Gingerbread house workshop for kids (December 4, 2010)

Here's a fun family activity for the holidays - making gingerbread houses.
You can get crafty and make some edible food fun for $5 per child on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Thorpe Park Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.).
Gingerbread house workshops will be at 10:30am and 1pm.

Ice skating benefit for Flagstaff families in need (November 19, 2010)

Help other Flagstaff families in need this Thanksgiving and have some family fun of your own while you're at it.
On Friday, November 19, 2010 just bring two non-perishable food items to the Jay Lively Activity City and receive a free root beer float to enjoy while you skate the night away.
The even runs from 5-8pm and is open to all ages. You can also skate (including rental) for $8 per person.
The Jay Lively Activity Center is located at 1650 N. Turquoise Dr.

Get into The Arboretum free on Sunday (October 31, 2010)

Get into The Arboretum at Flagstaff for FREE this Sunday, the last day of the 2010 season. Every person that brings a nonperishable food item gets in free, adults and children!
This season is the end of the beloved raptor show at The Arb, so be sure to see that for the last time too this weekend. They'll be starting a brand new wildlife program next season. More info at thearb.org.

Welcome

Welcome to the new guide for Flagstaff moms, dads, granparents and other caregivers for having fun with kids of all ages!

Flagstaff libraries offer educational and fun free events for families. There are several free storytimes per week at both the main and east branch.
Main Library300 W. Aspen Ave
928-779-7671
Baby Laptime
Now through October 28th, 2010
Thursdays at 10:15am
Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, knee bounces, rhymes and more with your infant.
Toddler Tales
Now through October 28th, 2010
Tuesdays at 10:15 am or Thursdays at 11:00 am
Your toddler will delight in this special time for stories, songs, games and more.
Preschool Express
Now through October 28th, 2010
Tuesdays at 11:00 am or Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Surprises galore are in store when we get together for stories, songs, and games.
Family Evening Storytime
Year-round
Wednesdays at 6:30pm All Ages
Stories and songs for the whole family!
Saturday Story Stop
Now through Dec. 11th, 2010
Saturdays at 10:30am All Ages
You’ll get to know all sorts of different faces as library staff and community members present a fun-filled morning of storytime stuff.

East Flagstaff Community Library3000 N. 4th St.
928-774-8434
Baby Laptime
Now through November 10th, 2010
Wednesday at 9:15 am
Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, knee bounces, rhymes and more with your infant.
Toddler Tales
Now through November 10th, 2010
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Your toddler will delight in this special time for stories, songs, games and more.
Preschool Express
Now through November 8th, 2010
Mondays at 10:00 am
Surprises galore are in store when we get together for stories, songs, and games.
Family Evening Storytime
Year-round Tuesdays, 6:30pm ALL AGES
Stories and songs for the whole family!