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· Mother Goose Storytime

For children ages 2—3 1/2 with an adult

Mondays: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m.  Thursdays: 11 a.m.
Through  November 20

· Pre-School Storytime

For children ages 3 1/2—6 years
Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.  & * New session: 4 p.m. *
Now through November 18
 

· Baby Time

For children ages 6 months—2 years with an adult

Wednesdays: 10 & 11 a.m.   Thursdays: 9:30 a.m.

Through  November 20

· French Language Storytime

Stories, songs,  rhymes and fun in English & French.

For children ages 3—6 and their families.

Fridays, 10 a.m., September 26—November 21

· Chinese Language Storytime

Stories, songs,  rhymes and fun in English & Chinese.

For children ages 3—6 and their families.

Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m., October 7—October 28

· Sensory Storytime

Crafts, activities, stories, & songs for tots 18 months to 3 years old
 and their parents/caregivers.  Participants must pre-register.

Please choose ONE of the following dates:

Monday, December 1, 10 a.m.  / Tuesday, December 2, 10 a.m.
 

· Sing, Sign & Play

Sign language for children taught with songs and activities.

For children ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent/caregiver.

This is a two session class. 

Please pre-register for 2 Monday or 2 Thursday sessions.

Mondays, 10 a.m.—December 8 & 15

Thursdays, 10 a.m.—December 4 & 11

 
CHESS CLUB
 

Chess fun for children in kindergarten through grade 7. Learn to play or learn to play better!
Tuesdays, 6:30—7:30 p.m.
September 2 & 16, October 7 & 21,
November 4 & 18, December 2

FAMILY FUN
   

· Origami

Create paper masterpieces with simple folds. For children ages 6 and older and
their families.  Adults are welcome also!

Sundays , 2 p.m. /  October 12, November 9, December 14

· Nationality Night

Families  from other countries for whom English is a second

language are invited to this introduction to the library where they will
learn about the resources available here for all members of their family. 
There will be a storytime for younger children. 

Monday, October 27, 7 p.m.

· We’re Stitchin’!

Learn embroidery stitches while you work on a sampler you

create!  For children, ages 7 and up,  & adults.

Children ages 7—10 must be accompanied by an adult.
There is a $3.00 materials fee for this 3-week program.

Please pre-register. Saturday, November 1, 8, & 15– 10 a.m.

· Fright Night!

An after-hours library event for all ages.  Separate

 events will be held throughout the library for preschoolers,
school age children, & teenagers. 
Friday, October 24. 

The library will be open from 6:30—8:30  p.m. 

Look for a schedule of events at the library in October.

· Family Sing Along

Join Margaret Hooton and Bob Barnett for their annual

after-Thanksgiving family sing-along.  Musical fun

for children ages 4 and up and their friends and families. 

Friday, November 28, 2 p.m.

· Holidays around the world

Bring your family and friends to the library to share stories, songs,
& treats that celebrate holidays around the world!  Enjoy a winter
puppet show too! For children ages 4 and up & their families.  
Thursday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.

Book Discussion Groups

·            Kidslit
For adults interested in children’s literature.
Meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m.
Meetings: September-November; January-June

·            Just for Guys
For boys, ages 10—13, & their fathers.
Meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.
Meetings: September-November; January-May

·          Girls Night Out
For girls, ages 10—13, and their mothers.
Meets the second Tuesday of the month,  7 p.m.
Meetings: September-November; January-May

          Kids’ Adventure Book Club
For kids in grades 2—4.
This club meets the first two Wednesdays of each month for book discussion,
fun activities and a special presentation.
Members must attend the first meeting to attend the
presentation at the second meeting.
Wednesdays, 7. p.m.
October 1 & 8– Mummies
November 5 & 12– Titanic
December 3 & 10– Wild West
Meetings: September-December; February-April  
 

              Book Buddies
A new book club for kids in kindergarten and first grade.
Read our book selection alone or with a grownup or friend
& we’ll talk about it at our meeting and have lots of fun!!
Mondays, 6:30—7:30 p.m.
October 20, November 17. December 15
   
*Please ask at the Children’s Desk for the current selections.
 

Children’s Specials
 

Express bags!
Check out an Express Bag after storytime– or anytime!
We will select 5 age appropriate books for your children. 
All you have to do is check them out!!  Ask for one at the Children’s Desk!

 
Bags, Bags, and More Bags
Vacation Bags– Grandparent Bags-  Sick Day Bags– Babysitter Bags! 
Please call 24 hours in advance.