{"id":6848,"date":"2018-11-04T22:58:16","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T03:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/?p=6848"},"modified":"2018-11-10T11:33:04","modified_gmt":"2018-11-10T16:33:04","slug":"outdoor-classroom-west-branch-of-the-vigo-county-public-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/outdoor-classroom-west-branch-of-the-vigo-county-public-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Have you played in this outdoor classroom in Terre Haute?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This post is part of an ongoing series focusing on our sponsor and partner, the <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2IWU8mP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vigo County Public Library<\/a>. Today&#8217;s highlight: The West Branch of the Vigo County Public Library and its outdoor classroom! Our enthusiasm for this space is genuine. It&#8217;s our pleasure to support the library!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In the not-too-distant past, the West Branch of the Vigo County Public Library had a complete makeover, and the end result was a beautiful addition to our community.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6849\" src=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The indoor portion of the children&#8217;s area is modern, bright, cozy, playful, welcoming.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6850\" src=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Picture-Review-of-the-West-Branch-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Picture-Review-of-the-West-Branch-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Picture-Review-of-the-West-Branch-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Picture-Review-of-the-West-Branch.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But my very favorite feature is the\u00a0outdoor nature classroom!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6855\" src=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Outdoor-Classroom-at-the-West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Outdoor-Classroom-at-the-West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Outdoor-Classroom-at-the-West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Outdoor-Classroom-at-the-West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This area has space for mess, nature, pretend play, butterflies and bees, gross motor exercise, and sunshine!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6851\" src=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Messy-Materials-Area-of-the-Outdoor-Classroom-at-the-West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Messy-Materials-Area-of-the-Outdoor-Classroom-at-the-West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Messy-Materials-Area-of-the-Outdoor-Classroom-at-the-West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Messy-Materials-Area-of-the-Outdoor-Classroom-at-the-West-Branch-of-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our daughters were 5 and 2 when we spent time there this summer, and this area was perfect for their interests.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6854\" src=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Learning-through-play-at-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Learning-through-play-at-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Learning-through-play-at-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Learning-through-play-at-the-Vigo-County-Public-Library.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The focus is on learning through play, which is oh-so-important for our little ones!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6852\" src=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Outdoor-Classroom-in-Terre-Haute-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Outdoor-Classroom-in-Terre-Haute-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Outdoor-Classroom-in-Terre-Haute-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Outdoor-Classroom-in-Terre-Haute.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bonus: it&#8217;s fenced in! And all the moms breathed a collective sigh of relief. With the age range targeted here, a fenced-in, outdoor play area is hugely attractive!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6853\" src=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Gross-Motor-Play-in-the-Outdoor-Classroom-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Gross-Motor-Play-in-the-Outdoor-Classroom-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Gross-Motor-Play-in-the-Outdoor-Classroom-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Gross-Motor-Play-in-the-Outdoor-Classroom.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Around the corner, there are a few shaded picnic tables. Bring the kids on a nice day for playtime and picnic at the West Branch of the Vigo County Public Library!<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more about the awesome things happening at our local public library? <a href=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/category\/vigo-county-public-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click HERE to see the all of the posts in our Vigo County Public Library series!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is part of an ongoing series focusing on our sponsor and partner, the Vigo County Public Library. Today&#8217;s highlight: The West Branch of the Vigo County Public Library and its outdoor classroom! Our enthusiasm for this space is genuine. 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