- Introduction
- Pre-K [Ages 0-5] w/ Parents @ 10:00 a.m.
- Juvenile [Ages 6-9] w/ Parents @ 11:00 a.m.
- Middle Grade [Ages 10-14] @ 1:00 p.m.
- Teens [Ages 15-19] @ 2:00 p.m.
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We are excited to announce a new program that encourages us to stretch our comfort zone and bring us together for conversation. Our hope is to foster new friendships by participating in the Open Hearts ~ Open Minds Book Club. Join us in a safe space for this youth book club on the second Saturday of each month to discuss diversity. Each month we will cover a different, nationally-recognized, diversity acknowledgment.
We will be reading picture books to our Pre-K kids ages (0-5). For kids ages (6-10), they can either read on their own or you can enjoy the book as a family. We will have several copies of each book available at the library beginning a month before the scheduled conversation date.
On the second Saturday of each month, we will get together to talk about what we have read. Did the children enjoy it? Did you? Did you learn anything new? Did it make you laugh or cry? During the discussion, we will assemble an easy craft related to the books or let kids play while we talk.
Middle Grade (ages 10-14) and Teens (ages 15-19): Read the title(s) before our meeting date and come prepared with an open heart and open mind to have a conversation with your peers, encouraged by your youth librarians. See our website for the list of scheduled topics or log in to READsquared.
September title:
Copies available at the library.
September title:
Copies available at the library.
September title:
Copies available at the library.
September title:
Copies available at the library.
- September 12 @ 1:00 p.m.| Engineer Launchers
- October 10 @ 1:00 p.m. | Geometric Design
- November 14 @ 1:00 p.m. | Foosball Challenge
What can we do with craft sticks, Qtips, and hot glue? Build engineer launchers – which are a cross between a crossbow and a slingshot. Supplies will be provided with minimal instruction. The goal of this project is to make mistakes, learn from them, and make the necessary adjustments until you have a working model.
Art is for everyone! Together, we will fulfill that need to create. Don’t worry if you feel that you don’t excel at figurative art. We will use symmetry and axes to create beautiful paper tiles worthy of display. The style will be reflective of Spanish and Islamic art.
The goal in November is teamwork! There are many parts to a team and everyone is important to the successful completion of a project. We will take the time to identify what part of the project each team member is responsible for before we start planning and then building. Remember mistakes are an essential part of creating. So come prepared to have some fun while acquiring essential skills that will serve you well in the future.
