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MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Kwanzaa Celebration
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 28
Enjoy an evening of West African music
and crafts with Camara Drum and Dance.
Yamoussa Camara teaches West African
dance at Carnegie Mellon University
and Point Park University. Audience
participation and fun for all ages! After
the performance, there will be light
refreshments and an all-ages Kwanzaa
craft.
Noon Year’s Eve
11 a.m., Saturday, December 31
Get ready for the New Year with a
countdown to 12 o’clock—noon, that is!
Share stories, songs, a craft, and toast the
new year with some “bubbly” and treats.
For families of all ages.
Pajama Storytime
6:30 p.m., Thursdays, December 8,
January 12, February 9
Enjoy interactive stories and creative
activities in this monthly evening
storytime. Wearing PJs is optional, but fun.
For ages 3-6 and family.
Book Explorers
6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, January 17,
February 21
A book discussion group for kids in first
and second grade. Encourages reading
comprehension, story structure, and love
of literacy while casually discussing the
book and sharing a craft or activity. Book
selection will vary to encompass a wide
variety of formats and subjects.
Crafternoon
4 p.m., Tuesdays starting January 17
Crafts and stories for kids ages 4 to 8.
Chess Club
6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, December 14,
January 11, February 8
Chess fun for kids in kindergarten to
grade 7.
Tail Wagging Tutors
7 p.m., Thursdays, December 1, January 5,
February 2
Children can read aloud to a furry friend.
Dog listeners are trained by Therapy Dogs
International. Registration required in the
children’s library.
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Lego Club
4 p.m., Wednesdays, December 21,
January 25, February 22
Create Lego structures; each month will be
a different theme. Pre-register. For children
ages 7 to 12.
Hola Ninos!
10:30 a.m., Saturdays, January 7,
February 4
Learn Spanish through songs, stories,
games, and puppets. For children ages 3-6
and their families.
Crazy for Comics
6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, December 7,
February 1
Kids in grades 3, 4, and 5 can read graphic
novels, discuss, draw, and create.
Talking Comics
3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, December 7,
February 1
Kids in grades 6, 7, and 8 who love comics
can go beyond the page with discussion
and creation in the library’s Maker Space.
Movement and Stories
1:15 p.m., Wednesdays beginning
January 11
Move and groove while you share stories
and songs.
Please check at the children’s library for an
updated list of storytimes, book discussion
groups, and other fun programs!