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Sensory Saturdays
Join us one Saturday morning a month for sensory-friendly fun designed for children, ages 3-8, with autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder, speech/language delays, and other special needs...
Crafternoons return!
Get in touch with your creativity in this series of afternoon programs for ages 8-12.
PJ Theater
Movies, puppet shows, magic - every night is different. Join us for a family fun night once a month. We provide the show and you bring snacks.  Feel free to come dressed in your PJs too!...
Toilet Training Basics
Teaching your child to use the toilet takes time, understanding, and patience. Choosing the right time to start, recognizing the signs of readiness and the procedures that follow can be confusing. An...
LEGO Club
Young architects and engineers of all abilities are invited to join us for LEGO building fun! Listen to a great book and then build LEGO creations inspired by the story. For ages 6 and up.  ...
"Paws" For Reading
Reading is going to the dogs! School-aged children are invited to come and read to therapy dogs. For a "pawsitive" reading experience -- sign up for your special reading time beginning...
Wee Play
On the first Friday of each month... drop in for unstructured play and discovery in the story room. For children, newborn - 2 years, and their caregivers.   September 3    10 - 11...
Snack Foodies
We're cooking up stories one evening a month. Little chefs, ages 4 - 7, are invited to join us for stories, activities, and a run recipe. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.   September 28 A to Z Fun...
Fall Storytimes
Storytimes are developed with stories, rhythms, and rhymes for specific ages, from the youngest listener on an adult lap to the independent listener on their own to the entire family sharing fun...
Book Munch Bunch
Kids in Kindergarten and First grade, along with a favorite adult, join our junior-size book discussion group as we travel around the world.  Kids and adults read together and then come discuss...
Books & Bites
Chapter books to "chew over" and talk about together.  Join our book discussion for grades 2 and 3 with a favorite adult. Mondays 6:30 p.m. September 27:  Going, Going, Gone! with...
Chips & Chapters
For readers in grades 4 to 6 who love to talk about books and nibble on snacks. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. October 6: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell Registration begins September 13. November...
Five Ways to Help your Child overcome Dyslexia and ADHD
Pete Pullen, Head of School at Eton Academy, will provide parents with easy-to-understand definitions of Dyslexia and ADHD, a review of the misconceptions, and five strategies to help students with...
Mothers & Daughters
Join our newest book discussion group for girls in grades 6 to 8 with their mother or other favorite female. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. October 14:  When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Registration...
Let's Talk
Parents, learn how to interact with your children in ways that promote relationships and encourage language development. Discover practical strategies for encouraging your young child's communication...
 
Programs For September 2010
Sep 11
Family Story Time
11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Sep 13
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Sep 13
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Featuring...

Have you met our newest Youth Librarians?

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youth librarian

Welcome Miss Liz!

You may think she looks familiar... Liz made the move from our Media area over to the Youth Room! She has also worked as a youth librarian at the Cromaine District Library in Hartland.

 

youth librarian

Welcome Miss Amy!

Amy comes to us from the Chesterfield Township Public Library, where she worked as a teen librarian.

Projects of the Month

To-Do-List Placemat

Teach kids responsibility with a morning to-do list they can’t help but remember.
To-Do-List Placemat

Phone Number Bracelets

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On the go with little ones? Make this fun safety bracelet together!

phone number bracelet

Fall Leaf Coasters

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Use some of those gorgeous fall leaves to create this festive fall decoration.

Leaf coasters

What's New

 

PJ Theater

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Movies, puppet shows, magic - every night is different. Join us for a family fun night once a month. We provide the show and you bring snacks.  Feel free to come dressed in your PJs too!  Read more to find out about the acts...

Family in pajamas

Family DVD Picks of the Month

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Alex Rider Operation Stormbreaker dvd cover

Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker

Sensory Saturdays

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Join us one Saturday morning a month for sensory-friendly fun designed for children, ages 3-8, with autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder, speech/language delays, and other special needs.

boy blowing bubbles

Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 for Wii and PS3

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Connect the bricks from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament. Available for both Wii and PS3!

Crafternoons return!

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Get in touch with your creativity in this series of afternoon programs for ages 8-12.

Paper airplane made of newspaper

Kids' Music Picks of the Month

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The Verve Pipe: A Family Album 

The Verve Pipe

A Family Album