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Stories and More Fill Summer for Kids at Rock Island Library

June 20th, 2017
Stories and More Fill Summer for Kids at Rock Island Library

Parents and grandparents looking for ways to keep kids occupied over the summer should make plans to visit the Rock Island Public Library. The library’s Reading by Design summer reading and learning program offers a blueprint for family learning and fun with a wide range of free events for children and families. Summer activities for children from ages birth to 12 include a combination of ongoing events, drop-in activities, special events, and performers:   Ongoing Events: Toddler Tale story times, offered three times per week for infants through age five at the Rock Island 30/31, Southwest... Read More

Frog and Toad Leaps Into Circa

June 15th, 2017
Frog and Toad Leaps Into Circa

One of America’s most popular children’s-story series gets a fun-filled stage makeover when Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse presents its debut of the charming, hilarious family musical A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD. Nominated for three 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this hour-long theatrical treat to sure to entertain kids of all ages, and is being brought to life by an exceptional cast and crew of professional talents. Circa ’21 will present A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD on scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings and afternoons from June 13 through July... Read More

Red Dragons Soccer Camp Starts This Week

June 13th, 2017
Red Dragons Soccer Camp Starts This Week

Have a child, boy or girl, interested in soccer? The summer soccer camp, the Rock Island Red Dragons Camp, will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 13, 15, 20, 22 and 27 at Hauberg Park in Rock Island! Beginners (less than seasons played or ages 5-7) are at 4:45 p.m., Intermediate players (ages 7-11 or three seasons or more played) are at 5:30, Advanced players (four seasons or more played, or ages 8-11) are at 6:15 p.m. Cost is just $50 in advance/$60 first day of camp and beyond and kids get a Red Dragons jersey. If you’re interested, email seanleary@seanleary.com.  Read More

Kidz Bop Bopping Into Adler!

June 12th, 2017
Kidz Bop Bopping Into Adler!

KIDZ BOP fans, get ready for the best news ever! The #1 music brand for kids is hitting the road with the ALL-NEW ‘Best Time Ever’ tour! The brand new live show, sponsored by Juicy Juice® Splashers®, stops at the Adler Theater,   136 E. 3rd Street, Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, October 20 (doors open at 6, show is at 7) and features the best pop songs of the year in the BIGGEST KIDZ BOP show yet! KIDZ BOP fans will be introduced to the new class of KIDZ BOP Kids – as they take the stage for the first time. Kids and parents will be sure to sing and dance along during this ultimate family-friendly... Read More

Register Now for Rock Island Library Summer Art and Math Programs

June 1st, 2017
Register Now for Rock Island Library Summer Art and Math Programs

Parents of children in the seven to 14-year age ranges can keep them busy and learning this summer with four-week art and math programs at the Rock Island Public Library. Registration is now open for Design by Reading, presented by artist Gloria Burlingame, and Math by Design, presented by tutor Elizabeth Russell, offered at no additional charge on Tuesdays at the Main Library. These programs are suitable for children entering the 2nd through 8th grades. The Design by Reading Summer Art Club for Kids is offered from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Tuesdays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 11. The program features... Read More

Camp For Kids With Diabetes Coming Up

May 31st, 2017
Camp For Kids With Diabetes Coming Up

Camp Hertko Hollow, for children with diabetes and their families, is just around the corner! Have you registered? Spots are filling up! Sign up today! Our registration deadline is June16, 2017. Choose from the variety of programs we offer below.   KIDS WEEK (Ages 8-12) June 25 – July 1 Get ready for a week full of fun and adventure! Campers will enjoy the experience of cabin living at camp and participate in swimming, nature hikes, horseback riding, arts & crafts and other camp activities.   TEEN WEEK (Ages 13-17) July 2 – July 8 This week is guaranteed to be jam packed full... Read More

Sid the Science Kid Visits the Family Museum

May 26th, 2017
Sid the Science Kid Visits the Family Museum

Beginning May 27, kids can join Sid the Science Kid on an amazing, scientific adventure when Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! opens at the Family Museum! This exciting, new traveling exhibit brings the award-winning PBS KIDS TV series Sid the Science Kid to life. For the first time ever, kids will be able to step into Sid’s world and become “science kids” themselves as they discover and investigate everyday science questions around Sid’s home, at school in the Super Fab Lab and on the playground. Through fun, hands-on activities, kids will use scientific tools and thinking... Read More

Looking For A Fun And Healthy Way To Get Kids Into The Kitchen?

May 18th, 2017
Looking For A Fun And Healthy Way To Get Kids Into The Kitchen?

Looking for a fun and healthy way to get your kids involved in the kitchen? It’s no secret that including your children in meal planning and preparation builds healthier eating habits. It can, however, be difficult to know where to start. Hy-Vee food stores are hoping to help take some of the guess work out of how to involve the kids, with their ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ programs. These fun and educational kids’ cooking classes are held monthly at your local Hy-Vee stores for children ages 4-9. This May, Kids in the Kitchen utilizes a one of a kind Blender Bike for their ‘Kids in the Kitchen:... Read More

Sid the Science Kid Visits the Family Museum

May 11th, 2017
Sid the Science Kid Visits the Family Museum

Beginning May 27, kids can join Sid the Science Kid on an amazing, scientific adventure when Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! opens at the Family Museum! This exciting, new traveling exhibit brings the award-winning PBS KIDS TV series Sid the Science Kid to life. For the first time ever, kids will be able to step into Sid’s world and become “science kids” themselves as they discover and investigate everyday science questions around Sid’s home, at school in the Super Fab Lab and on the playground. Through fun, hands-on activities, kids will use scientific tools and thinking... Read More

WQPT Kids Writers Contest Winners Selected

May 6th, 2017
WQPT Kids Writers Contest Winners Selected

WQPT received hundreds of stories from students in kindergarten through third grade for the annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Sixteen winners (four from each grade) were selected by educators and contest sponsors. The winners and their families will be honored and awarded prizes at Deere-Wiman House at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21. “We are thrilled that so many teachers and parents encouraged their young authors and illustrators to participate in the contest again this year,” said Michael Carton, Director of Education and Outreach for WQPT.  “The judges had a hard time choosing winners because... Read More