Free Interactive Poultry Program Offers Egg-citing Fun For Kids

Baby chicks are about to steal the spotlight at Great River Regional Library.

Families are invited to a free hands-on farm experience where kids can see, learn about, and even gently hold baby chicks. It's a rare chance to get up close to some of the poultry raised right here in Minnesota.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GRRL

If your kids love animals, this upcoming program at Great River Regional Library may be worth adding to your summer calendar.

Poultry: A Hands-On Farm Experience for Kids will bring the farm to the library thanks to Shane Smeby of Crow River Quail Farm near Rockford.

During this interactive presentation, children will have the opportunity to see baby chicks up close and even gently hold them while learning about these fascinating birds.

The program will also feature a display of eggs from several different types of poultry commonly raised in our region, including chicken, duck, quail, turkey, and even emu.

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DATES AND LOCATIONS

Shane has quite a tour on his hands beginning on Monday, June 8th. Check out the following times and cities you can attend next week:

• Monday, June 8th, 11 am to Noon
  Rockford Public Library
• Monday, June 8th, 2-3 pm
  Howard Lake Community Room
• Monday, June 8th, 4-5 pm
  Cokato Centennial Room
• Tuesday, June 9th, 10:30 - 11:30 am
  Buffalo Public Library
• Tuesday, June 9th, 2-3 pm
  Monticello Public Library
• Wednesday, June 10th, 10:30 - 11:30 am
  St. Michael Public Library
• Wednesday, June 10th, 3 -3:30 pm
  Delano Public Library
• Thursday, June 11th, 1 - 2 pm
  Becker Public Library
• Thursday, June 11th, 3 - 4 pm
  Big Lake Public Library
• Thursday, June 11th, 5-6 pm
  Elk River Public Library

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LEARNING FUN FACTS ABOUT BIRDS ON MN FARMS

Along the way, families will learn fun facts about the birds that produce them and the role they play on Minnesota farms.

To keep the learning going after the event, attendees will receive poultry-themed coloring pages and puzzles to take home.

WHO CAN ATTEND THIS FREE EVENT?

The program is designed for all ages, and no registration is required. Whether your child dreams of life on the farm or loves animals, this free event offers a unique opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences.

It's not every day you get the chance to hold a baby quail chick, and for many young visitors, that may be the highlight of the day.

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