Johnny Appleseed

August 25th, 2012

 

 

Steve McPhail gave a performace from the viewpoint of Johnny (Chapman) Appleseed about the Early American Frontier. He introducd himself and told about his life on the Frontier as a real character from 1800 to the 1840s. He talked about Frontier customs, geography and disproved some of the legends surrounding the character of Johnny Appleseed.

 

 

 

 



It's a Gas! Nitro Joe's Science Show

July 28th

Our summer reading club grand finale! The cape Girardeau Public Library wants kids to know that science and learning can be a gas! To prove the point, we brought Nitro Joe's Science Show to town. Exploding balloons, color-changing potions, flowing bubbles and creeping fog are all part of the fun at this fast-paced, high-energy show.



BIG Art -- Tall Painting

July 18th

Tall Painting inspired by the work of artist Holton. We poured on the fun!



July Stuffed Animal Sleepover

July 13th

Ever wonder what happens when the library lights go out? On June 8th we brought our favorite stuffed animal to the library for a special storytime. After the stories we tucked our stuffed animals in for a library sleepover. What did they get up to while we were gone?

 

 



BIG Art -- Pollock

July 11th

Action painting inspired by the work of Jackson Pollock. There was paint. We got messy.



Fairy Houses

Saturday, June 30th

Legend has it that if you build a fairy home and leave it in your garden, it will attract a fairy. Even if you don't believe in fairies, this was a fun creative project (and maybe even a way to test the myth...).