There’s more to fungi than meets the eye! These mysterious critters aren’t plants or animals, they are their own special group. Attend this free Kidzone program at the Hudson Library (554 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741) to learn all about mushrooms, and have a chance to investigate some real specimens up close!
This event will occur from 3:30pm-5:00pm on Thursday, October 23rd. During the first half of the event, Outreach Director Skye will guide beginner mycologists (mushrooms scientists!) through a slideshow presentation where we will discover what a fungus is, the purpose of a mushroom, what fungi eat, and how these creatures benefit the world around them. After the talk, attendees will be invited to explore and ask questions about real mushroom specimens! Please note: all mushrooms are safe to touch and handle, and no deadly poisonous specimens will be available at the exploration table, but as a precaution parents are requested to to keep an eye on their young children as they explore the mushrooms. Thank you!
This program is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. This event is geared towards children 5-12 years old, but we welcome attendees of all ages! Email Skye (scahoon@mainspringconserves.org) with any questions.
Every Thursday at 3:30, kids can enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at the library! Kids Zone programs are free and open to the public. Programs are designed with kids in grades K-5 in mind.
The third Thursday each month is Lego Club. Kids get to build their own creations with Legos and Duplos, which are put on display in the library until the following Lego Club program.
The fourth Thursday of each month is Kids Zone with The Bascom. Each program features The Bascom’s Artist-Educator Caryn Raming with a different illustrated children’s book, paired with an exciting art project.
Ask Library Staff about our rotating programs on other Thursdays.
Family Storytime: Join us for a weekly storytime for children up to age 5. We'll read picture books, sing fun songs, and move with the music! Thursdays at 10:40 AM at Hudson Library.
Wednesdays from 1-3 PM, digital navigators will host a Tech Time drop-in time at Hudson Library with the goal to assist attendees with basic smartphone, laptop, iPad and tablet skills. Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files. Those are just a few of the skills we teach patrons. For more information, call the Library at 828-526-3031.
Wednesdays from 1-3 PM, digital navigators will host a Tech Time drop-in time at Hudson Library with the goal to assist attendees with basic smartphone, laptop, iPad and tablet skills. Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files. Those are just a few of the skills we teach patrons. For more information, call the Library at 828-526-3031.
