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Winter/Spring 2020 // January 13 to May 16
Good Morning!
preschool / ages 0-6 Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. All siblings are welcome. Buds + Blooms Storytime
Mondays at 10:00 AM
Join us to read, write, sing, talk and play! Your child will build early literacy and fine-motor skills through story, finger-play, rhyme and song. Followed by a simple art experience and open play. Music + Movement
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Sing and move to the groove with us! This program will support your little one’s brain and body development through the use of bubbles, shakers, ribbons, tambourines, scarves and more. Open play time to follow. Special Events
kids and families Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Block Party
Thursday, January 30 at 6:00 PM
Legos, Flexiblocks and Duplos, oh my! The library will be brimming with all sorts of blocks this night…what will you build? Family-opoly
Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 PM
Trivia, charades, odds & dares all mash up to keep your family laughing as they compete with other teams. Good, clean fun for all! Coding without a Computer
Thursday, May 7 at 6:00 PM
Enjoy screen-free coding activities, games and crafts while learning the basics of what makes our electronic world hum. |
Wonderful Wednesdays
school-age kids Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. No Wednesday events on January 29 or April 29. LEGO Lab
1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Dare yourself to complete our weekly building challenge! Afterward, enjoy diving deep into our LEGO stash and building to your heart’s content. Art Adventure
2nd Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Let’s focus on original thinking and creativity! Kids will explore a variety of art tools and supplies each week to produce unique art. Your refrigerator will thank you! No event on April 8. Wild Card
4th Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
We’ll have a surprise activity every 4th Wednesday! Stop by to see what it is! Homeschooling
families welcome Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Homeschooling Open House
Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 PM
This evening starts with a panel of current and former homeschooling parents with varied experiences and perspectives to answer your questions and share stories from their personal homeschooling adventures. Afterward, enjoy hospitality and learn what the library offers to support your instruction. Curiosity Days
families welcome Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. April 6-9
It’s Spring Break in Monroe! We’ll have at least one event each day featuring intriguing topics or hands-on experiences for all ages and interests. More details to come. |
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events and programs for children and families Fall 2019 // September 9 to December 21
There are no children's programs December 23 to January 11. Stay tuned for our Winter/Spring calendar, which will begin January 13.
Good Morning!
preschool / ages 0-6 Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. All siblings are welcome. Buds + Blooms Storytime
Mondays at 10:00 AM
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM Join us to read, write, sing, talk and play! Your child will build early literacy and fine-motor skills through story, finger-play, rhyme and song. Followed by a simple art experience and open play. Both sessions will have the same weekly stories and activities, so choose which day works best for you. Music + Movement
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Sing and move to the groove with us! This program will support your little one’s brain and body development through the use of bubbles, shakers, ribbons, tambourines, scarves and more. Open play time to follow. Special Events
kids and families Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Dinosaur Dig
Thursday, October 3 at 6:00 PM
Get ready to roar in celebration of dinosaurs! We’ll craft, measure, play, and dance while learning about these storied animals. Bowling Bonanza
Thursday, November 21 at 6:00 PM
Join us and put your bowling skills to the test! Play one frame on each of our unique library bowling lanes in quest of a perfect game! Family Collaborative Art Night
Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 PM
Teamwork does it! Work with your family members to craft a single, unique, and frame-worthy piece of art while creating memories for a lifetime. |
Wonderful Wednesdays
school-age kids Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Art Adventure
1st Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Let’s focus on original thinking and creativity! Kids will explore a variety of art tools and supplies each week to produce unique art. Your refrigerator will thank you! Book Build
2nd Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Want to learn how to make one-of-a-kind books that fold, wrap, flip and pop? Join us to craft a different, complete book at every meeting. LEGO Lab
3rd Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Dare yourself to complete our weekly building challenge! Afterward, enjoy diving deep into our LEGO stash and building to your heart’s content. Tech Time
4th Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Explore with iPads, Snap Circuits, button makers, Spheros, virtual reality kits, Makey-Makeys, stop motion equipment, LEGO Mindstorms, and more; Get your hands on and experiment with a different tech tool every week! Scary Spooky Shivery Storytime
Wednesday, October 30 at 3:30 PM
Do you enjoy having chills run down your spine? We’ll be telling tales to leave your heart pounding and mind racing (not for the weak-kneed)! BOO! All are welcome!
Library events are open to all children. We use grade levels as general guidelines, but homeschoolers and others who may not fall into traditional school divisions are always welcome. If you are unsure if a program is appropriate for your child, please consult the Children’s Room staff. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
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