Homeschool Programs

Check out this space for events designed for homeschoolers!

1st Thursday of the Month | 1:30 - 3 p.m. March 5th, April 2nd, and May 7th We’ve had some great Show & Tell events, and now let’s make it more interesting. Each month will have a theme. Remember both elements of the program in your presentation: “ Show” (an object or prop) and “Tell” (talk about it). Themes provide structure to the program and increase the fun for everyone! March 5 - Books April 2 - STEAM May 7 - Nature

Tuesday, April 28th | 6 - 8 p.m.

This spring event will complete the Backyard School series for homeschoolers. Nature projects for the whole family will be provided with an emphasis on popular topics for spring like flowers, birds, gardening and butterflies. Booklets with additional projects to try at home will also be available.

Watch for a new homeschooling series coming for Fall!

Books we recommend from the Library’s Collection:

Thursday, May 28th | 6 - 8 p.m.

New to homeschooling or thinking about it for the next school year? Have questions on homeschooling in Texas and where to find resources? Librarian and longtime homeschool mom, Leah Flippin, presents this seminar each year for parents who are interested in starting or are in the early stages of teaching at home. Learning styles, teaching approaches, and helping students with learning differences are additional topics that will be discussed. 9

3rd Tuesday of the Month | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

The Needlework group is a great way to meet fellow crafters who enjoy crochet, embroidery, knitting, or any other type of hand work. Share ideas and hone skills. Open to all ages and skill levels. Just bring your own materials (yarn, needles/hooks).

March 17th, April 21st, & May 19th

Evening Book Club 3rd Thursday of the Month | 6 - 7:30 p.m. (complimentary copies of the books are available, while supplies last, at the book club meetings)

March 19th: Joining the ranks of Hidden Figures and In the Garden of Beasts, the incredible true story of the greatest codebreaking duo that ever lived, an American woman and her husband who invented the modern science of cryptology together and used it to confront the evils of their time, solving puzzles that unmasked Nazi spies and helped win World War II.

April 16th: August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid— but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face.

B.Y.O. Book Club Last Monday of the Month | 7 - 8:30 p.m. Meets at Northside Remedy, 215 N Main St, Weatherford, TX

Come hang out and talk about what you are reading with fellow book lovers - no rules about what you read.

May 21st: Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow. This improbable story of Christopher’s quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog makes for one of the most captivating, unusual, and widely heralded novels in recent years.

Handmade Card Class Tuesday, March 3rd | 1 - 3 p.m. / 6 - 8 p.m.

Come get crafty at the library and learn a new skill.

We provide the supplies and instructions, and as always, it’s free to attend. Come ready to learn and have some fun! Space is limited, so you must register at https://weatherfordpubliclibrarytx.eventbrite. com for the class time you are interested in attending. The class is designed for adults ages 18 and older only, please. Each person attending must register individually. For this class, attendees will learn how to make beautiful handmade cards.

Registration opens Tuesday, February 18th at 9 a.m.

Genealogy for Newbies Thursday, March 12th | 1 - 2 p.m. Have you recently found yourself wanting to learn exactly where you came from? Do you have questions about who your ancestors were and where they lived? Maybe you’ve always wanted to “climb your family tree” but didn’t know where to start? Perhaps you’ve recently started this journey and are overwhelmed? If you have found yourself asking any of these questions, then this is the class for you! Subjects covered will include: • The journey begins with you • Family interviews • Local resources • Electronic resources • Bibliography for further research (Note: This class will not cover topics of interest to intermediate and advanced family historians)

Monday, March 16th | 6 - 8 p.m.

This isn’t your kid’s spelling bee!

Compete as a team of 1 - 6 players, ages 18 and up. Winning teams will earn prizes and advance to regional, multi-library bee (date and location TBD) to compete against other cities’ winners.

Register your team in advance at 817-598-4207, rreeves@weatherfordtx.gov, or register on-site.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, March 19th | 12 - 6 p.m. Visit the library and help save a life! For appointments please visit: www.redcrossblood.org and search for sponsor code parkercountyarc or call 1-800-REDCROSS.

Basics of Vegetable Gardening – Presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Wednesdays 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 5-week series April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th

Tuesday, March 31st | 1 - 3 p.m. / 6 - 8 p.m. Come get crafty at the library. Two open studio times are available for you to come use the library’s watercolor supplies: watercolor cakes in pans with aqua brushes, watercolor brush markers, and watercolor paper to create a watercolor masterpiece. You are also welcome to bring additional supplies of your own, if you choose. There is no charge for attending, and no instruction will be provided. Space and supplies are limited, so you must register at https://weatherfordpubliclibrarytx.eventbrite.com for the open studio time you are interested in attending. This is designed for adults ages 18 and older only, please. Each person attending must register individually. Registration opens Tuesday, March 17th at 9 a.m. 12

Come to the whole series to receive prizes and a graduate certificate!!

Topics Include: Choosing a Garden Location Soils and Compost Raised Beds and Container Gardens Maintaining Your Garden Harvesting and Storing

Don’t miss our Spring Family Craft Night !

See Page 5 for more info!

Monday, April 20th Teams must register by 7 p.m.

Location: Antebellum Ale House, 321 E Oak St, Weatherford, TX 76086

Come alone or as a team. Prizes will be awarded to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. For one night, the library won’t help you find the answers. Be sure to follow us on Facebook to watch for the event posting and get more details on our theme and prizes for the night.

Decoupage Flower Pots Thursday, April 23rd 1 - 3 p.m. / 6 - 8 p.m.

Come get crafty at the library and learn a new skill.

We provide the supplies and instructions, and as always, it’s free to attend. Come ready to learn and have some fun!

Space is limited, so you must register at https://weatherfordpubliclibrarytx. eventbrite.com for the class time you are interested in attending. The class is designed for adults ages 18 and older only, please. Each person attending must register individually.

Registration opens Thursday, April 9th at 9 a.m.

Introduction to Yoga Monday, May 11th 6:30 - 7:30 pm Presented by Shauna Casey, Certified RYT. All levels of yogis welcome. Join us for an hour long introductory class that will deliver a full body workout that promotes strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. For this class, each attendee will learn how to make decoupage glue, learn about different types of decoupage glue and what they can be used for, and will then make a decoupaged flower pot using patterned scrapbook paper.

Interested in learning more about homeschooling?

Check out Homeschool 101 on page 9!

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New titles hitting our shelves this spring! (through May 2020) NON-FICTION