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Activities

Lego Adventures

Lego Adventures

Monday, October 20
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Unstructured free play with Legos provided by the library. This program encourages children to embrace their creative side and imagination with Lego’s. They make their own designs and embark on a unique adventure with stories they create.  Lego Adventures builds cooperation and teamwork in a fun and constructive manner.

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Usually held on the second and fifth Tuesdays of the month, from 4:15-5:00pm

 

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Puzzles & Play

Puzzles & Play

Tuesday, October 21
10:30 am - 11:00 am

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, October 22
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Seasonal Craft- HALLOWEEN

Seasonal Craft- HALLOWEEN

Thursday, October 23
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Children and caregivers enjoy making a fun and seasonal craft to take home.
This is a great way to build social skills and to develop imagination and creativity.

For ages 7 and up.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.



 

 

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, October 24
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Lego Adventure

Lego Adventure

Monday, October 27
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Unstructured free play with Legos provided by the library. This program encourages children to embrace their creative side and imagination with Lego’s. They make their own designs and embark on a unique adventure with stories they create.  Lego Adventures builds cooperation and teamwork in a fun and constructive manner.

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

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Play with Dough FUN

Play with Dough FUN

Tuesday, October 28
10:30 am - 11:00 am

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, October 29
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Seasonal Craft

Seasonal Craft

Thursday, October 30
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Children and caregivers enjoy making a fun and seasonal craft to take home.
This is a great way to build social skills and to develop imagination and creativity.

For ages 7 and up.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.



 

 

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, October 31
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, November 5
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, November 7
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Chess 4 Kids.

Chess 4 Kids.

Monday, November 10
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John Gallagher teaches children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players. Open to players of all levels.

For first grade and higher.

 Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, November 12
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, November 14
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Chess 4 Kids.

Chess 4 Kids.

Monday, November 17
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John Gallagher teaches children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players. Open to players of all levels.

For first grade and higher.

 Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, November 19
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, November 21
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Chess 4 Kids.

Chess 4 Kids.

Monday, November 24
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John Gallagher teaches children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players. Open to players of all levels.

For first grade and higher.

 Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, November 26
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, November 28
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Chess 4 Kids.

Chess 4 Kids.

Monday, December 1
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John Gallagher teaches children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players. Open to players of all levels.

For first grade and higher.

 Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, December 3
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, December 5
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Chess 4 Kids.

Chess 4 Kids.

Monday, December 8
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John Gallagher teaches children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players. Open to players of all levels.

For first grade and higher.

 Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, December 10
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, December 12
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Chess 4 Kids.

Chess 4 Kids.

Monday, December 15
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John Gallagher teaches children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players. Open to players of all levels.

For first grade and higher.

 Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, December 17
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, December 19
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Chess 4 Kids.

Chess 4 Kids.

Monday, December 22
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John Gallagher teaches children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players. Open to players of all levels.

For first grade and higher.

 Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, December 24
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Stay & Play

Stay & Play

Friday, December 26
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

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Chess 4 Kids.

Chess 4 Kids.

Monday, December 29
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John Gallagher teaches children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players. Open to players of all levels.

For first grade and higher.

 Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

Read more...
Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

Wednesday, December 31
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

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Repeating Events

HAVE A HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HAVE A HAPPY HALLOWEEN

All Day

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Stay & Play

Stay & Play

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize. Adults interact with their kids and also network with other stay- at- home parents and caretaker.

For all ages.

Every Monday, from 11:00am – 12:00pm, unless we have a special program. Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Read-a-Round

Read-a-Round

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud.  After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

 

Seasonal Craft

Seasonal Craft

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Children and caregivers enjoy making a fun and seasonal craft to take home.
This is a great way to build social skills and to develop imagination and creativity.

For ages 7 and up.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.



 

 

 

Lego Adventures

Lego Adventures

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Unstructured free play with Legos provided by the library. This program encourages children to embrace their creative side and imagination with Lego’s. They make their own designs and embark on a unique adventure with stories they create.  Lego Adventures builds cooperation and teamwork in a fun and constructive manner.

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Usually held on the second and fifth Tuesdays of the month, from 4:15-5:00pm

 

Puzzles & Play

Puzzles & Play

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Play with Dough FUN

Play with Dough FUN

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Chess 4 Kids.

Chess 4 Kids.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

John Gallagher teaches children the basics of chess, beginning strategies, and advanced strategies for more experienced players. Open to players of all levels.

For first grade and higher.

 Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.