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Lapsit |
| Occurs: |
Every Tuesday from August 10th to December 28th, 2010 |
| Time: |
9:30 to 10:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Birth to 36 Months with Caregiver |
| Description: |
Bring your baby for songs, finger plays, stories, and bubbles at this first "playgroup" experience! Childcare groups must register in advance |
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Lapsit |
| Occurs: |
Every Tuesday from August 10th to December 28th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Birth to 36 Months with Caregiver |
| Description: |
Bring your baby for songs, finger plays, stories, and bubbles at this first "playgroup" experience! Childcare groups must register in advance |
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Get Ready To Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Wednesday from August 11th to December 29th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3 to 6 with Caregiver |
| Description: |
This program features stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities designed to support early literacy. Childcare groups must register in advance |
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Family Chess Night |
| Occurs: |
Every Wednesday from August 11th to December 29th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:30 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
All Ages, Children and Adults |
| Description: |
Play chess with old & new friends of all ages. Beginners welcome to learn from our resident chess teacher. |
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Get Ready To Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Wednesday from August 11th to December 29th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 7:30 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3 to 6 with Caregiver |
| Description: |
This program features stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities designed to support early literacy. Childcare groups must register in advance |
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Get Ready To Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Thursday from August 12th to December 30th, 2010 |
| Time: |
9:30 to 10:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3 to 6 with Caregiver |
| Description: |
This program features stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities designed to support early literacy. Childcare groups must register in advance |
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Get Ready To Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Thursday from August 12th to December 30th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3 to 6 with Caregiver |
| Description: |
This program features stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities designed to support early literacy. Childcare groups must register in advance |
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Around the World |
| Occurs: |
Saturday September 11th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For Kindergarten through 3rd grade |
| Description: |
Pick up your passport and travel the world through stories, songs, crafts, and more. Reach month will be a surprise destination! Registration is required and begins on the 1st of each month. |
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Guys Read Book Discussion Group |
| Occurs: |
Saturday September 11th, 2010 |
| Time: |
3:00 to 4:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For boys in 4th-6th grade with a male caregiver |
| Description: |
Boys and their dads or other male caregivers are invited to share books will with action, sports, adventure, and humor. Snacks and fun activities may also be included. Copies of the books will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is required and begins the first of each month. Book: "Brendan Buckley's Universe & Everything in It" by Sundee Frazier |
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Writing Classes for Young Authors: Short Story Writing |
| Occurs: |
Every other Thursday from September 16th to September 16th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Ages 8-18 |
| Description: |
Join us for free writing classes twice per month with our instructor Susan Fulcher of "The Magic Pencil Presents...". Each session will feature a different kind of story writing: short story, mystery, fantasy, fairy tale, and more! Kids are invited to sign up for what they are interested in, or come to the whole series. For more information, stop by the Youth Services Department and pick up our "Magic Pencil Presents..." brochure! Registration is required for each week you attend and begins on the first of the month. |
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Lego Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday September 18th, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For 1st grade and up |
| Description: |
Join us one Saturday per month for some building challenges and some free play, too. Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. |
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Sign Language for Kids |
| Occurs: |
Saturday September 18th, 2010 |
| Time: |
2:30 to 3:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
for 2nd grade and up |
| Description: |
Join our own Miss Karen to learn some basics of American Sign Language. We will meet one Saturday per month. The group will have a performance in December opet to the publi to show off what they have learned. Parents and teens are also welcome! Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. |
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Help! My Child Has to do a Science Fair Project! |
| Occurs: |
Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 |
| Time: |
6:30 to 8:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For adult/child pairs who are preparing for a science fair project. Not open to children or teens without an adult. |
| Description: |
Learn how to use the library's resources to help with your child's science project. We will go over the entire process, from choossing a manageable topic and esdperiment, doing the research, and how to create text boxes and graphs for your board. Take-home materials will guide you after class. Limited space available. Repeats Nov. 3rd. |
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Meet Skippyjon Jones |
| Occurs: |
Saturday September 25th, 2010 |
| Time: |
2:00 to 3:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Recommended for ages 3-8 with an adult caregiver |
| Description: |
Hear the story "Skippyjon Jones" and then meet the kitty himself form the popular picture book series by Judy Schrachner We'll also demonstrate "Bookflix", our new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning in young children. Registration is required and begins on September 1st. |
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Girl Power Book Discussion Group |
| Occurs: |
Monday September 27th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For girls in 4th-6th grade and a female caregiver |
| Description: |
Girls and their moms or other female caregivers are invited to explore some terrific books with female main characters. Refreshments and fun activities may also be included when appropriate. Copies of the books will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. Book: "11 Birthdays" by Wendy Mass |
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Writing Classes for Young Authors: How to Write Folktales and Legends |
| Occurs: |
Thursday September 30th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Ages 8-18 |
| Description: |
Join us for free writing classes twice per month with our instructor Susan Fulcher of "The Magic Pencil Presents...". Each session will feature a different kind of story writing: short story, mystery, fantasy, fairy tale, and more! Kids are invited to sign up for what they are interested in, or come to the whole series. For more information, stop by the Youth Services Department and pick up our "Magic Pencil Presents..." brochure! Registration is required for each week you attend and begins on the first of the month. |
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Open Gaming |
| Occurs: |
Saturday October 2nd, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Come one time each month to play on the library's Wii and Playstation2. We've got "Guitar Hero", "Dance Dance Revolution", and other great gamesfor groups (teens and parents welcome). Have a DS or DSI? Bring it along for some single card/multiplayer fun! Children under 10 must be accompanined by a responsible person age 16 or older. Registratiions is required and begins on the first of the month. |
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Writing Classes for Young Authors: How to Write an Adventure Story |
| Occurs: |
Thursday October 14th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Ages 8-18 |
| Description: |
Join us for free writing classes twice per month with our instructor Susan Fulcher of "The Magic Pencil Presents...". Each session will feature a different kind of story writing: short story, mystery, fantasy, fairy tale, and more! Kids are invited to sign up for what they are interested in, or come to the whole series. For more information, stop by the Youth Services Department and pick up our "Magic Pencil Presents..." brochure! Registration is required for each week you attend and begins on the first of the month. |
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Around the World |
| Occurs: |
Saturday October 16th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For Kindergarten through 3rd grade |
| Description: |
Pick up your passport and travel the world through stories, songs, crafts, and more. Reach month will be a surprise destination! Registration is required and begins on the 1st of each month. |
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Guys Read Book Discussion Group |
| Occurs: |
Saturday October 16th, 2010 |
| Time: |
3:00 to 4:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For boys in 4th-6th grade with a male caregiver |
| Description: |
Boys and their dads or other male caregivers are invited to share books will with action, sports, adventure, and humor. Snacks and fun activities may also be included. Copies of the books will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is required and begins the first of each month. Book: To Be Announced |
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Lego Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday October 23rd, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For 1st grade and up |
| Description: |
Join us one Saturday per month for some building challenges and some free play, too. Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. |
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Sign Language for Kids |
| Occurs: |
Saturday October 23rd, 2010 |
| Time: |
2:30 to 3:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
for 2nd grade and up |
| Description: |
Join our own Miss Karen to learn some basics of American Sign Language. We will meet one Saturday per month. The group will have a performance in December open to the public to show off what they have learned. Parents and teens are also welcome! Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. |
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Girl Power Book Discussion Group |
| Occurs: |
Monday October 25th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For girls in 4th-6th grade and a female caregiver |
| Description: |
Girls and their moms or other female caregivers are invited to explore some terrific books with female main characters. Refreshments and fun activities may also be included when appropriate. Copies of the books will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. Book: To Be Announced |
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Writing Classes for Young Authors: How To Write a Mystery |
| Occurs: |
Thursday October 28th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Ages 8-18 |
| Description: |
Join us for free writing classes twice per month with our instructor Susan Fulcher of "The Magic Pencil Presents...". Each session will feature a different kind of story writing: short story, mystery, fantasy, fairy tale, and more! Kids are invited to sign up for what they are interested in, or come to the whole series. For more information, stop by the Youth Services Department and pick up our "Magic Pencil Presents..." brochure! Registration is required for each week you attend and begins on the first of the month. |
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Toddler Halloween Dance Party |
| Occurs: |
Saturday October 30th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For children who have begun walking through 36 months old with a caregiver |
| Description: |
Our young patrons are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and dance along to some great music! Games, prizes, and bubbles will also be fatured. Children older than 36 months will only be allowed to attend if accompanied by a younger sibling. Registration is required and begins on October 1. |
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Help! My Child Has to do a Science Fair Project! |
| Occurs: |
Wednesday November 3rd, 2010 |
| Time: |
6:30 to 8:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For adult/child pairs who are preparing for a science fair project. Not open to children or teens without an adult. |
| Description: |
Learn how to use the library's resources to help with your child's science project. We will go over the entire process, from choossing a manageable topic and esdperiment, doing the research, and how to create text boxes and graphs for your board. Take-home materials will guide you after class. Limited space available. A repeat of the program on Sept. 22nd. |
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Writing Classes for Young Authors: How to Write Humorous Poetry |
| Occurs: |
Thursday November 4th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Ages 8-18 |
| Description: |
Join us for free writing classes twice per month with our instructor Susan Fulcher of "The Magic Pencil Presents...". Each session will feature a different kind of story writing: short story, mystery, fantasy, fairy tale, and more! Kids are invited to sign up for what they are interested in, or come to the whole series. For more information, stop by the Youth Services Department and pick up our "Magic Pencil Presents..." brochure! Registration is required for each week you attend and begins on the first of the month. |
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Open Gaming |
| Occurs: |
Saturday November 6th, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Come one time each month to play on the library's Wii and Playstation2. We've got "Guitar Hero", "Dance Dance Revolution", and other great gamesfor groups (teens and parents welcome). Have a DS or DSI? Bring it along for some single card/multiplayer fun! Children under 10 must be accompanined by a responsible person age 16 or older. Registratiions is required and begins on the first of the month. |
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Around the World |
| Occurs: |
Saturday November 20th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For Kindergarten through 3rd grade |
| Description: |
Pick up your passport and travel the world through stories, songs, crafts, and more. Reach month will be a surprise destination! Registration is required and begins on the 1st of each month. |
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Guys Read Book Discussion Group |
| Occurs: |
Saturday November 20th, 2010 |
| Time: |
3:00 to 4:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For boys in 4th-6th grade with a male caregiver |
| Description: |
Boys and their dads or other male caregivers are invited to share books will with action, sports, adventure, and humor. Snacks and fun activities may also be included. Copies of the books will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is required and begins the first of each month. Book: "Brendan Buckley's Universe & Everything in It" by Sundee Frazier |
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Girl Power Book Discussion Group |
| Occurs: |
Monday November 22nd, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For girls in 4th-6th grade and a female caregiver |
| Description: |
Girls and their moms or other female caregivers are invited to explore some terrific books with female main characters. Refreshments and fun activities may also be included when appropriate. Copies of the books will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. Book: To Be Announced |
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Lego Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday November 27th, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
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| Description: |
Join us one Saturday per month for some building challenges and some free play, too. Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. |
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Sign Language for Kids |
| Occurs: |
Saturday November 27th, 2010 |
| Time: |
2:30 to 3:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
for 2nd grade and up |
| Description: |
Join our own Miss Karen to learn some basics of American Sign Language. We will meet one Saturday per month. The group will have a performance in December open to the public to show off what they have learned. Parents and teens are also welcome! Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. |
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Writing Classes for Young Authors: How to Write Fantasies and Fairy Tales |
| Occurs: |
Thursday December 2nd, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Ages 8-18 |
| Description: |
Join us for free writing classes twice per month with our instructor Susan Fulcher of "The Magic Pencil Presents...". Each session will feature a different kind of story writing: short story, mystery, fantasy, fairy tale, and more! Kids are invited to sign up for what they are interested in, or come to the whole series. For more information, stop by the Youth Services Department and pick up our "Magic Pencil Presents..." brochure! Registration is required for each week you attend and begins on the first of the month. |
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Open Gaming |
| Occurs: |
Saturday December 4th, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Come one time each month to play on the library's Wii and Playstation2. We've got "Guitar Hero", "Dance Dance Revolution", and other great gamesfor groups (teens and parents welcome). Have a DS or DSI? Bring it along for some single card/multiplayer fun! Children under 10 must be accompanined by a responsible person age 16 or older. Registratiions is required and begins on the first of the month. |
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Around the World |
| Occurs: |
Saturday December 11th, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For Kindergarten through 3rd grade |
| Description: |
Pick up your passport and travel the world through stories, songs, crafts, and more. Reach month will be a surprise destination! Registration is required and begins on the 1st of each month. |
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Guys Read Book Discussion Group |
| Occurs: |
Saturday December 11th, 2010 |
| Time: |
3:00 to 4:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For boys in 4th-6th grade with a male caregiver |
| Description: |
Boys and their dads or other male caregivers are invited to share books will with action, sports, adventure, and humor. Snacks and fun activities may also be included. Copies of the books will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is required and begins the first of each month. Book: "Brendan Buckley's Universe & Everything in It" by Sundee Frazier |
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Girl Power Book Discussion Group |
| Occurs: |
Thursday December 16th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Youth Services |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For girls in 4th-6th grade and a female caregiver |
| Description: |
Girls and their moms or other female caregivers are invited to explore some terrific books with female main characters. Refreshments and fun activities may also be included when appropriate. Copies of the books will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. Book: To Be Announced |
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Writing Classes for Young Authors: How to Write Science Fiction |
| Occurs: |
Thursday December 16th, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Ages 8-18 |
| Description: |
Join us for free writing classes twice per month with our instructor Susan Fulcher of "The Magic Pencil Presents...". Each session will feature a different kind of story writing: short story, mystery, fantasy, fairy tale, and more! Kids are invited to sign up for what they are interested in, or come to the whole series. For more information, stop by the Youth Services Department and pick up our "Magic Pencil Presents..." brochure! Registration is required for each week you attend and begins on the first of the month. |
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Lego Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday December 18th, 2010 |
| Time: |
1:00 to 2:00 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
For 1st grade and up |
| Description: |
Join us one Saturday per month for some building challenges and some free play, too. Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. |
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Sign Language for Kids |
| Occurs: |
Saturday December 18th, 2010 |
| Time: |
2:30 to 3:30 |
| Location: |
Meeting Room |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
for 2nd grade and up |
| Description: |
Join our own Miss Karen to learn some basics of American Sign Language. We will meet one Saturday per month. The group will have a performance in December open to the public to show off what they have learned. Parents and teens are also welcome! Registration is required and begins on the first of each month. |
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