May

WOOKIE COOKIES WITH ROB SCOTT - EIJ598

Attention Star Wars fans! Make Wookie Cookies, decorate them with Chef Rob, and play a fun game! This program may not be suitable for children with allergies.
Date: Sunday, May 3
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Ages: Grades 2-5

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, May 4
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1 – 6

STAR WARS DAY - Tuesday, May 5: 3 - 5 p.m. Fun drop-in crafts and activities for Jedis of all ages. No registration necessary. May the Fourth be with you!

BINGO - EIJ466

Join us to play BINGO and win prizes.
Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 and up

SUPER SMASH BROS. – EIJ536

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a master of combat, join us to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch!
Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 6

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT WORKSHOP - EIJ432

Craft up something special for that wonderful lady in your life!
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Ages: Grades K – 2

TIME FOR TWOS - EIJ406

Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your child.
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages: Two year olds with an adult, siblings welcome

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT WORKSHOP - EIJ431

Craft up something special for that wonderful lady in your life! Please bring a 4 x 6 photo with you.
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Ages: 18 months to 5 years old with an adult, siblings welcome

MOTHER’S DAY FLORAL WORKSHOP – EIJ433

Mrs. Oakes from the Southside Garden Club returns to help students create a fresh floral centerpiece to present to someone special. Registration is in-person only and there is a non-refundable $5 fee per child to be paid at the time of registration.
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 6
Fee: $5

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, May 11
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 - 6

BABY SMART - EIJ408

This program is designed to introduce baby and caregiver to the wonderful world of library programs! Activities include music, movement, finger plays, fine and gross motor development and circle time. Early literacy, socialization and group play skills are introduced.
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Ages: Birth – 17 months with parent, siblings welcome

PETE THE CAT GETS CRAFTY - EIJ544

Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we celebrate Pete the Cat! This is a fun and fast paced preschool readiness program all about the cool and groovy Pete the Cat. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development as well as story telling. There will also be a colorful craft!
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 18 months – 5 years with an adult, siblings welcome

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. Student readers can sign up for a 20-minute session when they come to the Children’s Desk to register.
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 6:30 – 8:10 p.m.
Ages: Readers in grades K – 6

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES - EIJ618

Our butterfly friends return to us in May. Join us to hear stories and make a beautiful butterfly windsock.
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m
Ages: Grades K - 3

SENSORY SHENANIGANS - EIJ512

Spend time together creating, playing, and exploring sensory activities. Dress for a mess!
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 18 months - 3 years with an adult, siblings welcome

DISCOVERY SATURDAY - EIJ426

Families can stop by any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. to create an art project while exploring nature in the Discovery Backyard. This program is weather permitting!
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All ages with an adult

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.
Date: Monday, May 18 or Saturday, May 30
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages: Birth through 3 years old with an adult, siblings welcome

FLORAL CANVAS CLASS - EIJ628

Join Ms. Lauren to craft this 3D floral on canvas work of art!
Date: Monday, May 18
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4 - 8

FLOWER POWER STORY ART - EIJ409

Join us for a flowery story time. Afterwards we will create a flower power art masterpiece.
Date: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 6 - 6:45 p.m.
Ages: 4 - 6, on their own

STORY PLAY TIME– EIJ464

We’ll explore books through music, movement and play!
Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 1:30 - 2 p.m.
Ages: 3 - 5 year olds with an adult, no siblings

BABY TIME - EIJ404

Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program which includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental development.
Date: Thursdays, May 21 & 28
Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Pre-walkers, 3 months and up with an adult, no siblings please

TODDLER TIME - EIJ405

Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program which includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental development.
Date: Thursdays, May 21 & 28
Time: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: Walkers through 23 months old 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, May 21
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up with an adult, no younger siblings

NOISY STORY TIME– EIJ457

If you're loud and you know it, this is a great time to show it while we share stories, songs and more.
Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 4:30 – 5 p.m.
Ages: 3 ½ - K on their own

CIRCLE TIME - EIJ407

Shake those sillies out! Two and three-year-olds join Kathy Roeder for circle time fun.
Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: 2 & 3 with an adult, siblings welcome