Create an Amusement Park for Birds in Library's Fun and Free Sessions for Kids

Editor's note: The following news release was submitted by Fairfield Public Library:

The Fairfield Public Library is offering an unusual, four-week program for children in grades 4-6. Help build a unique Amusement Park for Connecticut Birds with the Fairfield Public Library and community partners beginning April 30.

During a four-week session, children in grades 4 through 6 will have the opportunity to imagine and build an amusement park for birds. Through a generous grant from LEGO Children’s Fund, and a partnership among the Connecticut Audubon Society, The Young Artists Place and Fairfield Woods Branch Library, children will be brought together to visit each location where they will imagine, discover and create a unique amusement park for birds.

Children will decide what rides, booths, food concessions, and entertainment should be included in the Amusement Park. They will meet with artists from The Young Artists Studio and a naturalist from the Connecticut Audubon to help ignite their imaginations. Children will view a short video on amusement parks, receive sketch books to record their ideas, and gather natural and found objects to use in the park.

First Session: April 30, 9 a.m to 11 a.m at The Young Artists Studio, 138 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield.

Second and Third Session: May 7 and 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Connecticut Audubon Society's Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield.

Fourth Session: May 21, 10 a.m. to 12:00p.m. at Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield.

Fifth Session: June 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Celebration of finished work and viewing for family members and community at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library.

Registration is required for all sessions, and all programs are free to the public.  For more information call 203-255-7327 or visit us online at www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org.

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Submitted by Fairfield Public Library