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JumpstART (2-8 yrs)

   
    JumpstART video from the first story time in 2007. Video by ICTN

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.

Groups of 10 or more must pre-register by contacting Jennifer Wilson at (972) 252-7558 x1226.

2010-2011 Schedule
(First Thursday of the month at 10 AM)
JumpstART lasts approximately one hour

  • Sept. 2 at 10 AM, Choo-Choo, Vroom . . . Zoom
    Celebrate the Student Transportation Art exhibition
  • Oct. 7 at 10 AM, Call of the Wild: Adventure Stories
    Read adventure stories involving animals as part of the Irving Public Library's Big Read program. The 2010 book selection is Call of the Wild.
  • Nov. 4 at 10 AM, Native American Heritage
    Explore folktales and stories about American Indian traditions as part of Native American Heritage Month.
  • Dec. 2 at 10 AM, A Story-Time Christmas
    Browse a wonderland of trees in the Main Gallery following JumpstART
  • Jan. 6 at 10 AM, Winnie the Pooh and Friends
    Happy Birthday AA Milne! Read the classic stories of Winnie the Pooh by children's author AA Milne.
  • Feb. 3 at 10 AM, Super Sports
    It's Superbowl time in Texas! Explore stories about sports.
  • March 3 at 10 AM, Celebrating Dr. Seuss
  • April 7 at 10 AM, Earth Day: Go Green!
    Celebrate Earth Day with stories about the planet. Bonus! Attend the City of Irving's Earth Day celebration on April 10 at the Arts Center.
  • May 5 at 10 AM, Tales from Mongolia and Beyond
    Celebrate Genghis Khan: The Exhibition, opening June 1