Youth Briefs: 10-24-13

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Strut down the red carpet at library’s fashion showA fashion show will be held Saturday from 11
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Children’s Place of the Wood County District Public Library.Dress as a favorite
book character and walk down the red carpet.For more information call 419-352-8253.Get ready for the
paradeNORTH BALTIMORE – A pre-parade party is set at the library here on Saturday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in
the Wolfe Community Room.Bring the family for crafts and games.Game is on at Fort MeigsPERRYBURG – Come
fight the French and Indian War, Civil War, World War I and space aliens – all in one room – at Fort Meigs
on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Miniature war-gaming experts will help visitor play 20 different games and
learn about this family-friendly hobby. The tabletop battles will include historical events and some fantasy
and sci-fi games as well. No experience is required and kids of all ages are welcome.Admission includes the
miniature war gaming and the museum. Admission to the event is $5 for adults, $4 for children, and free for
Ohio Historical Society members and children ages 5 and under.War-gaming experts from the Great Lakes
Chapter of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society will guide visitors through different games and teach
how to play games at home using plastic soldiers and simple rules. Gaming vendors will be on site to offer
miniature soldiers and other gaming products for purchase. Food will also be available for
purchase.Bookaneers read ‘Genius’PERRYSBURG – The book for November’s Bookaneers Book Club at the Way Public
Library is "Star Jumper: Journal of a Cardboard Genius," by Frank Asch.Pick up a copy at the Youth
Services Desk. The discussion, including crafts, activities and snacks, will be Nov. 14.The club is geared
toward children ages 7-10.Trick or treat on the boardwalkOAK HARBOR – Bring the little ones out to Magee
Marsh on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. for the fifth annual "BOO! On the Boardwalk."Geared towards
kids aged 3-10, this free family fun event is sponsored by the Ohio Division of Wildlife and the Friends of
Magee Marsh.Come dressed in costume, answer a simple question about Ohio wildlife, and one of the costumed
volunteers along the boardwalk, will give you a treat. The boardwalk will be lit up and decorated for the
night.Every child will be given a bag with wildlife information and treats. There will be pumpkin
decorating, games, a bat craft, cider and donuts.Magee Marsh is located at 13229 W. Ohio 2. For questions or
further information, call 419-898-0960, ext. 31. In case of heavy rain, the event will be held inside the
Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center at the marsh.Events for homeschoolers planned at Way Public
LibraryPERRYSBURG – Way Library will offer programs specifically for homeschooled children."Afternoon
Adventures: The Pilgrims on the Mayflower" is being presented on Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5-7.
Youngsters will learn about the pilgrims through books and other activities."History Hikers: The Inca
Civilization" will be held on Nov. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for ages 8-12. This is an interactive program
providing information about this ancient group of Mesoamerican people."Book Talk" is being
presented on Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 8-12. The book will be "The Birchbark House" by Louise
Erdrich. This is a story of an Ojibwa family and how changing seasons affect their lives. Sign up at the
Youth Services Desk where copies of the book are available.Register online at www.waylibrary.info or call
419-874-3135, ext. 116.

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