Free Admission to Explorations V

Free Admission to Explorations V
Friday, 1/7/11
2-5 pm
Explorations V is offering free admission to families who have an adult caregiver in the household who is currently unemployed. No proof of unemployment is necessary.

National Park Free Days for 2011

You can get FREE entrance to all of the 394 U.S. National parks:

January 15-17, April 16-24, June 21, September 24, November 11-13

Just go here to find locations of all U.S. national parks. Then plan a nature walk, picnic, or tour of one of “America’s best ideas!”

Lego Store Events

Join in the LEGO^® Store Monthly Mini Model Build!
Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of every month and you can learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed to that month – ask a Store Associate for details! Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. One free per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. See store for more details.

Upcoming Mini Model Build:
LEGO Polar Bear: Tuesday, January 4, begins at 5:00pm until supplies last

Build and Buy Your Own Minifigures!
Now you can customize the minifigures you want by choosing from the selection of parts at the LEGO Store. Choose from a variety of pieces to create the minifigures you want! Minifigures include a hat or hair and one accessory, plus a cool carrying pouch, and cost $9.99 for three minifigures. Inventory varies by store; see store for details.

Local attractions FREE on Your Birthday

Bok Tower Gardens

Free admission provided on birthdays with valid ID

Lowry Park Zoo

Free Admission to birthday guests with proof of birth date.

Home Depot Kids Workshops

Special Holiday Building Workshop for Kids at Home Depot
January 1, 2011

11 am until 2 pm

Come build a battery organizer.

Pix and Popcorn at the Bartow Library

Pix and Popcorn at the Bartow Library

Saturdays at 2:30 pm
Movie is free and refreshments are available at a nominal charge.

Jan. 15: The Legend of the Guardians
Jan. 22: Despicable Me
Jan. 29: Salt

Bartow Public Library January events

Storytimes

6-8 year olds

Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm (January 4-February 22)

3-5 year olds

Wednesdays 10 am -10:45 am (January 5-February 23)

Book Babies (Birth-2 years old)

Thursdays 10 am-10:30 am or 11 am-11:30 am (January 6-24)

Paws to Read Program

Read to therapy dogs on Saturday, January 22 from 10 to 11 am and receive stickers and a free book.