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Powell Family Movie Matinee

Jane Foley — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:13 +0000

Showing this month is Born to Be Wild! This film is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. Born to Be Wild documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them. This feature is rated G and will be showing at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 19 in the Fireside Room. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Christi Mitchell: Wyoming Author Program at Cody and Powell

Jane Foley — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:16:52 +0000

The Lunch Box Lady was published by three sisters who grew up in Powell: Christi Mitchell, Annette Marsico, who wrote the story, and Anita Mehus, who illustrated it.

This children’s book celebrates creativity, kindness, and nutrition with the antics of the heroine, Mabel.

Christi will visit Cody and Powell libraries the second week of May. She appears for Story Time Tuesday, May 8, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at Cody with a book signing. Orders may be placed at the publisher’s website.

She will lead kids in a creative workshop in Powell on Wednesday, May 9 at 3:30 pm. Parents are encouraged to attend the whole program and enjoy the book-signing afterwards. Kids please sign-up for the workshop.

The book evolved from a classroom presentation that Christi designed to introduce children to healthy food choices. For more fun, visit Christi’s website.

Powell Make a Gift Program

Jane Foley — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:58:48 +0000

Shhh! It’s a surprise! Come make a gift for mom for Mother’s day and dad for Father’s Day! Thursday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m. Program is for Kindergarten to 5th grade. Snack provided. Please sign up at the Library.

Peggy Sundberg: Wyoming Author Program at Powell

Jane Foley — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:00:55 +0000

Powell has the privilege of hosting Wyoming author, Peggy Sundberg, at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 1 in the Fireside Room. Her Cowgirl Peg books use real horses and dogs to deliver important life messages to young readers. Her first book Lonesome the Little Horse has been used nationally in the “Red Ribbon” drug awareness school programs. Peggy will share her experiences as an author and will be available to sign books. Her books have been well received in Wyoming.

Powell Family Movie Matinee

Jane Foley — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:00:24 +0000

Showing in April is The Muppets! On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil. To save the theater, Walter, Mary, and Gary help Kermit the frog reunite the Muppets, to save the theater. This film is rated PG and will be showing at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday April 21 in the Fireside Room. Children 7 and under must be accoupanied by an adult.

Powell Afterschool Program

Jane Foley — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:00:11 +0000

Marynell Oechsner of Project Learning tree will present My Life as a Tree on Monday April 16 at 3:30 p.m. Come explore the life of a tree! Do you like cookies? Create a necklace out of a tree cookie! How cool! This program will include a snack and is for children Kindergarten-fifth grade. Contact the Children’s Department to sign-up in advance.

Family Movie Matinee at Powell

Jane Foley — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:39 +0000

Showing in March is Puss in Boots! Way before he ever met Shrek, the legendary Puss in Boots goes on a heroic journey, teaming up with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty Softpaws to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs. It’s the adventure of nine lifetimes! This film is rated PG and will be showing at 11:00 a.m. , Saturday, March 17, in the Fireside Room. Children 7 and under must be accoumpanied by an adult.

St. Patty’s Day Potato Prints in Powell!

Jane Foley — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:30:50 +0000

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Come to our after-school program this month. We will make potato print stamps and you can let your creativity loose.

This program will be held 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 14 and will include a snack. Please contact the Children’s Department with questions and to sign-up in advance. Intended for kids from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.

Where’s the Water?–Program in Powell

Jane Foley — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:48:59 +0000

Are you curious about that clear liquid that falls from the sky? This is the program for you! Marynell Oechsner with Project Learning Tree will guide participants through an interactive game about the water in our world from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 22 at Powell Branch Library.

This program is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and includes a snack. Please contact the Children’s Department with questions and to sign-up in advance.

Powell Family Movie Matinee

Jane Foley — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:46:16 +0000

Showing at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February, 18, in Fireside Room, Powell Branch Library: Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom!

Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends. But his life of awesome-ness is threatened by a formidable villain who plans to use a secret weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu.

This film is rated PG. Children 7 and under must be accoumpanied by an adult.