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Family Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Storytime Under the Stars:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event! Structured around the Every Ch...

Event Details:

This week is all about the color green! We will be working on a sorting activity that will help with visual perception and memory skills! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event!

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week is all about the color green! We will be working on a sorting activity that will help with visual perception and memory skills! 

This event is in the "Family" group.

DIY Christmas Ornaments

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Prepare for the holidays by designing your very own Christmas tree ornament! Choose an ornament and paint with brushes, or your hands! While painting, we will listen to Christmas m...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Prepare for the holidays by designing your very own Christmas tree ornament! Choose an ornament and paint with brushes, or your hands!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Storytime Under the Stars:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event! Structured around the Every Ch...

Event Details:

This week is all about music! We will be creating canvas drum paintings, which allow us to practice hand-eye coordination, patience, pattern, and rhythm!  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event!

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week is all about music! We will be creating canvas drum paintings, which allow us to practice hand-eye coordination, patience, pattern, and rhythm!  

This event is in the "Family" group.

Stories and Snowflakes

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join Ms. Anna for some holiday fun as she reads If You Take a Mouse to the Movies by Laura Numeroff and Hanukkah Upside Down by Elissa Weissman. After the stories, stick aroun...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Ms.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Storytime Under the Stars:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event! Structured around the Every Ch...

Event Details:

This week is all about the moon! We will work on a foil printed moon craft, which will help sharpen our fine motor and visual-spatial skills.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event!

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week is all about the moon! We will work on a foil printed moon craft, which will help sharpen our fine motor and visual-spatial skills.  

This event is in the "6-11" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Ornament Crafting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
6-11, Family
Event Details:

Listen to a story about decorating for the holidays! Then, we will decorate our very own snowflake ornaments! A variety of markers, paint, and glitter will be available for you to ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Listen to a story about decorating for the holidays! Then, we will decorate our very own snowflake ornaments! A variety of markers, paint, and glitter will be available for you to personalize your artistic creation. 

This event is in the "6-11" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Reading Reel: The Secret Garden

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
6-11, Family
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection for Family Reading Reel! At this Family Reading Reel, we will discuss a modern twist on a classic children's story ...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection for Family Reading Reel!

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Elf Party

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Stop by anytime to find out your elf name, create an elf hat, hunt for holiday stories, and cozy up with a good book!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Stop by anytime to find out your elf name, create an elf hat, hunt for holiday stories, and cozy up with a good book!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Storytime Under the Stars:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event! Structured around the Every Ch...

Event Details:

This week, we will be learning about holidays! We will make our very own pipe cleaner ornaments, which help with fine motor and visual-spatial skills.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event!

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week, we will be learning about holidays! We will make our very own pipe cleaner ornaments, which help with fine motor and visual-spatial skills.  

Christmas Eve

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Christmas Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

New Year's Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week, we will be celebrating birthdays! We will make paper cupcakes, which helps with problem solving, critical thinking, and process art.    

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week, we will be celebrating birthdays! We will make paper cupcakes, which helps with problem solving, critical thinking, and process art.    

This event is in the "Family" group.

Adopt a Pet Rock

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a pet, but didn't know if it was for you? Well, try it out with your very own pet rock! They are quiet, don't eat much, and don't make messes! Choose your p...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a pet, but didn't know if it was for you? Well, try it out with your very own pet rock! They are quiet, don't eat much, and don't make messes!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Make It! Leather Trinket Tray

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Make your own trinket tray for holding jewelry, candy, small crafting supplies, or other little items! We’ll use leather and learn how to make this customizable project that also m...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Make your own trinket tray for holding jewelry, candy, small crafting supplies, or other little items! We’ll use leather and learn how to make this customizable project that also makes a great gift.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week, we will be learning all about the letter A! We will be making an “A is for Alligator” craft, which helps tune fine motor skills, process art, and language development.&n...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week, we will be learning all about the letter A! We will be making an “A is for Alligator” craft, which helps tune fine motor skills, process art, and language development. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Cookies & Canvas

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Escape the cold and enjoy an evening of cookies and crafting! We will be painting a scenic desert golden hour on canvas. All materials provided. No previous art experience necessar...

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Registration
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Escape the cold and enjoy an evening of cookies and crafting! We will be painting a scenic desert golden hour on canvas. All materials provided. No previous art experience necessary. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Winnie the Pooh Day Celebration

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Happy National Winnie the Pooh Day! Join us as we celebrate and pay homage to this classic children's character by reading two Winnie the Pooh stories and create Winnie the Pooh cr...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Happy National Winnie the Pooh Day! Join us as we celebrate and pay homage to this classic children's character by reading two Winnie the Pooh stories and create Winnie the Pooh crafts. "Pooh's Heffalump Movie" will also be playing. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week, we will be learning all about clouds! We will be making cloud paintings, which help with fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week, we will be learning all about clouds! We will be making cloud paintings, which help with fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week is all about stuffed animals! We will be making our own stuffed animal sleepover bags, which will help with concentration, creativity, and fine motor skills. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week is all about stuffed animals! We will be making our own stuffed animal sleepover bags, which will help with concentration, creativity, and fine motor skills. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week is all about snowmen! We will be making our own paper snowmen, which will help with fine motor and scissor skills.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week is all about snowmen! We will be making our own paper snowmen, which will help with fine motor and scissor skills.  

This event is in the "Family" group.

Design a Valentine

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but have you ever wondered how this holiday began? Learn a brief history of Valentine's Day, listen to a reading of Cranberry Valentine,...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but have you ever wondered how this holiday began?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Game Night

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors for a night of family fun at the Library! Board games provide family bonding, brain food, and less screen-time! Get your game on with a variety of board games t...

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors for a night of family fun at the Library! Board games provide family bonding, brain food, and less screen-time! Get your game on with a variety of board games to choose from, along with light refreshments to enjoy.