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ONGOING All Ages & Family Events 
WINTER BREAK ACTIVITIES
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ONGOING All Ages and Family Events

Click here for Winter Break Activities!

 

Winter Reading Club

Age: Birth to 12th Grade
December 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017 at any time the library is open.
Register in the Kids' or Teens' Rooms.

Enjoy a "filmtastic" winter reading club.  Read library books to earn fun prizes.  

 

Winter Coloring Contest

Age: Kids & teens who can color up to 12th Grade
December 1st to January 31st at any time the library is open.
No registration required.

The library will have all kinds of coloring sheets available for kids and teens.  Color at the library and we will display your artwork for our contest.  Prizes will be given at the end of the contest based on different age groups.

 

Winter Chess Tournament and
Family Chess (and Trading Card Games) Night

Age: 1st Grade - Adults 
*Chess & Trading Card Games Night on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
*Tournament games may be played any time the library is open between 12/1 and 1/31.
No registration required for chess night.  Register for the tournament in Youth Services.

Learn to play from our instructor or just play with others to improve your skills.  We provide the chess boards and pieces; bring your own trading card decks.  Fun for the whole family.  

Join the chess tournament that goes from Dec. 1st to Jan. 31st.  Play games in the library (chess sets provided) & record your games on the log sheets in the kids and teen areas.  Prizes will be given for different skill groups at the end of the event.

 

Lester's Scavenger Hunt

Age: Kindergarten to 12th Grade
Any time the library is open.
No registration required.

Try a new Lester Hunt each week for  a small treat.  Practice solving puzzles in this scavenger hunt.

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Drop-In Crafts

Age: Families with kids age 3 and up.  Kids under age 10 must attend this program with an adult.
Tuesday, 12/27 from 10 AM - 6 PM 
No Registration Required.

Join us for fun quick crafts during winter break.

 

Jr. Puppeteers

Age: 4th-6th Grades
Tuesday, 12/27 (Pool Noodle Puppet)
and/or 1/3 (Chineese Dragon Cup Puppet) 
from 6:30-7:30 PM 
Register here for Pool Noodle Puppets on Tuesday, 12/27.
Register here for Chinese Cup Dragon on Tuesday, 1/3. 

Learn to make two different types of puppets from professional puppeteer Dave Herzog.  Please register for each class you want to attend.

 

Family Movie Time

Age: All Ages of Families.  Kids under age 10 must attend this program with an adult.
Wednesday, 12/28 (Finding Dory) and/or 1/4 (The Secret Life of Pets) beginning at 1 PM until the movie finishes. 
Register here for Finding Dory on Wednesday, 12/28.
Register here for The Secret Life of Pets on Wednesday, 1/4. 

Enjoy some free movie fun this winter break!

 

Bingo

Age: All Ages of Families.  Kids under age 10 must attend this program with an adult.
Thursday, 12/29 from 1-3 PM 
No registration required.

Come to play a fun game and win small prizes!

 

3D Printer Overview

Age: Gr. 6 - Adults.  
Thursday 12/29 from 6:30-7:30 PM 
Register here for the 3D Printer Overview.

Learn the basics of how a 3D printer works and how to used computer assisted design (CAD) software to create items for 3D printing.

 

Big Kids' Movie: Ghostbusters [2016 version]

Age: Recommended for kids age 10 and up.  Kids under age 10 must attend this program with an adult.
Friday, 12/30 beginning at 1 PM. 
Register here for Ghostbusters. 

Enjoy free movie fun with this modern twist on the classic movie.

 

 

Stuffed Animal Sewing Class

Age: 6th - 12th Grades.  Recommended for students with some machine sewing experience.
Tuesday, 1/3 from 10 AM - 1 PM.
Wednesday, 1/4 from 10 AM - 12 PM. 
Thursday, 1/5 from 10 AM - 1 PM. (Students who are in school this day & do not finish their project by Wednesday can make special arrangements with Ms. Julia to complete their animal.)
Register here for stuffed animal sewing class. 

The library will supply the fabric, stuffing, and sewing machines.  Participants should bring a pair of scissors, straight pins, and a seam ripper with them.  Participants must attend on Tuesday to continue coming the rest of the week.

 

Disassemble Day

Age: 1st Grade - Adults.  Kids under age 10 must attend this program with an adult.
Thursday 1/5 from 2-4 PM 
Register here for Disassemble Day. 

Take apart old electronics to see what makes them tick.  Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own safety goggles, pliers, and screwdrivers if you want to.
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