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All programs are free unless otherwise stated. Registration is required where indicated and for all special events. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Little Bookworms
For 2.5 through 4.5 years
Thursdays, 12:30 pm
This story hour is for children who can listen to a book but with lots of activity for these curious tykes. We’ll begin with a stretching rhyme and then we’ll read a picture book followed by a game. Then, a second story and related craft project will keep little ones interested. |
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Bouncing Babies
For Infants through 24 months
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10 am
Meet other new parents and caregivers at this popular “Mommy & Me” program. Free play on our soft toys for the first part of this hour-long program and then we’ll read a simple age-appropriate story, sing some songs and blow bubbles!
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Webkinz Workshop
For Kindergarten & up
Thursday, November 6th, 3:30 pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
This workshop, led by 8th grader Kiefer Thorpe, will help children to learn to use computer skills while playing on the popular website. He will teach internet safety and help them navigate this child-friendly site. With tips on creating rooms and other fun Webkinz features.
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Pokemon Club
Alternate Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Learn the game behind the popular cards and compete in tournaments. Coached by teens. For 1st grade & up.
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Ages 3 through 5 years
Wednesdays, October 8th, 15th & 22nd @ 1:30 pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Irene Keyes shows preschoolers and their parents how much fun counting, measuring and shapes can be in this three-part series. The program is very interactive between parent and child and Ms. Irene shows you ways to play math at home.
Limited to 12 children.
Story Play
Ages 3 and up
Tuesday, November 18th, 1:30 pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
This special program is an interactive storytelling activity so that participants can enter the story being told and play the roles of many of its characters. Children will be able to choose their part in an interactive adventure led by a special guest storyteller. The storyteller will tell the tale and give the performers verbal cues to when it is time for them to contribute their lines with prompts such as “And the monster made a noise that sounded like…”. This program is suitable for any child who is old enough to talk and interact.
Limited to 18 children.
American Girl Doll Workshops
For 1st grade & up
October 9th; November 13th and
December 11th, 3:30 pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Beverly Barker leads this workshop that features the popular dolls and books. Barker uses them to stimulate interest in various periods of American history. The program includes a needlecraft project fro the specific time period.
This season’s workshops will feature Ruthie, Kit’s best friend from 1934; Kaya an American Indian girl from 1764; and Molly from 1944.
MONSTER HUNT
For Ages 7 - 12 years - November 18th, 3:30pm
This program, brought to you by the Monster Detective Agency is a
combination scavenger hunt/clue decoding activity for children who can read. Participants will build library
research skills in a fun, highly interactive program that will also impart a subtle lesson about learning to confront anxieties. The children will search for clues hidden in books throughout the library which will then need to be
decoded. Using the decoded instructions, the children will capture and contain the beast. Participants will be commissioned as deputies in the Monster Detective Agency and presented with an Associate Monster Detective Badge, certifying that they have demonstrated bravery in the face of fear.
Limited to 24 children– registration required
Reading Dogs - Time and Dates to be announced
Dogs have proven to be accepting and non-critical listeners and only ask for attention and love in return. We are very excited to offer this program for "reluctant readers" in grades 1 & up. Certified dogs, along with their handlers, will be available for children to read to.
The dogs listen patiently while the children develop a confidence in reading aloud. It has proven to be
extremely successful in area libraries.
Registration is required for this program. Please
contact the library as soon as possible if you are
interested so that we can arrange for the required number of dogs to visit.
Teen Reading Volunteers
Members of the Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will be available to help your child to practice reading.
If you are interested in this service, please contact the library and we will make arrangements between a TAB member and your child.
Reading Games
Afternoons, Monday through Friday
Stop by the Library any day after school to use our collection of reading games. These games provide a fun way for children to improve their reading and
language skills without it seeming like homework.
Games range from "Prefix Pittfall" to a collection of Vocabulary Learning Games which include subjects like antonyms, multiple meanings, homophones,
context clues and more.
We also have a collection of beginning chess games that you are welcome to borrow. Chess enhances
thinking strategically and mathematical skills.
