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Autumn Programs
2008

Story Time / Crafts / Special Programs


STORY TIME:
Drop-in story times for ages 3-5 are held on the following days from 10:00 - 10:45am.

Monday, September 15 Monday, October 27
Monday, September 22 Monday, November 03
Monday, September 29 Monday, November 10
Monday, October 06 Monday, November 17
Monday, October 20 Monday, November 24

Parents are welcome to stay with children who are uncomfortable being left alone. Adults who choose to stay in the Children's Room during Story Time are asked to refrain from talking or allowing younger children to run around as this distracts from Story Time.

Note: If there is no school due to inclement weather, holidays, school vacations, etc. Story Time will not take place.

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CRAFT TUESDAYS: Ages 2-5. This is a drop-in program for you and your child to share.

Come by any time between 10:00 and 11:30am to create a fun craft using a variety of materials - including stickers, foam, paint, crayons, markers, glue, paper, etc.!

Tuesday, September 16 Tuesday, October 21
Tuesday, September 23 Tuesday, October 28
Tuesday, September 30 Tuesday, November 04
Tuesday, October 07 Tuesday, November 18
Tuesday, October 14 Tuesday, November 25

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MUSIC... MUSIC... MUSIC...
with Dara Vanremoortel

With keyboard, finger puppets and other engaging props, Dara incorporates familiar songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, rhythmic activities, creative movement and instrument playing.

Wednesday, September 24 ~ 11:30am
Wednesday, October 29 ~ 10:30am
Wednesday, December 10 ~ 10:30am

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MOVEMENT MOVEMENT MOVEMENT with Susan Paino
Through creative dance and drama, boys and girls discover all the unusual ways they can move their bodies bringing stories and music to life.

Wednesday, October 15 ~ 10:30am
Wednesday, November 12 ~ 10:30am

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AUTHOR VISIT - TEDD TASKEY
Saturday, November 29 ~ 2:00pm

Tedd Taskey, author of the children's book Eddie & Edna
will read from his book, plus others.

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WOLF TALK
Wednesday, December 03 ~ 3:30pm

Live presentation on wolf behavior in captivity and the wild. Ages 8 and up.   Sign-up in Children's Room.

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CHILDREN'S ROOM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, December 16 ~ 2:30-4:30pm

Stop by for holiday refreshments, crafts and musical entertainment by Marcus Gale.





 
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