November is National Scholarship Month in the US. Scholarships are offered by numerous, organizations, businesses, schools, churches and individuals. If you or someone you know is thinking about attending school or is in school, check out some the these free scholarship web sites.
Facts are Fun!, the next Ready to Read free continuing education workshop for childcare providers, will be held on January 20, 2009 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Washington Park Library.
Non-fiction or factual books are not just for school-aged children, but for any child who needs a question answered, an idea explained, or an interest expanded. Informational books also introduce children to important concepts and vocabulary. During this session, explore great non-fiction books and how those books can be used to add fun and interest to the classroom.
Attendees will receive 1.5 hours of continuing education for participating in this workshop.
Registration began December 20; call 286-8423 to sign-up.
Milwaukee Parents: Are you strapped financially and wondering how in the world you're going to amuse your kids this summer? Would you love your children to attend a computer or basketball camp? Do you want to give them an opportunity to play music or practice cheerleading with their peers, but can't find the cash? There is help available.
Representatives from Wisconsin Pre-College Programs will be available to offer you and your children (pre-kindergarten through high school) information about the various educational opportunities available this summer:
Saturday, March 14, 2009
9:00am-12:00pm
Alumni Memorial Union
Marquette University
1442 W. Wisconsin Avenue
2nd floor, in Marquette Place
You (parent or legal guardian) must be present, and you must bring your child's most recent school report card and proof that they qualify for free or reduced lunch.
For more information on Pre-College Camp scholarships and classes, click here.
ACT is an acronym for "American College Test". The ACT is a test to determine a high school graduate’s preparation for college-level work. It covers four areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept ACT results.
If you're a junior or senior in high school and plan on taking the test June 13th, there's a free ACT Prep Course sponsored by the Milwaukee chapter of The Links, Inc. on six consecutive Saturdays :
YWCA
1915 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 6
9:00am-12:00pm
A continental breakfast will be provided at each session.
Please call Lisa Jones at (414) 418-9453 to reserve a spot.
The deadline to sign up is Monday, April 27th, 2009.
Click here to review ACT study guide material at our libraries.
The Wisconsin Council on Children and Family is announcing a college scholarship contest, "What Family Means To Me".
WCCF will award up to three $1,000 scholarships that can be used at a 2 or 4 year college.
Teens 15 to 17 years old must submit one of the following:
- typewritten essay of 650 words or less that describes "What Family Means to Me"
- visual depiction of "What Family Means to Me" which could include a collage, photo, sculpture, painting or drawing
- a poem that conveys "What Family Means to Me"
Entries must be received no later than July 31, 2009.
Mail entries to:
WCCF
What Family Means To Me
555 W. Washington, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
or
wwolf@wccf.org
King Library is one of three scholarship application distribution sites for the second annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest, sponsored by Alderwoman Milele Coggs. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are also available online.
All essayists must be recent high school grads (2007-2009) who are residents of the
6th aldermanic district and have been accepted at a 2 or 4 year college for the fall of 2009.
Pick up an application to read contest rules and submission requirements.
All essays must be postmarked by August 6, 2009.
For more information, please contact Ms.Akuwa Dantzler at (414) 286-8640 or adantz@milwaukee.gov.
Can't figure out that math problem? Baffled about how to help your child do homework? Our volunteers can help!
MPL is offering Homework Help sessions at six locations from October through May. Volunteers provide FREE help with reading, math, writing, spelling and science. Hours are generally weeknights, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. 414.286.3068
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. 414.286.3090
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. 414.286.3091
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home 414.286.3083
Martin Luther King Library, 310 W. Locust 414.286. 3098
Villard Avenue Library, 3310 W. Villard 414.286.3079
Adult volunteers are needed at libraries to mentor and work with students in grades 1-6. If you have at least two hours per week to help a student, please contact one of the libraries above and ask for details and a volunteer application, or go to www.mpl.org/file/volunteer.htm.
Informacion sobre como ofrecerle a su familia comidas y meriendas sanas con un presupuesto limitado. Almacenar alimentos adecuadamente para prevenir desperdicio, tambien como mantener los alimentos seguros. Ensenar a los ninos a comer de una manera divertida.
Cuando: Los martes, comenzando el 10 de noviembre desde la 1:00 pm a las 2:30 pm.
Donde: En la Biblioteca Forest Home.
Registrese para la clase con la bibliotecaria, el cupo es limitado.
Este programa es financiado por Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.
Hey, Teens! Do you have any questions about college? Come to the Central Library on Saturday, November 7th between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Or, drop in at the Atkinson Library on Wednesday, November 11th between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Bring your questions...and leave with answers.
The Standard Songbook program introduces children to music and musical theatre concepts through an interactive performance with Skylight Opera Theatre Artists. Children hear various songs from musicals and learn about concepts such as rhythm, tempo and melody by becoming "musical detectives." Recommended for children in grades 1-3. Child care groups with early elementary children welcome.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: Central
Event Type: Special Events
Age Group: Children
Contact: Central Library Betty Brinn Children's Room
Contact phone: 414-286-3091
If you know of a family with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University would like to pay for tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that undergraduate students from low-income families (earning less than $60,000 a year) can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard's generous offer, visit their financial aid website or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581. For other information about higher education or financial aid, click here to see our recommended education links on the MPL homepage .
The Ready to Read with Books2Go program is offering two free workshops to childcare providers this month. Pre-registration required since class sizes are limited. Call 286-8423 to register.
Wonderful Words!: Developing Vocabulary
The research is clear that the more words a child hears the stronger their vocabulary becomes. And a strong vocabulary means stronger reading skills. This session will focus on understanding why an enriched vocabulary is essential and how to help children develop their vocabulary through fun age-appropriate activities. 1.5 hours of continuing education earned by attending this workshop.
Saturday, April 17
10-11:30 a.m.
Zablocki Library
Childcare Providers and the Library
The library has many resources to assist child care providers with curriculum planning, but sometimes knowing how and where to find those resources can be a challenge! During this hands-on session, child care providers will learn about resources at the library that can be used to enhance their curriculum and planning. Learn how to search the library catalog, locate library materials and plan activities using these resources. Leave this session with a plan you can use the next day. Participants are encouraged to bring their valid Books2Go library cards or personal library cards. Limited to 15 participants. 2 ½ hours of continuing education earned by attending.
Saturday, April 24
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Center Street Library
Two different workshops for childcare providers will be offered this month. These FREE workshops are sponsored by MPL's Ready to Read with Books2Go program. Call 286-8423 to register. Letter Knowledge College: Teaching the Alphabet
The Public Library Association and Association for Library Service to Children have identified Six Skills all children need to be prepared to learn to read when they enter school. Letter Knowledge is one of the six skills. During this workshop you will explore fun ways to expose children ages 0-5 to this skill. This workshop will delve into ways to help children recognize the differences between how letters look, their names, and their sounds---all while having fun! This workshop includes a practical make and take. Earn 1.5 hours continuing education by attending.
Tuesday, June 15 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
or
Saturday, June 19 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Central Library
Child Care Providers and The Library: A Partnership that Works for YOU
The library has many resources to assist child care providers with curriculum planning, but sometimes knowing how and where to find those resources can be a challenge! During this hands-on session, child care providers will learn about resources at the library that can be used to enhance their curriculum and planning. Learn how to search the library catalog, locate library materials and plan activities using these resources. Leave this session with a plan you can use the next day. Participants are encouraged to bring their valid Books2Go library cards or personal library cards. Limited to 15 participants. Earn 2 ½ hours of continuing education by attending.
Saturday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m.-12 noon
Central Library
Come to Villard Library and explore various styles of art with artist Jeanette Wright-Claus. This six-week, hands-on course will cover abstraction to realism. Learn about famous artists and discover the artist in you.
Fridays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
and November 5, 3-4:30 p.m.
Attendee must be between the ages of 6 Years and 14 Years old.
Registration required; call 286-3011 to register.
Do you need to brush up on your financial literacy? Come participate in the free events available during Money Smart Week from October 2nd through October 9th. You can learn about the ins and outs of maintaining healthy credit, how to best use your checking account, and what to do if you want to buy a home or finance your college education. These events are supported by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago as well as several businesses throughout the region and will provide unbiased information without any sales pitch. For more detailed event information, peruse the website.
Are you thinking about college, but feel intimidated by the admissions process? Then come to the College Application Fair at the Center Street Library on Saturday, November 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. COMPASS guide advisors will be available to explain the application and admissions process, as well as give individualized help to students with the application process. Computers will be set aside for students to complete applications. Advisors will be on hand to assist undecided students with choosing a college or university.
If you have any questions about this program, or for more information, call (414)28-3011.
For those who need help brushing up on their skills for an upcoming exam, drop in tutoring is now available three times a week at Washington Park library. Tutors are available on a first come first served basis at the following times: Mondays 2-4pm, Tuesdays 2-6pm, and Wednesdays 5-7pm. Those wanting more long term and intensive tutoring should consider contacting the library's literacy hotline to begin the process of signing up for one on one tutoring with a trained volunteer. The number for the literacy hotline is (414)286-3117.
Interested in learning Farsi? How about Tamil or Tagalog? Learning another language is easier than ever with Mango Languages, a database providing online language instruction with a conversational focus.
City of Milwaukee library cardholders now have accesss to the following languages through Mango's Language Learning Center: Arabic(Levantine), Mandarin Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dari, Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Pashto, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Latin American Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Mango's Language Learning Center also features several English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, including ESL for Egyptian Arabic, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese and more.
Creating a new account with Mango Languages is required to access the additional content. City of Milwaukee library cardholders can create their account here. Or by clicking on the "All Library Databases" portion of the Milwaukee Public Library's website.
Not sure how to get your college journey started? Want to stand out in your college or scholarship application? Don't know the difference between the ACT, SAT, IB and Ap? How can you prepare for college before you even get to high school? COMPASS Guide's trained advisers will answer these questions and more. This program is available at multiple locations, and no registration is required. Have a look at our calendar to see which session works best for you.
Milwaukee residents can enjoy a six month trial of the database Access Video powered by Films on Demand. This database provides streaming for educational videos on various topics. Teachers, do it your selfers, and those of you who are just plain curious can enjoy content on the topics of Home & Family, Health & Wellness, Career Planning & Resources, Trades & Technical Skills, Science, Math & Technology, Social Sciences, History, Language, Speech & Literature, Visual & Performing Arts, Business & Economics, Archival Films & Newsreels, Crime & Law. To find the link to this database, you can click on the categories of Education, Library Databases, Library Databases for Remote Use and Movies Radio & TV. Make sure you try it soon because the trial expires September 16th, 2011.
If you haven't registered for any of Milwaukee Public Library's free continuing education classes for childcare providers, there is still time! Center Street Library will host Letter Knowledge College on Wednesday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Central Library will host the next set of classes, Rhymers will be Readers, on Tuesday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m.
East Library will hold Let's Give Them Something to Talk About on Tuesday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m.
All attendees earn 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for attending any of these classes. If you have any questions, or would like to register, call (414)286-3011.
If you need some help studying for an upcoming exam and don't want to pay for a tutor, let the library help you. Some neighborhood locations already offer drop-in tutoring services for adults. Now, Central Library joins the ranks. Tutors are available to help you study for tests like the GED, TOEFL, and the ASVAB, or to help you work on any other basic academic skills. The hours for Central Library's adult tutoring are as follows:
Mondays 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m. (beginning Jan 3, 2012)
If you'd like to take advantage of the tutoring, please visit the Information desk and someone can direct you to a tutor during available hours.
Are your kids looking for something fun to do after the holidays? Are they in K5 through fifth grade? Then sign them up for the After School Art Workshop! Each session will begin with an artist reading a story or two aloud and then dicussing the book or illustrator. Participants will get to work on imaginative art activities relevant to the book or artistic theme for the day. This is a great opportunity for kids to be creative, try new techniques and have fun expressing their artistic points of view. Everyone gets to take their creations home. Families are encouraged to attend and make art together! This program is a collaboration between the Milwaukee Public Library and Artists Working in Education, Inc. (A.W.E.). Choose your preferred location and register for a complete four day series at the library, online or by calling 286-3011.
Take a visual and educational journey through Wisconsin's wetlands with Katie Beilfuss, Outreach Programs Director of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association. Learn about 100 of Wisconsin's most important Wetland Gems and how wetlands help the community's economy and quality of life.
Location: Central Library's Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Time: 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.
No registration required.
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