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Baby Time
For babies not yet walking.


This program is especially designed for parents and caregivers to introduce their young infants to books, songs, music, bounces and rhymes. We'll start with a 15 minute adult-child interaction portion, followed by 15 minutes of social time for babies to play and adults to chat. Due to the interactive nature of the programs, we recommend one adult per child and that only children of the appropriate developmental age attend. All sessions are drop-in and no pre-registration is required.

Join us:

    Tuesdays at 1 pm:

     

    June 10, 17, 24
    July 8, 15, 22
    August 5, 12

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Toddler Time
For walking babies up to 24 months old.


Once your baby is walking, join our more active baby program. We'll be sharing books, rhymes, music and more in a 15 minute adult-child interaction portion followed by 15 minutes of social time for babies to play and adults to chat. Due to the interactive nature of the programs we recommend one adult per child, and that only children of the appropriate developmental age attend. All sessions are drop-in and no pre-registration is required.

Join us:

    Tuesdays at 9:30 or 10:30 am
     

    June 10, 17, 24
    July 8, 15, 22
    August 5, 12

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Circle Time
For ages 2-3 years.


You and your child are active participants in this 30 minute circle time. We'll share the simplest of books and stories - just right for 2 and 3-year olds - and include lots of fun finger plays, puppets, songs, and get-up-and-move activities. Due to the interactive nature of the programs we recommend one adult per child, and that only children of the appropriate developmental age attend. All sessions are drop-in an no pre-registration is required.

Join Us:

Wednesdays at 9:30 or 10:30 am:

 

June 11, 18, 25
July 9, 16, 23


Thursdays at 9:30 or 10:30 am:

 

June 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24

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Ready, Sit, Read!
For ages 4-5.


This is a time for your independent preschool listener to experience the joy of children's literature. We'll share the very best in picture books, classic tales, flannel board stories, puppets, and rhymes. Adults are welcome but not required to attend. All sessions are drop-in and no pre-registration is required. Adults with children younger than 4 years old need to remain in the Youth Services area with their children.

Join us:

    Mondays at 10:30 am or 2 pm:

     

    June 9, 16, 23
    July 7, 14, 21

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Crafty Readers
Grades K-3


Join us in the Library Lounge for stories, crafts, snacks and more!
Registration is required. Registration begins on the first day of the program month.
 

Register for one session per month:

Ants in Your Pants!  

Monday, May 12 at 4:15 - 5 pm
Monday, May 12 at 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, May 13 at 4:15 - 5 pm
Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 - 7:15 pm
 

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Grades 4-5


 

Each month this book discussion group talks about a different book. What to bring? Your thoughts about the monthly read and your dinner - in a brown bag, of course. We'll provide dessert and a drink. Check at the Youth Services Desk for book discussion titles.
Registration is required. Registration begins on the first day of the program month.

Book and Movie

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Teens
Grades 6-12


 

Teen events vary. Please check our Teen Spot or ask a Youth Services librarian about current programs.


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Tours


 

We provide scheduled tours to first grade classes from schools in the library's service area as well as to other groups in the community.

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Children's Movies


We show full-length feature films free of charge during school vacation days.
 

Free Summer Movies
 

Wednesdays at 10 am in the Library Auditorium
These movies are intended for preschool through early elementary children - all animated, G rated films.

June 11 Clifford's Really Big Movie 74 minutes
June 18 Aristocats 79 minutes
June 25 Follow that Bird (Big Bird) 89 minutes
July 2 Cars 116 minutes
July 9 Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends 76 minutes
July 16 101 Dalmations 79 minutes
July 23 Toy Story 81 minutes
July 30 Toy Story 2 95 minutes
August 6 Lady and the Tramp 75  minutes
August 13 Lion King 1 1/2 88 minutes
August 20 Little Bear Movie 75 minutes
August 27 Land Before Time, Volume 12:
The Great Day of the Flyers
81 minutes



Fridays at 2 pm in the Library Auditorium
These movies are intended for an elementary through middle school audience.
Films are designated as "G" and "PG".

June 13 Honey I Shrunk the Kids (PG) 93 minutes
June 20 Bugabaloo Day: A Bug's Life(G) at 10 am or 2 pm 95 minutes
June 27 Air Buddies (PG) 80 minutes
July 11 Snow Buddies (G ) 87 minutes
July 18 Enchanted  (PG) 107 minutes
July  25 Bill Nye: Reptiles & Insects (G)
Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (G)
50 minutes
30 minutes
August 1 Water Horse (PG ) 112 minutes
August 8  High School Musical (G ) 98 minutes
August 15  High School Musical 2 (G ) 111 minutes
August 22  How to Eat Fried Worms (PG ) 84 minutes
August 29 Ant Bully (PG ) 89 minutes

  

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Holiday Programs


 

Halloween, Christmas, and Children's Book Week are celebrated with special programs.

Halloween Parade Streaming Video

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Battle of the Books


 

This is a special reading program for students in Grades 4 and 5 who participate in reading teams. The teams read from a list of 20 books during the period of November to March. After preliminary written rounds, 16 teams compete in a series of oral battles for the championship.

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Summer Reading Program


 

We offer a ten-week summer reading/listening program for pre-readers and independent readers as well as separate reading programs for teens and adults. Participants receive awards for reading or listening. Many programs and special performances are scheduled for the summer.

 

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