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Kids: Upcoming Events

Summer Reading Clubs

Read to Me logo
June 8- August 8, 2009
A free program for children not yet reading on their own
  • You are invited to a Storytime Party on Wednesday, June 3 at 10am or 7pm to pre-register for this program.
  • You may also register online.
  • Library visits begin once the Children's Summer Reading Program officially begins on June 8.

Be Creative logo
June 8- August 8, 2009
A free program for children reading on their own through rising sixth graders
  • Register online.
  • Library visits begin once the Children's Summer Reading Program officially begins on June 8.

Summer Events -- Series

Registration (for programs requiring it) will begin 3 weeks before the program unless otherwise noted.

Picture Book Picnic
Thursdays, June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 12noon-12:30pm
You supply the picnic lunch, Northland supplies the stories, songs and action rhymes. Picture Book Picnic is held rain (indoors) or shine (outdoors) from noon until noon-thirty. Picnic blankets optional. A free program for all ages. No registration required.

Crafty Fridays
Fridays, June 19, 26 and July 3,10, 17, 24, 31 between 9:30am-11:30am
Get creative @ Northland!  Stop by for some crafty fun. A free program for all ages, but children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Story Art
Thursdays - July 16, 23, 30 from 2:00pm-3:00pm
For ages 8-12. Do you like picture books? Want to be an illustrator? Children will learn the basics of illustration through art games and guided drawing activity in this three-session workshop. Register at the Children's desk. There is a $3.00 materials fee.

Summer Events -- Single Programs

Registration (for programs requiring it) will begin 3 weeks before the program unless otherwise noted.

Zumba
Monday, June 29, 6:45pm Ages 3-6 (with a parent or guardian)
Monday, June 29, 7:45pm Ages 7-12
Latin inspired dance fitness! This free event has sessions for two age groups. No registration required.

Dance Dance Revolution for Kids
Thursday, July 9 at 10:00am
For ages 6-11. Drop in to play. No registration is required.

World Rhythm Dance
Tuesday, July 7 at 2:00pm
For ages 9-12. Hear the music and learn some dance combinations inspired by folk dances from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Northern India. Registration is required. Please register at the Children's Desk or by calling 412-366-8100 x123.

Ballet Bash
Tuesday, July 21 at 10:30am
For ages 5-7. Join us for a ballet story time as we plié the morning away. We will be reading stories about ballerinas, doing a ballet-inspired craft, and we will even learn a simple ballet dance.  No prior dance experience is necessary. Please register at the Children's Desk or by calling 412-366-8100 x123.

Didgeridoo Down Under
Thursday, July 23 at 10:00am
For all ages. Didgeridoo Down Under is a high-energy, Australia-theme show that combines music, art, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building  and audience participation. No registration is required.

Venetian Mask-Making
Friday, July 24 at 10:00am or 11:00am
For all ages, but children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Enter the world of fantasy and drama as you create a Venetian carnival mask to show (or hide) your inner self. Register at the Children's desk. There is a $2.00 materials fee.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover 2009
Friday, July 31 9:00am-4:00pm (Stuffie check-in time)
Saturday, August 1 9:00am (Special Breakfast for Stuffies and their families)
For ages 5 and up. Learn the secret life of your stuffed animal friends as they romp and roll the night away at a special library sleepover just for stuffed animals! Register at the Children's desk. There is a $1.00 materials fee.

Papier Mâché Madness
Wednesday, August 5 10:00am or 2:00pm
For ages 6-10. Come have fun with "scrap paper" mâché.  Create your own colorful bowl using recycled shredded paper. Register at the Children's desk. There is a $1.00 materials fee.

Hot Dog Day
Thursday, August 6 from 11:00am-1:00pm
For all ages. Celebrate the dog days of summer as summer reading club winds down. No registration is required.

Fall Events

Wii're Having Fun for Boys
Session postponed until the Fall.
Boys will learn a new exercise or a new technique for keeping healthy at each session, enjoy a healthy snack, and play fun games on the Wii Fit. Register in person at the Children’s desk. There will be $5.00 registration fee.