PJ Library Fort Wayne

06/22/2020

PJ Library Fort Wayne and Little River Wetlands

invite you to:

Short Hikes for Short Legs

On June 24th from 9am to 10am join us* for an awesome time exploring pollinators.

What are pollinators and why are they important?
Come find out!

This activity is free; however, you will need to email [email protected] or call 260-478-2515 to register 24 hrs in advance.

Please dress for the weather, boots are recommended.
This event is fun for children ages 3 to 5 with a responsible adult.

* We will meet at the Eagle Marsh Barn - 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne

06/15/2020

PJ Library Fort Wayne and Little River Wetlands

invite you to:

Short Hikes for Short Legs

On June 17th and June 24th from 9am to 10am join us* for an awesome time exploring pollinators.

What are pollinators and why are they important?
Come find out!

This activity is free; however, you will need to email [email protected] or call 260-478-2515 to register 24 hrs in advance.

Please dress for the weather, boots are recommended.
This event is fun for children ages 3 to 5 with a responsible adult.

* We will meet at the Eagle Marsh Barn - 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne

04/17/2020

Shabbat Shalom.

You made it - another Friday (and you're doing an amazing job, by the way)! Before things start slowing down for Shabbat, enjoy today's fun-packed schedule of events (Eastern times listed).

10am: Weigh in for a post-Passover showdown. Vote for your favorite carb-loaded food to break Passover with.

11am: Follow along as Duncan reads a Shabbat favorite, Koalah Challah, by Laura Gehl.

Noon: For today's virtual field trip, you might want to grab a headlamp. Join an expedition into the world's largest cave, Son Doong in Vietnam.

1pm: We've lined up a fantastic visit with author Emma Carlson Berne, who gives us a tour of her office and answers reader questions.

4pm: Jamie keeps the story going with another chapter of Pinky Bloom.

Shabbat shalom!

04/08/2020

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04/08/2020

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04/07/2020

Enjoy!

Good morning everyone -- no pressure, but it is *almost* Passover. Can you believe it? To help your family prepare, we have a day jam-packed with Passover content. And you can find even more in the VIDEOS section of this page or on our website at pjlibrary.org/Passover.

10am: Take a listen to Have I Got a Story For You's Passover-themed mini season. Looking for a short, sweet, and child-friendly version of the Passover story? Try this episode: https://pjlibrary.org/podcast/passover-story-for-kids

11am: Check out PJ Library's Step-by-Step Seder playlist featuring Shira Kline * ShirLaLa

Noon: Grab your copy of Laurie Keller's book "Do Unto Otters" for a field trip to see the otters at the Georgia Aquarium.

3pm: Naomi joins us today to read Hoppy Passover!, a story about two bunny siblings, Violet and Simon. Hoppy Passover!, written by Linda Glaser and illustrated by Daniel Howarth, is published by Albert Whitman & Company.

4pm: Jamie is back read another chapter of Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Missing Kiddush Cup by Judy Press, published by Lerner Publishing Group. Join us every weekday for a new chapter!

5pm: Check out our playlist full of Passover read alouds and craft-alongs. https://www.facebook.com/watch/PJLibrary/313560549620041/

8pm: Replay: What are your family's Passover traditions?

04/06/2020

Getting ready for Passover!

04/03/2020

Shabbat Shalom!

Hi folks,

Another Friday, another wonderfully packed virtual schedule!

Scroll down for notes on weekend programming as well. Wishing everyone a beautiful, restful, weekend. Shabbat Shalom!

11am: Author Leslie Kimmelman joins us to read her picture book, The Rabbi Slurps Spaghetti.

Noon: Watch out for that Ice Age Mastodon! Tour the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History with 360 degree views.

1pm: Animated storytime: The Passover story in 10 Scenes. Looking for a slightly longer, printer-friendly Passover story for kids? Check out: https://pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pjblog/february-2017/the-passover-story-for-kids

2pm: Craft-Along with author Judy Press! We'll be making something special for Passover.

4pm: Enjoy a new chapter of Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Missing Kiddush Cup with Jamie. This book is written by Judy Press and published by Lerner Publishing Group. Join us every weekday for a new chapter! https://pjourway.org/story-central/pinky-bloom-the-case-of-the-missing-kiddush-cup

Saturday:
11am: Shabbat ShaMorning with ShirLaLa and Ellen Allard and ReformJudaism.org

Respond and register at: https://urj.tfaforms.net/193

`Sunday:
11am: Virtual Passover Concert with ShirlaLa https://www.facebook.com/events/937690399995909/

04/02/2020

Thank goodness it's Thursday!

Thank goodness it's Thursday -- a very full Thursday -- here's what's on the schedule for today:

Anytime: JiBytes Passover modules: http://Bytes.jikids.org

11am: The Shaboom! Passover Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUv0BTdUNPo

Noon: Get outside (weather permitting) for a bird watching field trip.

1pm: This Passover is Different From All Others -- and That's Okay. Join us for a discussion for parents right here on the PJ Library page.

2pm: Parenting in a Pandemic, presented by The Forward Information and registration here: https://www.facebook.com/events/199121714707211/

3pm: Craft Along with MiaSarenna from PJ Our Way. She'll be teaching us how to make slime. Don't forget to choose your book if you're a PJ Our Way member, by April 10th.

4pm: Jamie reads another chapter of Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Missing Kiddush Cup, written by Judy Press, published by Lerner Publishing Group. Join us every weekday for a new chapter! https://pjourway.org/story-central/pinky-bloom-the-case-of-the-missing-kiddush-cup