School Notes – April 15, 2016

National Library Week
Celebrate National Library Week through Saturday at Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810. In celebration of this year’s theme, “Libraries Transform,” the Rheinland-Pfalz Library has fun programs geared towards all ages. Stop by and see what is available. In addition, the library staff will visit various Java Cafes throughout the community today for instruction on electronic content. You will find them from 7 to 9 a.m. at LRMC Java Cafe, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Java Cafe, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kleber Kaserne Java Cafe. Bring your e-reader, tablet or iPad, and staff will show you how to access the ever expanding e-content. No registration required.

Earth Day at the library
Join Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, from 3 to 4 p.m. April 22 to celebrate Earth Day. All ages are invited to create their own egg carton garden. All materials will be provided. No registration required.

Fairy tales celebration
Join Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23 for a fairy tale celebration with a puppet show, crafts and more. All ages are welcome and encouraged to dress up. No registration required.

Career Day presenters needed
Ramstein Intermediate School will host its third annual Career Day from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. April 29. The entire day will be devoted to interactive career presentations for students from the third, fourth and fifth grades. Static displays, props and tools are welcomed. Military, civilian and host-nation volunteers have generously offered their time to introduce a variety of career options to our students. If you would like to volunteer for this exciting learning opportunity, contact Noreen Mantini at 480-6021, extension 2518.

Mother’s Day Preschool Storytime
Join Rheinland-Pfalz Library for a Mother’s Day Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. May 4. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years old will have the opportunity to make a special Mother’s Day craft. No registration required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Strong B.A.N.D.S. StoryWalk
Celebrate the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign at Rheinland-Pfalz Library. Regularly scheduled storytimes will go outdoors to walk and listen to great stories. Dates: Tots and Tales May 17, Preschool May 18 and Toddler May 20. Meet at the library at 10:30 a.m. and be prepared to walk. No registration required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library at Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Clubs at Landstuhl School Age Center
Did you know that Landstuhl School Age Center has several different clubs open to students, grades one to five? The different weekly clubs include cooking, sewing, robotics and film. Registration with Child, Youth and School Services is required. Enrollment fees are based on total family income. For more information, contact the Landstuhl School Age Center at 486-7281 or 06371-86-7281.

Job openings at CYS Services
If you are interested in working with children and youth, apply online for Child, Youth and School Services positions at www.usajobs.gov. Search for job title: Child and Youth Program Assistant (entry, skill and target level) CY-01/02. Positions are available at Kleber, Landstuhl, Sembach and Miesau locations. Child and Youth Program assistants work directly with children and youth and must be trustworthy, able to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times and have the desire to be a positive influence on children and youth.

Lapsit Storytime
Join the Rheinland-Pfalz Library for Lapsit Storytime. This infant storytime is held at 10:30 a.m and 1 p.m. every Thursday. The event includes sensory crafts, songs, fingerplays and stories. Light refreshments are available for the parents. Because of limited space, sign-up is required for every storytime. A wait list is also available, in which parents are notified the Saturday prior if a space has become available. For more information or to register, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.