After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th grade):Links of kindness
Elementary students hear Jacqueline Woodson’s picture book Each Kindness, then make friendship bracelets in a welcoming after-school activity celebrating empathy and connection ahead of World Kindness Day.
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Explore exciting paleontology discoveries through a kid-friendly dive into prehistoric life, then build a take-home 3D dinosaur with a DIY kit. Designed for elementary students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
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A story-led discussion and hands-on activities introduce K–5 children to homelessness, local support resources, and compassionate ways families can help neighbors experiencing housing insecurity in their community.
A story-led discussion and hands-on activities introduce K–5 children to homelessness, local support resources, and compassionate ways families can help neighbors experiencing housing insecurity in their community.
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Little ones ages two and younger can make autumn acorn suncatchers with paint, paper, markers, crayons, and glue. Expect a hands-on, colorful library craft session—dress for a mess.
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Little artists ages 3–5 create torn-paper owls with glue, paint, markers, crayons, and scissors in a playful, hands-on library craft session—best enjoyed dressed for a mess.
Little artists ages 3–5 create torn-paper owls with glue, paint, markers, crayons, and scissors in a playful, hands-on library craft session—best enjoyed dressed for a mess.
Little artists ages 3–5 create torn-paper owls with glue, paint, markers, crayons, and scissors in a playful, hands-on library craft session—best enjoyed dressed for a mess.
Picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes bring early literacy to life for preschoolers ages 3–5 in a playful, interactive gathering.
Picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes bring early literacy to life for preschoolers ages 3–5 in a playful, interactive gathering.
Picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes bring early literacy to life for preschoolers ages 3–5 in a playful, interactive gathering.
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Preschoolers ages 3–5 enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
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Spanish and English read aloud stories invite preschoolers ages three to five into a playful early literacy session, supporting language learning, listening skills, and cross cultural connection.
Spanish and English read aloud stories invite preschoolers ages three to five into a playful early literacy session, supporting language learning, listening skills, and cross cultural connection.
Twist cord into playful macramé ghosts while chatting and crafting a spooky Halloween decoration to take home. All supplies are provided for this relaxed adults-only DIY workshop.
Twist cord into playful macramé ghosts while chatting and crafting a spooky Halloween decoration to take home. All supplies are provided for this relaxed adults-only DIY workshop.
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Middle and high school students create a three dimensional fall scene inspired by autumn’s colors and seasonal magic, with hands on crafting at the library.
Middle and high school students create a three dimensional fall scene inspired by autumn’s colors and seasonal magic, with hands on crafting at the library.
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Family Storytime
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Children and caregivers share picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an interactive family storytime, ending with a take-home craft kit.
Children and caregivers share picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an interactive family storytime, ending with a take-home craft kit.
Readers gather after hours to choose upcoming monthly selections and shape the club’s conversations, sharing preferences for a relaxed community book discussion and future reading schedule.
Readers gather after hours to choose upcoming monthly selections and shape the club’s conversations, sharing preferences for a relaxed community book discussion and future reading schedule.
Readers gather after hours to choose upcoming monthly selections and shape the club’s conversations, sharing preferences for a relaxed community book discussion and future reading schedule.
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Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
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Hands-on engineering challenges invite children in grades K–5 to build beyond tiny bricks, experimenting with construction materials, creative problem-solving, and playful design in an after-school library program.
Hands-on engineering challenges invite children in grades K–5 to build beyond tiny bricks, experimenting with construction materials, creative problem-solving, and playful design in an after-school library program.
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Toddlers age two and under enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
Toddlers age two and under enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
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Gentle, child-friendly yoga poses pair with storytelling in an early childhood library activity for ages 0–5, encouraging movement and imagination through a welcoming introduction to yoga and storytime.
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Children create a pumpkin pie craft by listing the people and things that make them happy, turning a hands-on library activity into a cheerful celebration of gratitude and Thanksgiving.
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LEGO Club
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Hands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Hands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
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Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.
Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.
Family Storytime
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Children and caregivers share picture-book stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming library program. Each session ends with a take-home craft kit.
Children and caregivers share picture-book stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming library program. Each session ends with a take-home craft kit.