EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS     SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMSS    

ALL AGES PROGRAMS     TEACHER/PARENT PROGRAMS


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Monday
Teddy Bear Time (Birth – 24 months with an adult)
September 20 – October 25
9:30 - 10:05 a.m. Siblings welcome

Storytime for All Ages
September 20, October 4, October 18
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Firefighter Storytime - All Ages
September 27 & October 25
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Storytime with Officer Friendly - All Ages
 September 13 & October 11
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday
September 21 – October 26
Teddy Bear Time (Birth – 24 months with an adult)
9:30 – 10:05 a.m.  Siblings welcome

Storytime for 4’s & 5’s
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.  No siblings please

Wednesday
September 22 – October 27
Storytime for 2’s with an adult
9:30 - 9:50 OR 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.  Siblings welcome

Storytime for 3’s     
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.  Siblings welcome

Thursday
September 23 – October 28
Storytime for 2’s with an adult
9:30 - 9:50 a.m.  Siblings welcome

Storytime for 3’s
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.  Siblings welcome

Saturday
September 11 & October 9
2nd Saturday Family Storytime
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.


EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Merry Music Makers  1 month – 5 years
Join us for a family style music class for children with a parent/caregiver.  It will include singing, dancing, instrument play and just plain fun!  MAX:  15 children  Limit one class per month.

    Monday, September 20    10:20 – 10:50 a.m. OR 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
    Registration begins Saturday, September 4.

    Monday, October 18        10:20 – 10:50 a.m. OR 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
    Registration begins Saturday, October 2


Toddler Art      18 months - 3 years
Toddlers and their parents are invited to come have fun with a different art project every month.   MAX: 20 children  Limit one class per month.

Friday, September 3           9:30 – 10:00 a.m. OR 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Registration begins Saturday, August 21.

Friday, October 1         9:30 – 10:00 a.m. OR 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.      
Registration begins Saturday, September 18.


Little Tykes Playgroup     2 - 4 years
Thursdays, September 23 – October 28    11:00-11:45 a.m.
Come with your children to be part of our playgroup. A great opportunity for kids to enjoy free play and socialize with other children. A great opportunity for parents to socialize, too.  Drop in.

Discovery Days    All Ages
Fridays, September 10 & October 8    10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Drop by with your little ones.  We’ll have crafts, activities and lots of fun each month as we discover topics of interest to toddlers and preschoolers in the Children’s Department. Drop in.



SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS
Wacky Wednesday     Kindergarten - Grade 1
Wednesday, October 6    3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Join us for stories, jokes and fun. Registration begins Saturday, September 18.

Lego Mania    Kindergarten – Grade 6
We’ll provide the Legos, you’ll provide the fun.  Drop in.
    
    Monday, September 13    4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

    Friday, October 15        4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Brickton Art Center Classes  Grades 2 - 5
Come to the Library for these special monthly art classes taught by Brickton Art Center instructors.  MAX: 15  Limit one class per month.
     
         Thursday, September 16    4:00 - 4:45 p.m  OR 5:00 – 5:45 p.m..
         Registration begins Saturday, September 14.

         Thursday, October 21        4:00 - 4:45 p.m OR 5:00 – 5:45 p.m..
         Registration begins Saturday, October 2.

39 Clues    Grades 4 and up
Wednesday, September 29        4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what branch of the Cahill family you come from?  Find out that and more at this exciting program as we explore the 39 Clues series with activities and fun.  Drop In.

ALL AGES PROGRAMS
Jingo           All Ages
Tuesdays, September 7 and October 5  3:45-4:45
Jingo’s like Bingo but easier because you play with pictures.  Join us for some fun and maybe a prize or two.  Drop in.

Board Game Night
Tuesdays, September 7 – October 26        6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us each week to play board games in the Children’s Department. We’ll have a selection of board games to play each week.  Drop In.

Take Home Craft
Friday, October 1
Stop at the desk in Children’s Services to pick up a craft to make at home.  We will continue to hand out crafts until our supply is gone.

Movies at the Library - Diary of a Wimpy Kid  
Monday, October 11        3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
School’s out so join us for a movie in the Library.  Drop in.


TEACHER/PARENT PROGRAMS
What’s New in Children’s Books
Monday, October 18        6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Teachers and other interested adults are invited to join us for a whirlwind series of book talks about what’s "hot and happening" in kids’ books.  A light dinner will be provided.  Teachers will be eligible to receive CPDUs.  Stay for one session or all three.

·    Picture books – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
·    Beginning readers (Grades K-3) – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
·    Books for 4 -6 grade – 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.

 Registration begins Saturday, October 2.


Registration
Unless otherwise noted, registration for Children’s Services programs is for children only. You may register in person, by phone or online. Tickets must be picked up at the Library; we cannot hold tickets for you. Please don’t be a "no show"! If you are unable to attend, please call so we can make that place available to another child.  Note: By attending a program at the Library, participants (or their guardians) give permission for the Library to take pictures for use in Library publications.  

To regsiter visit the Programs and Events page or call us at (847) 825-4527. 

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