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W c to the Spring 2012 WQAD/Terry Swails Family Fun Guide, a special supplement to theRiver Cities Reader s Spring Guide. We have separated our childrens calendar from the regular sea-sonal guide and made it easier to navigate so that you can find the perfect events for your kidsand family. Weve also added fun activities related to some of the hundreds of things happening over the next three months in the Quad Citi

and surrounding areas. So any day your children complain about being bored, youre sure to find the perfect antidote here.

March

Doodlebugs Preschool Program:Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! , preschoolersand their adult companions will doodlewith pencils and wear their Seuss-iestattire for this super-silly birthday party;free; for information, call 319-366-7503,Cedar Rapids Public Library, 500 1st St SE,Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org,10:30am Fri Mar 2 .

Scrap Club , kids learn scrapbookingand paper crafting techniques, photopreservation and more; for informationand to register, call 309-756-9978, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave,Mi lan, IL, http://www.web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 3:30pm Sun Mar 4 .

Kid Creations , on Tuesdays; kids candrop in after school to make, create,and construct art, crafts, and more;

free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Mar 6thru Tue Mar 27 .

The Great Design , on Wednesdays;teens can create large-scale art bythemselves or in groups, designing worldsusing pencils, pens, and other media;free; for information, call 563-326-7832,Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm

Wed Mar 7 thru Wed Mar 28 .Messy Monday , for ages 3-6; featuringa story and a craft; free; for information,call 309-732-7323, Rock Island PublicLibrary - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Mon Mar 12 .

Messy Monday , for ages 3-6; featuringa story and a craft; free; for information,call 309-732-7323, Rock Island PublicLibrary - Southwest Branch, 9010Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Mon

Mar 19 .Photography , for ages 9 & older;this class offers tips and advice to thoseinterested in the art of photography; anevent in the 4-H Super Saturdays YouthProject Days series; $10; for informationand to register, call 309-756-9978, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave,Milan, IL, http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, Sat Mar 24 .

Doodlebugs Preschool Program:Happy Birthday, M.C. Hammer! ,preschoolers and their adult companions

will doodle and learn some hip-hopdance moves with Charlie Vogel from theDancers Edge; free; for information, call319-366-7503, Hiawatha Public Library,150 West Willman, Hiawatha, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri Mar 30 .

April

Kid Creations , on Tuesdays; kids candrop in after school to make, create, andconstruct art, crafts, and more; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Apr 3 thru Tue Apr 24 .

The Great Design , on Wednesdays; teenscan create large-scale art by themselves or

in groups, designing worlds using pencils,pens, and other media; free; for information,call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library- Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Wed Apr 4 thru Wed Apr 25 .

Doodlebugs Preschool Program:Happy Birthday, Raphael! , preschoolersand their adult companions will doodle andconjure up a fire-breathing dragon basedon Raphaels painting of St. George; free;for information, call 319-366-7503, CedarRapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar

Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30amFri Apr 6 .Messy Monday , for ages 3-6; featuring a

story and a craft; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm MonApr 9 .

Teen Book Sculpting , repurpose hard-cover books into works of art; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.

com, 2pm Sat Apr 21 .Messy Monday , for ages 3-6; featuring astory and a craft; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd.,Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Mon Apr 23 .

Doodlebugs Preschool Program: HappyBirthday, Samuel Morse! , preschoolersand their adult companions will doodleand create a secret code using color and adecoder to go with it; free; for information,call 319-366-7503, Hiawatha Public Library,

150 West Willman, Hiawatha, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri Apr 27 .

May & June

Kid Creations , on Tuesdays; kids candrop in after school to make, create, andconstruct art, crafts, and more; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue May 1 thru Tue May 29 .

The Great Design , on Wednesdays; teens

can create large-scale art by themselves orin groups, designing worlds using pencils,pens, and other media; free; for information,call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library- Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Wed May 2 thru Wed May 30 .

Messy Monday , for ages 3-6; featuring astory and a craft; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm MonMay 7 .

Messy Monday , for ages 3-6; featuring astory and a craft; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd.,Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.

org, 6pm Mon May 21 .Saran Sculptures , create life-sizesculptures and other works of art with clearplastic; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Sat May 12 .

Family Fun Day , free; for information, call319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art,410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 11am Sat Jun 2 .

Kidz Days at RME featuring TerryHanson , an educational program gearedfor children pre-school to 12 years of age that is centered on live music andother performances just for kids, with aspecial Drum Circle led by Hanson; $5for parents, kids free; for information, call563-326-1333, RME Community Stage,131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am SatMar 17 .

Jim Gill, concert with noted childrensmusician and author; $4; for information,call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 2pm Sun Mar 11 .

Kidz Days at RME , an educationalprogram geared for children pre-schoolto 12 years of age that is centered on livemusic and other performances just for kids;$5 for parents, kids free; for information,call 563-326-1333, RME Community Stage,131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am Sat

Apr 21 .Music, Noise, & Silence , family concertfeaturing the Des Moines Symphony,with Joseph Giunta conducting; a touringproduction in the Wellmark Blue Cross &Blue Shield Family Series; $10; for tickets,call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of GreaterDes Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA,http://www.civiccenter.org, 1pm Sat Apr21 .

Kidz Days at RME , an educational programgeared for children pre-school to 12 years of age that is centered on live music and other

performances just for kids; $5 for parents, kidsfree; for information, call 563-326-1333, RMECommunity Stage, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport,IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org,10:30am Sat May 19 .

Weekly StorytimeS

March

Preschool Storytimes , on Thursdays;stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes forages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Thu Mar1 thru Thu Mar 8 .

Toddler Story Time at the CRMA , on Thursdays; featuring stories, songs, andaction rhymes; free; for information, call319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museumof Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA,http://www.crma.org, 1:30pm Thu Mar 1thru Thu Mar 29 .

Toddler Story Time , on Thursdays;free; for information, call 563-326-7832,Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10amThu Mar 1 thru Thu Mar 29 .

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 , onFridays; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - MainLibrary, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Mar2 thru Fri Mar 9 .

Eldridge Library Preschool & ToddlerStory Time , on Fridays; stories, songs, andcrafts for ages 0-5; for information, call 563-381-1797, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Fri Mar 2 thru Fri Mar 30 .

Preschool Story Time , on Fridays;free; for information, call 563-326-7832,Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am FriMar 2 thru Fri Mar 30 .

Preschool Story Time , on Fridays;free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri Mar 2 thruFri Mar 30 .

Preschool Storytimes , on Mondays;stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes forages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm MonMar 5 thru Mon Mar 26 .

Baby Story Time , on Mondays; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon Mar 5 thru Mon Mar 26 .

Book Bunch Club , on Tuesdays; smallbook club with activities for children ages7-9; kids receive their book on the first night;free; for information, call 309-524-2470,Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline,IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pmTue Mar 6 thru Tue Mar 27 .


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Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 ,free; for information, call 309-732-7323,Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Mar 6 .

Preschool Storytimes , on Tuesdays;stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes for

ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Tue Mar6 thru Tue Mar 27 .

Baby Story Time , on Tuesdays; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, DavenportPublic Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Tue Mar 6 thruTue Mar 27 .

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 ,free; for information, call 309-732-7323,

Rock Island Public Library - SouthwestBranch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30amWed Mar 7 .

Preschool Storytimes , on Wednesdays;stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes forages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Wed Mar7 thru Wed Mar 28 .

Toddler Story Time , on Wednesdays;free; for information, call 563-326-

7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Wed Mar 7thru Wed Mar 28 .

Preschool Story Time , on Thursdays at9:30 & 10:45am; stories, finger plays, and

hands-on activities for children ages 3-5 notyet in kindergarten; free; for information, call309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 321041st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Thu Mar 8 thru Thu Mar 29 .

Pleasant Valley ICCA Battle of theBooks , on Thursdays; stories, songs, finger

plays, and rhymes for ages 3-5; free; forinformation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Thu Mar 22 thru Thu Mar 29 .

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 ,on Wednesdays; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd.,Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Mar 28 .

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 , onFridays; free; for information, call 309-732-

7323, Rock Island Public Library - MainLibrary, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Mar 30 .

April

Preschool Storytimes , on Mondays;stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes forages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm MonApr 2 thru Mon Apr 23 .

Tummy Time , on Mondays; storiesand activities for ages 0 - 3 and an adultcaregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Apr2 thru Mon Apr 23 .

1) The Curse of the Cheese ______.A) Pyramid B) SandwichC) Stealer

2) The Phantom of the ______.A) GalleryB) OprahC) Subway

3) Field Trip to ______.A) BroadwayB) Niagara FallsC) the Statue of Liberty

4) Valley of the Giant ______.A) DollsB) FelinesC) Skeletons

5) The Peculiar ______ Thief.A) ChickenB) PumpkinC) Token

6) Save the ______! A) DatesB) RodentsC) White Whale

Geronimo Stilton AdventureBettendorf Public LibraryTuesday, May 8, 4 p.m.

W ith nearly 50 entries in the series to date, theGeronimo Stilton adventures are amongthe most popular childrens books of the 21st Century, telling of a mild-manneredbut intrepid New York City mouse who goes onfantastic journeys and solves mysteries with theaid of his sister, cousin, and nephew. On May 8,the Bettendorf Public Library will celebrate thefurry character with mystery-solving activitiesled by Geronimo himself; see how well you knowthe mouses literary history by filling in the missingword (or words) in these six Geronimo Stilton book titles.


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Baby Story Time , on Mondays; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.

com, 10am Mon Apr 2 thru Mon Apr 30 .Wee Wigglers Toddler Time , onMondays at 9:30 & 10:45am; stories andhands-on activities for ages 18 months to 36months with an adult; free; for information,call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Mon Apr 2 thru MonApr 23 .

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 ,on Tuesdays; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL,

http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30amTue Apr 3 thru Tue Apr 24 .Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 ,

on Tuesdays; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30amTue Apr 3 thru Tue Apr 24 .

Preschool Storytimes , on Tuesdays;stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes forages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://

www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Tue Apr3 thru Tue Apr 24 .Baby Story Time , on Tuesdays; free; for

information, call 563-326-7832, DavenportPublic Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.

davenportlibrary.com, 10am Tue Apr 3 thruTue Apr 24 .

Eldridge Library Preschool & ToddlerStory Time , on Tuesdays & Fridays;stories, songs, and crafts for ages 0-5; forinformation, call 563-381-1797, EldridgeLibrary, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Tue Apr3 thru Fri Apr 27 .

Preschool Storytimes , on Wednesdays;stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes forages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Wed Apr4 thru Wed Apr 25 .

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 ,on Wednesdays; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd.,

Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, Wed Apr 4 thru Wed Apr 25 .Toddler Story Time , on Wednesdays;

free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Wed Apr 4thru Wed Apr 25 .

Toddler Story Time , on Thursdays;free; for information, call 563-326-7832,Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am

Thu Apr 5 thru Thu Apr 26 .Toddler Story Time at the CRMA , on Thursdays; featuring stories, songs, andaction rhymes; free; for information, call319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museumof Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA,Answers: Page 15

The Sword in the StoneTimber Lake PlayhouseTuesday, May 8, through Friday, May 11,

9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 1 p.m.

B ased on the 1938 novel by author T.H.White, The Sword in the Stoneis a fan-tasy adventure about the boyhood of thelegendary King Arthur, and will be staged in a childrens theatre adaptation at theTimber Lake Playhouse from May 8 through 11. This timeless tale was also toldin Disneys beloved animated movie from 1963; test your familiarity with the filmin this quiz on Disneys The Sword in the Stone,courtesy of FunTrivia.com.

1) What is the name of Merlins owl?A) ArchimedesB) BenjaminC) Franklin

2) What did the owl not want to beturned into?

A) A fishB) A frogC) A human

3) What was Arthurs boyhoodnickname?

A) Baby B) BugC) Wart

4) Which is a creature that Merlinturns into?

A) A hawk B) A snakeC) A turtle

5) Which is a creature that Arthurturns into?

A) A dogB) A squirrelC) A whale

6) What two things did Merlin think

the Dark Age needed?A) Lights and magicB) Plumbing and electricity C) Romance and laughter

Monthly at 6 PMFairmount Branch

2nd Thursday

Eastern Avenue Branch4th Wednesday

Fun

Saturday, April 21 Fairmount Branch Library (3000 N. Fairmount Street)Shred Day (9 11 AM)Invest in Your Childs Safety (9 11 AM)

Have your childs photo and ngerprints taken as part of a FREEchild ID kit! Kits provided by Western & Southern Life.

Tuesday, April 24 Money Smart Week Kid Crea ons (3:30 PM)Fairmount Branch Library (3000 N. Fairmount Street)

Grade school aged kids focus on making art and new crea ons by recycling and reusing what kids already have to save money.

Friday, April 27 Money Smart Week Preschool Story Time (10:00 AM)Eastern Avenue Branch Library (6000 Eastern Avenue)Fairmount Branch Library (3000 N. Fairmount Street)

Visit www.moneysmartweek.org/quadci es for more informa on on scholarships, contests, and other events.


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Terry Swails Family Fun Guide Spring 2012http://www.crma.org, 1:30pm Thu Apr 5thru Thu Apr 26 .

Pleasant Valley ICCA Battle of theBooks , on Thursdays; stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes for ages 3-5; free; forinformation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Thu Apr 5 thru Thu Apr 26 .

Preschool Story Time , on Fridays;free; for information, call 563-326-7832,Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am FriApr 6 thru Fri Apr 27 .

Preschool Story Time , on Fridays; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri Apr 6 thru Fri Apr 27 .

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 , onFridays; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - MainLibrary, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Apr6 thru Fri Apr 27 .

May & June

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 ,on Tuesdays; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30amTue May 1 thru Tue May 8 .

Eldridge Library Preschool & ToddlerStory Time , on Tuesdays & Fridays;stories, songs, and crafts for ages 0-5; forinformation, call 563-381-1797, EldridgeLibrary, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Tue May1 thru Fri May 25 .

Baby Story Time , on Tuesdays; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, DavenportPublic Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Tue May 1thru Tue Jun 5 .

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 ,on Wednesdays; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd.,Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Wed May 2 thru Wed May 9 .

Toddler Story Time , on Wednesdays;free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Wed May 2thru Wed Jun 6 .

Toddler Story Time , on Thursdays;free; for information, call 563-326-7832,Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10amThu May 3 thru Thu May 31 .

Toddler Story Time at the CRMA , on Thursdays; featuring stories, songs, and actionrhymes; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 ThirdAve., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org,1:30pm Thu May 3 thru Thu May 24 .

Childrens Storytimes for Ages 0-5 , onFridays; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - MainLibrary, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Fri May4 thru Fri May 11 .

Preschool Story Time , on Fridays;

free; for information, call 563-326-7832,Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am FriMay 4 thru Fri Jun 1 .

Preschool Story Time , on Fridays; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri May 4 thru Fri Jun 1 .

Baby Story Time , on Mondays; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon May 7 thru Mon Jun 4 .moNtHly & Bi-moNtHly eVeNtS

March

Toddle on the Wild Side with GregWolf @ Fairmount , stories and hands-onactivities on things leafy, furry, and scaly; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Thu Mar 1 .

Pajama Storytime at the HerbertHoover National Historic Site , on the 1st Tuesday of the month; stories and activitieswith a National Park Ranger from the HerbertHoover National Historic Site; a bedtimesnack is provided; free; for information, call319-643-2633, West Branch Public Library,300 N. Downey, West Branch, IA, http://www.nps.gov/heho, 7pm Tue Mar 6 .

Reading Assistance Dogs Are Waitingfor Stories , students can practice readingwith dogs from the Pups Assisting with theDisabled Group; free; for information, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6pmWed Mar 7 .

Pajama Story Time: Bump in the Night ,for ages 4 & up and their adult chaperones;wear your jammies and bring your favorite

stuffed animal for special series of storytimes in the gallery and a simple art project,all with a bedtime theme; enjoy somesilly monster stories and make your ownmonster disguise; free; for information, call319-366-7503, ext. 203 or e-mail [email protected], Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 7pm Thu Mar 8 .

P.A.W.D. Read to a Dog , kids have anopportunity to read one-on-one with aservice dog from P.A.W.D. - Pups Assistingwith the Disabled; while waiting to read to

a dog, watch a classic dog show like Lassieand Rin Tin Tin; free; for information, call563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pmThu Mar 8 .

Teen Writers Group , teens share theirworks with others, get feedback, and learnsome new tricks; free; for information,call 309-524-2440 or e-mail [email protected], Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Mar 12 .

Tummy Time , stories and activities forages 0 - 3 and an adult caregiver; free; forinformation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Mar 12 .


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Readers Theater , for ages 6-12; listen toyoung readers perform folk tales, fairy tales,and other stories in script form; free; forinformation and to register, call 309-524-

2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,7pm Wed Mar 14 .

Tummy Time , stories and activitiesfor ages 0 - 3 and an adult caregiver;free; for information, call 563-344-4175,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Mar 14 .

Building with Books Lego Club , forages 6-12; build with Lego blocks whilelistening to stories. Blocks are supplied; free;for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline

Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm ThuMar 15 .

Storytime Adventures Series: Lions ,with readings geared for elementary schoolchildren, followed by activities that kids cando both at the museum and at home; forinformation, call 319-335-0606 or [email protected], University of IowaMuseum of Natural History, 10 MacbrideHall, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/mnh, 3pm Sun Mar 18 .

PAWD Reading Assistance Dogs ,

children practice their reading skills byreading to dogs; free; for information, call309-524-2440, Moline Public Library, 321041st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Mar 21 .

Pajama Story Time: Fireflies , for ages 4 &up and their adult chaperones; wear your jammies and bring your favorite stuffedanimal for special series of story times inthe gallery and a simple art project, all witha bedtime theme; enjoy firefly stories andart projects to brighten up bedtime; free;for information, call 319-366-7503, ext. 203or e-mail [email protected], Cedar RapidsMuseum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids,IA, http://www.crma.org, 7pm Thu Mar 22 .

Tummy Time , stories and activitiesfor ages 0 - 3 and an adult caregiver;free; for information, call 563-344-4175,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Mar 26 .

Pajama Story Time , for ages 4-8;wear your p.j.s and bring your favoritestuffed animal to hear new stories; free;for information, call 309-524-2470, MolinePublic Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm MonMar 26 .

Teen Writers Group , teens share theirworks with others, get feedback, and learnsome new tricks; free; for information,call 309-524-2473 or e-mail [email protected], Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Mar 26 .

P.A.W.D. Read to a Dog , kids have anopportunity to read one-on-one with a

service dog from P.A.W.D. - Pups Assistingwith the Disabled; while waiting to readto a dog, watch a classic dog show suchas Lassie and Rin Tin Tin; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, DavenportPublic Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000

Diary of a Worm, a Spider, & a Fly Circa 21 Dinner PlayhouseThursday, March 29, through Saturday, May 5

t he Circa 21 Dinner Playhouses childrens theatre pro-duction of Diary of a Worm, a Spider, & a Fly whichruns from March 29 through May 5 is a comedy adventure based on three books by Doreen Cronin andHarry Bliss, each one a big adventure about a tiny creature.In honor of this show that gives family audiences the chanceto both laugh and learn, read the following factoids anddecide: Is this true of worms, spiders, or flies?

1) Charles Darwin spent almost 40 years studying them2) Have over 120,000 separate species3) Certain species produce milk 4) Certain species can withstand heat of 5,300 degrees Fahrenheit5) Have the ability to regenerate body parts6) Have a smelling distance of more than 750 yards7) More than 300 of them traveled on the Atlantis space shuttle in 20018) Dont have eyes9) Generally live for about 30 days10) Cannot die of natural causes

A) Worms

B) SpidersC) Flies

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Terry Swails Family Fun Guide Spring 2012Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Wed Mar 28 .

April

Wee Wigglers Toddler Time , at 9:30 &10:45am; stories and hands-on activities forages 18 months to 36 months with an adult;free; for information, call 309-524-2440,Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline,IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 9:30amMon Apr 2 .

Pajama Storytime at the HerbertHoover National Historic Site , on the1st Tuesday of the month; stories andactivities with a National Park Rangerfrom the Herbert Hoover National HistoricSite; a bedtime snack is provided; free; forinformation, call 319-643-2633, West BranchPublic Library, 300 N. Downey, West Branch,IA, http://www.nps.gov/heho, 7pm TueApr 3 .

Reading Assistance Dogs Are Waitingfor Stories , students can practice readingwith dogs from the Pups Assisting with theDisabled Group; free; for information, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6pmWed Apr 4 .

Pajama Story Time: The Princess &the Pea , for ages 4 & up and their adultchaperones; wear your jammies and bringyour favorite stuffed animal for specialseries of story times in the gallery anda simple art project, all with a bedtimetheme; enjoy stories and art projectsdesigned for all princesses-to-be; free; forinformation, call 319-366-7503, ext. 203 ore-mail [email protected], Cedar Rapids

Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., CedarRapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 7pm ThuApr 5 .

Teen Writers Group , teens share theirworks with others, get feedback, and learnsome new tricks; free; for information,call 309-524-2440 or e-mail [email protected], Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Apr 9 .

Tummy Time , stories and activitiesfor ages 0 - 3 and an adult caregiver;free; for information, call 563-344-4175,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Apr 9 .

Readers Theater , for ages 6-12; listen toyoung readers perform folk tales, fairy tales,and other stories in script form; free; forinformation and to register, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,7pm Wed Apr 11 .

Tummy Time , stories and activitiesfor ages 0 - 3 and an adult caregiver;free; for information, call 563-344-4175,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Apr 11 .

P.A.W.D. Read to a Dog , kids have anopportunity to read one-on-one with aservice dog from P.A.W.D. - Pups Assistingwith the Disabled; while waiting to read toa dog, watch a classic dog show like Lassieand Rin Tin Tin; free; for information, call563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pmThu Apr 12 .

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Shrek the Musical Peoria Civic CenterTuesday, April 24, and Wednesday, April 25, 7:30p.m.

y ouve seen the movies; now see the musical!On April 24 and 25, the Peoria Civic Centerwill host a touring production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Shrek the Musical , thestage version of the animated family comedy star-ring a mischievous green ogre and his storybook friends (plus a few storybook enemies). Get ready for this magical theatrical treatby finding Shrek and 17 of his acquaintances in this word-search puzzle.

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Storytime Adventures Series:Hummingbirds , with readings gearedfor elementary school children, followedby activities that kids can do both at themuseum and at home; for information, call319-335-0606 or e-mail [email protected], University of Iowa Museum of NaturalHistory, 10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA,http://www.uiowa.edu/mnh, 3pm SunApr 15 .

Pajama Story Time: Pirates in Pajamas ,for ages 4 & up and their adult chaperones;wear your jammies and bring your favoritestuffed animal for special series of storytimes in the gallery and a simple artproject, all with a bedtime theme; enjoyswashbucklin stories and an art project youcan treasure; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, ext. 203 or e-mail [email protected], Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 ThirdAve., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org,7pm Thu Apr 19 .

Tummy Time , stories and activities forages 0 - 3 and an adult caregiver; free; forinformation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Apr 23 .

Teen Writers Group , teens share theirworks with others, get feedback, and learn

some new tricks; free; for information,call 309-524-2473 or e-mail [email protected], Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Apr 23 .

P.A.W.D. Read to a Dog , kids have anopportunity to read one-on-one with aservice dog from P.A.W.D. - Pups Assistingwith the Disabled; while waiting to readto a dog, watch a classic dog show suchas Lassie and Rin Tin Tin; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, DavenportPublic Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000

Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Wed Apr 25 .

May

Pajama Story Time: Cowpoke Campfire ,for ages 4 & up and their adult chaperones;wear your jammies and bring your favoritestuffed animal for special series of storytimes in the gallery and a simple art project,all with a bedtime theme; saddle up forcrafts, tall tales, and a bit o grub beforeyoure all tuckered out; free; for information,call 319-366-7503, ext. 203 or [email protected], Cedar Rapids Museumof Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA,http://www.crma.org, 7pm Thu May 3 .

Readers Theater , for ages 6-12; listento young readers perform folk tales, fairytales, and other stories in script form; free;for information and to register, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,7pm Wed May 9 .

P.A.W.D. Read to a Dog , kids have anopportunity to read one-on-one with aservice dog from P.A.W.D. - Pups Assistingwith the Disabled; while waiting to read toa dog, watch a classic dog show like Lassieand Rin Tin Tin; free; for information, call563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Thu May 10 .

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Robin Hood Davenport Junior TheatreSaturday, April 28, through Sunday, May 6

H e robs from the rich. He gives to the poor.And from April 28 through May 6, hellbe the star of his very own stage adven-ture when Davenport Junior Theatre presents itstake on the timeless legend of Robin Hood. Featuring plenty of comedy and actsof derring-do, the show will bring Robin, Maid Marian, the Sheriff of Notting-ham, and all the Merry Men to life in this adaptation by Tim Kelly; prepare forthe fun by finding Robin and a dozen of his friends in this word-search puzzle.

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F R J I R S D M B GR Z O H U A A G I II Y A B I R H V M LA L A N I F A C R BR E D A P N N U I ET T N V H O H X N RU U E O H T T O H T

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Teen Writers Group , teens share theirworks with others, get feedback, and learnsome new tricks; free; for information,call 309-524-2440 or e-mail [email protected], Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon May 14 .

Pajama Story Time: Pajama Party , forages 4 & up and their adult chaperones;wear your jammies and bring your favoritestuffed animal for special series of storytimes in the gallery and a simple art project,all with a bedtime theme; enjoy bedtimestories and make a dreamy work of art; free;for information, call 319-366-7503, ext. 203or e-mail [email protected], Cedar RapidsMuseum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids,IA, http://www.crma.org, 7pm Thu May 17 .

Storytime Adventures Series: Turtles ,with readings geared for elementary schoolchildren, followed by activities that kids cando both at the museum and at home; forinformation, call 319-335-0606 or [email protected], University of IowaMuseum of Natural History, 10 MacbrideHall, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/mnh, 3pm Sun May 20 .

P.A.W.D. Read to a Dog , kids have anopportunity to read one-on-one with aservice dog from P.A.W.D. - Pups Assistingwith the Disabled; while waiting to readto a dog, watch a classic dog show suchas Lassie and Rin Tin Tin; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, DavenportPublic Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Wed May 23 .

Teen Writers Group , teens share theirworks with others, get feedback, and learnsome new tricks; free; for information,call 309-524-2473 or e-mail [email protected], Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon May 28 .SPeCiAl eVeNtS

March

Teen Poetry Contest , students in grades6-12 can enter one original poem of us to25 lines for a chance to win a gift certificateand read their poems at the Poetry Cafe onMay 5; for information, call 309-524-2440,Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline,IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Thu Mar1 thru Sat Apr 21 .

Cat in the Hat Comes Back , with games,activities, refreshments, doors prizes, andthe Cat in the Hat reading from Dr. Seuss;presented by educator Ann Cobb; free;for information, call 309-524-2440, MolinePublic Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Mar 1 .

Celebrating Dr. Seuss & the Lorax , ages3-5 hear the story of the Lorax and enjoyspecial activities; free; for information, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am FriMar 2 .

PV Booker Bear Pizza Party , forinformation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Sat Mar 3 .

Hunger Games Party , play a variety of board games including Hunger Games: Training Days, the Logo Board Game, andgiant Hunger Games Monopoly; withrefreshments, a prize drawing, and more; foreach non-perishable food item to donate tothe River Bend Food Pantry you will get oneadditional entry into the drawing (limit of 10); free; for information and tyo register, call309-524-2440, Moline Public Library, 321041st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Mar 5 .

Bettendorf ICCA Battle of the Books ,regional semi-final round of the Bettendorf Schools Iowa Childrens Choice Battleof the Books; free; for information, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 4pmWed Mar 7 .

How to Publish a Book Before theAge of 10 , with workshop facilitator AnnaShammas, who published her first book,Very Snowy, before the age of 10; forinformation and to register, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail [email protected]., Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2ndSt. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 4pm Fri Mar 9 .

Preschool Story Time in Spanish , storiesand hands-on activities in Spanish; free;for information, call 309-524-2440, MolinePublic Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6pm Mon Mar 12 .

Hunger Games Training Day , learn theskills youll need for the librarys version of the games; refreshments served; free; forinformation, call 309-793-7323, Rock IslandPublic Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,2:20pm Wed Mar 14 .

Pleasant Valley ICCA Battle of theBooks , regional semi-final of PleasantValley Schools Iowa Childrens ChoiceAward Battle of the Books; for information,call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf PublicLibrary, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf,IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 4pmWed Mar 21 .

Hunger Games , games, prize drawings,and food, with extra points earned bybringing in canned food for the RiverbendFood Pantry; free; for information, call309-793-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 5:15pmThu Mar 22 .

Books on the Move , an active storytime based on music, movement, and early

literacy, geared for ages 4 and under; free;for information, call 309-524-2440, MolinePublic Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am Sat Mar 24 .

Scribe Recognition , Scribe authors arerecognized for their contributions to thisyears Scribe Anthology; for information, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6pm TueMar 27 .

Eastern Iowa Regional ICCA Battleof the Books , regional finals for the Iowa

Childrens Choice Battle of the Books; forinformation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Sat Mar 31 .


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April

Create a Poetry Tree , the library providesthe supplies, kids create a poem & a book and hang it on the tree; free; for information,call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2pm WedApr 4 thru Wed Apr 25 .

Building with Books Lego Club , ages6-12 build with Lego blocks while listeningto stories; blocks are supplied; free; forinformation, call 309-524-2440, MolinePublic Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm ThuApr 19 .

Pajama Story Time , ages 4-8 wear p.j.sand bring their favorite stuffed animals tohear new stories; free; for information, call309-524-2440, Moline Public Library, 321041st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Apr 23 .

El Dia Book Tasting , featuring a visit byMax Reader Mouse, refreshments, stories,poems, and rhymes; free; for information,call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 5:30pmMon Apr 30 .

El Dia Storytime Bookcrawl , free; forinformation, call 309-732-7323, Rock IslandPublic Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,10:30am Mon Apr 30 .

El Dia de los Ninos / El Dia de los Libros ,annual celebration of children, books,and Mexican culture, sponsored by theFriends of the Moline Public Library andCasa Guanajuato Quad Cities; featuringmany activities for the entire family; free;for information, call 309-524-2480, MolinePublic Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 5pm Mon Apr 30 .

May & June

Battle of the Books Finals , covering 14teams from seven schools; for information,call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10amSat May 5 .

Teen Poetry Contest Readings , featuringreadings from the winners of the recentcontest; free; for information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,10am Sat May 5 .

Geronimo Stilton Adventure , for grades3-6; Geronimo himself will kick off theadventure including several mystery-solvingactivities; for information, call 563-344-4175,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 4pm Tue May 8 .

Author Jill Esbaum Visits withKids , Esbaum reads her book Toms Tweet, discusses being an author, andleads activities after her presentation;free; for information, call 563-344-4175,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Thu May 10 .

Summer Reading Kick-off Carnival ,free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 12pm Sat Jun 2 .

StAGe ProDUCtioNSEulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Spring

Break Show , presentations at 10am &12:30pm; $5; for information, call 319-627-2487 or e-mail [email protected], NewStrand Theatre, 111 E. 3rd St., West Liberty, IA,http://www.PuppetsPuppets.com, 10am WedMar 14 .

Matthews Meadow , a performance byWestern Illinois Universitys Regional Touring Theater Company; free; for information, call309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - MainLibrary, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6:30pm Tue Mar 20 .

Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly ,one-act musical based on the popularchildrens books, directed by Kimberly Furness;on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays thruSaturdays; $8.50, $7.50 for groups of 12 ormore; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse,1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Thu Mar 29 thru Sat May 5 .

The Hare & the Tortoise , on Saturdays;family-musical retelling of the classic tale; $8;for tickets and information, call 319-622-6194,Old Creamery Studio Theatre, 3023 220th Trail,Middle Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 1pm Sat Apr 7 thru Sat Apr 21 .

Shrek the Musical , Broadway musicalbased on the animated smash; $37-$67; fortickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:30pm Tue Apr 24and Wed Apr 25 .

Alice in Wonderland , Jason Albertysoriginal adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic;on selected Thursdays thru Tuesdays; $12-$25;for tickets and information, call 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, CedarRapids, IA, http://www.theatrecr.org, Fri Apr27 thru Sat May 19 .

Robin Hood , Junior Theatres production

of the adventure classic, adapted by TimKelly; Sat. 1 & 4pm, Sun 2pm; $5 at the doorfor ages 3 & up; for information, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 1pm Sat Apr 28thru Sun May 6 .

Beauty & the Beast , Disneys Tony-winningadaptation of the classic animated fairytale,presented by the Performing Arts Academy of Galesburg; Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm; $9-15; fortickets and information, call 309-342-2299 ore-mail tickets.theorpheum.org, The Orpheum

Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL,http://www.theorpheum.org, Fri May 4 thruSun May 6 .

The Sword in the Stone , productions at9:45am, 11:15am, and 1pm; childrens-theatreadaptation of the Arthurian legend; $5; fortickets and information, call 815-244-2035or e-mail [email protected], Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, http://www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, Tue May 8 thru FriMay 11 .

Zorro , swashbuckling adventure for the

whole family; a touring production in theWellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield FamilySeries; at 10:30am & 2:30pm; $10; for tickets,call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater DesMoines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA,http://www.civiccenter.org, Sat May 19 .


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ACtiNG ClASSeSActing for Ages 5-6 , Mondays thru June

4; kids learn basic theatre terminology,improvisation, characterization, vocaltechnique and physical skills; $90; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 4pm MonApr 2 .

Acting for Ages 7-9 , Mondays thru June4; kids learn basic theatre terminology,improvisation, characterization, vocaltechnique and physical skills; $90; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.

davenportjuniortheatre.com, 5:15pm MonApr 2 .Advanced Acting for Ages 8+ ,

Mondays thru June 4; the class deepens theimagination and technique of storytelling,using such tools as monologues, scenework, short plays, and character explorationto develop new skills while reinforcing oldones; $90; for information and to register,call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre,2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 7:15pmMon Apr 2 .

Beginning Broadway for Ages5-6 , Mondays thru June 4; learn whatit takes to dance, sing, and act; $90; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 4pm MonApr 2 .

Teen Acting , Mondays thru June 4;kids learn basic theatre terminology,improvisation, characterization, vocaltechnique and physical skills; $90; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-

7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 6:45pm MonApr 2 .

Theatre Improv for Ages 9-12 , Mondaysthru June 4; through a collection of gamesand exercises, students develop the abilityto think quickly and imaginatively; $90;for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 6:30pm MonApr 2 .

Acting for Ages 10-12 , Tuesdays thruJune 5; kids learn basic theatre terminology,improvisation, characterization, vocaltechnique and physical skills; $90; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 4:30pm TueApr 3 .

Acting for Ages 5-6 , Tuesdays thru June5; kids learn basic theatre terminology,improvisation, characterization, vocaltechnique and physical skills; $90; for

information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 5:15pm TueApr 3 .

Acting for Ages 7-9 , Tuesdays thru June

5, at 4 & 5:45pm; kids learn basic theatreterminology, improvisation, characterization,vocal technique and physical skills; $90;for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, Tue Apr 3 .

Acting for Ages 10-12 , Wednesdays thruJune 6; kids learn basic theatre terminology,improvisation, characterization, vocaltechnique and physical skills; $90; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 7:15pm WedApr 4 .

Acting for Ages 5-6 , Wednesdays thruJune 6; kids learn basic theatre terminology,improvisation, characterization, vocaltechnique and physical skills; $90; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 6:45pm WedApr 4 .

Acting for the Camera for Ages 9-12 ,Wednesdays thru June 6; focusing on thetechnique and skills required to performon screen, students get the chance to seeplayback of their work right there in theclassroom; special focus will be put ondeveloping audition skills for commercialsand film; $90; for information and to register,call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre,2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 5:45pmWed Apr 4 .

Beginning Broadway for Ages 7-9 ,Wednesdays thru June 6; learn what it takesto dance, sing, and act; $90; for informationand to register, call 563-326-7862, DavenportJunior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport,IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com,4pm Wed Apr 4 .

Creative Theatre Fun , Wednesdaysthru June 6, for ages 3-4; the class usescreative role-play, mime, imaginary play,basic improvisation, movement, crafts, andgames to develop a healthy and physicalimagination; $80; for information and toregister, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com,5:30pm Wed Apr 4 .

Acting for Ages 10-12 , Saturdays thruJune 9; kids learn basic theatre terminology,improvisation, characterization, vocaltechnique and physical skills; $90; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 11:30am SatApr 7 .

Acting for Ages 5-6 , Saturdays thru June9; kids learn basic theatre terminology,improvisation, characterization, vocaltechnique and physical skills; $90; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 11am SatApr 7 .

Acting for Ages 7-9, Saturdays thruJune 9, at 10:15am & 12:15pm; kids learn

basic theatre terminology, improvisation,characterization, vocal technique andphysical skills; $90; for information and toregister, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior

Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com,Sat Apr 7 .

Creative Theatre Fun , Saturdays thruJune 9; for ages 3-4; the class uses creativerole-play, mime, imaginary play, basicimprovisation, movement, crafts, andgames to develop a healthy and physicalimagination; $80; for information and toregister, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com,10am Sat Apr 7 .

PerFormANCeSThe Ugly Duckling & Mixed Repertoire ,

the balletic fairy tale with the dancers of Ballet Quad Cities; for information, call

309-786-3779, Muscatine Center for thePerforming Arts, Central Middle SchoolAuditorium-901 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA,http://www.balletquadcities.com, 7:30pmFri Apr 20 .

Cookie the Cat and MOvMNT DanceCompany , watch Cookie the Cat itemsget dropped off the ledge at 10:30am, andthen at 1pm, get your groove on with thecontemporary/hip-hop dance companyfrom Cedar Rapids; watch their performance,then try the moves out in a danceworkshop; free with museum admission;

for information, call 563-344-4106, FamilyMuseum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Apr 21 .

The Sleeping Beauty , Ballet Quad Citiesproduction of the classic work featuringmusic by Pyotr Tchaikovsky; at 1 & 7pm;$10-32; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.balletquadcities.com, Sat May 19 .

ClASSeSBallet I/II , Tuesdays thru June 5, for

ages 5+; designed to provide propertraining in ballet technique, alignment andterminology, incorporating the disciplinethat is an integral part of ballet; $75; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 6pm TueApr 3 .

Ballet III-IV , Tuesdays thru June 5,for ages 7+; designed to provide propertraining in ballet technique, alignment andterminology, incorporating the disciplinethat is an integral part of ballet; $75; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 7pm TueApr 3 .

Budding Ballerinas , Tuesdays thru June5, for ages 3-4; the focus is on having funand developing basics and social skills; $70;for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 4pm TueApr 3 .

Jazzin Juniors , Tuesdays thru June 5, forages 4-5; move and stretch to upbeat musicwhile building strength and coordination; jazz positions and basic combinations willbe taught while listening to fun music; $70;

for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 5pm TueApr 3 .

Ballet I-II , Thursdays thru June 7, forages 5+; designed to provide propertraining in ballet technique, alignment andterminology, incorporating the disciplinethat is an integral part of ballet; $75; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 11:30am ThuApr 5 .

Ballet III-IV, Thursdays thru June 7,for ages 7+; designed to provide propertraining in ballet technique, alignment andterminology, incorporating the disciplinethat is an integral part of ballet; $75; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 10:30am ThuApr 5 .

Ballet V , Thursdays thru June 7, forages 9+; designed to provide propertraining in ballet technique, alignment andterminology, incorporating the disciplinethat is an integral part of ballet; $100; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 9am ThuApr 5 .

Hip Hop , Thursdays thru June 7, forages 11-14; popular music is used at abasic level for our younger hip-hoppers todevelop coordination comprehension; $75;for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 6:30pm ThuApr 5 .

Hip Hop , Thursdays thru June 7, for ages8-10; popular music is used at a basic levelfor our younger hip-hoppers to developcoordination comprehension; $75; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 5:30pm ThuApr 5 .

Jazz I-II , Thursdays thru June 7, forages 5+; class utilizes techniques andmovements from ballet and moderndance; $75; for information and to register,call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com,5pm Thu Apr 5 .

Jazz III-IV, Thursdays thru June 7, for ages7+; class utilizes techniques and movementsfrom ballet and modern dance; $75; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 7pm ThuApr 5 .

Lil Hip-Hop , Thursdays thru June 7,for ages 5-7; popular music is used at abasic level for our younger hip-hoppers to

develop coordination comprehension; $75;for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 4:30pm ThuApr 5 .


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11Terry Swails Family Fun Guide Spring 2012Tap I , Thursdays thru June 7, for ages

5+; class uses special tap shoes to makerhythmic sounds and combinations; $75;for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 4pm ThuApr 5 .

Tap II-III , Thursdays thru June 7, for ages7+; class uses special tap shoes to makerhythmic sounds and combinations; $75;for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 6pm ThuApr 5 .

Ballet I/II , Saturdays thru June 9, forages 5+; designed to provide propertraining in ballet technique, alignment andterminology, incorporating the disciplinethat is an integral part of ballet; $75; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 11am SatApr 7 .

Budding Ballerinas , Saturdays thru June9, for ages 3-4; the focus is on having funand developing basics and social skills; $70;for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 9am Sat Apr 7 .

Jazzin Juniors , Saturdays thru June9, for ages 4-5; move and stretch toupbeat music while building strengthand coordination; jazz positions andbasic combinations will be taughtwhile listening to fun music; $70; forinformation and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 10am SatApr 7 .

The Last Reef 3D: Cities Beneath theSea , nature documentary on the six-storyscreen; for information and showtimes, call563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Thu Mar 1 thru Thu Jun 7 .

Beauty & the Beast 3D , Disney's Oscar-winning animated fairytale; $8-12.50; forinformation and showtimes, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St,Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Thu

Mar 1 thru Thu Mar 22 .Flying Monsters 3D , a National

Geographic entertainment led by naturalistSir David Attenborough; $6.50-8.50; fortickets and showtimes, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St,Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, FriMar 2 thru Thu Jun 7 .

Space Jam , a screening in Junior Theatresmonthly family-film series; $2.50 in advance& $4 at the door includes two slices of pizza and lemonade; popcorn availablefor $1/bag; for information, call 563-888-2227, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.DavenportJuniorTheatre.org/mainstage/specialevents.html, 6:15pm Fri Mar 9 .

Tangled , a screening of Disneysanimated Rapunzel tale; free; forinformation, call 309-732-7323, Rock IslandPublic Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,1pm Fri Mar 16 .

Teen Movie Blitz , celebrate Friday the13th with freaky, bizarre, and weird films;snacks and beverages befitting Friday the13th will be served; free; for information,call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library- Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 4pm Fri Apr 13 .

Creature Feature , a G- or PG-ratedmonster movie; free; for information, call563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Fri Jun 1 .

eXHiBitSFins and Feathers: Childrens Book

Illustrations from the Eric Carle Museumof Picture Book Art , featuring 43 originalillustrations from the late 19th centurythrough today, the exhibition introducesviewers of all ages to a host of memorable

fish, birds and other creatures whoseexploits and adventures echo the concernsof children and bring them to life in anenjoyable way; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7museum admission; for information, call563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeart.org, Thu Mar 1 thru Sun Apr 22 .

100 Years of Girl Scouts , exhibitfeaturing pictures, newspaper articles, andfilm footage paired with Girl Scout uniforms

of the era and other Girl Scout memorabilia;for information, call 319-643-5301, HerbertHoover Presidential Library & Museum, Off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, http://www.hoover.archives.gov, Thu Mar 1 thru SunMar 25 .

Turtle Travels Exhibit , walk in turtlesfootprints and experience life as they knowit, play a life-sized board game where youcan come eye-to-eye with live turtles,check out a turtle cam, and find out howslow and steady wins the race; free with$4-7 museum admission; for information,call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, Thu Mar 1 thruSun May 20 .

Dinosaurs Unearthed , a dynamicanimatronic dinosaur exhibition featuring14 animatronics, 2 full-size skeletons, 22fossils, and a dig pit for children; Mon.- Thu. & Sat. 10am-5pm, Fri. 10am-8pm,Sun. noon-5pm; $7.50-10; for ticketsand information, call 563-324-1933 ext.242, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St,Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Mar3 thru Thu Jun 7 .

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss! , at10:30am, watch Seuss stuff from classicfavorites fly over the ledge and enjoybirthday cake, and from 1-3pm, enjoySuess-themed activities; free with museumadmission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 LearningCampus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Mar 3 .

PBS Kids Go! Writers Workshop , adrop-in workshop for parents and childrenwho would like to start, Family Museum,2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.familymuseum.org, 3:30pmTue Mar 6 .

St. Patricks Day Celebration , at10:30am, watch green things get tossedoff the ledge, and from 1-3pm, enjoy St.Patricks Day activities; free with museumadmission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 LearningCampus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Mar 10 .

Jim Gill , concert with noted childrensmusician and author; $4; for information,call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://

www.familymuseum.org, 2pm Sun Mar 11 .ComedySportz for Kids , family-

friendly laughs and audience-involvedimprovisation skits with the local comedyteam; free with museum admission; forinformation, call 563-344-4106, FamilyMuseum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am Mon Mar 12 .

Instrument Petting Zoo , WestMusic brings in instruments for kids tosample; free with museum admission; forinformation, call 563-344-4106, FamilyMuseum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 1pm Mon Mar 12 .

Chasing4Life , a disaster-preparednesspresentation for the whole family; freewith museum admission; for information,call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am TueMar 13 .

Niabi Zoo Presentation , a zookeeperwill bring a variety of animals for kidsto see, and share the zoos role inanimal conservation; free with museumadmission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 LearningCampus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 2pm Tue Mar 13 .

Insect Zoo , see, touch, and learnabout all kinds of awesome insects withthe Iowa State University Department of Entomology Insect Zoo; presentation at1pm; free with museum admission; forinformation, call 563-344-4106, FamilyMuseum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 12pm Wed Mar 14 and Thu Mar 15 .

Bubble Wonders: Anything IsPossible! , a fun, inspiring, sticky, andeducational show full of amazing trickssuch as the Bubble Caterpillar, the BubbleVolcano, the Dancing Bubble, a BubbleMerry-Go-Round, and more; free withmuseum admission; for information, call563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am Fri Mar 16 .

Grossology! , presentations at 10am& 1pm; Sylvia teaches kids learn whyboogers, vomit, urine, sweat, and pimplesare crucial to human health and well-being; free with museum admission; forinformation, call 563-344-4106, FamilyMuseum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Mar 17 .


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The Hare & the TortoiseOld Creamery TheatreSaturday, April 7, through Saturday, April 21, 1 p.m.

e veryone knows the story of the tortoise and the hare ... but how familiar are you with The Hare & the Tortoise? Runningon Saturdays from April 7 through 21, this family musical at the Old Creamery Theatre will present a familiar story in abrand-new and hilarious way, as Hurry U.P. Hare races against the slower (but maybe smarter) reptile Ponderous Plod.Can the tortoise outwit the hare? And can you sneak the tortoise though the maze before the hare catches up to him?

The Kinetic Kings Daily Detonations ,thru Mar. 23; your favorite science geek from Americas Got Talent will build akinetic structure and detonate it; freewith museum admission; for information,call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 4pm Tue Mar 20thru Fri Mar 23 .

The Kinetic Kings Final Detonation ,your favorite science geek from AmericasGot Talent will detonate the large-scalekinetic structure hes been building allweek at the museum; free with museumadmission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 LearningCampus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 11am Sat Mar 24 .

Egg Drop Kerplop , annual spring eventthat will test creativity and problem-solvingskills; using only the materials provided,work as a family to build a container thatwill protect an egg from an over the ledgefall, then test the results and discoverwhose egg stays together and whose goesKerplop!; free with museum admission;for information, call 563-344-4106, FamilyMuseum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Mar 31 .

AprilRobotics and Bunnies , watch bunny

cakes by Rosemary Wells sail over theledge at 10:30am, and check out robotdemonstrations constructed by localelementary school children from RiverdaleHeights at 1pm; free with museumadmission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 LearningCampus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Apr 14 .

Cookie the Cat and MOvMNT DanceCompany , watch Cookie the Cat itemsget dropped off the ledge at 10:30am,and then at 1pm, get your groove onwith the contemporary/hip-hop dancecompany from Cedar Rapids; watch theirperformance, then try the moves out ina dance workshop; free with museumadmission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 LearningCampus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Apr 21 .

Eric Carle Day , watch some of The VeryHungry Caterpillars favorite foods go overthe ledge at 10:30am, and then learn aboutthis popular childrens-book author andexperiment with making your own picturesfrom paintings at 1pm; free with museumadmission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 LearningCampus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Apr 21 .

Anne Frank for Junior Brownies , followthe journey of Anne Frank, learn about herlife and struggles to survive during WorldWar II, and enjoy a special presentationand visit the Anne Frank: History for Todayexhibit; for information and to register,call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 6pm Fri Apr 27 .

Weekly ACtiVitieS & meetiNGSQCAD Drop-in for Teens , on Fridays;

for information, call 309-786-2580, QuadCitians Affirming Diversity Center, 1705 2ndAve., Suite 308, Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org, 6:30pm Fri Mar 2thru Fri Jun 1 .

Role Playing Group , on Saturdays;group comprised mostly of teens playsgames such as Dungeons & Dragons orBattleTech; participants are invited to join agame already in progress, or bring your owngroup to join; free; for information, call 563-

344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm Sat Mar 3thru Sat June 2 .

Adventure Quest , free; for information,call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library- Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Mar 6 thru Tue May 29 .

Get Your Game On , on Wednesdays;systems like the Wii and PS2 are available forteen challenges; also with a wide selectionof board games; free; for information, call563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Wed Mar

7 thru Wed June 6 .

moNtHly ACtiVitieS & meetiNGS

March

Teen Advisory Group , teens help planprograms, give input about what booksand materials to add to the collection, makefriends, and have fun; free; for information,call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library,

3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Mar 1 .Video Game Free Play , play on the

Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360; free; forinformation, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,


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1Terry Swails Family Fun Guide Spring 2012Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Mar 1 .

Rock Island 4-H Club Meeting ,participants do hands-on projects, haveopportunities to develop leadership skills,select and volunteer in community serviceprojects, meet and make new friends, learnfrom guest speakers, and share their interestsby presenting a talk or demonstration;$20/year membership; for information andto register, call 309-756-9978, Rock IslandPublic Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 11:30am Sat Mar 3 .

Get to Know Your National Parks , onthe 1st Wednesday of the month; children of all ages can learn how, West Branch PublicLibrary, 300 N. Downey, West Branch, IA,http://www.nps.gov/heho, 2pm Wed Mar 7 .

Lego Club , for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - MainLibrary, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm Wed Mar 7 .

Anime Club , read, watch, and discussanime and manga; free; for information, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pmThu Mar 8 .

Nerdposium , talk about everythingfrom Star Wars to YouTube to Twilightto LEGOs; free; for information, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm ThuMar 8 .

Animal Discovery 4-H Club , kidsexplore pets, animals, and communityservice; for information and to register, call309-756-9978, Quad City Animal WelfareCenter, 724 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 5pmMon Mar 12 .

Moline 4-H Club Meeting , participantsdo hands-on projects, have opportunitiesto develop leadership skills, select andvolunteer in community service projects,meet and make new friends, learn fromguest speakers, and share their interestsby presenting a talk or demonstration;$20/year membership; for information andto register, call 309-756-9978, Moline PublicLibrary, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 6pm TueMar 13 .

BTweens , activities for ages 10-12;free; for information, call 563-344-4175,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 4pm Tue Mar 13 .

RICO Stars 4-H Club , kids explorecharacter development using the AmericanGirl Doll curriculum; for information andto register, call 309-756-9978, Rock IslandCounty Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL,http://www.web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs,5pm Wed Mar 14 .

Lego Club , for information, call 309-732-7323, 30/31 Branch, Rock Island PublicLibrary, 3059 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm WedMar 14 .

Eye Openers , ages 2-5 get an introductionto a variety of topics through books,visitors, activities, music, and more; free forinformation, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.

com, 10am Thu Mar 15 .Gamers Afternoon , play favorite

board and card games, such as Monopoly,Munchkin, Magic, and Pokemon; if youhave a Nintendo DS and want to battle withPokemon Pearl, Diamond, or Platinum, feelfree; free; for information, call 563-344-4188,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Mar 15 .

Teen Advisory Board , teens helpthe library choose events, activities, andclubs; for information, call 563-344-4194,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Fri Mar 16 .

Teen Anime Club , discuss anime, manga,and all things Japanese; free; for information,call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Mar 20 .

Lego Club , for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - SouthwestBranch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm WedMar 21 .

Get to Know Your National Parks , onthe 3rd Wednesday of the month; childrenof all ages can learn how, West BranchPublic Library, 300 N. Downey, West Branch,IA, http://www.nps.gov/heho, 2pm WedMar 21 .

Video Game Free Play , play on theNintendo Wii and Xbox 360; free; forinformation, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Mar 22 .

AprilTeen Anime Club , for those who love

anime, Japanese culture, and drawing; free;for information, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Apr 3 .

Get to Know Your National Parks , onthe 1st Wednesday of the month; children of all ages can learn how, West Branch PublicLibrary, 300 N. Downey, West Branch, IA,http://www.nps.gov/heho, 2pm Wed Apr 4 .

Video Game Free Play , play on theNintendo Wii and Xbox 360; free; forinformation, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Apr 5 .

Teen Advisory Board , teens helpthe library choose events, activities, and

clubs; for information, call 563-344-4194,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Fri Apr 6 .

BTweens , activities for ages 10-12;free; for information, call 563-344-4175,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 4pm Tue Apr 10 .

Teen Volunteer Council , help plan libraryactivities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.

davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Apr 10 .Lego Club , for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - MainLibrary, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm Wed Apr 11 .

Teen Advisory Group , teens help plan

programs, give input about what booksand materials to add to the collection, makefriends, and have fun; free; for information,call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Apr 12 .

Anime Club , read, watch, and discussanime and manga; free; for information, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pmThu Apr 12 .

Nerdposium , talk about everythingfrom Star Wars to YouTube to Twilightto LEGOs; free; for information, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm ThuApr 12 .

Teen Anime Club , for those who loveanime, Japanese culture, and drawing; free;for information, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Apr 17 .

Teen Anime Club , discuss anime, manga,and all things Japanese; free; for information,call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Apr 17 .

Get to Know Your National Parks , onthe 3rd Wednesday of the month; childrenof all ages can learn how, West Branch PublicLibrary, 300 N. Downey, West Branch, IA,http://www.nps.gov/heho, 2pm Wed Apr 18 .

Eye Openers , ages 2-5 get an introductionto a variety of topics through books,visitors, activities, music, and more; free forinformation, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Thu Apr 19 .

Gamers Afternoon , play favoriteboard and card games, such as Monopoly,Munchkin, Magic, and Pokemon; if youhave a Nintendo DS and want to battle withPokemon Pearl, Diamond, or Platinum, feelfree; free; for information, call 563-344-4188,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Apr 19 .

Teen Advisory Board , teens helpthe library choose events, activities, andclubs; for information, call 563-344-4194,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Fri Apr 20 .

Video Game Free Play , play on theNintendo Wii and Xbox 360; free; forinformation, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Apr 26 .

May & JuneTeen Anime Club , for those who love

anime, Japanese culture, and drawing;free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue May 1 .

Teen Advisory Group , teens help plan

programs, give input about what booksand materials to add to the collection, makefriends, and have fun; free; for information,call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library,3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu May 3 .


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Easter Egg HuntQuad City Botanical CenterSunday, April 8, 1 p.m.

t here are all sorts of Easter-related activities taking place in the area this April, among them the Quad City BotanicalCenters annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 8 (Easter Sunday), in which prizes and candy can be discovered in both theoutdoor gardens and the indoor tropical garden. Whos up for decorating some Easter Eggs early? Add whatever colorsyou like to bring to life this picture of bunnies f inding their own holiday treats.

Video Game Free Play , play onthe Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360; free;for information, call 563-344-4188,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu May 3 .

Teen Advisory Board , teens help thelibrary choose events, activities, andclubs; for information, call 563-344-4194,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Fri May 4 .

Teen Volunteer Council , help planlibrary activities; free; for information,call 563-326-7832, Fairmount StreetLibrary, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport,IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,5:30pm Tue May 8 .

Lego Club , for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4pmWed May 9 .

Anime Club , read, watch, and discussanime and manga; free; for information, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pmThu May 10 .

Nerdposium , talk about everythingfrom Star Wars to YouTube to Twilightto LEGOs; free; for information, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm ThuMay 10 .

Teen Anime Club , for those who loveanime, Japanese culture, and drawing;free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue May 15 .

Teen Anime Club , discuss anime,manga, and all things Japanese; free; forinformation, call 309-524-2440, MolinePublic Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm TueMay 15 .

Gamers Afternoon , play favoriteboard and card games, such as Monopoly,Munchkin, Magic, and Pokemon; if youhave a Nintendo DS and want to battlewith Pokemon Pearl, Diamond, or Platinum,feel free; free; for information, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm ThuMay 17 .

Teen Advisory Board , teens helpthe library choose events, activities, andclubs; for information, call 563-344-4194,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Fri May 18 .

Video Game Free Play , play onthe Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360; free;for information, call 563-344-4188,Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 LearningCampus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu May 24 .

Teen Advisory Group , teens help planprograms, give input about what booksand materials to add to the collection,make friends, and have fun; free; forinformation, call 309-524-2440, Moline


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1Terry Swails Family Fun Guide Spring 2012

Geronimo Stilton Adventure Answers: 1 A, 2 C, 3 B, 4 C, 5 B, 6 C.

The Sword in the Stone Answers: 1 A, 2 C, 3 C, 4 C, 5 B, 6 B.

Diary of a Worm, a Spider, & a Fly Answers: 1 A, 2 C, 3 B, 4 B, 5 A, 6 C, 7 B, 8 A, 9 C, 10 B.

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