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Children's Programs

Thursday, August 5^th, 10:15-11:00am

Babies Boogie

Ages: 3-23 months

Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and sing along with Nicole Sparling for this wonderful movement class featuring instruments and music from around the world.

 

Monday, August 9th, 11:00-11:30am

Art Starts

Ages: 2-4 years old

Help your child discover his or her own unique creativity using various art materials.  Here is a great chance to develop fine-motor skills

 

Monday, August 9^th, 3:00-4:00pm

Fun with Fondant

Grades: 2-5

The Baking Coach is back for some summertime fun.  We will learn how to work with Fondant and decorate some cupcakes.

 

Tuesday, August 10^th, 10:30-11:30am

Frog

Ages: 2-5 years old not entering K

Dawn is back from A Time for Kids for some fun activities, and a craft to take home.

 

Wednesday, August 11^th, 4:00-4:30pm

 A Day at the Beach

Ages: 3-5 years old not entering K

What’s your favorite part about being on the beach?  Sandcastles?  Seagulls?  Watching the surf run over your feet?  Create a sticker scene about a day at the beach.

 

Thursday, August 12th, 10:15-11:00am

          OR

Thursday, August 12th, 11:15-12:00pm

Toddler Time

Ages: 12-35 months

This special time and place is set aside to provide a safe, relaxing environment for you and your child to play and explore together.  Siblings younger than six are welcome.  The program concludes with a short, fun circle time

 

Thursday, August 12^th, 3:00-3:30pm

Clowning Around

Grades: K-1

Do you like going to the circus and seeing clowns?  If the answer is yes then come to the library and hear stories about clowns and make one to take home. 

 

Friday, August 13^th, 10:15-11:00am

Pirates and Princesses

Ages: 3-5 years old not yet in K

Join Doreen and Ellen for a fun time featuring buccaneers, royalty and surprise crafts. 

 

Friday, August 13^th, 11:15-12:00pm

Magic Tree House-Dolphins at Daybreak

Grades: entering K-2

Children will be whisked away into a Magic Tree House Story craft adventure with Doreen and Ellen.

 

Monday, August 16th, 2:00-2:30pm

Magic Scratch Turtles

Grades: K-1

Scratch your own patterns and designs into these paper turtles.

 

Tuesday, August 17th, 12:00-12:30pm

Flower Garden

Ages: 2-3 years old

Come listen to the story Flower Garden by Eve Bunting and make your own garden to take home.

 

Tuesday, August 17th, 3:00-3:30pm

Flip Flops

Grades: 2-5^th grade

Come and use your imagination to see what you can do with only one shoe.

 

Wednesday, August 18^th, 11:00-11:30am

Mother Goose

Ages: Birth-18 months

Let’s sing, recite nursery rhymes, and use finger plays to help your child further develop language and listening skills.  This short program includes a playtime.

 

Wednesday, August 18^th, 4:00-4:30pm

Bee Door Hanger

Ages: 3-5 years old not entering k

Buzz your way to the library and listen to a “bee” story and create a craft to take home.

 

Thursday, August 19^th, 3:00-3:30pm

Sylvie

Grades: K-1

Hear the story Sylvie about a pink flamingo who thinks she might want to be a different color then everyone else. Make a colorful Flamingo craft to bring home.

 

Wednesday, August 25th, 10:15-11:00am

Games for Ones

Ages: 12-23 months

Participate in age appropriate active learning games with Kathy Roeder. 

 

Wednesday, August 25th, 11:15-12:00pm

Games for Twos

Ages: 24-35 months

Music, movement, and games to keep your two-year old engaged.  Kathy Roeder is here for this fun and interactive program.

 

Wednesday, August 25th, 12:15-1:00 pm

Baby Games

Ages: 3-11 months

This program consists of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical and mental development.  Join Kathy Roeder for singing, movement, games, finger plays and more.

 

Thursday, August 26th, 11:00-11:30am

Tiny Tunes

Ages: 12-30 months

This program includes songs, chants, and finger plays that you know and love.

 

Thursday, August 26th, 3:00-3:30pm

OR

Thursday, August 26th, 4:00-4:30pm

Animal BINGO

Ages: 3-7 years old

It is animal BINGO time to play with family and with other library friends.

 

Monday, August 30th, 11:00-11:30am

Parachute Play

Ages: 18-35 months

Join us for a program of song, dance and games with our parachute.

 

Monday, August 30^th, 3:00-3:30pm

Summer Craft Bonanza

Grades: 2 and up

We have some leftover craft materials from summer programs in the past, so make some crafts with us.  Supplies of each craft are limited, but there is enough for each of you to make at least one or two.

 

Tuesday, August 31^st, 3:00-3:30pm

School Bus

Grades: K-1

Start to get ready to go back to school by creating a school bus using tissue paper.  Bring a picture of yourself and siblings to put in the windows of the bus!

Wednesday, September 1st, 4:00-4:30pm

Grandparents are Great

Ages: 3-5 years old not in K

Let’s read a story or two about those super people in our families – our grandparents.  Afterwards we will create something to make them feel special.

 

Wednesday, September 1st, 6:30-7:00pm

Memory Board

Grades: 2-5

Bring some pictures of what you did over the summer and create a memory board using stickers, markers and your imagination.

 

Thursday, September 2^nd, 3:30-4:00pm

Bookworm

Grades: K-1

Always losing your spot in the book!  Come to the library and make your very own bookmark. 

 

Monday, September 13^th, 11:00-11:30am

Sponge Art

Ages:2-3 years old

Using different types of sponges create your own masterpiece.

 

Tuesday, September 14^th, 6:30-7:30pm

Number Train

Ages: 2-5 years old not in K

Dawn from a Time for Kids is back with fun activities, music, and a craft to take home.

 

Wednesdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29^th, 1:30-2:00pm

3 & 4 Story Time

Ages: 3-4 years old

Come listen to some great stories, sing some songs, and more for this 3 week story time.

Wednesday, September 15^th, 4:00-4:30pm

Apples and Pumpkins

Ages: 3-5 years old not in K

Join Doreen and Ellen for some stories, art activities and fun to celebrate the fall season.

 

Wednesday, September 15^th, 5:00-5:30pm

Grandparent and Memories

Grades: K-2

Make a special grandparent memory book that will touch both the young and young at heart.

 

Thursday, September 16^th, 4:00-4:30pm

Froggy Goes to School

Ages: 3-5 years old not in K

Come listen to Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London and create a frog craft to take home.

 

Friday, September 17^th, 11:00-11:30am

Art Starts

Ages: 2-4 years old

Help your child discover his or her own unique creativity using various art materials.  Here is a great chance to develop fine-motor skills.

 

Monday, September 20^th, 11:00-11:30am

Preschool Play

Ages: 3-5 years old

Help your child improve physical coordination and social skills through this special playtime just for preschoolers.  Younger siblings are welcome.  A fun circle time ends each session.

 

Monday, September 20^th, 5:00-5:30pm

Frog Notepad

Grade: K-1

Come to the library and listen to some froggy stories and create a cool craft to take home.

 

Tuesday, September 21^st, 11:00-11:30am

Parachute Play

Ages: 18-35 months

Join us for a program of song, dance and games with our parachute.

 

Tuesday, September 21^st, 6:30-7:00pm

Book Buddies

Ages: 3-6 years old

The students of the Elwood Public Library Teen Advisory Board will be on hand to read stories with your child. 

 

Wednesday, September 22nd, 11:00-11:30am

Mother Goose

Ages: Birth-18 months

Let’s sing, recite nursery rhymes, and use finger plays to help your child further develop language and listening skills.  This short program includes a playtime.

 

Wednesday, September 22^nd, 6:30-7:00pm

Pencil Holder

Grades: 2-3

Need a place to put your pencils and pens at your desk?  Join us in making a pencil holder.

 

Thursday, September 23^rd, 10:15-11:00am

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Thursday, September 23rd, 11:15-12:00pm

Toddler Time

Ages: 12-35 months

This special time and place is set aside to provide a safe, relaxing environment for you and your child to play and explore together.  Siblings younger than six are welcome.  The program concludes with a short, fun circle time

 

Monday, September 27th, 10:15-11:00am

Games for Ones

Ages: 12-23 months

Participate in age appropriate active learning games with Kathy Roeder. 

 

Monday, September 27th, 11:15-12:00pm

Games for Twos

Ages: 24-35 months

Music, movement, and games to keep your two-year old engaged.  Kathy Roeder is here for this fun and interactive program.

 

Monday, September 27^th, 12:15-1:00 pm

Baby Games

Ages: 3-11 months

This program consists of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical and mental development.  Join Kathy Roeder for singing, movement, games, finger plays and more.

 

Monday, September 27^th, 7:00-7:30pm

PJ Storytime

Ages: 3-6 years old

Children can come in their pajamas, sit down, relax and enjoy a fun storytime. (We ask that parents who bring younger siblings, to please remain outside in the children’s area).

 

Tuesday, September 28^th, 11:00-11:30am

Tiny Tunes

Ages: 12-30 months

This program includes songs, chants, and finger plays that you know and love.

 

Tuesday, September 28^th, 6:30-7:00pm

Sticks and More

Grades: 2-5

A simple picture book called “Not a Stick” will get our imaginations going as we create an open-ended craft using toothpicks and mini-marshmallows.

 

Wednesday, September 29^th, 5:00-5:30pm

Abstract Design

Grades: K-1

Using circles, lines and other shapes, make a pattern that is unique to you.

 

Thursday, September 30th, 10:15-11:00 am

OR

Thursday, September 30th 11:15-12:00 pm

Toddler Tango

Ages 2-5 year old not entering K

Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and sing along with Nicole Sparling for this wonderful toddler movement class featuring instruments and music from around the world.