PVLD Kids

Join us Saturday, March 13 from 1pm-3pm at the Teen Annex for the 2010 Spring Knit-a-thon! 

People of ALL AGES are invited to join us as we knit and crochet 7″x9″ sections as part of the Warm Up America! program.  The sections will be collected and combined to form afghans that will be donated to a local shelter.  It’s the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the community, socialize with knitters of all ages, learn a new skill, and enjoy FREE refreshments.

The squares that were made at the November 2009 Knit-a-thon and donated by volunteers have been sewn together into 3 new blankets and donated to a local women’s shelter.  The shelter has been giving them as gifts to women as they move on in their lives.  We’re happy and proud to get to be a part of this!

Come join us and become a part of it too!

History comes alive in this tribute to African American heroes!

In this “museum”, the exhibits come to life! Children in 3rd through 8th grade will portray their favorite African American heroes and share their  inspiring stories with you. Learn about civil rights heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King and Ruby Bridges. Meet the immortal Jackie Robinson and hear his triumphant story. Don’t forget to say hello to Althea Gibson, the ground breaking star tennis star and the “female Michael Jordan”,  woman’s basketball legend Sheryl Swopes. Two great heroines of aviation will be on hand: Bessie Coleman and  Willa Brown. Lots of performing artists will be “on stage” too, including  Janet Collins, (ballerina) Andre Watts (classical pianist) and Clark Terry (jazz trumpeter) Pioneers in medicine and science will sahre their lives and knowledge with you too. There’s something for everyone at this unique event. All ages are welcome to attend, no reservations required.

February 18, 2010, 5-6:30 PM

Community Room, Peninsula Center Library

Join us for our second annual jousting tournament and claim the title of “Knight for a Day”!  All “squires” (boys ages 8-11) and their “lords” (fathers) are invited to learn how young men in the Middle Ages would prepare for knighthood. We’ll learn the rules of courtly conduct and medieval warfare, then take to the “list field” to engage in safe but boisterous combat.

The event takes place Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Gallery at the Malaga Cove Library. Although this event is aimed at boys and those special guys in their lives (dads, uncles, grandpas, et al.), all the “ladies fair” (moms, sisters, and friends) are welcome too.

Registration is recommended. To sign up, please call the Young Readers desk at (310) 377-9584, ext. 600. If you have any questions, contact mbarb@pvld.org.