For Babies Through Kindergarten …
Book Babies
Ages : Birth to 12 months with an adult Tuesdays , 10 to 10:20 a . m .
Mother Goose Storytime
Ages : 12 to 24 months with an adult Tuesdays , 11 to 11:20 a . m .
Toddler Tales
Ages : 2 to 3½ with an adult Mondays , 11 to 11:30 a . m . OR Wednesdays , 10 to 10:30 a . m .
Preschool Storytime
Ages : 3½ to 5 Tuesdays , 1 to 1:45 p . m . OR Wednesdays , 11 to 11:45 a . m .
Kindergarten Storytime :
Ages : Kindergartners and 5-year-olds Thursdays , 10 to 11 a . m . OR 1:15 to 2:15 p . m .
Bodies in Motion
Ages : 2 to 5 with an adult Fridays , 11 to 11:30 a . m . OR 1 to 1:30 p . m .
Tiny Tunes Music
Ages : 2 ½ to 5 with an adult Mondays , 10 to 10:30 a . m .
Science for Tots
Ages : 2 and up with a parent . Siblings welcome . 6 to 6:20 p . m . Everything but the Kitchen Sink Thursdays , Feb . 2 , 9 , 16 and 23 Totally Gross Thursdays , Mar . 2 , 9 , 16 and 23
Magic School Bus Science Explorer
Ages : Preschool and up with a parent . Siblings welcome . Mondays , Feb . 13 & 27 , Mar . 13 & 27 6 to 6:30 p . m
Children ’ s Programs
Please register at the Youth Services Desk unless otherwise noted .
Spring session : 8 weeks , Apr . 3 through May 26 Sign-ups for residents : Mar . 20 Sign-ups for non-residents : Mar . 27
For Grades Kindergarten and Up
Magic Tree House Book Club
Ages : Kindergarten and up Saturdays , 10 to 10:45 a . m . Feb . 4 : High Time for Heroes Mar . 6 : Soccer on Sunday Apr . 1 : Shadow of the Shark
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 in an enrichment class . Register at the Youth Services Desk . Walkins are welcome .
Chess with a Champion
Ages : Grades 1 through 6 Third Tuesday of the Month ( No class in March ) 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 .
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Write On ! Contest Sunday , Feb . 19 1:30 to 2:30 p . m .
We are excited to partner with PBS Kids ( WQED ) for a special writing program as part of the PBS Kids Write On ! Contest . Children will participate in fun writing and illustrating activities and have the opportunity to submit an entry . This Write On ! PBS Contest runs from Jan . 4 through Mar . 31 and encourages children grades K through 5 to submit their own original illustrated stories for great prizes .
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