Local Organizations Offer Free “Sneak Previews”

for Homeschool Families March 14

 

(Fort Wayne)  More than 20 local agencies will offer homeschool families a sampling of their programs at Homeschool Sneak Preview Day Friday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Main Branch of the Allen County Public Library.  The program is free and open to the public.

 

A menu of 20-minute workshops will be offered all morning, giving homeschool families a sampling of educational programs from local organizations.  Among the agencies included are the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Science Central, The Lincoln Museum, Allen County Public Library, the Harold W. McMillen Center for Health Education, local parks, scouting programs, environmental centers, and programs for the arts.

 

“We’re thrilled to bring all these agencies together to showcase the resources available to homeschool families,” says Mary Voors, Manager of Children’s Services for the Allen County Public Library.  “Our community has a rich variety of resources, and we want to help families take advantage of those services, many of which are free.”

 

Homeschool families with children of all ages are welcome.  Participants may register the day of the event from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Workshops will run on the half-hour from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  All who register will be eligible for door prizes, which will be distributed at a 12:30 p.m. drawing.  The library is located at 900 Library Plaza in downtown Fort Wayne.  Parking is free in the library’s outdoor lot or underground garage with an Allen County Public Library card. 

 

For more information, contact Lisa Howe of The Lincoln Museum at 260-455-4517 or Lisa.Howe@TheLincolnMuseum.com.