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mlpl 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. 62 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Mt. Lebanon 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!