Author Archives: leigh

Learning Curve Tour for Hangzhou Sister City Ambassadors

Posted on September 11, 2012 by leigh

This week, the Indianapolis Public Library welcomed ambassadors from our Sister City, Hangzhou, China. After a welcome celebration in Central’s atrium, we gave our visitors a tour of the Learning Curve. We demonstrated some of our digital activities as we … Continue reading →

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Calling All Little Learners!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by leigh

Kick off the season with these featured story times and programs for your littlest learners! [Click the images to enlarge]

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Museum of Science and Industry

Posted on August 29, 2012 by leigh

Yesterday, some of the Learning Curve’s Activity Guides took a field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Some highlights of the trip were the exhibits on weather, space, and the future, and also astronaut ice cream. … Continue reading →

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Puppets & Potters Pics!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by leigh

Sunday’s Harry Potter event featuring Potter Puppet Pals and Harry and the Potters concert was a wizard rocking good time! See the slideshow below to relive the magic:

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Puppets & Potters!

Posted on August 11, 2012 by leigh

Wizards and Muggles alike are invited to join us in Central Library’s atrium tomorrow, Sunday Aug. 12th at 5pm for a free puppet show and concert starring Harry and the Potters and the Potter Puppet Pals! Free tickets will be … Continue reading →

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Precious Angels Hugo Podcast

Posted on July 24, 2012 by leigh

Today, the Precious Angels group visited the Curve and read the first chapter of Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret. After listening, they recorded a podcast of some highlights and thoughts inspired by the book:

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Kindercare: Hugo Ch. 5 Podcast

Posted on July 3, 2012 by leigh

This summer, the Kindercare group has been visiting the Learning Curve and reading from The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. Listen to the podcast below to hear some of their highlights from Chapter 5 and predictions for what … Continue reading →

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Preschool Gears Workshop

Posted on June 19, 2012 by leigh

This morning in the Curve, preschoolers got to build with gears, test out 3-D glasses, learn about the science of movies and make their own sound effects with props, plus create a spinning thaumatrope take-home craft! Check out the slideshow below, … Continue reading →

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Nitro Joe: Air in Action

Posted on June 17, 2012 by leigh

Check out this slideshow of photos and video clips from Nitro Joe: Air in Action, a special summer program that explores the science of air pressure, with a bit of magic and fun thrown in!

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Animalia Presents “Watch Out! There Are Animals About!”

Posted on June 12, 2012 by leigh

Dogs and ferrets and owls, oh my! Today in the Curve, Animalia presented a special program with live animals, including some Dachshund dogs, some cats, ferrets, blue-tongued skinks, and a barn owl! We learned all about these critters and got … Continue reading →

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