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Children’s Department

 

*In the event of a canceled program, registered patrons will be notified by library staff.  Information will also be shared on our Facebook page and our online Events calendar.

Programs for Little Ones and Preschoolers

Storytime**

Mondays at 10:30am.  Best suited for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Registration appreciated!

Toddler Time**

Fridays at 10:30am.   Best suited for children ages 1-2 and their caregivers.  Registration appreciated!

**Siblings who are not in the age range for the program are always welcome!

 

Programs for School Age Kids and Tweens

Afterschool Adventures

For kids in grades K-3; kids under 7 will need an adult helper. Programs begin at 4:30pm.

3/27- NO PROGRAM

4/3- Flower Craft

4/10- Doggie Doodles

4/17- Eggs

4/24- Silverware Puppets

5/8- Scribble Art/SRP Preview

 

Tween Wednesdays

For tweens ages 9-12.  Programs begin at 4pm.

3/26- NO PROGRAM

4/2- Bookmarks

4/9- Peep Houses

4/16-Bunny Art

4/23- Doodle Day

4/30-Legos

5/7- SRP Preview

Family Programs

Figaro: The Bunny of Seville with the Indianapolis opera

Saturday, 4/12 at 10:30am

The Resident Artists of the Indianapolis Opera present a family friendly retelling of the classic opera, The Barber of Seville (ala Bugs Bunny fame)!

Join Figaro, the clever bunny barber of Seville, as she helps her friend the Count win affections of the brilliant Rosina and thwart the plans of the frustrating Dr. Bartolo.  A bite-sized version of the comedy classic, this show is filled with catchy tunes, silly antics, and lots of heart!

This program is made possible through a generous donation from the Barry Schroeder Memorial Fund.

 

 

Family Night: Paper Basket

Monday, 4/14 at 6:30pm

This month, we’re making a paper basket!  At this program, we’ll be:

-Cutting paper

-Using glue

-Weaving paper

This program is suggested for family members ages 5 and up.  Space is limited and registration is required!  Sign up online or at the library.

 

Online Offerings

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Get your little one ready for Kindergarten and ready to read by enrolling them in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program!  Work your way through reading 1000 books and earn prizes along the way.  You can sign up using the Beanstack app or on the website.