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 Meditation & Mindfulness 101
Thursday, September 28th at 6:30 pm
For all ages (under 12 must have an adult in room) in the Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun class covering the basics of meditation and mindfulness. We'll cover the history and science behind these skills, provide tips for learning in different age groups, and more. Take home skills and a fun mini-artwork.

Innovation Academy: Reader's Theater
October Innovation Academy Registration Open
Sign up for our Halloween Reader's Theater here
Practices will be held on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm with the performance on October 25th. For ages 6-12.

Sensory Storytime
Sensory Storytime
Saturday, October 7th at 10:30 am
For individuals with sensory needs and their families. Registration required. Sign up on eventbrite.com starting September 30th.

Solar Eclipse Party!
Solar Eclipse Prep Party
Saturday, October 7th at 1:00 pm
Get ready for the solar eclipse with activites, glasses, and dragon cards!

Genre Night: Scary. Scares and Dares
Genre Night: Scares & Dares
Thursday, October 26th at 6:30 pm
Explore the scary genre of our tween section. For ages 6-12 in the Children's Programming Room.

Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Tuesday, October 31st at 10:30 & 11:30 am
Join us for a special Halloween-themed storytime. Costumes are encouraged! For all ages in the Heritage Room.

Ukulele Play-Along
Ukulele Play-Along
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in Children's Programming Room A
Bring the whole family for songs across the decades and genres! 
This program is for all ages and beginner friendly. A new player class will be held on Tuesdays at 6:15 pm to teach basic chords for the night. Bring your own ukulele, or use a library provided ukulele (limited number available). Children under twelve must have an adult in the room.


Weekly Storytimes and Afterschool Adventures:
Story Tots
Story Tots
Mondays at 10:30 am & Thursdays at 11:30 am in the Heritage Room
Introduce toddlers to letters colors, rhymes, and puppets through storytelling and music. For ages 2-3 and a caregiver.

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Ready Readers
Mondays at 11:30 am & Thursdays at 10:30 am in the Heritage Room
Stories, songs, and puppet shows to help children learn their letters and begin to read. For ages 3-5 and a caregiver.

Kid Quest
Kid Quest
Mondays at 4:00 pm in the Children's Programming Room
This creative afterschool program will explore books, crafts, music, theater, and adventure. For ages 6-8.

La Hora De Cuentos Familiar/Family Storytime
La Hora De Cuentos Familiar/Family Storytime
Mondays at 6:30 pm in Children's Programming Room A
Come read, sing, and play as you learn about the Spanish language and culture. Ven a leer, cantar, jugar y aprender inglés. For all ages.

Book Bugs
Book Bugs
Tuesdays at 10:30 am, 11:30 am & 1:00 pm in Children's Programming Room B
Participate in delightful rhymes, songs, and activities to strengthen the bond between child and caregiver. For ages 0-2 and a caregiver.

Tween Scene
Tween Scene
Tuesdays at 4:00 pm in the Children's Programming Room
Tween Scene will alternate between Explorer's Book Club (1st & 3rd Tuesdays- reading the book not required) and Tween S.T.E.A.M. (2nd & 4th Tuesdays). For tweens ages 9-12.

Yoga Tales
Yoga Tales
Wednesdays at 10:30 & 11:30 am in the Children's Programming Room
Strengthen body and mind through yoga, stories, and music. Please bring your own mat. For ages 4-5 and a caregiver.

Innovation Academy
Innovation Academy
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm in the Children's Programming Room
This afterschool program will explore a different theme each month, with the final Wednesday of the month being a special showcase. Check back for more details! For ages 6-12.


Makerspace
Makerspace
Thursdays at 4:00 pm in the Children's Programming Room
Focusing on a new skill each week, this afterschool program encourages creativity and engineering. For ages 6-12.

Music & Movement Summer
Music & Movement
Fridays at 10:30 & 11:30 am in the Heritage Room
Learn fun songs and dances to enhance timing, coordination, and language skills. For ages 2-5 and a caregiver.

1000 BOOKS BEANSTACK HEADER
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
All is takes is 3 books a day for 1 year!

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free program that encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they enter school -- a goal experts say children need to help them learn to read for themselves and install a lifelong love of reading and learning.


Here are the easy steps to participate:
1. Sign up online (HERE).
2. Create an account under your name if you do not already have an account.  Then add your child under your account. Log books.  You can log by title, isbn, author, or just log as a book.  If you read a book more than once, you can record it each time. Books read at library storytime, daycare, or by others to your child also count!
3. You will receive a digital badge for every 25 books read. When you finish 100 books, come to the library and receive a sticker . 
4. We have a special rewards when you complete 500 books and 1,000 books.

This activity must be completed by the time your child enters kindergarten, so don't feel rushed. Take every chance to read with your child, talk about the stories, recite nursery rhymes, sing songs, and attend library programs. By reading just three stories a day, you and your child will have read over 1,000 books in one year! You will also have shared many special moments along the way.

The library is a fun place featuring books to check out, free programs, and great suggestions for what to read. Stop in often and talk to our friendly staff -- we are here to help.

Happy reading!!!



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