Library: Youth
16 MyClearwater Library
Monday S.T.E.A.M. Sessions
Join us for a weekly afterschool series
of programs dedicated to science,
technology, engineering, art and math.
Program is for ages 7 to 15; registration
is required. Check the online calendar
for the theme of the week.
• Mon., Jan. 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25,
Mar., 4, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 15, 22
• 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Homework Help
Bright Futures scholars assist pre-K
through fifth grade children with
homework and reading. Call to
reserve a 30-minute session up to one
week in advance. Walk-ins will be
accommodated on a space-available
basis and may be limited to 20
minutes.
• Wed.
• 4-6 p.m.
Little Makers and More
Have hands-on fun featuring sensory
stations and themed activities for ages 6
and younger.
• Wed., 10:30 a.m.
• Jan. 9: Welcome in the New Year
with a bubble dance party.
• Jan. 23: Pinching, gripping and
squeezing activities to develop fine
motor skills.
• Feb. 6: Experiment in our mini
science lab.
• Feb. 20: Sorting and matching fun.
• Mar. 6: Water fun. Be sure to wear
appropriate clothing.
• Mar. 20: Celebrate the start of
spring with arts and crafts.
• Apr. 3: Mini Maker Fair just for the
little ones.
• Apr. 17: Block play to develop
imagination and problem solving.
Make It, Break it Science
Join us for zany, hands-on science fun.
Online registration is recommended;
program is for ages 7 to 15.
• Thu., Jan. 10, 24, Feb., 14, 28, Mar.
7, 28, Apr. 11, 18
• 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Little Ones Music and Stories
This active story time is designed for
toddlers. Explore a new theme each
week with fun songs to dance and sing
to with lots of movement and stories.
Program is for ages 2 to 3.
• Tue.
• 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Saturday Slime
Classic slime, glitter slime, Pete the
Cat slime...Saturday slime is all about
creating gooey, sticky, wonderful slime.
• Sat., Jan. 12, Feb. 2, 23, Apr. 6, 27
• 2 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 alike
are welcome. Crafts and interactive
activities are provided. Program is for
ages 8 to 15.
• Sun., Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10,
Apr. 14
• 2-4 p.m.
Books, Beats & Bubbles!
Join us for a high-energy, nontraditional
storytime featuring
children’s music, movement, bubbles
and a story or two. This program is
specially designed for children ages 18
months to 4 years old.
• Wed., Jan. 23, Feb. 27, Mar. 27,
Apr. 24
• 10:30-11 a.m.
Main Library
Let's Grow Baby-Oh!
A gentle introduction to literacy
through stories, songs and fingerplays.
Stay for play and social time after the
program, which is for infants up to 24
months.
• Mon.
• 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Kids Create
Experiment with a different art project
at each session. Learn new skills with
guided projects and customize them
to make your very own. Program is for
ages 7 to 12.
• Tue., Jan. 1, 15, Feb 5, 19, Mar. 5,
19, Apr. 2, 16
• 5-6 p.m.
Book Crafting with Author Justine
Riley
Clearwater native Justine Riley, author
of "I'm a Horse Smeller," will help you
craft your own book in this workshop
for ages 5 to 12. Registration is
required.
• Thu., Jan. 3
• 2 p.m.
Wii Game Too
Enjoy 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. Program is for ages 7 to 12.
• Thu., Jan. 3, 17, Feb. 7, 21, Mar. 7,
21, Apr. 4, 18
• 4-5:30 p.m.
Monday afterschool of programs dedicated to science
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