Children’s Programs
January - May 2008 at the Bethel Park Public Library
Family Programs
Evening Storytime
Cuddle up with some good books! Don’t forget to bring your blanket and favorite snuggly. You can wear pajamas, too!
For the entire family. No registration necessary. Thursdays at 7 PM. January 10 through May 8.
Kinder-Ready Families
The library is starting a new, weekly, year-long program to help children and their caregivers prepare for Kindergarten.
Please register starting January 2. Wednesdays at 1:00 PM. January 9 – April 30
Pinkalicious Party! NEW
If you like the color pink, you’ll love this party! Come on over for pink stories, pink games, pink food and pink crafts!
Don’t forget to wear – you guessed it – pink! Please register after January 2. Saturday, February 2 at 10:00 AM.
Spanish for Kids (Español para Niños)
Geared for children in grades K-4. Beginning Spanish words, conversation, songs and games. Families welcome!
Please register after January 2. Tuesdays at 7 PM. January 8 through February 26.
Saturday Night Specials
AAARRRGGGG!! PIRATE ADVENTURE NIGHT! NEW
Ahoy mateys! Come in pirate costume if ye dare! Listen to pirate stories, sing pirate songs and make a pirate craft!
Register after January 2. Saturday, January 26 @ 7:00—8:30 PM.
Princess Ball NEW
Dress in your princess best for a magical evening of stories and games and enchantment. Register after March 1.
Saturday, March 29 @ 7:00—8:30 PM.
Out of this World Adventure: End of Winter Reading Club Party
A celebration in outer space- Star Wars games, Alien activities and more! Saturday, March 8 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Super Hero Saturday Night! NEW
Celebrate Batman, Superman, Spiderman and more! Stories, games and a super craft. Saturday, February 9. 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Programs for Birth through Kindergarten
Arts & Crafts for Little Hands
Bring your 2—6 year old for a quick story and craft. No registration required. Mondays at 12 PM. January 7—May 5.
Book Babies Storytime
Songs & fingerplays for babies 0-18 months with a caregiver. No registration required. Year-round Thursdays at 10 AM.
Dora and Diego!
Spanish fun for preschoolers with your TV friends! Register monthly. Fridays 12:00 – 12:30 PM. January 11—May 9.
Krafty Kids
Bring your creative side to this program! Each month we will make a unique craft to take home and enjoy. Ages 3-8
Register monthly. Mondays at 6:30 PM. January 21, February 18, March 17, April 21
Mother Goose Storytime
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 18—30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM January 9 through May 7.
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children 3 1/2—Kindergarten. Each week we focus on a different letter of the alphabet. No registration required. Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. January 11 through May 9.
Super Kids!
Get fit and have fun with your baby or toddler or preschooler! This thirty minute exercise program will include games, songs, and movement activity. Birth-3 1/2 years. No registration required. Mondays @ 10 a.m. January 7—May 5.
Toddler Storytime
Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2 1/2—3 1/2 years with a caregiver. No registration required.
Tuesdays at 10:00 and 11:00 AM. January 8 through May 6
Enrichment Days
Monday, January 21; Friday, February 1; Monday, February 18;
Monday, March 24; Friday, April 11; and Tuesday, April 22.
Programs for those in Kindergarten through fifth grade, scheduled on days during which the Bethel Park School District
is closed! These programs are perfect for any child who has the day off! Please register.
Sign Language (10:00 – 10:45 AM)
For all students and families! Please register monthly.
Explore! (11:00 – 11:45 AM)
A new topic each session. Come for learning and lots of fun! Register monthly.
Arts and Crafts for Bigger Hands (12:00 — 12:30 PM)
Come and make a special creation to take home with you that day. Register monthly.
Spanish (12:45—1:30 PM)
We will learn beginning Spanish conversation, songs and games. Families welcome! Register monthly.
Let’s Write! (1:45—2:30 PM)
Fun and creative writing projects! Register monthly.
Programs for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
American Girl: Adventures with Addy
Celebrate the achievements of African Americans with Addy! Sunday, February 17. 2:00 PM. Register January 2.
American Girl Craft and Movie Day!
Watch the Felicity movie, make a craft, & play a game! Sunday, March 16. 1:30-4:00 PM. Register beginning February 1.
American Girl: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Josephina!
An American Girl fiesta! Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 PM. Register beginning April 1.
American Girl Mystery Night
A night of mysterious fun! For those in first grade and up! Registration begins January 2. Sunday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m.
American Girl: Meet Kaya!
Learn about the life of a Nez Perce girl growing up in 1764. Register beginning March 1. Sunday, April 6. 2:00 PM
Artists Alcove
For grades 2 and up! Fun for the serious and ambitious artist! Bring your own canvas, and don't forget to wear
appropriate clothing because the media may stain! Please register. 3:00—3:45 PM. February 16, March 15, and April 19.
Bethel Park Library Mother Daughter Book Club
This energizing book club is geared to moms and daughters with a strong interest and passion for reading.
For daughters ages 7 - 8. Pick up a copy of the book at the Library! Second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.
Captain Underpants Adventures! NEW
Games with Captain Underpants and Super Diaper Baby! For those in grades K-2. Friday, March 14 from 4:30—5:15 PM.
Chess: Learn How to Play! NEW
Do you want to become involved in a wonderful, life-long hobby? Learn the basic rules and strategies! This 2 week course and practice will get you ready for the chess tournament on March 8th! No experience required! Please bring a chess set. Register beginning January 2. Grades K—7. Saturday, February 9 & 16. 10:00—12:00 PM.
Chess Tournament Warm UP! NEW
Not ready for the tournament? Wanna get warmed up and ready? Join us for scrimmage games to refresh your skills! Meet a new friend and play, without the competition! Please bring your own chess set. Register beginning February 1. Saturday, March 1.10:00-12:00 PM.
Chess Tournament
Saturday, March 8 at 10:00 AM. Play here! Please bring a chess set. For chess players through grade 8. County-wide finals will be held March 29th 9:00 AM—4:30 PM.
Digging for Dinosaurs NEW
Explore dinosaurs with stories, games, and a craft! For those in grades K-2. Friday, May 9 from 4:30—5:15 PM.
Fairies and Trolls NEW
Stories, crafts, and more! For those in grades K-2. Friday, April 18 from 4:30—5:15 PM.
Got Goosebumps? NEW
Do you love R.L. Stine’s creepy Goosebump stories? You will love this program! Grades 2-5.
Fridays: January 25, February 22, March 28 and April 25. 4:30—5:15 PM.
Junie B. Jones NEW
Laugh along with Junie B.! For those in grades K-2. Friday, January 18 from 4:30—5:15 PM.
Kids Care!
Want to make a difference, but fear you might be “too young”? We will take on various volunteer projects in our library and neighborhood. Help little ones, visit nursing home residents, carol, make crafts and more! This thirty minute program is a lot of fun! Mondays at 4:30 PM. January 7 and 21 and February 11 and 25.
Krafty Kids
Bring your creative side to this program! Each month we will make a unique craft to take home and enjoy. Ages 3-7. Register monthly. Mondays at 6:30 PM. January 21, February 18, March 17, April 21
Little House in the Big Woods
Come and celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder’s birthday with stories and activities based on the author’s Little House in the Big Woods. Please register beginning January. Monday, February 4, 2008 at 6:30 PM.
Magic Tree House Gang NEW
Let’s explore with Jack and Annie and explore all of the places they go through the Magic Tree House!
Grades K-2. Tuesdays: March 4, 11, 18 and April 1, 8, 15, and 22 @ 7:00 PM.
Pokemon Pals NEW
Are you a Pokemon fan? You won’t want to miss this program. Games, craft, and fun for all.
For those in grades K-2. Friday, February 15 from 4:30—5:15 PM.
Reader’s Theater
You make the puppets and perform a masterpiece! Family and friends are invited to watch the performance at 3:45. For grade 2 and up. Register monthly. 2:30—4:00 PM. February 9, March 8, and April 12.
Wii Want to Play! NEW
Third and Fourth Graders this is just for YOU! Play Wii on our Big Screen! Fridays: 4:00 -5:00 PM.
January 11, February 1, March 7, April 4, May 2
Programs for Tweens and Teens
For students in grades 5 -12. Don’t forget to check out the Teen Website: bethelparkteens.blogspot.com
Wii Wednesdays!
We have a Wii and Wii want to play! Come and play on our big screen!
Every Wednesday from 3:00 – 5:00 PM! No registration necessary!
Wacky Wednesdays
Teen crafts and more! Check the Teen Website for details!
January 16 (duct tape cell phone cases), January 23 (yarn bugs), and February 13 and 20, March 12 and 19---Lyrics and Verse, a VERY COOL look at music from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! we will take a listen to the music of the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, rap legends and more! 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
CSI!
Crime solving fun! Bring your friends! Saturdays, January 19 & March 15. 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Murder @ the Library
Live action murder mystery! Saturday, February 2 & March 1 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Teen Movie Night
Saturday, February 16 and April 26 from 7:00 – 8:45 PM.
Teen Drama Club
Need a little drama? Join our group of drama seekers! Wednesdays, January 9—May 7. 7:00—8:00 PM.