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Elwood Public Library February and March 2012 Children’s Programming Phone: 499-3722 You need to register for these programs either in person, by phone or online. Registration will begin Thursday, February 2, 2012. If your registered child is unable to attend, it is important that you call us. |
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Infants and Toddlers 6-35 months Mother Goose and More Monday, February 27th, 6:30-7:00pm Monday, March 13th, 10:30-11:00am Sing songs, rhymes and fingerplays with your infant or toddler.
12-30 months Tiny Tunes Friday, March 23rd, 11:00-11:30am This program includes songs, chants, and finger plays that you know and love.
18-35 months Songs for Snuggling Thursday, February 16th, 10:30-11:15am Dara Linthwaite is back with her guitar for some fun songs.
Parachute Play Wednesday, February 29th, 10:30-11:00am Wednesday, March 21st, 10:30-11:00am Join us for a program of song, dance and games with our parachute.
Toddlers Explore Thursday, March 1st, 10:30-11:15am Join us for interactive fun. Toddlers explore different hands-on stations and see what they like best.
2-3 year olds Valentine’s Flowers Thursday, February 9th, 10:30-11:15am Come listen to a story and make a valentine for someone special.
Funny Cows Monday, February 13th, 10:30-11:15am Do cows cluck? Do they lay eggs? Let’s read stories about cows that did those silly things and make a cow craft to take home.
Toddler Time Wednesday, February 15th, 10:30-11:15am Friday, March 16th, 10:30-11:15an Self-initiated play improves skills such as guessing, figuring, and interpreting and is important for brain development. Here is a special time and place set aside for you and your child to play and explore together. The hour concludes with a short, fun circle time. Siblings younger than six are welcome.
Hungry Hen Thursday, March 8th, 10:30-11:15am We’ll make a hen craft and read about a hungry fox who meets an even hungrier hen.
Over the Rainbow Thursday, March 15th, 10:30-11:15am St. Patrick’s Day is a few days away, come to the library and make a rainbow using your hands.
Preschool 2-4 years old Art Starts Thursday, February 16th, 12:00-12:45pm Monday, March 19th, 11:00-11:45am Help your child discover his or her own unique creativity using various art materials. Here is a great chance to develop fine-motor skills.
2-5 year olds (not in K) Dog House Tuesday, February 28th, 10:30-11:30am A Time for Kids is back with some fun songs, activities and a craft to take home.
Lion Tuesday, March 20th, 6:30-7:30pm A Time for Kids is back for some fun activities, songs, and a craft.
Toddler Tango Tuesday, March 27th, 10:15-11:00am or 11:15-12:00pm 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
3-5 year olds (not in K) Penguins Everywhere Monday, February 13th, 1:30-2:15pm Do penguins fly? Listen to some stories about these birds that do not fly. We will create a penguin craft to take home.
My Funny Valentine Tuesday, February 14th, 4:00-4:45pm You are sure to get hugs and kisses when you create these "love-ly' valentine activities with Doreen and Ellen
Shape-a-saurs Wednesday, February 15th, 1:30-2:15pm An oval, circle, diamond scales, and triangular spikes will help us create our dinosaur craft. Stories and songs round out the program.
Preschool Play Monday, February 27th, 11:00-11:45am Monday, March 12th, 11:00-11:45am 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
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss Thursday, March 1st, 1:30-2:15pm The author of Cat in the Hat was born on March 2nd. In celebration of his birthday come listen to stories and make a craft.
Shamrock Surprises Tuesday, March 6th, 4:00-4:45pm Create a variety of festive St. Patrick's crafts to celebrate the luck of the Irish with Doreen and Ellen.
Monkey See, Monkey Do Thursday, March 22nd, 1:30-2:15pm Stories, songs, and a monkey craft will make a great way to ‘monkey around” together.
3-6 year olds PJ Storytime Tuesday, February 21st, 7:00-7:30pm Monday, March 26th, 7:00-7:30pm 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). 3-7 years old Animal Bingo Thursday, February 23rd, 12:00-12:45pm Match the animal pictures on your Bingo board and shout out “Bingo”. Everyone gets a prize!
School-Aged
K-2 I Love you Beary Much Door Hanger Tuesday, February 14th, 5:00-5:45pm Create a "beary adorable" door hanger with lots of hearts, stickers and love with Doreen and Ellen.
Crazy Leap Year Wednesday, February 29th, 4:15-5:00pm Leap Day is traditionally a day when things are done in reverse. So, we’ll mix things up and have some fun on this unique day.
Good Luck Rainbow Mobile Tuesday, March 6th, 5:00-5:45pm Children will use tissue paper to create a colorful rainbow mobile to display for St. Patrick's Day with Doreen and Ellen
Not a Stick Tuesday, March 13th, 4:15-5:00pm An imaginative pig shows some of the many things that a stick can become in the book Not a Stick. Let’s use our imaginations and something unusual with toothpicks and marshmallows.
Pot of Gold Thursday, March 15th, 4:15-5:00pm Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us here at the library by listening to stories and creating a craft.
Grades: 2-5 Mosaic Valentine Tuesday, February 14th, 6:30-7:15pm Come in, relax, and design your own large heart-shaped sticker scene to keep or give away for Valentine’s Day.
Grades 1-3 Origami Yoda Monday, March 19, 4:15-5:00 pm The force and fun is strong with this one! Make and decorate this easy 5 fold origami Yoda.
Design Your Own Backpacks Thursday, February, 23rd, 3:00-3:45pm Using fabric markers and some foam stickers decorate your very own backpack.
Shamrock Fun Monday, March 12th, 6:30-7:15pm Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early with some crafts.
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