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Upcoming Children’s Events at St. Joseph Public Library


Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Featuring fun crafts that may be wacky for the time of year. Available every Wednesday. While supplies last. Ask for at the circulation desk. 

 

Not recommended for children under 3.

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Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us every Wednesday for stories and a craft.

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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.

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


Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Cooking, Storytimes
Ages: Children

Description:

Join us each month as we explore a fun food themed story, learn a kitchen skill, and try out a tasty treat based on our book. This month we'll be reading A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin. Kids will practice egg separating and we'll try mooncakes, a traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival treat. For kids ages 6-11 and their caregivers. Registration required.

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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: Thursday, September 10
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children

Description:

Join us at the Downtown Library for Storytime. We will read books, make crafts, and have open play time. Swing on by and make some new friends!

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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: Friday, September 11
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, September 11
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: Monday, September 14
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

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


Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun for Storytime at the East Hills Library!

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Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring self esteem and then making a fun craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

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Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: En Español, Games/Gaming
Ages: Children

Description:

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month playing Lotería at the East Hills Library! Lotería is a game of chance, similar to Bingo, but using an image-filled deck of cards instead of numbered ping-pong balls. It's a fun way kids can learn memory and matching skills plus vocabulary words in English and Spanish. Bring your friends and family to have a good time, have snacks, and win prizes!

¡Da inicio al Mes de la Herencia Hispana jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca East Hills! La Lotería es un juego de azar similar al bingo, pero que utiliza un mazo de cartas con imágenes en lugar de bolas de ping-pong numeradas. Es una forma divertida para que los niños desarrollen habilidades de memoria y asociación, además de aprender vocabulario en inglés y español. ¡Trae a tus amigos y familiares para pasar un buen rato, disfrutar de bocadillos y ganar premios!

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