JumpstART (2-8 yrs)

JumpstART is a joint partnership with the Irving Arts Center and Irving Public Library.

Explore new stories, fun art projects and a variety of exhibitions during this fun story time that combines art and children's literature. Each month a new theme is introduced that ties into an exhibition at the Irving Arts Center. Following JumpstART, create a take-home art project and then browse the galleries with your kids as part of this fun AND FREE morning activity. Ages 2 and up. All supplies provided.

2011-2012 JumpSTART Schedule:

September 1 Good Manners Count! --- Dupree Lobby
(Celebrating National Courtesy Month)

October 6 Hooray for Books! -- Dupree Lobby
(Celebrating National Book Month)

November 3 Giving Thanks – Suite 200
(Celebrating Thanksgiving & Family)

December 1 Up, Up, and Away!– Suite 200
(Celebrating the Wright Brothers’ First Flight – Dec. 17, 1903)

January 5 What a Bright Idea! – Suite 200
(Celebrating Great Inventors and Benjamin Franklin’s B-Day, Jan. 17, 1706)

February 2 Chocolate Mania! – Suite 200
(Celebrating Chocolate Lover’s Month)

March 1 Celebrating Texas! – Suite 200
(Celebrating Texas History Month)

April 5 It’s Rhyming Time! – Suite 200
(Celebrating National Poetry Month)

May 10 Let’s Move! – Suite 200
(Celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month)