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The Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library is hosting two free special programs this weekend Aug. 2 – 3. Families are invited to an End of Summer Carnival with arcade games, popcorn, a balloon artist and more Friday, Aug. 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additionally, a program entitled “Parenting with the Brain in Mind: Working with Child Development to Calm the Chaos,” is being presented by Abby Cirkles on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11:00 a.m. Library staff and volunteers will be on hand to entertain children so parents can avoid distractions.
Abby Cirkles holds a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University majoring in Child and Family Studies. For close to two decades, she has been a champion of children, and now as a mother of three, she is championing parents as well. She is a dynamic communicator who mixes professional tips in a playful and practical way.
The program is designed for parents and caregivers. Join us for this free library lecture to teach tips and tricks on how to work with your child’s brain to calm the chaos that comes so often with raising a family. Head into the fall school year with confidence, by learning practical parenting tips that work in adding manners, joy, and peace to your home.
All are welcome to these free programs.
The carnival will feature a variety of arcade games including silly faces, tic-tac-throw, frog launch, kerplunk, plinko, basket toss, flamingo fling ring, golf arcade, sucker toss, bowling as well as a toddler area that includes frog hopscotch, a play castle, hula hoop toss and sensory streamers. The sponsors for the games include: Colorado Valley Veterinary Services; Columbus Flower Shop; Columbus Lions Club; Columbus Rotary Club; Columbus State Bank; Condra Communications; Daniel Moeller, DDS; The First State Bank; Five Oak Construction; Harrell Dentistry; Henneke Funeral Home; Kitchen Thyme; Leyco Real Estate; Schobels Restaurant; SDS Physical Therapy; Steve Neece with AMBA Insurance; Weido Plumbing; and Wick Insurance Services.
The Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library is part of the Nesbitt Memorial Library Foundation, a 501 C (3) organization that supports the library through volunteerism and financially with programs and improvements outside of the library’s budget. For more information about becoming a friend, contact the library.
