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Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!
Children, ages 18 months-3 years, and their caring adults, can participate in early literacy enhancing activities including books, songs, movement activities, finger plays and flannel stories.

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Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Ages: Adults

Description:

Want to create a beautiful landscape using watercolors but don't feel confident enough to jump in without guidance? This session is perfect for you! This will be a gentle introduction to basic techniques with beautiful results. All supplies provided.

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children

Description:

Join Ms. Amanda every Wednesday at 10:30 for stories and crafts.

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Adults

Description:

Join Annie Corrington, owner of Art Attack Studio, for a Creative Aging Art Club each Thursday at 10 a.m.  Drop in to socialize and work on whatever your current project is! Annie will offer her expertise for any questions or issues you have in regards to your artwork. Basic art supplies will be available for use. Cost is $5 each*, cash only. 

On the third Thursday of each month, Ms. Annie will teach a class on an artistic skill. On November 20, she will teach 'Watercolor Techniques.' The skills classes will be $10 each*, cash only.

Geared towards the senior community (ages 55+), but all adults are welcome.

*There are 2 financial waivers available per session. Please email or call Elizabeth to inquire about them. 816-236-2136, emurray@sjpl.lib.mo.us

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Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join Miss Lisa and Miss Robyn for a fun filled storytime followed by a craft and open play time!

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.


Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Teens

Description:

Celebrate World Kindness Day by painting rocks with uplifting messages to spread some kindness. This program is presented by our Teen Advisory Board. 

For students in grades 6th - 12th; registration required.

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Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Teens, Adults

Description:

Ready to stitch, slay, and create? Join us for Slay Crochet, a crochet club at Washington Park Library! 

We’ll provide all the materials and teach you the basics and more, so you'll leave with some new skills!  Come stitch, chill, and slay with us!  

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Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Ages: Adults

Description:

This is a club for all those who love Magic the Gathering! Bring your own Magic the Gathering commander format* deck to battle and destroy your friends and strangers! The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around them. In this casual, multiplayer format, you choose a legendary creature to serve as your commander and build the rest of your deck around their color identity and unique abilities. The deck must have 100 cards, including your commander and power level 8 and under decks recommended. Time to devour your enemies! 

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Date: Friday, November 14
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves and/or shakers.

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