Kids Recycling Program with ISU Extension :: Ellsworth Public Library

Kids Recycling Program with ISU Extension

2024-06-07 15:42:02

Summer Reading Program 2024: Read, Renew, Repeat!

We will split up into groups of school aged kids and pre-k and younger for an age-appropriate interactive session on recycling led by Susan Schmitz from ISU Extension and Outreach.

ISU Extension and Outreach, Hamilton County:

We believe that knowledge is the first step towards positively impacting our environment. That’s why we are talking about recycling!

Learn information on recycling benefits and how it contributes to a cleaner, greener planet
Take home guides to help you and your family recycle common household items
Recycle and reuse - we will make cat toys for shelter cats
Recycle and reuse – art project from recycled materials

Join us for information and first steps towards tips on sustainable recycling practices.

Featured Events

Sep 10

Card Group

Sep 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Card players meet every Tuesday from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Games played are a variety including cribbage to queens. Please bring a treat to share with the group. Coffee is provided.

Sep 16

WIP Group (Works in Progress)

Sep 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Bring your works in progress to work on together! Whether it's crochet, embroidery, hand quilting, knitting, drawing or any other portable project, you are welcome! We will get through those piles of unfinished projects together.

If you don't have anything to work on but would like to join, we will have adult coloring pages available.

Open to anyone 18+.

Sep 17

Card Group

Sep 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Card players meet every Tuesday from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Games played are a variety including cribbage to queens. Please bring a treat to share with the group. Coffee is provided.

Sep 23

Cook the Book Community Potluck

Sep 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us for this fun, community potluck dinner! Use the following link to sign up for the dish you will be bringing: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kZkQFZNJLnx2B24a9SOgYOLILl8tD6fj00R9vU_sAw4/edit?usp=sharing

Stop by the library ahead of time to check out the required cookbook for your dish!

Sep 24

Card Group

Sep 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Card players meet every Tuesday from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Games played are a variety including cribbage to queens. Please bring a treat to share with the group. Coffee is provided.

Sep 27

Early Childhood Interactive Storytime

Sep 27, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

We will have an interactive story time in the library the last Friday of every month at 10:30am. All kids from birth to preschool age are welcome!

After the story, there will be time for the kids to play in the library as the adults connect with each other. The library will also share tools and resources with parents.

Sep 30

Young(ish) Adult Book Club

Sep 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

A book club designed for adults ages 18-30(ish) in the Hamilton County area to get together and talk about a variety of books. The group will meet monthly on the last Monday of the month from 6-7pm. Bringing a snack to share with the group is encouraged but not required.

The book to discuss will be announced and handed out at the previous month's meeting. (For example, September's book will be handed out in August.)

If you would like to join, please contact us so we can get you a book for the next discussion.

Oct 01

Card Group

Oct 1, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Card players meet every Tuesday from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Games played are a variety including cribbage to queens. Please bring a treat to share with the group. Coffee is provided.

Oct 03

Early Childhood Dental Program

Oct 3, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

We invite parents and birth to preschool age kids to join us for this entertaining and educational program with the help of Cindy from the I-Smile program of the Webster County Health Department!

Cindy will teach you and your kids ways to keep their mouths healthy and give parents tips for advocating at your dental office. If you have young kids, this program is for you!

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