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Upcoming Children’s Events at St. Joseph Public Library


Date: Friday, May 1
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, May 2
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Ages: Children, All Ages

Description:

Families of all types are invited to work together to paint a large terracotta planter. After painting, we will plant some wildflower seeds to help the pollinators. Each family will leave with one large planter.

For all ages, registration required.

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Date: Saturday, May 2
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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Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Stop by the library to make gnome crafts and do a gnome scavenger hunt. 

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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: Tuesday, May 5
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 Cinco de Mayo and then making a 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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