News & Events

April 20, 2013: Literacy Live From a Rainforest Cancelled

What is a nut?  You'll discover the answer to that question when you join us for this nutty program.  Enjoy learning about some favorite forest friends who depend on nuts for food.  Investigate life cycles with nuts. 

For more information, please contact Kathryn Batten at (910) 962-7291 or battenk@uncw.edu.  Free parking is available in Lot Q, off Randall Drive, by the Cultural Arts Building http://www.uncw.edu/ba/campus_map/index.htm

 

This event will be on Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  The program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

 

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 01/26/2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

March 16, 2013: Literacy Live On the Wind

This program is sure to blow your mind as you experiment with wind.  Where does it come from?  How can you capture it?  Enjoy informative and funny stories about the wind and build a wind toy. 

For more information, please contact Kathryn Batten at (910) 962-7291 or battenk@uncw.edu.  Free parking is available in Lot Q, off Randall Drive, by the Cultural Arts & Education Buildings http://www.uncw.edu/ba/campus_map/index.htm

This event will be on Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  The program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

 

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 03/16/2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Education Building Atrium

February 23, 2013: Literacy Live From a Roller Coaster

Join us for a rolling good time learning all about coasters as you build one.  Investigate potential and kinetic energy.  Discover gravity and friction.  Enjoy some exciting stories about coaster riders. 

For more information, please contact Kathryn Batten at (910) 962-7291 or battenk@uncw.edu.  Free parking is available in Lot Q, off Randall Drive, by the Cultural Arts Building http://www.uncw.edu/ba/campus_map/index.htm

This event will be on Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  The program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 02/23/2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Education Building Atrium

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED April 20, 2013: Literacy Live from the Rainforest

You won't need your umbrellas for this fun program.  Join us as we explore the layers of a rainforest and discover who lives there.  Experiment with the water cycle.  Put on a puppet show.  For more information, please contact Kathryn Batten at (910) 962-7291 or battenk@uncw.edu.  Free parking is available in Lot Q, off Randall Drive, by the Cultural Arts Building. http://www.uncw.edu/ba/campus_map/index.htm

The event is on Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  This program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 04/20/2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Education Building Atrium

September 15, 2012: Literacy Live From the Alphabet

Enjoy some of your favorite ABC stories as you explore the science of language.  Learn how your speech organs help you pronounce letter sounds.  Discover different alphabets from around the world.  Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  This program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Enjoy reading, drama, science and fun.  Practice your literacy skills by acting out stories, doing experiments, playing games, singing, crafting and much more...  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

For more information please contact Kathryn Batten battenk@uncw.edu, 910-962-7291. 

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 09/15/2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Education Building CMC (Room 127)

October 13, 2012: Literacy Live Rattles Dem Bones

Join us for a rattling good time learning all about skeletons.  Discover what bones are made of and how they are connected into skeletons.  Compare your skeleton to those of other animals.  Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  This program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Enjoy reading, drama, science and fun.  Practice your literacy skills by acting out stories, doing experiments, playing games, singing, crafting and much more...  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

For more information please contact Kathryn Batten battenk@uncw.edu, 910-962-7291. 

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 10/13/2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Education Building Atrium

November 10, 2012: Literacy Live Builds a Bridge

Put on your construction hat and explore the art of bridge building.  Discover how PT Barnum convinced New Yorkers that the Brooklyn Bridge was safe to cross.  Try to build a bridge of your very own.  Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  This program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Enjoy reading, drama, science and fun.  Practice your literacy skills by acting out stories, doing experiments, playing games, singing, crafting and much more...  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

For more information please contact Kathryn Batten battenk@uncw.edu, 910-962-7291. 

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 11/10/2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Education Building Atrium

December 1, 2012: Literacy Live Goes Electric

Get plugged in as we explore the basics of electricity.  Discover electrons.  Explore how current is generated.  Design your own circuit and make your own battery.  This program is sure to spark your interest!  Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  This program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Enjoy reading, drama, science and fun.  Practice your literacy skills by acting out stories, doing experiments, playing games, singing, crafting and much more...  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

For more information please contact Kathryn Batten battenk@uncw.edu, 910-962-7291. 

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 12/01/2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Education Building Atrium

January 28, 2012 - Literacy Live from the Penguin Rookery: meet the penguins

Discover these lovable birds, their extreme habitat and fascinating behavior.  Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  This program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Enjoy reading, drama, science and fun.  Practice your literacy skills by acting out stories, doing experiments, playing games, singing, crafting and much more...  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

For more information please contact Kathryn Batten battenk@uncw.edu, 910-962-7291. 

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 01/28/2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Education Building atrium

February 25, 2012 - Literacy Live from the Bear Cave: investigating hibernation

Explore why some other animals like bears like to sleep away the winter.  Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm in the Education Building atrium.  This program is for ages 4-7 (must be accompanied by an adult).  Enjoy reading, drama, science and fun.  Practice your literacy skills by acting out stories, doing experiments, playing games, singing, crafting and much more...  Programs are free, but registration is required at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live

For more information please contact Kathryn Batten battenk@uncw.edu, 910-962-7291. 

Event/Exhibit Information
Date: 
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Education Building atrium

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