Registration for all January programs will begin on
Wednesday, December 11. In person registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the children's desk and online registration will begin at noon. |
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STAY AND PLAY - EIJ442
Join in the playdate fun and connect with other children! This is creative and unstructured play.
Date: Thursday, January 2
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Ages:
Ages 1 - 5 with an adult, siblings welcome
SENSORY STORY TIME - EIJ490
Enjoy a story and activity with Miss Melissa. This program is geared toward children with and without disabilities: sensory and fidget tools will be accessible throughout the program.
Date: Friday, January 3
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Ages: 3 - 8 on their own, older siblings welcome
S.P.E.W. CRAFT - EIJ493
Calling all Harry Potter fans: Follow our hero Hermione’s example and make a craft to free Dobby and the rest of the house elves! While we craft, enjoy some J.K. Rowling literary trivia! Please bring an old sock with you.
Date: Friday, January 3
Time: 3 – 3:45 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 8
MORE THAN MOTHER GOOSE - EIJ403
More than Mother Goose for children includes nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories. Parents participate with their child. Older siblings welcome. This program will be offered at two times. Please select the date that is most convenient.
Date: Monday, January 6 or Saturday, January 11
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages: Birth through 3 years old with an adult, siblings welcome
PRESCHOOL FAIR NIGHT - EIJ443
Parents of preschoolers are invited to attend the open house hosted by the Children’s Department in the upstairs meeting room. Representatives from local preschools and day care facilities will be here to answer questions and provide information regarding their programs. This is the perfect opportunity to find the best program for your child. In the event of inclement weather, the fair will be postponed until Thursday, January 9.
Date: Monday, January 6
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages: Parents of preschool children |
WINTER TREE CRAFT - EIJ470
Join us as we use bubble wrap to create a painting of a beautiful winter scene.
Date: Tuesday, January 7
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades K - 2
POLAR PUPPETS STORY AND CRAFT TIME - EIJ614
Brrr!! It’s cold outside so join us to celebrate the season and make the most perfect polar puppets.
Date: Wednesday, January 8
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades K – 3
TIME FOR TWOS - EIJ406
Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your child.
Date: Thursday, January 9
Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Ages: 2 year olds with an adult, no siblings
PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP - EIJ400
Playing is how your child learns. Through different stages of play, children grow and develop skills in many areas. PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP gives parents the opportunity to spend quality time with their child playing, exploring, and sharing songs and stories. The program begins on Friday, January 10 and runs for a total of six weeks.
Dates: Fridays, January 10 through February 14
Time: 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 18 – 35 months with an adult, siblings welcome
INSTRUMENT EXPLORATION - EIJ620
Learn about instruments such as the clarinet, flute, guitar, ukulele, violin, French horn and more with musician Adam King.
Date: Sunday, January 12
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Ages: Grades K - 3 with an adult, no younger siblings
MINECRAFT MANIA - EIJ560
Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills.
Date: Monday, January 13
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 - 6
READ TO THE DOGS - EIJ578
Students practice their reading skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a trained Therapy Dog. Dogs and their handlers are registered with Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International. Registration will be in-person only for a 20 minute session.
Date: Tuesday, January 14
Time: 6:30 - 8:10 p.m.
Ages: Readers in Grades K - 6
SNOWY ARTSY TOTS - EIJ421
Bring your child in to enjoy some wintry sensory play and make a simple art project. Make sure to dress for a mess!
Date: Wednesday, January 15
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 - 5 years with an adult, siblings welcome
MAKERSPACE NIGHT – EIJ586
Go, go, go with gadgets galore! Whether big or small, we have building projects for all.
Date: Thursday, January 16
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: Ages 4 and up with an adult
FAMILY GAME WEEKEND - EIJ478
Warm up at the library with our awesome board games. We’ll also have some oversized games including Giant Dominoes, Connect Four and Jenga. So stop by anytime for some family gaming fun. No registration necessary.
Date & Time: Saturday, January 18 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or Sunday, January 19 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages with an adult
SCHOOL OF ROCK: DRUMMING - EIJ425
Music fans, come learn early drumming techniques and rhythms! We’re providing the drum sticks, practice pads and a variety of other percussion items. No experience required, just bring your enthusiasm and drumming curiosity!
Dates: Saturdays, January 18 & 25
Time: 3 - 3:45 p.m.
Ages: Grades 2 - 5
BEGINNERS AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE - EIJ496
Learn sign language with Miss Nicole by playing fun games and activities.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 21, 28 & February 4
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4 - 8
SUPER SMASH BROS. – EIJ536
Whether it’s your first time or you’re a master of combat, join us to play Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch!
Date: Tuesday, January 21
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 6
SNOWY STORY TIME - EIJ588
We’ll share wild and wonderful stories about flaky, frosty, frozen fun!
Date: Wednesday, January 22
Time: 4:30 – 5 p.m.
Ages: 3 ½ - K on their own
BABY TIME - EIJ404
Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program that includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth.
Dates: Thursdays, January 23 & 30
Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Pre-walkers, 3 months and up with an adult, no siblings
TODDLER TIME - EIJ405
Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program that includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth.
Date: Thursdays, January 23 & 30
Time: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: Walkers through 23 months old with an adult, siblings welcome
CIRCLE TIME - EIJ407
Shake those sillies out! Two and three-year-olds with an adult join Kathy Roeder for circle time fun.
Date: Thursday, January 23
Time: 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: 2 & 3 with an adult, siblings welcome
LEGO CLUB – EIJ492
Make new friendes while building with LEGOs at the Library. All you need to bring is your imagination. No registration required.
Date: Saturday, January 25
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Ages: Grades K – 5 with an adult, siblings welcome
CHESS LESSONS – EIJ414
If you’ve wanted to learn how to play chess, here’s your chance. Teen volunteers will guide students as they play with each other to learn the basics of the game.
Date: Monday, January 27
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1 – 6
PUZZLEMANIA - EIJ460
It’s puzzle time at the library! Join us for this exciting story and craft program where we test our puzzle skills and use our imaginations to create a puzzle of our very own.
Date: Tuesday, January 28
Time: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m
Ages: Grades K - 3
STORY PLAY TIME– EIJ464
We’ll explore books through music, movement, and play!
Date: Wednesday, January 29
Time: 10:30 -11 a.m.
Ages: Preschool children ages 3 - 5 with an adult, no siblings |