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Date: Wednesday, March 1
Time: 12:00am - 12:00am
Location: Cross-Branch
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Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Children

Description:

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a fun activity inspired by StoryWalk. During the whole month of March, you can 'march' to each of our four library locations to read a different part of the same book . You won’t know the whole story unless you visit them all! Begin at the East Hills Library, (502 N. Woodbine Road), then visit Washington Park Library (1821 N. 3rd St.), then the Downtown Library (927 Felix St.) and finally, wrap up the story at Carnegie Library (316 Massachusetts St.)

We look forward to your visit! 

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Date: Wednesday, March 1
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children, Teens, All Ages

Description:

Help us celebrate both "Youth Art Month (TM)" and "National Reading Month" with our Second Annual Mini Canvas Art Contest! The theme is "Reading" and the contest is for grades K-12. The mini canvas art works will be on display at the East Hills Library throughout the month of March. The public is invited to vote for their favorite piece in each age category, so tell your friends and family! There will also be professional artist guest judges. 

Award ceremony will be on April 6th at 6 p.m. (attendance not required).

For more information, please call the East Hills Children's Department at 816-236-1424.

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Date: Friday, March 31
Time: 9:30am - 10:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join Ms. Misty for bounces, books, songs & more early literacy fun for our newest readers. For babies birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Approximate running time is 20 minutes.

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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: Saturday, April 1
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Children, All Ages

Description:

The Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs, in partnership with the East Hills Library, are offering children a way to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment. This program utilizes therapy dogs as the listeners for children of all ages and reading levels.  Drop in anytime during this 2 hour session.

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Date: Saturday, April 1
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Ages: Children

Description:

Ready to do some clowning around? Join us at the Downtown Library for clown school! You'll decorate your clown costumes and then learn some cool tricks. Such as, juggling, face paint, and some easy magic tricks. Work hard to earn your nose! For ages 8-12. 

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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.