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Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Performances
Ages: Children, All Ages
Description:
Come on a dinosaur safari with us! We are going to explore the library and hunt for different dinosaurs!
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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.
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Ages: Teens, Adults
Description:
Dinosaurs make everything more fun! Still life compositions have been a popular art form since ancient times. Yet, how many bowls, fruits, and plants can you draw before it feels a bit boring. What if we added dinosaurs? Come draw the calamity that might befall the fruit with a tiny t-Rex or a Brachiosaurus near a bowl of berries. Pencils and paper will be 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.
Date: Thursday, June 11
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, June 12
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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Date: Friday, June 12
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
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Program Type: En Español, Games/Gaming
Ages: All Ages
Description:
¡Acompáñanos en una noche de diversión jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca Downtown! Gana premios, disfruta de aperitivos, y diviértete por la noche en este evento en la biblioteca que tendrá a todos gritando ¡Buenas!
Join us for a fun night at the Downtown Library playing Lotería (Mexican Bingo)! You don't have to speak Spanish to win prizes, enjoy snacks, and have a fun night at the library during this program that's sure to have everyone shouting ¡Buenas!
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Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: STEAM
Ages: Children
Description:
Geologists use large drills to take core samples of soil and rocks on Earth. We will act like a geologist in this fun activity as we drill "core samples" from candy bars using a straw. Can you identify the type of candy bar just from a sample? Come find out at this family fun science time!
For all ages, please register as a family and note how many will be participating.
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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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Join us for some dinosaurs crafts!!!
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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.