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Please register at the Youth Services Desk unless otherwise noted. Call or stop by the library to sign up for weekly children’s programs from Birth to Grade 6. The spring session runs eight weeks, April 3 through May 26. For Babies Through Kindergarten… Easter Story Time and Egg Hunt Tuesdays, April 4 OR April 11 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Enjoy some Easter fun – story, riddles and a visit from the Easter Bunny followed by an egg hunt throughout the Youth Service’s Department. Space is limited, registration is required. Science for Tots Ages: 2 and up with a parent. Siblings welcome. 6 to 6:20 p.m. Everything but the Kitchen Sink Thursdays, April 6, 20 and 27 Just Fling It! Catapults Thursdays, May 4, 18 and 25 Magic School Bus Science Explorer Ages: Preschool and up with a parent. Siblings welcome. Mondays, April 10, 24, May 8 and 22 6 to 6:30 p.m. 26 Peters Township Get ready for Summer Reading! Build a Better World 2017 Children’s Summer Reading Program Seven weeks, June 26 through Aug. 18 Cost: $5, payable at registration Please register prior to the first day of program. For Grades Kindergarten and Up in an enrichment class. Register at the Youth Services Desk. Walk-ins are welcome. Magic Tree House Book Club Chess with a Champion Ages: Kindergarten and up Saturdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m. May 6: Balto of the Blue Dawn June 10: Night of the Ninth Dragon (please note the change in date) Travel with Jack and Annie in their magic tree house when you read a book from the series by Mary Pope Osborne. Join us for a discussion and activities. FIRST LEGO League Jr. Ages: 6 to 10 First and Third Wednesdays of the Month 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. We’re looking for members to join our Creature Craze Team! Homeschoolers' Group Ages: Children of all ages with a parent Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the Month 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Share your experiences and get great tips at this twice a month homeschoolers' group. While the parents facilitate their own idea swap, their multi-age children will participate Ages: Grades 1 through 6 Third Tuesday of the Month 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Peter Vuljanic, a champion chess player, will offer free instruction and tips to children of all skill levels. Register at the Youth Services Desk. Chinese for Children Ages: Grades 2 through 8 Saturdays, May 6 through 20 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. This free class will combine Mandarin Chinese lessons and an extensive range of culture activities to make sure our students get the most out of their experience at Chinese language. This class is designed with the idea that children learn best from the content which is relevant to their everyday lives. The basic pronunciation, meaningful characters, phrases, sentence structures, writing and cultures will be introduced in the program. Beginners are welcome. Any other questions please email [email protected]. Register at the library’s Circulation Desk.