Library: Youth
Fall 17
(Groups of 10 or more must register in advance.)
Library
Posada Party
Help us celebrate the coming of
Christmas and the Mexican celebration
of Las Posadas. Enjoy music, crafts, and
piñatas. It’s fun for the whole family.
• Sat., Dec. 22
• 2-3:30 p.m.
Family Game Day
Bored at home during winter break?
Come to the library and join us for
family game day! We'll be playing
board and card games that are fun for
the whole family to enjoy. You can
bring your own games from home, or
discover a new game from the library's
Thingamabrary collection.
• Thu., Dec. 27
• Noon-2 p.m.
Main Library
Little Ones Music and Stories
This is an active story time designed
for toddlers. Each week, explore a new
theme with fun songs to dance and
sing to, lots of movement and stories.
For ages 2 to 3.
• Tue., Sept. 4-Nov. 20
• 10:30-11:15 a.m.
After School Chess Club
Play chess with a worthy opponent, or
learn the game from experienced teen
volunteers. Meet in the youth area. For
students in grades K to 12.
• Tue., Sept. 4-Nov. 20
• 3:30-5 p.m.
Kids Create
Experiment with a different art project
at each session. Learn new skills with
guided projects as you customize them
to make your own. For ages 7 to 12.
• Tue., Sept. 4, 18, Oct. 2, 16,
Nov. 6, 20
• 5-6 p.m.
Family Storytime with Miss JoAnne
Learning and fun go hand in hand
during this activity-filled time of
stories, songs, media and crafts
combined with the presentation of
early literacy and reading skills.
• Wed., Sept. 5-Nov. 14
• 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Wii Game Too
Join us for an extra day of gaming
activities just for kids. Come for video
games, board games and trading card
games. Gaming consoles and board
games will be provided. Bring your
own trading card decks and handheld
gaming devices. For ages 7 to 12.
• Thu., Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4,
Nov. 1, 15
• 4-5:30 p.m.
Pokémon League
Bring your Pokémon team
via handheld video games
or trading cards. New to
Pokémon or don't have your
own Nintendo DS? Don't sweat
it. Novice and experience players
are welcome. Crafts and interactive
activities will be provided. For ages
8 to 15.
• Sun., Sept. 9, Nov. 11
• 2-4 p.m.
Let's Grow Baby-Oh!
This is a gentle introduction to literacy
through stories, songs and fingerplays.
Stay for play and social time after the
program. For infants up to 24 months.
• Mon., Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 15,
22, 29, Nov. 5, 19
• 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Monday S.T.E.A.M. Sessions
Join us for a weekly after-school series
of programs dedicated to science,
technology, engineering, art and math.
Register online to reserve your spot.
For ages 7 to 12.
• Mon., Sept. 10-Nov. 19
• 4:30-6 p.m.
LEGO® Masters
Show off your building skills in this
timed challenge. A different theme will
be offered each month. When time
is up, winners will be selected to have
their works displayed in the display case
on the youth floor. For ages 7 to 12.
• Sat., Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Nov. 10
• 12:30-1:30 p.m.