Events at the Library
Monday, August 9th
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Make-It: In The Mail
Johnston Public Library Mon., Aug. 9th All Day
Sign up to have a craft mailed to your house! Craft kits will be mailed out the week of August 16. Craft kits are age specific. Kits are available for ages 3-5 and grade K-5. Registration required and space is limited to 100.
Category: Kids
Monday, August 30th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Aug. 30th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Aug. 30th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, September 1st
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Sep. 1st 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, September 2nd
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Sep. 2nd 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, September 5th
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Board In The Library
Youth Services Area Sun., Sep. 5th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Youth Services Area on the first Sunday of every month for board games, card games, and puzzles for kids and their families!
Category: Kids
Tuesday, September 7th
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Block Party!
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 7th 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for an hour of fun just playing with a variety of blocks and other building materials. Come see what it is all about and have some CONSTRUCTIVE FUN!!! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, September 8th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Sep. 8th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, September 9th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Sep. 9th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, September 12th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Sep. 12th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Monday, September 13th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Sep. 13th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Sep. 13th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, September 15th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Sep. 15th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, September 16th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Sep. 16th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, September 19th
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Create A Craft
Youth Services Area Sun., Sep. 19th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come to the library to make a fun craft. All supplies are provided, no registration is necessary for this drop-in craft time. Kits will be available for those wanting to take the craft home.
Category: Kids
Monday, September 20th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Sep. 20th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Sep. 20th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Little Lotus Yoga
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large), West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Mon., Sep. 20th 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Playful yoga poses combined with picture books, crafts, and other age appropriate props will spark your child's inner yogin. For children ages 4-10 and their parent or guardian. Registration required.
Category: Kids
Tuesday, September 21st
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Tape Town
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 21st 10:30am - 11:30am
An interactive cityscape, connected with a network of masking tape roads, allows children to visit different parts of Tape Town with toy vehicles. A car wash and a grocery store will be just a few of the stops around town. Kids will strengthen motor skills, make connections and have lots of fun exploring Tape Town! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, September 22nd
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Sep. 22nd 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, September 23rd
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Sep. 23rd 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, September 26th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Sep. 26th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Monday, September 27th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Sep. 27th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Sep. 27th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Tuesday, September 28th
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Story Stroll
Johnston Public Library Tue., Sep. 28th All Day
Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the sidewalk. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, September 29th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Sep. 29th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, September 30th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Sep. 30th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, October 3rd
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Board In The Library
Youth Services Area Sun., Oct. 3rd 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Youth Services Area on the first Sunday of every month for board games, card games, and puzzles for kids and their families!
Category: Kids
Monday, October 4th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Oct. 4th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Oct. 4th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Little Lotus Yoga
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large), West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Mon., Oct. 4th 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Playful yoga poses combined with picture books, crafts, and other age appropriate props will spark your child's inner yogin. For children ages 4-10 and their parent or guardian. Registration required.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, October 6th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Oct. 6th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, October 7th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Oct. 7th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, October 10th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Oct. 10th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Monday, October 11th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Oct. 11th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Oct. 11th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, October 13th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Oct. 13th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, October 14th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Oct. 14th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, October 17th
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Create A Craft
Youth Services Area Sun., Oct. 17th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come to the library to make a fun craft. All supplies are provided, no registration is necessary for this drop-in craft time. Kits will be available for those wanting to take the craft home.
Category: Kids
Monday, October 18th
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Story Time To-Go Activity Kits
Johnston Public Library Mon., Oct. 18th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available Monday mornings, while supplies lasts. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Little Lotus Yoga
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large), West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Mon., Oct. 18th 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Playful yoga poses combined with picture books, crafts, and other age appropriate props will spark your child's inner yogin. For children ages 4-10 and their parent or guardian. Registration required.
Category: Kids
Thursday, October 21st
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Baby Busy Bags
Johnston Public Library Thu., Oct. 21st 11:00am - 12:00pm
Busy bags are filled with baby safe activities that work on gross and fine motor skills, sorting, stacking, and encourages exploration! A new activity will be featured each week. Perfect for babies 6 months-18 months old. While supplies lasts.
Category: Kids
Sunday, October 24th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Oct. 24th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Monday, October 25th
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Story Time To-Go Activity Kits
Johnston Public Library Mon., Oct. 25th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available Monday mornings, while supplies lasts. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Sensory Friendly Boo Bash
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large), West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Mon., Oct. 25th 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Wear your costume and join us for a sensory friendly trick or treating experience. RSVPs appreciated. *Please note: This time is for our patrons with special needs and their families. If you and your family do not meet these requirements, please join us for the Boo Bash event that starts at 6:30PM.
Category: Kids
Thursday, October 28th
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Baby Busy Bags
Johnston Public Library Thu., Oct. 28th 11:00am - 12:00pm
Busy bags are filled with baby safe activities that work on gross and fine motor skills, sorting, stacking, and encourages exploration! A new activity will be featured each week. Perfect for babies 6 months-18 months old. While supplies lasts.
Category: Kids
Monday, November 1st
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 1st 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 1st 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Little Lotus Yoga
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large), West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Mon., Nov. 1st 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Playful yoga poses combined with picture books, crafts, and other age appropriate props will spark your child's inner yogin. For children ages 4-10 and their parent or guardian. Registration required.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, November 3rd
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 3rd 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, November 4th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Nov. 4th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, November 7th
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Board In The Library
Youth Services Area Sun., Nov. 7th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Youth Services Area on the first Sunday of every month for board games, card games, and puzzles for kids and their families!
Category: Kids
Monday, November 8th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 8th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 8th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, November 10th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 10th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Sunday, November 14th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Nov. 14th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Monday, November 15th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 15th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 15th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Little Lotus Yoga
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large), West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Mon., Nov. 15th 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Playful yoga poses combined with picture books, crafts, and other age appropriate props will spark your child's inner yogin. For children ages 4-10 and their parent or guardian. Registration required.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, November 17th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 17th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, November 18th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Nov. 18th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, November 21st
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Create A Craft
Youth Services Area Sun., Nov. 21st 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come to the library to make a fun craft. All supplies are provided, no registration is necessary for this drop-in craft time. Kits will be available for those wanting to take the craft home.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, November 24th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 24th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Sunday, November 28th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Nov. 28th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Monday, November 29th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 29th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 29th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, December 1st
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Dec. 1st 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, December 2nd
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Dec. 2nd 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, December 5th
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Board In The Library
Youth Services Area Sun., Dec. 5th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Youth Services Area on the first Sunday of every month for board games, card games, and puzzles for kids and their families!
Category: Kids
Monday, December 6th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Dec. 6th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Dec. 6th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Little Lotus Yoga
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large), West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Mon., Dec. 6th 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Playful yoga poses combined with picture books, crafts, and other age appropriate props will spark your child's inner yogin. For children ages 4-10 and their parent or guardian. Registration required.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, December 8th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Dec. 8th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, December 9th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Dec. 9th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, December 12th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Dec. 12th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Monday, December 13th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Dec. 13th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Dec. 13th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, December 15th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Dec. 15th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Thursday, December 16th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Dec. 16th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, December 19th
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Create A Craft
Youth Services Area Sun., Dec. 19th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come to the library to make a fun craft. All supplies are provided, no registration is necessary for this drop-in craft time. Kits will be available for those wanting to take the craft home.
Category: Kids