Fall Information Meeting Wednesday, August 4, 2010 * 12:30pm * Comm. Rm A & B Grades K-12; separate registration for K-3 Join us for a short information meeting to discuss the fall programming schedule. Sprouts: Bugs! Wednesday, August 4, 2010 * 1:00pm * Comm. Rm A & B               Balance in the landscape. Why we need worms, ladybugs & even bees! How to keep them all happy...

Basic Keyboarding for Homeschoolers Wednesday, August 18, 2010 * 1pm * Grades 5-12 * Registration Required Learn proper hand placement, home row keys, and practice your typing skills with fun drills and games.

Tech Savvy Video Workshop I: How to Write A Moviescript Wednesday, September 8, 2010 * 1pm * Community Rm B Grades 5-12 Do you like to create videos at with your family and friends?  Would you like to learn more?  Join us as we create a video from beginning to end!  Day 1: Learn how to write a movie script and organize your movie.  Learn about the Teen Film Festival and how you can enter your own film for a chance to win an iPod Touch!. Reader's Theater Day 1 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 * 1pm * Community Rm A Grades K-4 Reader's Theater is a dramatic presentation of a written work in script form.  Join us as we bring a story to life!

Basic Word for Homeschoolers Wednesday, September 15, 2010 * 1pm * Computer Classroom Grades 5-12 * Registration Required Learn the basics of typing a document in Microsoft Word. Topics include terminology, menu options, text formatting, spelling and grammar check, and copying and pasting text.

Tech Savvy Workshop II: Filming A Video Wednesday, September 22, 2010 * 1pm * Community Rm. B * Grades 5-12 Join us for Day 2: Filming A Video.  It's filming day!  Learn a few tips and tricks for filming a video.  Groups will film the video from their movie scripts. Reader's Theater Day 2 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 * 1pm * Community Rm. A * Grades K-4 It's filming day!  Join Ms. Lori Anne as we film our reader's theater presentations!

Tech Savvy Workshop III: Video Editing Wednesday, October 6, 2010 * 1pm * Community Rm.B *Grades 5-12 Day 3: Edit your videos!  Learn some fun video editing techniques and upload your finished films to the Library's YouTube channel. Fall Party Wednesday, October 6, 2010 * 1pm * Community Rm A * Grades K-4 Crafts, games, snacks and more!

 

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American Homeschool Association A service organization created to network homeschoolers on a national level. Common Sense Media Provides media reviews and descriptions to help parents make choices about what to show their children. Homeschool.com Resources and information on homeschooling. Home School Legal Defense Association A nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children. Homeschool Mom A website started by a homeschool mother to provide information on homeschooling resources online. Homeschool World The official website of Practical Homeschooling Magazine.  Articles, news, events and more. Homeschooling Today The Homeschooling Today magazine website offering useful information and resources. Homeschooling in Indiana Resources, support, information and ideas specifically for homeschoolers in Indiana. Indiana Association of Home Educators An organzation that maintains visibility as home educators with civil government leaders, influencing the legislative process, and sponsoring seminars for parent education. Indiana Department of Education-Home School Information on Indiana state law and homeschooling requirements. Indiana Foundation for Homeschooling The Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling enables students by providing recognition, opportunities, and resources that inspire learning. Indiana Homeschool Help Sheet Help sheet on homeschooling provided by the Indiana Department of Education. Indiana Homeschooling Resources, support groups, and laws for homeschooling in Indiana. Let's Homeschool Curriculum ideas, online resources, articles and additonal information.

Benjamin Harrison Home Former home of President Benjamin Harrison located in Indianapolis, IN. Candles Holocaust Museum Holocaust museum dedicated to Mengele Twins, survivors of Dr. Mengele's experiments during the Holocaust. Children's Museum of Indianapolis Largest children's museum in the world located in Indianapolis, IN. Children's Science & Technology Museum of Terre Haute Children's museum that focuses on math, science, and technology in an experiential learning environment. Conner Prairie Immerse yourself in 19th century American culture in the outdoor history museum. Creation Museum A museum that brings the pages of the Bible to life located in Cincinnati, OH. Eiteljorg Museum An art museum that showcases Western and Native American art and cultural objects.  Located in Indianapolis, IN. Historical Indiana Sites Provides a listing of historic landmark sites in Indiana.  Imagination Station Provides hands on science, space, and technology experiences. Indiana Museum of Art Vist the museums art galleries and gardens located in Indianapolis, IN. Indiana State Museum Explore Indiana's past, present, and future through scientific, cultural, and historical exhibits. Indiana State Parks List of Indiana's state parks. Indianapolis Zoo Located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. Muncie Children's Museum Children's museum located in Muncie, Indiana featuring 19 kid-friendly exhibits. Newport Aquarium Located in Newport, Kentucky, the aquarium includes 70 exhibits and 14 galleries featuring a variety of aquatic life from around the world. Visit Indiana Provides information on places to visit and events to attend in Indiana. Wonderlab Hands on science exhibits and programs located in Bloomington, IN.