REAL River Rangers - Summer Reading Program
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- REAL River Rangers - Summer Reading Program
- 2024-06-05T10:00:00-05:00
- 2024-07-31T12:00:00-05:00
- Children ages 5 to 13 are invited to join us at the library for 9 Summer Reading Sessions in June and July. REAL River Rangers will participate in action-packed programs that include local experts, nature labs, activities and arts and crafts. The program will meet on Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please come by the library to register. For more information, call 830-232-5199.
- When Jun 05, 2024 10:00 AM to Jul 31, 2024 12:00 PM (US/Central / UTC-500)
- All dates Jun 05, 2024 10:00 AM to Jul 31, 2024 12:00 PM Jun 12, 2024 10:00 AM to Aug 07, 2024 12:00 PM Jun 19, 2024 10:00 AM to Aug 14, 2024 12:00 PM Jun 26, 2024 10:00 AM to Aug 21, 2024 12:00 PM Jul 03, 2024 10:00 AM to Aug 28, 2024 12:00 PM Jul 10, 2024 10:00 AM to Sep 04, 2024 12:00 PM There are 3 more occurrences.
- Previous dates.
- Where Real County Public Library
- Contact Name Kim Chittenden & Julie Bartosh
- Contact Phone 830-232-5199
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REAL River Rangers Program Highlights
2024
Wednesday, June 5
Skins and Skulls
Explore with local expert Jacob Gonzales, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Garner State Park. He will provide a real “show and tell” on select mammals native to the area. Join us outside for our Nature Tracker’s challenge where we discover and identify footprints and other sign from our wildlife visitors. Later, children gather together to make animal sack puppets while others get busy making their own tracks!
Wednesday, June 12
Amazing Amphibians. Really Cool Reptiles.
Explore the world of amphibians and reptiles with our local herpetologist, trained biologist and author Terry Hibbitts. Real snakes equals real fun for those who participate in this program. And, some might get up close and personal with a few new slithery friends! Follow us outside to make amazing Bubble Snakes then back inside to finish the day creating silly, google-eyed dancing snakes to take home.
Wednesday, June 19
Be Rock Star!
Explore the exciting topic of rocks and geology with JAC, our very own local rock enthusiast and rancher. Our team will “rock the library” with a program including a rock lesson and “show and tell”, rock experiments, an outside “LET’S ROCK” scavenger hunt and a crafty creation fit for a true Rock Star! Are you ready to ROCK!
Wednesday, June 26
Feathered Friends
Birds of a feather flock together? Explore the wild world of birds with local expert Elizabeth Tidwell, Wildlife Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Uvalde. Kids will learn about a variety of birds and specific beak adaptations to access available food sources. Kids will “hand” feather a bigger-than-life Painted Bunting and create something for their very own outdoor birding adventures.
Wednesday, July 3
Smokey the Bear
Wow! Who doesn’t love Smokey the Bear?
Join the fun as we celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday in Hill Country style with balloons, candles and delicious Texas-sized sugar cookies. We upload the party video to the U.S. Forest Service and understand they release party videos from around the country to morning television on Smokey’s birthday, August 9th. Learn all about why Smokey was created and how we can help with wildfire prevention and management.
Wednesday, July 10
BEE Happy!
Have you heard the buzz? Our local expert and Bee Keeper Mary will join us to discuss the incredible world of bees. Kids will taste test a variety of honeys from our Honey Wheel, learn to dance and communicate like a Bee, try their own hand at collecting pollen, and so much more. A Bee-autiful craft follows for everyone to enjoy.
Wednesday, July 17
It’s Owl Good
WHO-o o-o knew the librarians at your Real County Public Library could school you on owls? Well, they can! Join us for a fun 2 hours learning about owls, their habits, their habitats and their pellets. Kids will dissect sterilized owl pellets, make observations and examine their work under microscopes. I wonder what owls eat? Let’s find out together. Later, kids come together to craft their own mysterious bird of the night. It really is OWL good!
Wednesday, July 24
Archeology Investigators
Maybe You’ll Be an Archeologist. (Great book by the way!) An archeologist is someone who finds and studies artifacts and archeological sites to learn about the people who were here long before us.
Diane Dismukes, VP, Hill Country Archeological Society, Kerrville, Texas, will join us to talk about archeology. It’s not just what you find, it’s what you find out! She will demonstrate how early humans hunted with the atlatl. We will also learn about a Native American hunting technique using Rabbit Sticks. Kids have a chance to master the skills with expert coaches by their side. Later, we re-create the lost art of Painted Pebbles.
Wednesday, July 31
Flower Power and Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head Local expert Rainey Bingham, County Extension Agent, Real County, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, teaches us everything we need to know about water and wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country. Sort of a new version of Wet ’n Wild, we think! Have fun creating some native wildflower art to take home. Oh, and did someone mention a squishy squirt toy and water balloon activity?