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Upcoming Children’s Events at St. Joseph Public Library
Date: Monday, February 2
Time: 9:30am - 10:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Your baby has A LOT to say! With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, you can start communicating with your preverbal baby. Caregivers, with babies from 6-15 months old, will learn how to use simple ASL signs to help their baby communicate long before speech is possible. Babies will enjoy music, games, stories, bubbles & seeing other babies, in this interactive class for parents and babies to attend together. Join us as we sing, sign and play our way through learning!
Registration required. Please register yourself and note how old your baby is in the question field.
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Date: Tuesday, February 3
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 with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!
Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.
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Date: Tuesday, February 3
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 dogs and then making a fun canine 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: Wednesday, February 4
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, February 4
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Join us for a few stories and a fun craft!
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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: Thursday, February 5
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Description:
Join Ms. Lisa for a fun filled Storytime followed by an activity 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, February 5
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children
Description:
Do you need a valentine box for your school party? Come make it with us at the library! We'll have boxes and supplies to cover them, you bring your creative ideas. For grades K-6, no registration required.
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Date: Friday, February 6
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: Saturday, February 7
Time: 12:00am - 12:00am
Location: Cross-Branch
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Program Type: Community Events, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Come celebrate Take Your Kid to the Library Day! Each branch will feature a unique scavenger hunt presented by our Teen Advisory Board. This is an all ages program where everyone can win a sweet prize! Once you find all the items in the library, you will get a small reward. So, take your child to the library and have fun!
For all ages, no registration required.
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Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 10:30am - 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 90 minute session.
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