Kids: Programs

Creepy Critters

Here's your chance to learn all about reptiles and amphibians--and see a few of them, too! Join Lee Chittester and Mark McCormick, two experts who will talk about our animal friends and bring a few for you to see. This program is appropriate for school-aged children and will be held at the following locations, dates, and times.

South Hill, Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

Downtown, Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 11:30 a.m.

Shadle, Saturday, October 9, 2010 @ 3 p.m.

Hillyard, Thursday, October 21, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

East Side, Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

Indian Trail, Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

The Absent Minded Professor

September 18, 2010 @ 2 p.m.

Location: South Hill

Bumbling Professor Brainard accidentally invents "flubber," a gooey substance that propels people (and the professor's car) to amazing heights. But try as he might, Brainard can't interest anyone in his new discovery--except corrupt businessman Alonzo Hawk, who wants to steal it for himself.

This movie is rated G and is free. For more information call 444-5385.

Build-a-palooza

Get a taste of how it feels to be an engineer! Create your own buildings, towers, bridges, and whatever else you can dream up. We'll provide building supplies, you bring your imagination and know-how. This program is appropriate for school-aged children and will be held at the following locations, dates, and times.

Indian Trail, Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

East Side, Thursday, September 23, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

Downtown, Saturday, November 13, 2010 @ 11:30 a.m.

South Hill, Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

Shadle, Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

The Apple Dumpling Gang

October 16, 2010 @ 2 p.m.

Location: South Hill

A slick gambler and three orphaned children strike gold during the California Gold Rush, but when greedy townspeople cause trouble, the kids enlist the help of clumsy outlaws Don Knotts and Tim Conway to stage a robbery--little knowing another gang has its eyes on their prize.

This movie is rated G and is free. For more information call 444-5385.

Leaf Fest!

As the leaves fall from the trees this autumn, we'll touch them, read about them, and learn to tell which leaves come from which trees. Plus, you can make a leafy creation of your own! This program is appropriate for school-aged children and will be held at the following locations, dates, and times.

Downtown, Saturday, October 16, 2010 @ 11:30 a.m.

Shadle, Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 7 p.m.

Indian Trail, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

South Hill, Thursday, October 21, 2010 @ 4 p.m.

Hillyard, Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 4 p.m.