Grades 5 – 9 Science educator, TV host, and New York Times bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects – physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more – the profusely illustrated Bill Nye’s Great […]
Grades PreK – 3 In Natalie Portman Fables, actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables: “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Three Little Pigs,” and “Country Mouse and City Mouse,” offering modern takes on timeless life lessons. Sponsored by: The Children's Trust Family Resource Guide | Romero Britto Coloring Book […]
weUsing Python, students will follow along a prerecorded demonstration on how to build your own text adventure game, with several different methods on how to build your own fun story. How to prepare for this workshop: Log in to repl.it and register for free to start coding on the web app we’ll be using for […]
Follow along to make your very own kazoo trumpet using things you have at home! All you need is: Paper towel roll Wax paper or parchment paper Rubber bands Scissors Justin Roberts knows that inside every one of us there is a mini rocker waiting to come out. You don’t have to have fancy instruments […]
Join Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players for a fun, rocking concert you can sing and dance to. Here’s a secret… clap 8 times to start the show! Push the sofas out and make your own dance floor as we gather for a weekend concert you can’t help but dance to with […]
A Yoga, Music and Mindfulness concert with Bari Koral! Bring the whole family together for this fun Yogapalooza concert! You’ll sing along with Bari and practice your yoga moves together as she plays music for each pose- sleep like a bunny, squat like a frog and sit steady like an owl in this fun family […]
This is Wally! Come Down Right Now! Wally is an energetic and passionate 5th-grader ready and willing to take on less than enthusiastic teachers in order to defend his love of the tiny island country Wallis & Futuna. It’s also a little bit about world countries and geography. Bil’s humorous, family friendly tall-tales and stories have […]
About Oba William King: Oba is a small town storyteller-sharing the art of storytelling as though it were a sacred gift. A member of the National Association of Black Storytellers, recent presenter at the Kennedy Center, The National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro, Tennessee. Oba is a Traditional Folk Arts fellowship recipient from the Illinois Arts […]
Presented in partnership with Project ART Bring your favorite box of crayons and join ProjectArt artist Alex Zastera for a storytime and art activity based on the beloved book, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Start with a storytime reading and stick around for a fun activity that will show your crayons just […]
Presented in partnership with Project ART ProjectART artist Aurora Molina knows what makes for a fun and creative afternoon – color and yarn! Get creative as we get inspired by the bestselling picture book, Extra Yarn, and create some colorful pieces you’ll want to put on display. Aurora Molina was born in La Havana, Cuba, […]
The Guitars Over Guns Alumni Band, Unistiq, is filled with talented young adults who were once students in the program. These rockstars began in the program from the earliest age of 11 and ventured on to serve as GOG mentors for the next generation. The Alumni Band features the vocal talents of Von Anthone, who […]
A Yoga, Music and Mindfulness Mini-Class with Bari Koral! Beloved family music artist and pioneering kids yoga educator Bari Koral leads this highly interactive concert that blends imaginative songs, yoga poses, dance breaks and play. Ideal for any open space at home, this is the most fun you can have doing yoga guaranteed! No prior […]