Azz LegosLegos ManLegos RockPotter S ScarLegendary LegosLego Movie TvHayden'S MovieLego HpPoster LegoForwardLego Movie Poster: Harry Potter And The Order Of PhoenixIt’s that time again, the one candidates from both parties have been waiting for. The Iowa caucus kicks off this year’s quest for presidential nominations, and later on Monday we’ll find out the winners of this first round of voting. Microsoft’s Bing already has a forecast for the Iowa caucus winners, and it’ll be interesting to see whether it can accurately predict the results of this year’s elections, primaries included. Meanwhile, if it’s still not clear how caucuses work and why Iowa is vital for any presidential candidate, the following video will explain everything there is to know. DON’T MISS: Google is going to give Chrome a big visual makeover – here are the first images It’s not all rocket science, but it’s not that simple either. And it’s not an election process per se, though votes are cast.
But, every candidate still wants to win of course. Currently, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are seen as the winners for the Democratic and Republican caucuses. Mind you, however, that history has shown that the winner of the Iowa caucus, regardless of party, will not necessarily win the party’s nomination – just ask Bill Clinton about his 1992 Iowa caucus performance. That said, Vermont Public Radio’s Lego video is a must see, particularly if you’re still trying to understand the U.S.’s complex presidential election process.Fairfield Public Library is proud to bring to you our fourth annual Star Wars Reads Day, to be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015. This year, it’s been made bigger and better than ever thanks to the Disney-sponsored Curiosity Creates grant funded by the Association for Library Service to Children. We’re excited to be celebrating Star Wars in preparation for the new movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in theaters on December 18. Dress up in costume and join us for an amazing day at the Main Library that will be out of this world!
View or download a copy of the Star Wars Reads Day Brochure. Star Wars Story Hour Join Jedi Kristina in an out-of-this-world special story time. Watch as your favorite librarians serenade you with iambic pentameter as they perform a Star Wars Shakespeare Readers’ Theater. 12-2:00 pm, while supplies last Need a quick “pick-me-up?” Stop by the Admiral Ackbar Snackbar for a themed snack and little break from the excitement. “The Force Awakens” Movie Ticket Raffle 12:00 pm and 2:45 pm Win a family four pack of tickets (2 kids and 2 adults) to see the new Star Wars Fairfield Cinemas at Bullard Square on Thursday, 12/17 at 7:30 pm. Must be present to win. Do you have a great Wookiee impersonation? Awards will be given out at the Awards Ceremony at 2:45 pm. Meet in the Periodical Room at 1:45 pm to get your number and prepare for a brief parade past the judges. Costume categories include Best Group Costume, Best Under 12 Costume, and Best Over 12 Costume.
Awards will be announced at the Royal Awards Ceremony. Here we will close out Star Wars Reads Day: A Creative Exploration with the awarding of prizes. Costume winners, Wookiee Sound-Alike winners, the Skywalker Story Contest winners and the second Movie Ticket raffle winner. Direct a Sphero BB-8 Droid robot through a digital app and decide how to get your droid through the maze without hitting other droids. With Kyle Di Tieri, Math and Robotics Coach, Choate Rosemary Hall. 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm Join Thomas from Inside Training for 15-minute sessions to learn some basic yoga and meditation. Meditate like a Jedi, you will. 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm Join Sensei Morgan from Kempo Academy of Martial Arts on the hour for a 15-minute Jedi training session in how to wield your lightsaber. Photo Booth & Green Screen Pose and preen with your favorite characters and bring home a photo booth picture with a Star Wars background!
Work together with other Jedis and Siths to create and build a lego home for the Ewoks. Design and build a Pod Racer with the materials provided, then race yours against a friend’s to see whose racer is fastest! Make Your Own Lightsaber Create your own lightsaber out of cardboard, paper and imagination. Yoda, Make, You Will Create a picture of Yoda using circles, rectangles and triangles! Wookiee Life Day Ornament Create an adorable foam ornament perfect for holiday decoration! Wookiee Life Day Orbs Create a Mod-Podge ball ornament. For ages 11+ or with parental supervision. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Choose a character and create an enclosed environment for him/her to live in with the help of Nancy Gardiner. Sponsored by Hansen’s Flower Shop. Bring home pieces of the day: take a snowflake template, and make it at home. And if you enjoyed the Origami Yoda book series by Tom Angleberger, you’ll want to take home instructions for Star Wars Origami.
View the creative endeavors of our talented Younglings and Padawans. Costumes, Skywalker Story Contest entries and crafts made during the Prequel will be displayed in the Kiwanis Room for all to admire. Win a stash of Star Wars goodies that even Jabba the Hutt would be envious of owning by entering the grand raffle! Since Star Wars Reads Day is made possible by the Curiosity Creates grant, we need to know your thoughts about the day! Answer a few questions and drop your survey into the raffle box for a chance to win! Winners will be notified. Look for special programming with the release of the Winter/Spring Events Calendar, that will include drop-ins and scheduled programs using the following and more: Glowforge 3-D Laser Printer The Glowforge is a state-of-the-art laser cutter, engraver and printer that allows you to create and customize designs that you can then engrave onto, cut from or print on any material. Look for this new technology coming to the Library and for Maker programs with it!
These fun and interactive LEGO kits allow students to create and upload LEGO scenes and then develop stories! These kits will be available for use after Star Wars day–just ask at the Children’s Desk! These Sphero robots will be available for in-library use and circulation after Star Wars Reads Day! “The Force Awakens” Books Check back at the Library after the release of “The Force Awakens” in theaters on December 18th for brand new Star Wars titles! The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. From creative programming and best practices to continuing education and professional connections—ALSC members are innovators in the field of children’s library service. A thank you to the Star Wars Planning Committee for their tireless ingenuity and planning: Merry Mao, Kristina Lareau, Judy Sparzo, Nancy Coriaty and Nicole Scherer.