Newsletter for KIDS

Thinking Money for Kids Exhibitopens on Thursday February 21

Farmington Public Library will host a traveling exhibition designed to teach kidsand their families about money thanks to a competitive national grant from theAmerican Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor EducationFoundation

Thinking Money for Kids is a new multimedia experience for children ages 7 to11 as well as their parents caregivers and educators The interactive exhibituses games activities and a fun storyline to help children understand whatmoney is its function in society money choices and money values such asfairness responsibility and charitableness

The exhibit will be on display at Farmington Public Library along with a seriesof related special events from February 21 to March 19 2020 Mondaythrough Thursday from 10am to 7pm Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pmand Sunday from 1pm to 4pm

School groups and organizations can visit the libraryrsquos event online calendar at

wwwinfowayorg to schedule a visit and presentation The library would liketo host your school from 530pm to 630pm please visit the library eventscalendar to reserve a space

Guys Read will share ldquoFinance 101 for Kidsrdquo and explore money managementskills at the Thinking Money for Kids exhibit Authorillustrator Joe Wos willdesign Thinking Money for Kids money maze where participants in the mazecan escape by making decisions for a safe economic future Adults will providea workshop and database presentation during the eveningexhibits Participants can get creative with the Art Shop purchasing artsupplies using play money to make andor take art from the make-believestore

Money is such an important topic and itrsquos one that we often forget to discusswith our kidsrdquo said Library Director Karen McPheeters ldquoWe encourage peopleof all ages to come explore Thinking Money for Kids and wersquore excited to bepartnering with our local elementary schools to host field trips as wellrdquo

Farmington is one of 50 sites selected to host Thinking Money for Kids on itstwo-year tour of the United States Nearly 130 public libraries across thecountry applied for the opportunity according to ALA

Library Adventures and Walk-in for ldquoA-maze-ingrdquo

Thursday February 27930 AM to 1130 AMamp 130 PM to 330 PM

Watch and interact with Joe Wos as he designs and draws an ldquoA-maze-ingrdquoThinking Money for Kids money maze Joe will create a maze in front of youreyes After the maze is finished see if you escape by making financialdecisions for a safe economic future Afterwards this maze will be on displayin the Thinking Money For Kids exhibit

Author Illustrator Joe Wos

Author Illustrator Joe Wos has beena professional cartoonist since theage of 14 His career path over thepast 30 years has taken as manytwists and turns as one of his mazesas he finds new and innovative waysto pursue his passion for the cartoonarts MazeToons a unique hybridillustration that is part cartoon andpart puzzle mdash Joe has fulfilled alifelong dream to appear in the funnypages

Cartooning ldquoMaze Toonsrdquo Workshop

Saturday February 291000 AM amp 200 PM

Learn cartooning techniques with Joe Wos Supplies will be provided for thehour and a half presentations

Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays amp Fridays 1030 AM

Week of February 3Chasing the SunshineInside outside climbing up the stairs or jumping into bed your shadow maybe following you He may even be one-step ahead as you run down the street

Week of February 10I Love My Library amp Valentine Tippie Toe Parade (bring valentines to give tofriends optional)Show your library love by reading your kiddo books about books and havethem make their own books in STEM lab Afterward join us for a fantabulousTippie Toe Parade through the library

Week of February 18Jazz FlySinging strengthens phonological awareness Honor Black History Month byexploring jazz songs and sounds with rhythm and counting activities in theSTEM lab when Forky asks ldquoWhat is moneyrdquo on YouTube

Thinking Money for Kids Storytimes begin February 24thStorytime will use childrenrsquos books to help families talk about and discovermoney skills problem solving sharing and learn money concepts throughreading writing playing singing and talking A different topic in the interactivehands-on exhibit will be introduced each week for the participants

Week of February 24TMFK Storytime A Chair for My Mother (multipurpose room)After their home is destroyed by a fire Rose her mother and grandmothersave their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy

Farmington Public Library Youth Services schedules no-school days earlyrelease and holiday programs following the Farmington Municipal SchoolCalendar from September to May Visit the library events calendar forprogram details

Early Release Monday Storytimes 200 PMFebruary 3

Storytime (all ages) A Tribute to the GroundhogI Can Read Series Book Club (Ages 5-8) ldquoDonrsquot Throw it to Mordquo Kidsrsquo Movie

February 10

Storytime (all ages) Jump Start Your HeartI Can Read Series Book Club (Ages 5-8) ldquoItrsquos Valentinersquos Dayrdquo Kidsrsquo Movie

February 24

TMFK Storytime (all ages) Money from Around the World Program in the multipurpose room

ldquoForky Asks a Question What is MoneyrdquoI Can Read Series Book Club (Ages 5-8) ldquoAbe Lincolnrsquos Hatrdquo Kidsrsquo Movie

Friday February 14

1000 AM to 1200 pm Tween Minecraft (ages 8-12)

1030 AM Storytime (all ages)Join us for the Tippie Toe Parade and a Valentine Storytime Bring a valentineto share (optional) participants will tour the library and staff will hand outvalentines 1100 AM STEM activitiescrafts ldquoCreative Collages Center and CraftsrdquoDouble movie matinee for kids 100 PM Girls Who Code

Make the Grade 247Use your library card and PIN to access online resources 247

Live Homework Help

VisitTutorcom

Live tutors are available 400-1000 PM from any computer or mobile devicewith internet connection To get started enter your library card and PIN andcreate your account Expert live tutors can help you with any school subjectfrom elementary through college You can also drop off a math question orsubmit a paper for review and a tutor will provide the extra help you need Ifyoursquod like a demonstration of how to use the service ask your tutor for a tour ofthe classroom The SkillsCenter Resource Library is available 247 and includesworksheets lessons videos flashcards and learning games to help withschool subjects beginning with 1st grade

On the Go Download the app Tutorcom To Go

Guys Read(boys 8-12 years old)

1100 AM to 1200 PMSaturday February 1

Dads brothers and other guys arewelcome to Guys ReadGuys will share a favorite bookand library staff will presentAstronuts by Jon Scieszkafollowed by the ldquodeconstructionrdquo ofa project and a light snackOff to Plant Planet with scienceadventure and animals that havebeen hybridized to find otherplanets for humans to live on oncewe have ruined EarthGuys Read Charter established bychildrenrsquos author Jon Scieszka

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Happy New Year Snowball Fight and Celebrationin Youth Services for 2020

CONTENT FOR KIDS2020 Caldecott and Newbery AwardClick here for Caldecott Medal Winners and Honor Books 1938-PresentThe Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century Englishillustrator Randolph Caldecott It is awarded annually by the Association forLibrary Service to Children a division of the American Library Association tothe artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children Click here for Newbery Medal and Honor Books 1922-PresentThe Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller JohnNewbery It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service toChildren a division of the American Library Association to the author of themost distinguished contribution to American literature for children

COMING SOONDr Seussrsquos Horse Museum (Classic Seuss) on March 2 early release daycelebration in the story time room at 2pm

Library Closed

Please note that the FarmingtonPublic Library will be closed February15-17 for the Presidents Day holidayweekend

Online resources will continue to beavailable at wwwinfowayorg