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November 2024 Calendar

Family Art Night
Family Art Night
Thursday, November 21st at 6:30 pm
Bring the whole family for our monthly all ages art night! Sign up using our registration form.

Native American Heritage Celebration
Native American Heritage Celebration
Friday, November 22nd at 4:30 pm
Join us for an enriching experience featuring fancy dance, cultural demonstrations, and hands-on crafts presented by Native American volunteers! This event is for all ages and registration is not required.

Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Monday, November 25th at 10:00 & 11:00 am
Bring the whole family for a special Thanksgiving-themed storytime in the Heritage Room!

Afterschool Gaming Club
Afterschool Gaming Club
Monday, November 25th at 4:00 pm
Meet other kids in the community by playing Switch games! For ages 5-12 in the Children's Program Room.

ABC Party
ABC Party
Tuesday, November 26th at 10:00 am
Caregivers and kids can explore the alphabet together through fun and games! Geared toward ages 2-6, but anyone can participate. Adults must remain in the room.

Pajama Party Readathon - Copy
Pajama Party Readathon
Wednesday, November 27th
Bring the whole family for a pajama party readathon! Make sure you check out all the items you’ll need for the long weekend as a part of our library’s road to 500,000 checkouts!

Ukulele Play-Along
Ukulele Play-Along
First Thursdays at 6:30 pm (beginner's class at 6:15 pm)
Bring the whole family for songs across the decades and genres! Bring your own ukulele or use a library-provided ukulele (limited number available)
Fall program dates: Sept. 5th, Oct. 3rd, Nov. 7th, Dec. 5th

Sensory Storytime
Sensory Storytime
Saturday, December 7th at 11:00 am
For individuals with sensory needs and their families.
Fall program dates: Sept. 14 & 24, Oct. 12 & 22, Nov. 16 & Dec. 7th



Fall Weekly Storytimes and Afterschool Adventures starting September 3rd!

Story Tots
Story Tots - Toddler storytime
Mondays at 10:00 am & Thursdays at 11:00 am
Introduce toddlers to letters, colors, rhymes, and puppets through storytelling and music. For ages 2-3 and a caregiver in the Heritage Room.

Ready Readers
Ready Readers - Preschool storytime
Mondays at 11:00 am & Thursdays at 10:00 am
Stories, songs, and puppet shows to help preschoolers learn their letters and begin to read. For ages 3-5 and a caregiver in the Heritage Room.

Kid Quest
Kid Quest - Lower elementary afterschool program
Mondays at 4:00 pm
This creative afterschool program will explore books, crafts, music, movement, and adventure. For ages 6-8 in the Children's Program Room (5-year-olds who have started kindergarten may also join with instructor's approval).

La Hora De Cuentos Familiar/Family Storytime
Family Storytime/La Hora de Cuentos Familiar - Bilingual storytime
Mondays at 6:30 pm
Come read, sing, and play as you learn about the Spanish language and culture. Ven a leer, cantar, jugar y aprender inglés. All ages.

Tween Scene
Tween Scene - Upper Elementary Afterschool Program
Tuesdays at 4:00 pm
Explore S.T.E.A.M., books, crafts, games, prizes, and more! For ages 9-12 in the Children's Program Room.

Coding Club
Coding Club
Tuesdays at 5:00 pm
Learn how to code, build applications, and games. No experience required. For ages 8 and up in Children's Program Room A.

Yoga Tales
Yoga Tales - Yoga storytime
1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Strengthen body and mind through yoga, stories, and music. This class is geared toward ages 4-8 and a caregiver, but any age may participate. Held in the Children's Program Room.

Tabitha's Way
Pop-Up Storytime: Tabitha's Way
2nd Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Bring the whole family for a special all ages storytime at Tabitha's Way (45 E. 100 N.)

Book Bugs
Book Bugs - Baby storytime
Wednesdays at 10:00 & 11:00 am
Participate in delightful rhymes, songs, and activities to strengthen the bond between child and grown up. For ages 0-2 and a caregiver in Children's Program Room A.

Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Hangout
2nd Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
Meet other families in the community with our Homeschool Hangout program! Adults must be present in the room. Held in the Children's Program Room.
Fall program dates: Sept. 11th, Oct. 9th, Nov. 13th, Dec. 11th

Makerspace
Makerspace - Elementary afterschool program
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm
Using STEM and art supplies, this afterschool program encourages creativity, innovation, and engineering. For ages 6-12 in the Children's Program Room.

Music & Movement
Music & Movement - Music storytime
Fridays at 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
Learn fun songs and dances to enhance timing, coordination, and language skills. For ages 2-5 and a caregiver in the Heritage Room.

Sing & Sign
Sing & Sign Storytime - ASL storytime
Fridays at 11:00 am
Blending music with American Sign Language, this all ages storytime introduces participants to language, rhythm, and fine motor skills. Held in the Heritage Room.

Master Builders Guild
Master Builders Guild
1st Fridays at 4:00 pm
Build with Legos, Magna-Tiles, and more! For all ages; under 12 must have an adult in the room. Held in the Children's Program Room.
Fall program dates: Sept. 6th, Oct. 4th, Nov 1st, Dec. 6th

Pokémon Club
Pokémon Club
3rd Fridays at 4:00 pm
Bring your cards and meet other Pokémon trainers in our community. For all ages; under 12 must have adult in room. Held in Children's Program Room A.
Fall program dates: Sept. 20th, Oct. 18th, Nov 15th, Dec. 20th

1000 BOOKS BEANSTACK HEADER
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
All is takes is 3 books a day for 1 year!

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free program that encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they enter school -- a goal experts say children need to help them learn to read for themselves and install a lifelong love of reading and learning.


Here are the easy steps to participate:
1. Sign up online (HERE).
2. Create an account under your name if you do not already have an account.  Then add your child under your account. Log books.  You can log by title, isbn, author, or just log as a book.  If you read a book more than once, you can record it each time. Books read at library storytime, daycare, or by others to your child also count!
3. You will receive a digital badge for every 25 books read. When you finish 100 books, come to the library and receive a sticker . 
4. We have a special rewards when you complete 500 books and 1,000 books.

This activity must be completed by the time your child enters kindergarten, so don't feel rushed. Take every chance to read with your child, talk about the stories, recite nursery rhymes, sing songs, and attend library programs. By reading just three stories a day, you and your child will have read over 1,000 books in one year! You will also have shared many special moments along the way.

The library is a fun place featuring books to check out, free programs, and great suggestions for what to read. Stop in often and talk to our friendly staff -- we are here to help.

Happy reading!!!



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