Thursday, October 28, 2010
Pint-Sized Post
The latest edition of The Pint-Sized Post is available for pick-up in the children's department. This is a newsletter both you and your preschooler will enjoy. It has suggested readings, snack & game ideas, and a list of coming attractions.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Trick-or-Treat
Today is the last day for trick-or-treating at the library with our storytime children. We love this time and look forward to it every year. It is so much fun to see the little ones in costume!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Things to do with the family in Decatur Alabama
We get asked alot for a list of things for families to do in Decatur. Here are just some suggestions. Some are seasonal and of course it is always good to call in advance!
For Free:
Wheeler Wildlife Refuge: Coming from Decatur: It's really close! Just take Highway 67 (Point Mallard Parkway) to the east. It's about 2 miles from the intersection of Hwy 31 and Hwy 67. Turn right--museum, walking trails, observatory
Cooks Natural Science Museum: 412 13th St SE Decatur AL, Mon-Sat 9 am-12 pm & 1 pm-5pm, Sun 2 pm-5 pm--collection of butterflies, shells, coral, stone, animals--very nice exhibit
Carnegie Visual Arts Center: 207 Church St NE 256-341-0562 Wed-Fri 11am-6 pm (open until 8 pm every third Thurs) Sat 11am-4pm
Petco, PetSmart
Morgan County Farmer’s Market: 211 1st Ave SE
Rhodes Ferry Park: Harborview & Market St, waterfront playground, picnic area, walking trails, train passes by
Delano Park: 6th ave & Gordon Dr playground, picnic area, walking trail, splash pad
Wilson Morgan Park: Beltline & Sandlin Rd, wooden playground, picnic areas, tennis court, softball, walking trail
Gin House Branch Farm: 1579 Bethel Rd S Decatur, AL 35603 http://www.ghbf.com/ for info
Reeves Peach Farm: 447 Hwy 36E Hartselle, AL 256-773-9479 strawberries, pumpkins, tomatoes
McDonald’s Play Place: Priceville, Hwy 67
Dairy Queen Play Place: Hartselle, Hwy 31
Chick-Fil-A: Beltline Rd
And of course don't forget storytimes at our library. Check out our website for a calendar of events--www.decatur.lib.al.us
Admission Charged:
AMF River City Bowl 3117 Highway 31 S Decatur, AL 35603 256-353-3162
Carmike 8 607 14 Street SE Decatur, AL 35601 256-350-0935
Regal Cinema 8 1801 Beltline Road SW Decatur, AL 35601256-355-6622
Funland Golf Course 401 14th Street SE Decatur, AL 35601 256-355-9849
Golf Shores Mini Golf 2015 Westmead Street SW Decatur, AL 35601 256-350-8711
Skate Castle: 256-355-0561 Play-n-Stay on Wednesday mornings, $3 admission--roller racers, bounce house, music & games
Point Mallard: Ice Rink open year round 256-341–4915 $6 General Admission $2 skate rental
Aquatics: GENERAL ADMISSION:Children (Ages 5 - 11) $11.00Adults ( 12 and 61)
$16.00Seniors (62+) $11.00Children 4 and under FREE
This is just a small list. Be sure to check out the visitor bureau website for more information: http://www.decaturcvb.org/ and also look at: http://www.decaturmorgancounty.com/
If you know of any places to add to this list or if any information listed here needs to be changed, please let us know!!
For Free:
Wheeler Wildlife Refuge: Coming from Decatur: It's really close! Just take Highway 67 (Point Mallard Parkway) to the east. It's about 2 miles from the intersection of Hwy 31 and Hwy 67. Turn right--museum, walking trails, observatory
Cooks Natural Science Museum: 412 13th St SE Decatur AL, Mon-Sat 9 am-12 pm & 1 pm-5pm, Sun 2 pm-5 pm--collection of butterflies, shells, coral, stone, animals--very nice exhibit
Carnegie Visual Arts Center: 207 Church St NE 256-341-0562 Wed-Fri 11am-6 pm (open until 8 pm every third Thurs) Sat 11am-4pm
Petco, PetSmart
Morgan County Farmer’s Market: 211 1st Ave SE
Rhodes Ferry Park: Harborview & Market St, waterfront playground, picnic area, walking trails, train passes by
Delano Park: 6th ave & Gordon Dr playground, picnic area, walking trail, splash pad
Wilson Morgan Park: Beltline & Sandlin Rd, wooden playground, picnic areas, tennis court, softball, walking trail
Gin House Branch Farm: 1579 Bethel Rd S Decatur, AL 35603 http://www.ghbf.com/ for info
Reeves Peach Farm: 447 Hwy 36E Hartselle, AL 256-773-9479 strawberries, pumpkins, tomatoes
McDonald’s Play Place: Priceville, Hwy 67
Dairy Queen Play Place: Hartselle, Hwy 31
Chick-Fil-A: Beltline Rd
And of course don't forget storytimes at our library. Check out our website for a calendar of events--www.decatur.lib.al.us
Admission Charged:
AMF River City Bowl 3117 Highway 31 S Decatur, AL 35603 256-353-3162
Carmike 8 607 14 Street SE Decatur, AL 35601 256-350-0935
Regal Cinema 8 1801 Beltline Road SW Decatur, AL 35601256-355-6622
Funland Golf Course 401 14th Street SE Decatur, AL 35601 256-355-9849
Golf Shores Mini Golf 2015 Westmead Street SW Decatur, AL 35601 256-350-8711
Skate Castle: 256-355-0561 Play-n-Stay on Wednesday mornings, $3 admission--roller racers, bounce house, music & games
Point Mallard: Ice Rink open year round 256-341–4915 $6 General Admission $2 skate rental
Aquatics: GENERAL ADMISSION:Children (Ages 5 - 11) $11.00Adults ( 12 and 61)
$16.00Seniors (62+) $11.00Children 4 and under FREE
This is just a small list. Be sure to check out the visitor bureau website for more information: http://www.decaturcvb.org/ and also look at: http://www.decaturmorgancounty.com/
If you know of any places to add to this list or if any information listed here needs to be changed, please let us know!!
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