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The Bookmark: About Libraries and Friends

By Mary Olson –

Kids Bee Brilliant: Nature’s Tiny Heroes Class intended for children through age 12.
Hill Road Library Thursday, April 10, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Dive into the fascinating world of bees! Children will learn about bee biology, hive life, pollination, and why these tiny insects are crucial to our ecosystem. Through interactive activities, kids will discover how bees communicate, make honey, and help our planet. Taught by certified Master Gardener Kat Baker.
Wiggly Worms & Wonder: Kids’ 
Composting Adventure
Hill Road Library Thursday,
April 17, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Children will explore the science of decomposition. They’ll understand how everyday food waste can become valuable nutrients for plants, and meet the tiny heroes that make it all happen – from worms to microorganisms! Class taught by certified Master Gardener, Daveta Cooper.
Building your own collection of gardening books? Check out the Ventura Friends of the Library Bookstore, 2nd Look Books, in E.P. Foster Library and the sales shelves in the Hill Road Library. Bookstore hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sundays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Minecraft Club at E.P. Foster
and Hill Road Library Mondays,
April 7 & 14, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Minecraft Gaming at the library for children, elementary, teens, Middle and High School, ages 8 -17 years old. Space is limited. First come, first served.
Teen Craft Club at Hill Road
Library, Wednesday, April 9 &
23, 3:45 to 4:45 pm.
Every other week we will meet and make something crafty. This program is designed for people ages 11-19.
Crafty Little Fox Club, E.P.
Foster Library Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary, Family, join us every Wednesday afternoon for self-guided arts, crafts and coloring. A special, structured craft will be provided every 4th Wednesday of the month.
Hill Road Library Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.
April Club Selection: When Women were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill Tuesday, April 29, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Clubs election.

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