Wednesday, June 04, 2008

New Links on our web for the week of June 4, 2008 Parenting Resources Greater Good Science Center "Housed at the University of California, Berkeley, the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) is "devoted to the scientific understanding of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior." To achieve this goal, the GGSC enlists a broad range of scholars from various disciplines, publishes a quarterly magazine ("Greater Good"), and maintains an outreach program that includes a website designed for parents who wish to foster emotional intelligence in their children. On their homepage, visitors can look over the "What's New?" area to learn about recent findings, view webcasts with experts from the Center, and also read about their latest publications. Next, visitors may want to go to the "Magazine" area to read articles from the latest issue of "Greater Good" magazine. This publication has been nominated for a number of awards, and topics covered between its pages include the importance of play and the binuclear family. Finally, the "For Parents" area contains a number of fine resources on parenting, including a number of short videos that cover emotional literacy, how to praise, and the value of family dinner." (SR) 4:08:53 PM     Summer Reading Club Visit our Summer Reading Club page for information on this year's activities. 1:42:09 PM     Upcoming Events for HPL Date Description June 11 5:30 - 7:30 pm MS Support Group Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. June 12 2:00 - 4:00 pm How to Ride the MATS Bus Hackley Public Library. A 2 1/2 hour traveling workshop for all ages and abilities -- seniors, parents, kids -- that includes a ride on a bus, getting on the right bus, paying the fare, pass options, transfers, reading the schedule, where to catch a bus, bringing your bike on the bus and more. Doing, not just talking about it. Sign up in advance is encouraged so that there are enough bus seats (MATS will add another bus if it's needed). For more information call 231-722-7276. June 16 Opening Day for Summer Reading Clubs Hackley Public Library. Adult program theme is Pollinate Your Mind, the Youth Services theme is Catch the Reading Bug. The youth services department is having an opening day event from 12:00 to 4:00 pm: bring your own tee shirt to tye dye. For more information call 231-722-7276. June 16 4:00 - 5:30 pm Friends of HPL Annual Meeting Torrent House. June 17 5:30 - 7:00 pm HPL Board Meeting Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. June 17 6:00 - 9:00 pm Herb Society Meeting Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. June 18 6:30 pm HPL Summer Reading Club Activity Hackley Public Library East Lawn. Outdoor Storytime 1: "Let's go camping". For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. 1:40:27 PM

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