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Upcoming Children’s Events at St. Joseph Public Library
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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Date: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
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 16
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Join us every Wednesday for stories and a craft.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Thursday, September 17
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: Thursday, September 17
Time: 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Children
Description:
Join us for a virtual visit with author Amy Atwater. She'll discuss her book "The Fossil Keepers Treasure: With Amazing Fossils to Touch."
This program is available at all of our libraries at the same time and each library will have 25 copies of the book to give away to attending families.
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Disclaimer(s):
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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Children
Description:
Join us for a virtual visit with author Amy Atwater. She'll discuss her book "The Fossil Keepers Treasure: With Amazing Fossils to Touch."
This program is available at all of our libraries at the same time and each library will have 25 copies of the book to give away to attending families.
Full Details »
Disclaimer(s):
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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Children
Description:
Join us for a virtual visit with author Amy Atwater. She'll discuss her book "The Fossil Keepers Treasure: With Amazing Fossils to Touch."
This program is available at all of our libraries at the same time and each library will have 25 copies of the book to give away to attending families.
Full Details »
Disclaimer(s):
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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Children
Description:
Join us for a virtual visit with author Amy Atwater. She'll discuss her book "The Fossil Keepers Treasure: With Amazing Fossils to Touch."
This program is available at all of our libraries at the same time and each library will have 25 copies of the book to give away to attending families.
Full Details »
Disclaimer(s):
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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Ages: Children
Description:
Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?
For grades K and up.
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Date: Friday, September 18
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Cooking
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Description:
Join us for a story and a 'snack-tivity" making apple pie in a cup!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Friday, September 18
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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