Monthly Archives: March 2011

Digital Scrapbooking!!!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by ryan

Here are a couple examples from this month’s featured activity – Digital Scrapbooking!

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Bored on Spring Break? Come watch some movies!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by staff

This Wednesday, March 30th, come see Toy Story 1 & 2 at the Learning Curve! Toy Story 3 will be showing all summer long during IMCPL’s Summer Movie Series. Toy Story 1 will be showing at 10:30am in the Learning … Continue reading →

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IPS #105 Podcasts

Posted on March 21, 2011 by staff

Today, 4th graders from School #105 visited the Learning Curve, and researched different animals using the Kids Search database (available for free via the Inspire link at the IMCPL Just for Kids Homework page). Check out their findings below!

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IPS #105 - Animals Podcast part 2 Play Now | Download
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Gray Road Christian School Podcasts

Posted on March 16, 2011 by raylene

Sixth graders from Gray Road Christian School visited the Learning Curve to learn about robots and the Library’s website and databases. Here are their voices, sharing some thoughts about what makes a library important.

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Stop Motion Movie: “Crazy Kid”

Posted on March 16, 2011 by leigh

This stop motion animation video was made with Frames software, a webcam, and a little creativity!

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A Day in a City by Nicholas Harris

Posted on March 15, 2011 by ryan

A Day in a City by Nicholas Harris is an IZZY approved jP!  In this “follow the action” book, readers search detailed picture scenes for specific characters and learn to read a clock face.  Click the image on left for … Continue reading →

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Kidz Biz Lemonade Stands

Posted on March 15, 2011 by leigh

As part of the Kidz Biz workshops to get in gear for Lemonade Day, designs for the best lemonade stands were created using Image Blender software and computer drawing tablets.  Take a look at a few examples below. What kind … Continue reading →

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Kidz Biz Workshop – Lemonade Signs

Posted on March 15, 2011 by staff

On Saturday March 12th, kids signed up for this year’s Lemonade Day and took part in skill-building during the Kidz Biz Workshops. Below, check out some signs brainstormed for Lemonade Day… (Note: to save your image from that day, click … Continue reading →

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Kid Biz Workshop-Lemonade Day

Posted on March 14, 2011 by ryan

Hear the Lemonade Day Kidz’ sales pitches with the Podcast and YouTube players!

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Griot Drum Ensemble – Saturday, April 9th @ 2pm

Posted on March 7, 2011 by staff

Children of all ages and families are invited to experience the rhythms and language of West African music, dance and culture. This is a special World of Families Bilingual Storytime program, a partnership between IMCPL and the Indiana Network for … Continue reading →

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