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Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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, our theme is World Health Day, which is recognized on April 7th! We will be learning healthy habits and taking a health pledge.

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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 Library Appreciation Week! This week's craft will help us build connections between the concepts in the story and our activities.

Family Game Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Family
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends for a night of gaming! We will have a variety of board games to choose from as well as our Nintendo Switch up and running for family fun! 

Springtime Pot Painting & Planting Party

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Family
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Gardening and Nature, Local Interests
Event Details:

Welcome springtime with a fun craft for the whole family! You'll get the chance to paint your very own flower pot, letting your creativity bloom.

Spring Designs for Families

10:00am - 1:00pm
Family
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Spring is in full bloom, and it’s the perfect time to get creative! Bring the whole family to the Exchange between 10:00am and 1:00pm for a family-fun activity! 

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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, our theme is the letter M/monkeys! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 
 

"Here Comes Peter Cottontail!" Storytime & Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Hop on over for a fun-filled Easter-themed storytime featuring the beloved Peter Cottontail, followed by a creative, bunny-inspired craft.

Cooking with Kids

10:00am - 11:00am
Family
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

We will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!

Today we will be making Fruit Salsa! Cooking experience is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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 are celebrating Earth Day, which takes place on April 22nd! This week's craft will help improve fine motor and ripping skills. 


 

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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's theme is Gardening! Today, we will be be joined by Amy from Dunebrook. This week's gardening craft is an excellent activity for enhancing fine motor skills. 

Arts & Crafts Day

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Family
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our Arts & Crafts Day to craft with us! Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand. Share your creations with others and discover the joy of crafting in good company.

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
All Branches
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

Monster Plush Friends

9:30am - 11:30am
Family
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

This is a fun family opportunity where we will cut, glue, sew, and stuff pieces of felt to make very special plush friends. Learn how to use conductive thread and LEDs to make your monster's eyes glow!

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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, our theme is Manners! Instead of a craft this week, we will practice manners together. 

Family Crafternoon: Mother's Day

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a fun crafternoon all about flowers!

Fairytale Tea Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for the event of the season! 

Mommy & Me Friendship Bracelets

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Bring your little ones (or grandkids, nieces, and nephews!) to make colorful friendship bracelets together. Come enjoy crafting with loved ones, and leave with a beautiful bracelet. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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's theme is the Letter P/Pigs! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition.


 

DIY Puffy Sidewalk Paint

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us on the patio as we read S

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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's theme is Spring! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing fine motor skills.


 

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
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

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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's theme is the letter T/Turtles! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

MellyPop! Presents: Chicken Little and Friends Puppet Show

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Performance
Event Details:

Join Aunt Betty, Chicken Little & ALL the barnyard crew for this classic story with a cool twist-- YOU get to pick how it ends! This fun, interactive show combines puppets with music and comedy.

MellyPop! Puppet Building Workshop

12:00pm - 1:00pm
6-11, Family
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us after "Chicken Little & Friends" to create your very own puppet with Melly! We’ll have all the fun supplies you need to make a special little puppet that you can bring to life!