Children’s Department News and Events
Children’s Corner
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Registration for all programs has started. Please bring your library card with you to register.
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You may register by phone now.
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Initial registration is limited to 4 programs per child. Starting Mon. July 7, you may sign children up for additional programs.
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Please remember that it’s the responsibility of parents to supervise their own children’s library use and materials selection.
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Please call the Library if your child will be late for the program. The reserved space in a workshop will be held for 5 minutes after the program begins. After that the place will be given to any standbys who are waiting.
The Go Wild! Read! Summer Reading Club has begun, but it’s not too late to sign up! Just come in and register your child (aged birth through 11 ), receive a Reading Record, and start getting incentives. The program continues through August 11 . We have great books, fun prizes (while supplies last), and weekly raffles!
Parents, your child should join the Summer Reading Club. Studies show that joining a literacy program in the summer helps children retain reading and learning skills from the previous school year. See us for more reasons why you need to sign up your child.
For all ages through Grade 5 AND an adult
Make & Take Crafts
No registration necessary.
Drop by any time between 3 and 5 p.m.
Pretend Jungle Binoculars
Monday, July 21
Choose Your Own Craft
Monday, July 28
Magnet Mayhem
Monday, August 4
Choose Your Own Craft
Monday, August 11
World of Reptiles and Amphibians
Wed. July 16, 7-8 p.m.
Sign up for this interactive program that allows you to explore the diversity of reptiles and amphibians from five continents!
Jester Jim
Mon. July 21, 7-8 p.m.
Register for this fun-filled program featuring juggling, audience participation, and tons of comedy.
Discover Wild Foods with the “Wildman”
Tues. July 29, 7-8 p.m.
You’ll never look at your backyard the same way again! Please register.
Pre-Three Programs
Shake, Rattle, and Read
Ages 12-30 mos. AND an adult.
Tues. July 8, 2-2:30 p.m. and/or Tues. Aug. 19, 2-2:30 p.m.
Listen a story, sing some songs, and explore various instruments. Siblings welcome.
Family Fun – Fearless Explorer
Ages 2-5 AND an adult.
Wed. July 9, 6-6:30 p.m.
Hear a story, sing a song, and then dress and design a large cutout to look like a fearless explorer.
Family Fun – In the Jungle
Ages 2-5 AND an adult.
Sat. July 12, 10:30-11 a.m.
Hear a story, sing a song, and create a wild jungle scene.
Mother Goose
Ages newborn – 18 months AND an adult.
Tues. July 22, 11-11:30 a.m. and/or Tues. Aug. 5, 11-11:30 a.m.
Sing, say, & play along with Mother Goose rhymes. Siblings welcome.
Babies Boogie
Ages 3-24 months AND an adult.
Thurs. July 24, 11-11:45 a.m.
This creative movement program uses multicultural music and instruments to encourage music appreciation and improve motor skills.
Drop-in Family Storytime
Ages 2-5 AND an adult.
Thurs. July 24, 6- 6:30 p.m.
No registration necessary! Come hear some stories, sing some songs, and do some fingerplays.
Movement and Music
Ages 1-4 AND an adult.
Mon. July 28, 11-11:45 a.m.
Come ready to dance, sing, and have fun moving around.
Baby Games
Ages 3-12 months AND an adult.
Mon. July 28, 10-10:45 a.m.
This program offers lots of socialization for both parent and child, with age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child’s mental and physical growth.
Baby Bonding – Boo Boo Bunny Craft
Ages newborn – 8 months AND an adult.
Fri. Aug. 8, 11-11:30 a.m.
Bond with baby during an interactive circle time, and then make a sweet bunny to help baby’s boo-boos disappear with a smile. No siblings, please.
Baby Bonding – Cheer Up Chick Craft
Ages newborn – 8 months AND an adult.
Mon. Aug. 11, 11-11:30 a.m.
Bond with baby during an interactive circle time, and then make a chick that will turn baby’s frown upside down. No siblings, please.
Programs for Children ages 3-5
A is for Alligator
Ages 2½ – 5 AND an adult.
Thurs. July 10, 10:30-11 a.m.
Hear a fun alligator story, and then color and make your own alligator visor to wear home.
First Half Giraffe Craft
Ages 2 ½ -5 AND an adult.
Mon. July 7, 11-11:30 a.m.
Create your own giraffe jungle picture with an animal print frame.
Grrreat Tiger Craft
Ages 2 ½ -5 AND an adult.
Fri. July 11, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Like tigers? You’ll love this craft.
Elephant Medallion Wood Bead Necklace
Ages 2 ½ -5 AND an adult.
Mon. July 14, 10:30-11 a.m.
Hear a story and make a dazzling wood bead necklace to wear home.
Scratch Art Jungle Scene
Ages 3 -5 AND an adult.
Thurs. July 17, 10:30-11 a.m.
Use a pencil-like tool to reveal a multicolored animal to add to your jungle scene.
Zipper Bag Safari Craft
Ages 2 ½ -5 AND an adult.
Fri. July 18, 1-1:30 p.m.
Make your own book with all your favorite wild animals.
Twirling Monkey Story Craft
Ages 3 – 5 AND an adult.
Wed. July 23, 1-1:30 p.m.
Join us for some fun monkey business as we listen to a story and make a fun craft.
Spiderzrule
Ages 2 ½ -5 AND an adult.
Fri. Aug. 1, 11-11:30 a.m.
Make a cute, colorful little spider hanging from his web.
Go Ape!
Ages 3 -5 AND an adult.
Mon. Aug. 4, 11-11:30 a.m.
Hear a story and perfect your cutting skills while making an awesome gorilla mask.
Pre-Schoolers’ Craft Time – Zebra Windsock
Ages 3 -5 AND an adult.
Mon. Aug. 4, 6-6:30 p.m.
Put together your own zebra windsock to hang up at home.
Beach Day Picture Frame
Ages 3 -5 AND an adult.
Wed. Aug. 6, 10:30-11 a.m.
Hear a “fun in the sun” beach story, and then make a “Beach Day” picture frame. Bring a picture with you for the frame.
Turtle Time
Ages 3 -5 AND an adult.
Thurs. Aug. 7, 11-11:30 a.m.
Hear a story and make a turtle that will tag along with you wherever you go!
Programs for Grades K-5
Origami Pinwheels
Grades K-5.
Mon. July 7, 6:30-7 p.m.
Put your paper folding skills to the test as we create pinwheels that actually work.
Quiet Please!
Grades K -5.
Tues. July 8, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Design a door hanger to help you enjoy your summer reading.
SpongeBob Squarepants Squared!
Grades 3-5.
Wed. July 9, 4-4:30 p.m.
SpongeBob will hold your important notes with this cork bulletin board craft. Then make a folder so he can also go to school with you.
Jungle Fun and Games
Grades 2-5.
Thurs. July 10, 6-6:30 p.m.
Get ready to move! Join us for some high energy fun.
Because of Winn Dixie Story and Movie
Grades 3-5.
Fri. July 11, 4-5 p.m., and Fri. July 18, 4-6 p.m.
This is a two-session program, and you must be able to attend both sessions. In the first session, we’ll listen to the story Because of Winn Dixie and make a craft, and you can take the book home. In the second part, we’ll watch the movie.
Yarn Art
Grades K-5.
Mon. July 14, 6:30-7 p.m.
Create a one-of-a-kind design with some yarn.
Bookmaking
Grades 3-5.
Tues. July 15, 6:30-7 p.m.
Create and personalize your very own book.
Frying Up Fun
Grades 2-5.
Thurs. July 17, 5-5:45 p.m.
Create a fun game to play all summer long.
Wild Faces
Grades K-5.
Tues. July 22, 6:30-7 p.m.
Decorate your own animal mask, and go wild.
Underwater Life
Grades K-5.
Wed. July 23, 6:30-7 p.m.
Make a unique underwater scene on aluminum foil.
Rockin’ Art
Grades 1-5.
Fri. July 25, 4-4:30 p.m.
Create one-of-a-kind art on a real slab of rock! Please wear old clothing.
Thumbprint Painting
Grades K-5.
Mon. July 28, 6:30-7 p.m.
See what you can create using your thumb and some ink.
Design a Pop Star!
Grades 4-5.
Wed. July 30, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Long hair? Pink hair? Mini-skirt or jeans? Design your own trendy girl including her unique personality profile.
Family Game Night – Jungle Bingo
Grades K-5 AND an adult.
Thurs. July 31, 6:30-7 p.m.
Case Closed
Grades K-5.
Tues. Aug. 5, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Decorate a special case to hold your favorite CD or DVD.
Ice Cream Making
Grades 1-5.
Wed. Aug. 6, 2-3 p.m.
Learn how to make ice cream the old-fashioned way. You get to sample the fruits of your labor!
Wild Claypot Creatures
Grades 2-5.
Wed. Aug. 6, 7-7:30 p.m.
Paint a clay flowerpot like a wild animal. Please wear old clothing.
Road Trip Scrapbook
Grades 2-5.
Thurs. Aug. 7, 6:30-7 p.m.
Create a unique scrapbook to keep all of your road trip memorabilia.
Let’s Go Fly a Kite
Grades K-5.
Wed. Aug. 13, 6:30-7 p.m.
Make a paper kite that actually flies.
Read to a Dog
Grades 1-3.
Sign up for a 10 minute session with a certified therapy dog between 6:30 and 7:30 on Thurs. Aug. 14.
Practice your reading skills by reading to a dog.
Stained Glass Window
Grades K-5.
Wed. Aug 20, 6:30-7 p.m.
Create a one-of-a-kind stained glass window.
Flashy Photos
Grades 2-5.
Thurs. Aug. 21, 6:30-7 p.m.
Decorate a flashy photo album to hold your favorite summer pictures.
