Nonie’s Ark sails into Crestview Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21.
Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters, a hands-on show, will provide a wildly educating and entertaining Evening Library Time.
If you love animals — such as ferrets, turtles, snakes, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches, according to Nonie's website — and like to be up close and personal with them, Nonie’s Ark is perfect for you!
Nonie, an "edutainer," is part educator and part entertainer. She has an extensive background in zoo animal technology and wildlife education, and her fondest joy is helping children learn about wildlife in a fun, adventurous way.
This free event is sponsored by the Okaloosa County Recycling Office. You must be age 4 or older and register to attend. Seating is limited to the first 30 children and their adults who register.
Call 682-4432 to register or learn more information.
Marie Garcia is the Crestview Public Library's assistant director.
UPCOMING
CRESTVIEW WRITERS GROUP: 6 p.m. March 30, Crestview Public Library meeting room, 1445 Commerce Drive, Crestview. Want to have your work critiqued? Submit no more than 10 pages to mgarcia@okaloosa.lib.fl.us, or hand in a hard copy with your name and contact details at the library's front desk.
LAWN CARE IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7,not April 2 as previously stated, Crestview Public Library. Guest speaker: Larry Williams, Okaloosa County Extension director.
FREE TAX PREPARATION: Through April 14, Crestview Public Library. Days and hours: 2-6 p.m. Mondays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Available first-come, first-served; sign-in required. 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ forms (but not instruction booklets) are available for free pickup.
LAPSIT: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays in the Crestview Public Library's Story Room. For children at least 3 years old. Check the library's calendar at www.cityofcrestview.org/library.php for exact dates and themes.
MAKER SPACE: Children can make crafts at the Crestview Public Library beginning at 2 p.m. on early-release Thursdays.
AMERICAN GIRLS BOOK CLUB: 10 a.m. to noon, one Saturday each month (usually the third Saturday). Visit the library for more details.
BEGINNING COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING: Call 682-4432 to schedule one-hour appointments at the library. Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative card required.
Marie Garcia is the Crestview Public Library's assistant director.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: CHECK IT OUT: Hands-on animal show scheduled in April