Keller Library
Children's Storytime
640 Johnson Rd. Keller, TX
Come join us Tuesdays and Wednesdays for
storytime fun!
Preschoolers (ages 3-6) 10:15 AM
Baby Time (up to 18 months) 11:00 AM Registration Required
Toddlers (18-36 months) 11:30 AM
Storytimes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Storytime Room
in the children's area of the Library. Don't forget about our Baby Time program for babies up to 18 months old and their parents. Registration is required for this six part program, but not the others. (Click here for more information about Baby Time.) For more information, contact Brenda Cody, Youth Services Librarian, at (817)743-4843 or via e-mail library@cityofkeller.com.
For caregivers and babies 0-18 months
Baby Time
Baby Time Storytime is designed for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Research shows that children who develop pre-emergent skills benefit academically throughout their lives. Baby Time is designed to help develop two of the most important pre-emergent reading skills: phonemic awareness (through saying/singing nursery rhymes), and vocabulary comprehension (through reading aloud). At Baby Time, new parents will be introduced to stories, rhymes, and songs appropriate for infants. At each session, caregivers will be provided with a copy of the book to be read and a sheet of songs and rhymes. We encourage each caregiver to engage the baby they are with by reading along with the librarian, holding the book so the baby can see the pages as they are
turned, and mimicking the librarian's actions and words as she sings the songs and says the rhymes. (Caregivers are free to take home the sheet of songs and rhymes, but the books must stay at the library.)
You can send an e-mail to library@cityofkeller.com to register, or for any other information. Participants sign up for either the Tuesday or Wednesday session day of each 6 week program. Sessions are held from 11 to 11:25 AM and are held in the Storytime Room of the renovated and expanded library. Space is limited to 14 caregivers/infant pairs in each session. Participants are asked to give notice, if they will not be able to attend a session. If two or more sessions are
missed, your spot may be given to another caregiver/infant. Since this program is intended to provide one-on-one interaction between infant and caregivers, older siblings cannot be accommodated in the Storytime Room.
Family Movie Night
Come to the Keller Public Library at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the Story Room for a free Family Movie Night. Free popcorn and activity sheets will provide additional fun for the whole family. Contact the Library's Information Desk at (817)743-4840 or send an e-mail to library@cityofkeller.com for this month's title or for more information.
Haltom City Library Storytime
(new library 4809 Haltom Rd.)
Friday mornings
toddlers 10:30
preschoolers 11:15
Fort Worth Public Library Summer Glen branch: http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/branches/Summerglen/
Preschool Story time: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Starlight Story time: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Wii Gaming: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 4 p.m.
Fort Worth Zoo
Wednesday is 1/2 price day
ages 3 and under are always free
Forest Park Mini Train (near the zoo)
trains run every hour
admission is $1 or $2
Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76107-3420
Cabela's (I-35 & 170)
several galleries with life-sized animals (like a museum)
a great aquarium
25-cent fish food for the kids to feed the koi in the indoor pond
Log Cabin Village
2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Admission:
$4.00 for ages 4-17 and 65 & over
$4.50 for ages 18 & over
Free for ages 3 & under
$4.00 for ages 4-17 and 65 & over
$4.50 for ages 18 & over
Free for ages 3 & under
Hours:
Tue-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sat & Sun, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Tue-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sat & Sun, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Playscape @ The Hills Church of Christ
Free!!
6300 NE Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
The Playscape is open to the public at the following times:
- Sunday 2:00pm - 4:30pm
- Monday 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Tuesday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Wednesday 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Thursday 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm (unless scheduled for an evening birthday party)
- Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm (unless scheduled for a birthday party)
First Baptist Church Grapevine-Paradise Pond
$1 Per person
Paradise Pond is located in downtown Grapevine just off Main Street and Northwest Highway,
3 miles Northwest of the D/FW Airport.
Our address is:
301 E. Texas Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
Open Play times: Thursday and Friday mornings 9:00-11:00 am
We will be open on the following Monday's from 9am to 11am: 6/4, 6/11, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, and 8/20.
MILESTONE KIDZ PLAY ZONE
Free!!!
801 Keller Pkwy Keller, Tx 76248
The children's play tubes are open Monday-Thursday from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Freeplay at the Treehouse
Glenview Baptist Church (820 & Haltom Rd.)
June 4, 18
July 2, 16
August 6, 13
10:00am – noon
Arrive at 9:30
PARKS
Haltom City Spraypark-Broadway Park
4839 Broaway Ave. Haltom City
Little Fossil Park-has a great play area for young ones.
4412 Hadley St. Haltom City
Johnson Road Park-AWESOME for young ones.
640 Johnson Road Keller, TX
Free Children's Movies
N. 6100 Freeway
Ft Worth ,TX 76137
817-847-9120
OFFERS children’s movies throughout the summer for $1 per person, schedule has not been announced yet.
http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/freefamilyfilm.aspx
Rave Free Movies-Northeast Mall
Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am for 8 weeks, begins in June.
Visit website for details
http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/family_festival.aspx
DINING
Deals change often. So be sure to call ahead before you go to make sure the deals haven't changed.
Steak and Shake-Kids Eat Free on the weekends off of the kids menu-no matter how many adult meals are purchased, all locations.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, all day 5724 Bryant Irvin Rd., Fort Worth, 76132 817-361-1034
1000 NE Loop 820, Fort Worth, 76106 817-289-0027
www.dickeys.com Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of adult meal. Dine-in Only.
1000 NE Loop 820, Fort Worth, 76106 817-289-0027
www.dickeys.com Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of adult meal. Dine-in Only.
914 Melbourne Rd., #914 Hurst,76053 817-732-9494
www.soupersalad.com Kids 5-12 eat for 1.99 (4 and under are free) Drinks are 99 cents.
Sunday
Blue Mesa, Brunch 1600 S. University Dr. Fort Worth, TX 817 6372
Kids 5 and under eat free.
Firehouse Subs, Wed. & Sun after 4pm Western Center Fort Worth, TX
817 232 4000
Kids eat free
Habanero’s, all day Basswood Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 817 428 7223
Kids eat free on Sundays with Paying Adult
Applebee’s Restaurants 6600 West Freeway Fort Worth, TX 817 732 8862
One Kid’s Meal per Adult Entrée Purchase.
Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern, 4-9 4833 S. Hulen St. Fort Worth, TX 817 294 1021
2 Kids meal per adult meal
Hooter's, all day 5350 SW Blvd.,Fort Worth,76109 817-377-946
5821 W. I-20, Arlington, 76016 817-516-9464
www.hooters.com Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of adult meal.
www.hooters.com Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of adult meal.
Black Eyed Pea, After 5pm 6001 Loop 820 SW, Fort Worth, 76132 817-370-9701
After 5:30pm 6357 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 76116 817-737-6142
www.theblackeyedpea.com Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of adult meal.
www.theblackeyedpea.com Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of adult meal.
Chick-fil-a, after 5pm 4913 Bryant Irvin Rd., Fort Worth,76132 817-423-8806
www.chick-fil-a.com Free kids meal with purchase of combo meal.
www.chick-fil-a.com Free kids meal with purchase of combo meal.
WEDNESDAY
Colter's BBQ, all day 4435 Little Rd. Arlington, 76016 817-572-3930
www.coltersbbq.com Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of adult meal. Dine-in Only.
www.coltersbbq.com Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of adult meal. Dine-in Only.
Buffalo Wild Wings, all day 2017 S. Main St., Keller, 76248 817-741-9464
www.buffalowings.com Kids 12 and under eat for 99 cents. Dine-in only.
Hooter's, all day 7669 Grapevine Hwy, NRH, 76180 817-577-9464
www.buffalowings.com Kids 12 and under eat for 99 cents. Dine-in only.
Hooter's, all day 7669 Grapevine Hwy, NRH, 76180 817-577-9464
www.hooters.com Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of adult meal.
Rainforest Café, after 5pm 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, 76051 372-539-5001
www.rainforestcafe.com Kids 12 and under eat for $1.99.
www.rainforestcafe.com Kids 12 and under eat for $1.99.
EVENTS
· Keller Family Campout May 19-20 400 Bear Creek Parkway
· Master Works Series-Music on the Patio Select Wednesday evenings from March to July at Keller Town Center.
· Free Family Movies-Every Friday in June @ 8pm, Johnson Road Park Amphitheater 640 Johnson Rd.
· The Spring Picnic is on Thursday, April 26, from 6:30-8pm. The cost is only $3 per person, and if you have lots of daughters, don’t worry! The total won’t exceed $10 per family. Sign up at the Twirl Picnic table in The Village, or go to the website to click the link to register. Go to www.northwoodchurch.org for more info!
Ladies, spring is here, the weather is beautiful, and it’s the perfect time for a picnic! Bring your girlfriends, your sisters, your moms and your daughters to the Twirl Spring Picnic in The Village. Girls of all ages, from kindergarterners to grandmothers, are invited. (ages 2-92 :) We are going to eat in The Village (...No sweating! No bugs!) at NorthWood. We will enjoy fried chicken and fixin’s plus a yummy dessert, and have fun with the girls as we celebrate the special bonds we have as women.
The Fort Worth Cats season begins May 23, 2012
"$5.00 Sundays": Every Sunday, tickets are $5.00 for any ticket in the stadium.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 817-332-CATS (2287).
"$5.00 Sundays": Every Sunday, tickets are $5.00 for any ticket in the stadium.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 817-332-CATS (2287).
MUSEUMS
Come on free First Tuesdays at the Dallas Museum of (general admission to the Museum is free on the first Tuesday of every month – separate ticket prices may apply to special exhibitions). Free First Tuesdays programming is designed for children ages five and under and their families!
Nasher Sculpture Center-Target First Saturday’s
FREE-Beginning at 10am-includes Kids art time, Sculpture demo, family tours, Art Scavenger hunt, Nasher Kids live.
Amon Carter Museum-Admission is always Free 10 am-5pm 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2695
RECIPES
Colorful and Edible Play Dough
Ingredients: 2 Cups Water, 2 ½ Cups White Flour, ½ Cup Salt, 1 TBLS Cream of Tartar, 2 (0.13 oz) pkgs unsweetened, fruit-flavored soft drink mix (such as Kool-Aid), 3 TBLS Vegetable Oil
Directions: Bring water to a boil in a sauce pan; remove from heat and set aside.; Whisk together the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and Kool-Aid in a large bowl; stir the vegetable oil into the flour mixture using a spoon, not a whisk. Pour the hot water into the bowl and continue stirring. When the dough is cool enough to handle, turn it onto a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic., about 8 minutes. Store unused portions in refrigerator.
Edible Play Dough
Ingredients: 2 Cups Powdered Milk, 2 Cups Honey, 2 Cups Peanut butter
Directions: Mix together the milk, honey, and peanut butter; shape into balls.
FLUBBER
Ingredients: 2 Cups of Glue, 1 1/2Cup Water, Green Food Coloring-few drops, 2 TSP Level Borax, 1 Cup Boiling Water
Directions: In a Large bowl combine glue, 1 ½ c. water, and green food coloring. In a separate bowl mix Borax and boiling water. Mix separate mixtures together and knead until a flubber like mixture forms. Store in a Ziploc bag.
NON-TOXIC No-Bake CLAY
Ingredients: 4 C. Baking Soda, 2 Cup Cornstarch, 2 ½ Cup Water
Directions: Combine baking soda and cornstarch in a large saucepan, add water, and mix. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until about the consistency of mashed potatoes. When cool, form into shapes. Let dry for 36 hours, color with paints or felt-tip markers, and finish with a coat of shellac or clear nail polish.
Play Clay
Ingredients: 3 Cup Flour, 1 Cup salt, 2 Tsp. oil, 1 Cup Water
Directions: Use your hands to mix together the flour, salt, oil and water. Work the dough until it is smooth and holds together. Add more water as needed. Store dough in a plastic bag or in a large covered jar.
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