 to 3 PM

Where: Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Meeting Room

For more information: 541-917-4899.

Pick of the Week: Bumble-Ardy by Maurice Sendak

Bumble-Ardy by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 2011)

Bumble-Ardy the pig had not celebrated his past eight birthdays with his family, but when his Aunt Adeline adopts him at age nine, he decides to throw himself a spectacular party. (Summary courtesy of Syndetics, Inc.)

I haven't had a chance to read this new book from acclaimed children's book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, but it's going to be hitting the library shelves soon! To place a hold, click on the title above.

Family Music Fun: Oct. 15th & Nov. 19th

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Family Music Fun!

A family-participation music and movement program led by experienced music instructors. Come prepared to move and join the fun! Free.

Two Dates:

Date: Saturday, October 15th, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Storytime Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

Presenter: Kris Olsen, of "Music Together"

Date: Saturday, November 19th, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Storytime Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

Presenter: Sue Hardin, of "Kindermusik"

Hope to see you and your little ones there!