Omaha Kids Read is hosting a spidery Family Fair this Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Omaha Public Library's Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch, 100 Reading Rd.

Charlotte's Web, the beloved classic by E. B. White, is the first Omaha Kids Read title. Kids of all ages who come to the Family Fair will get to spin spider web necklaces, create word buttons, paint mud pictures, compete in Templeton's egg relay races, watch puppet shows and join in other book–themed activities. Barnyard friends of Wilbur the pig will greet guests, and the first 300 to arrive will get a token for a Ferris wheel ride at Scheels in Village Pointe. All activities are free.

Five more Omaha Kids Read events will be presented through the conclusion of the one–book–one–city program, Nov. 30. Kids who attend all the free programs can collect six special word buttons.

Itsy Bitsy Spider / Oct 20, 2–3 p.m.
Omaha Public Library W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Rd., 444-4852
Meet Charlotte up close and personal with the UNO Biology Department. Collect a "Marvelous" Omaha Kids Read button.

Knitting a Web / Oct 27, 2–3 p.m.
Omaha Public Library Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave., 444-4849
Charlotte isn´t the only one who can knit a web––you can, too! Collect a "Helpful" Omaha Kids Read button.

Grief Panel / Nov 7, 7–8 p.m.
Omaha Public Library Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln., 444-4848
Learn to deal with a death of loved one. Presented by a Ted E. Bear Hollow grief specialist. Collect a "Humble" Omaha Kids Read button.

Readers Theatre / Nov 10, 2–3 p.m.
The Rose Theatre, 2001 Farnam St.
See Omaha Public Library's children's librarians bringCharlotte's Web to life! Collect a "Brilliant" Omaha Kids Read button.

Charlotte's Web: the movie / Nov 24
Time and location of Charlotte's Web film screening to be announced. Collect a "Terrific" Omaha Kids Read button.

Free bookmarks and discussion guides are available at Omaha Public Library locations and online at omahapubliclibrary.org or omahareads.org.
Sponsors of Omaha Kids Read include the Omaha Public Library Foundation, Millard Foundation, Friends of Omaha Public Library, Millard Lumber, Borders Books & Music, Mike & Sherry Brock, Eclectic Book Club, (downtown) omaha lit fest, Scheels and The Rose Theatre.

Contact:
Linda Trout, 402-444-4838
ltrout@omahapubliclibrary.org
or
Sarah English, 402-444-4844
senglish@omahapubliclibrary.org
or
Rivkah Sass, 402-444-4844
rsass@omahapubliclibrary.org