Thursday, March 19, 2009

SPRING PROGRAMS

Storyhour starts up again April 1, 2009!

Registration begins Saturday March 21st

Baby Bloomers/Tot Time (ages birth-early 3's):
Does your baby like to hear songs, read stories and play with toys? Would you like to relax with other caregivers while enjoying time with your child? Then take advantage of this program for caregiver and babies ages birth to early 3-year-olds. Starts Thursday, April 2 at 10:45 for approximately 20 minutes. No registration required!

Preschool Storyhour (ages 3-5):
Stories, songs, movies and crafts are waiting for your preschooler this fall! They will have a blast in storyhour while learning skills that will help them get ready for kindergarten. Starts Wednesday, April 1 from 9:45-10:30 and is repeated at 1:00-1:45. Children must be at least three years old and not in kindergarten; they attend without caregivers. You may register online, over the phone, or in person with Youth Services for this program beginning March 21. Limit 20.

Drop-In Storyhour (ages 3-5):
Unsure of what your schedule will be like this fall, but would like to get your child involved? Then try our Drop-In Storyhour, the same program as Preschool Storyhour but requires no registration. Starting Thursday, April 2, this class meets from 9:45-10:30. Limit 20.

K-2 Storyhour:
Beat the after school boredom blues with stories, songs, crafts and short movies! There are two sessions for this program. The Wednesday session starts on Wednesday, April 1 from 4:00 to 5:00. The Thursday session, which also meets from 4:00 to 5:00 starts on Thursday, April 2. You may register online, over the phone or in person with Youth Services for this program. Limit 20.



Other Spring Programs To Enjoy

SD 153 Art Reflections

The Library is proud to announce the annual Reflection Art Show featuring the amazing talents of grade school children from School District 153. An open house featuring cookies and punch will be held March 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bundle up your family and come to the library to enjoy the awesome creativity of our local children.


TV Turn Off Week Begins Monday, April 20

Stop by the youth area to enter our Peek-A-Book raffle!!!!

Field Days

Field Days is a hands-on learning experience that brings the wonders of the Field Museum to you! You must register for each month's program with Youth Services, either online, in person, or by phone. There is a limit of 20 per program. All ages are welcome in the 1:00-2:00 p.m. Homeschool program, however, children under 3rd grade must be accompanied by an adult. All children in grades 3-6 are welcome in the 4:00-5:00 p.m. program.


Monday, March 23, 1:00-2:00 p.m. -- Luau at the Library (Homeschool)

Monday, March 23, 4:00-5:00 p.m. --Luau at the Library

Monday, April 27, 1:00-2:00 p.m.--Arbor Day (Homeschool)

Monday, April 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m. -- Arbor Day


Art Club

Feeling creative? Want to ban those winter blues? Come to Art Club! Past projects have included collage, painting, and holiday pop-up cards. This monthly program is for 3rd-6th graders.


Monday, March 9, 4:00 p.m. -- Manga Club! Learn how to draw your favorite manga characters, back by popular demand. Please register at the Youth Services desk, limit 20 children.

Monday, April 13, 4:00 p.m. -- Shadow Boxes No registration required.


Patch Club

Patch Club continues through May, 2009.


May 1 is our Mother Daughter Nite Out from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

This year's theme is Fashion Throughout the Ages.

Do mini skirts, granny dresses, peplums, poodle skirts, legwarmers or boyfriend jackets bring back warm memories? Dress in fashions from your favorite era and join us at the Mother Daughter Nite Out. Dress your favorite doll and bring her, too!

Save the Date! IT'S COMING!!!!

Read on the Wild Side, our 2009 Summer Reading Program, is in the works!
Registration begins Wednesday June10th - all day.
There will be some wild surprised that day.
Check out past programs and future plans on our Summer Reading Club page!


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