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Story Time Live on Facebook

Join Marisa Bozarth, Museum Curator of History for Storytime live on Facebook followed by a short activity you can do at home. The Marvelous Thing That Came From A Spring: The Accidental Invention of the Toy That Swept the Nation by Gilbert Ford In this book, Ford captures the joy, creativity, and determination behind the invention of an iconic, one-of-a-kind toy: the Slinky! Supplies needed: multiple colors of construction paper or card stock and tape.

Fall scavenger hunt

In this session (schools are closed for the teacher’s convention), children ages 5-12 are welcome to join us for fun with fall leaves and seeds. Students will start off looking for different leaves and seeds that have fallen on the ground and try to find out what tree they came from. We will look at the size, color, shape, and differences between the various kinds of clues the trees leave behind. Afterwards we will do leaf rubbings with crayons to remember the trees we identified. An adult must be present with the children for the duration of the program.

Paws in the Park

We are calling all dog lovers! Bring your furry friend for an evening walk on the trails at Smithville Park. It’s an excellent opportunity to meet new dog friends, get some exercise, and get to know parks in your backyard. Walking has many health benefits; join this Paws in the Park walk with your dog at Smithville Park. We will meet outside the Visitors Center and leave at 12:05 pm. Make sure to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, bring some water and bring your friendly pup on a leash. The route is approximately 2.5 miles with some elevation and stairs. Feel free to walk at your own pace. Inclement weather cancels this event.