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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
R.O.A.R. Reading Buddies Saturdays, from 11 am until 12:15 pm February 4, March 3, April 14 Grades 1 - 3 The therapy dogs from Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue spent the summer and fall here being good listeners to our young readers. They are continuing the program in 2012, and will be here one Saturday per month. The program gives reluctant readers in grades one through three the opportunity to practice their reading skills on avid doggie listeners. Children may register for one 10-minute reading slot per month. Please stop by or call the library to register - 763-3857. Note: the dog trainers have found the program works best when the child is allowed to read one-on-one with the dog, with no outside distractions such as parents, siblings or other children listening in. Please keep this in mind when both your child and other children are reading.
Lego Creations Clubs - We added a Monday Club!! Grades 1 - 5 The Wednesday Club meets from 4:30-5:30 on the 4th Wednesday of each Month: Feb 22, March 28, April 25, & May 23 The Monday Club meets from 4:30-5:30 on the 2nd Monday of each Month: Feb 13, March 12, April 9, & May 14 Response to our Lego Club was so overwhelming, we had to add a second session! The Lego Creations Clubs will meet at the library once a month to work on Lego creations. The program is run by teen volunteers, who will assign a theme for each meeting and offer assistance when needed. Please call the library to register.
Random Acts of Kindness Week February 13-19 The library will once again have an “Acts of Kindness” jar with suggestions for good deeds to do in our community. Stop by the library that week to pull a suggestion from the jar. Then you and your family can do your “Random Act of Kindness” that week or even over Winter Break.
Origami 101 Tuesday, February 21 at 1 pm Grades 3 - 5 In Japanese the word 'Origami' means 'paper folding'. Join art teacher Samantha Kanner for an hour of Origami fun. During the lesson, kids will learn folding skills, how to read basic Origami diagrams, and bring home beautiful Origami projects. Registration is required.
Edible Snowman Craft Tuesday, February 21 at 3 pm Grades K-2 Use marshmallows and candy to make a decorative & delicious mini-snowman. Registration is required.
Music Together Demo Thursday, February 23 at 10:30 am Infants through Age 4, with caregiver “Music Together” is a stimulating parent and child class to enjoy with your young one. Teacher/musician Suzanne Lawson leads this demo class of her interactive, early childhood music program. Registration is required. For information on the full Music Together program, go to www.bedfordartsmusic.com.
The Natural History of Owls Thursday, February 23 at 3 pm Grades K - 5 This program gives children a chance to discover the lives of these amazing birds. Meet three live owls and investigate owl artifacts from feathers to pellets. Registration is required.
Mad Science: Detective Science Tuesday, April 3 at 3 pm Grades K - 5 Delve into the world of forensics using your powers of observation and code breaking skills. Space is limited and registration is required.
UV Bead Bracelets Thursday, April 5 at 3 pm Grades 1 - 5 UV Beads are white beads that contain different pigments that change color when exposed to ultraviolet light - like the sun. Make a UV bead bracelet, and then expose it to the sun to view your creation – while finding out how well your sunscreen is working! Space is limited and registration is required.
All weekly programs are free, but registration is required. Join Children’s Librarian Cathy Lim (Miss Cathy) with your child for these weekly story sessions that also feature a bubble machine, musical instruments and crafts.
Mother Goose Time Wednesdays, January 4 – June 13, 10:30 a.m. Songs/Stories for Newborns - 20 months old.
Toddler Time Thursdays, January 5 - June 14, 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities for ages 20 months - 3 years.
Preschool Program Thursdays, January 5 - June 14, 1:30 p.m. Stories/Activities for children 3-6 years old, plus a special craft on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
See your child's favorite books come to life!!
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