Kids' Programs

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Homeschool Afternoon - Archaeology & Ancient Egypt
Wednesday, May 15, 3:00-4:00 PM

This is our last session until the fall.  Come learn about archaeology and some fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt.  Go home with a fun craft and information about the library's upcoming Summer Reading program.  Parents and kids, please tell us what you think of Homeschool Afternoons at the library and what you would like to see next school year!

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Amazing Ancient Egypt Party
Friday, May 17, 2:00-3:00 PM, movie following

Come to a party all about the amazing antiquities of ancient Egypt! Play the Egyptian game Senet and a Pass the Scarab game. Make a cartouche nametag with your name in hieroglyphics, and create your own Egyptian collar and cuffs.  Suggested for kids in grades K-6. 

Stay for an exciting movie afterwards. Movie description: A new security guard has been hired at the Museum of Natural History.  However, the job turns into an adventure when an ancient curse causes the "inhabitants" of the museum to come to life! Rated PG; 110 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stories on the Lawn
Saturdays in May, 11:00-11:30 AM

Stories on the Lawn will be held on Saturdays in May at 11:00 on the Poyntz side lawn.  Join us for a relaxed storytime on the grass, or bring a blanket or lawn chairs with you.  Participants are invited to pack a lunch and snack during the storytime or stay afterwards to enjoy a picnic on the lawn. In case of bad weather, storytime will be held in the library auditorium.   

May 18 - "Fire Fighters to the Rescue!" - Stories read by a fireman, and get a close up look at a fire truck

May 25 - "Holey Moley!" - Stories about moles and underground critters

Summer storytimes and clubs will begin again on June 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R.E.A.D. with Dogs
Every Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Children can sign up to read to a certified therapy dog for 15-20 minutes. The R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program gives kids the opportunity to practice and enjoy reading in a fun environment. Come read to the friendliest dogs around! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See more events on the library's online EVENTS CALENDAR

 
 
 
actured Fairy Tales performance
August 1, 5:00-5:45 PM
Local teenagers will perform some fairy tale stories with alternative endings and interesting twists. Teens have done some writing and rewriting, rehearsals and costuming in preparation for this unique show. Children of all ages are invited!
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