<![CDATA[Green Bean Books - green blog]]>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:21:32 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Monthly Spanish Story Time, Friday, September 10th, 11:15-11:45am.]]>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:03:15 -0800http://www.greenbeanbookspdx.com/1/post/2010/09/monthly-spanish-story-time-friday-september-10th-1115-1145am.htmlSpanish Story Time is a monthly event at Green Bean Books!  Join us this Friday, 11:15-11:45am,  to hear children's stories in Spanish with charismatic Kara DeGiovanni from Portland Early Learning Project.
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]]><![CDATA[Growing Arts Creative Toddler Movement Class, Monday, September 6th (Labor Day), 11-11:30am.]]>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:59:13 -0800http://www.greenbeanbookspdx.com/1/post/2010/09/growing-arts-creative-toddler-movement-class-monday-september-6th-labor-day-11-1130am.html
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Join us for another energizing Growing Arts Creative Movement Class for children 18 months - 3 years on Monday, September 6th at 11:00am (Labor Day).
You will enjoy dancing, singing, music, stories, sign language and calm relaxation at your favorite neighborhood bookstore, Green Bean Books!
Iris Nason has been bringing her enthusiasm and a joy of movement to children through interactive and engaging classes for over 8 years.  Iris teaches at preschools throughout Portland and offers community classes at Believe Movement Studio.  She can be found online at www.GrowingArtsCenter.com
Donations are welcome (:
]]><![CDATA[Bookmaking Around the Globe Class Series, Starts Thursday, September 23rd at 3:30.]]>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:05:53 -0800http://www.greenbeanbookspdx.com/1/post/2010/09/bookmaking-around-the-globe-class-series-starts-thursday-september-23rd-at-330.htmlBookmaking Around the Globe: explore the art of storytelling and some fascinating book structures from the cultures of six different countries.  Children will create unique book models--from the Indonesian palm-leaf book to the Ethiopian wishing scroll--filling them with content, learning a bit about why certain structures are popular in different areas of the world, and discovering that books and storytelling link us all.
Limit six children in Kindergarten or first grade.
Classes will be every other Thursday after school.  There will be 6 classes total.  Try one class or all six.
Class 1:  Thurs, September 23rd at 3:30
Class 2:  Thurs, October 7th at 3:30
Class 3:  Thurs, October 21st at 3:30
Class 4:  Thurs, November 4th at 3:30
Class 5:  Thurs, November 18th at 3:30
Class 6:  Thurs, December 2nd at 3:30
$8 per child per class, all materials included.
Please call to register:  503-954-2354
]]><![CDATA[Growing Arts Creative Movement Class, Tuesday, August 31st at 11:30am.]]>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:10:29 -0800http://www.greenbeanbookspdx.com/1/post/2010/08/growing-arts-creative-movement-class-tuesday-august-31st-at-1130am.html
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Join us for an energizing Growing Arts Creative Movement Class for children 18 months - 3 years on Tuesday, August 31st at 11:30am (right after story time!).
You will enjoy dancing, singing, music, stories, sign language and a calm relaxation on the deck of your favorite neighborhood bookstore, Green Bean Books!
Iris Nason has been bringing her enthusiasm and a joy of movement to children through interactive and engaging classes for over 8 years.  Iris teaches at preschools throughout Portland and offers community classes at Believe Movement Studio.  She can be found online at www.GrowingArtsCenter.com
Donations are welcome (:
]]><![CDATA[Educator Night, Thursday, September 16th, 7-9pm.]]>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:44:05 -0800http://www.greenbeanbookspdx.com/1/post/2010/08/educator-night-thursday-september-16th-7-9pm.htmlIf you are a teacher or librarian, you are invited to Educator Night at Green Bean Books!  You'll get to:  Hear about the hottest new kids' books, get great book recommendations for your classroom or library, enter a raffle for Green Bean Books' gift certificates and other freebees, enjoy a special 20% discount on used books as well as our standard 20% discount on new books for your classroom,  drink wine, socialize, and share your love of children's books!  Mark your calendars!!!  Please call in advance to reserve a spot.]]><![CDATA[Professor Banjo Performs, August 21st at 2:30pm during the Alberta Street Fair.]]>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:45:41 -0800http://www.greenbeanbookspdx.com/1/post/2010/08/professor-banjo-performs-august-21st-at-230pm-during-the-alberta-street-fair.htmlPaul Silveria performs for families as the banjo-slinging, old-time singing "Professor Banjo" entertaining children with sing-a-longs and dancing games accompanied by lively old-time music that parents can enjoy, too!
Paul Silveria performs for families as the banjo-slinging, old-time singing "Professor Banjo" entertaining children with sing-a-longs and dancing games accompanied by lively old-time music that parents can enjoy, too!
www.squaredancepaul.com
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]]><![CDATA[Sign Language Story Time, Tuesday, July 27th 2-2:20pm.]]>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:01:37 -0800http://www.greenbeanbookspdx.com/1/post/2010/07/sign-language-story-time-tuesday-july-27th-2-220pm.html Join Shannon Sandri of Portland Early Learning Project as she shares children's stories and plays games using American Sign Language!
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]]><![CDATA[First Year Anniversary Celebration! Thursday, July 29th 6-9pm.]]>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:00:44 -0800http://www.greenbeanbookspdx.com/1/post/2010/07/first-year-anniversary-celebration-thursday-july-29th-6-9pm.html
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Join us for a grand celebration to mark Green Bean Books' First Anniversary in the children's bookselling business!  Entertainer extraordinaire, David Freleng, will perform his interactive stories on our deck from 6-9pm, Thursday, July 29th (The Last Thursday of July).  You will not want to miss his creative exuberance!  Come help us celebrate with stories, donuts, and laughter!
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Here are three great Bookmaking Classes that will be offered on Mondays in August at Green Bean Books!
Please Sign-Up in advance to reserve your spot.
Monday, August 9: Project Focus:  Thing-a-majig Book
Hand stitch a simple pamphlet book to be used as an image journal. Class is accompanied by the story "Janet's Thingamajig," in which a young girl collects all sorts of things that catch her eye in paper bags. Our books will serve as our paper bags; we will begin to fill them with imagery that catches our eye around the bookshop with lots of room left over to continue our "collecting" at home!

11:00 a.m. to noon. Limit to eight children entering kindergarten or first grade.

$10.00 per child, $15.00 for 2 siblings, covers hour-long workshop, story, instruction and materials--along with take-home instructions to keep making books!

Monday, August 16: Project Focus:  Pop 'til you Drop!
After enjoying some popcorn and reading a few pop-ups together, children will create their own single-spread pop-up books of hungry animals! Along the way we'll learn to use rulers for measuring and line-making, bonefolders for creasing paper, and practice cutting along a line.

11:00 a.m. to noon. Limit to eight children entering kindergarten or first grade.

$10.00 per child, $15.00 for 2 siblings, covers hour-long workshop, story, instruction and materials--along with take-home instructions to keep making books!

Monday, August 23: Project Focus:  Accordion Book
This favorite structure resembles the instrument after which it was named and can be read backwards or forwards. Learn to fold like the pros to create an accordion book and brainstorm about how to fill it. Project will be accompanied by a story and accordion music during the work session.

11:00 a.m. to noon. Limit to eight children entering kindergarten or first grade.

$10.00 per child, $15.00 for 2covers hour-long workshop, story, instruction and materials--along with take-home instructions to keep making books!

From the instructor: I am  former preschool teacher who is currently working towards a post-baccalaueate degree in Book Arts at Portland's Oregon College of Art and Craft. With a background as a book artist as well as an educator, I strive to make my bookmaking classes as much about content as structure.  Each structure is accompanied by a story, as well as time to make and fill the book. In the end, on top of strengthening an array of problem solving and fine-motor skills,  each child has created both an original book and piece of art that gets him or her thinking outside the codex--and the frame. This concept is the basis for the academic field of book arts, and, I believe, a wonderful amalgam craft for any age group that fosters creativity, literacy and pride.
-Sarah Fagan
]]><![CDATA[Mandarin Story Time, Monday, July 12th at 4pm.]]>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:15:26 -0800http://www.greenbeanbookspdx.com/1/post/2010/07/mandarin-story-time-monday-july-12th-at-4pm.htmlJoin Joy Lai at Green Bean Books as she shares children's stories in Mandarin!
Come to Mandarin Story Time every second Monday of each month at 4pm!]]>