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Central Library: 434.979.7151 ext 3 | childrens@jmrl.org

The Library's storytimes are designed for families. Please call to schedule a personalized storytime for your group.

Mother Goose Time (Walkers)

Mondays 10:00 am

For children under 2 who are walking.
No registration required.
A special 10 – 15 minute program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs followed by playtime for our youngest patrons with an accompanying caregiver.
Winter session: Jan 9 - Mar 12
Spring session: Mar 26 - Apr 23
*Please note: Library is closed Jan 16 & Feb 20*

Mother Goose Time (Wigglers)

Mondays 11:00 am

Ages 6 months to 2 years who are not yet walking.
No registration required.
A special 10 – 15 minute program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs followed by playtime for our youngest patrons with an accompanying caregiver.
Winter session: Jan 9 - Mar 12
Spring session: Mar 26 - Apr 23
*Please note: Library is closed Jan 16 & Feb 20*

Storytime Stew

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For ages 5 and under with an accompanying adult.
No registration required.
Join us for a generous serving of stories, rhymes, songs, and fun especially designed for mixed ages. Our stew changes with the age of the ingredients (you) - come add your flavor to the pot.
Winter: Jan 11 - Mar 14
Spring: Mar 28 - Apr 25

Tales for Twos

Thursdays 10:00 am

For two year olds with an accompanying adult.
No registration required.
A fun-filled program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Winter: Jan 12 - Mar 15
Spring: Mar 29 - Apr 26

Preschool Power

Thursdays 11:00 am

Just for 3-5 year olds who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
No registration required.
A 30 minute program of stories, songs, and fun.
Winter session: Jan 12 - Mar 15
Spring session: Mar 29 - Apr 26

Valentine's Make It, Take It

February 14, 2012
4:00 pm

For all ages.
Can’t get enough of Valentine's Day fun? Drop in the Children’s Room anytime
between 4:00 and 5:00 PM and make a little something that will tickle your fancy.

Book Bag: A Tween Book Club

February 15, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 9 - 12
Delve deep into books - have a snack and chat (or just listen) about a different read each month. Take home a copy of the book for keeps! Registration is required and is ongoing.
January 18: Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
February 15: A Murder for Her Majesty by Beth Hilgartner
March 21: Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass.
April 18: Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by R.L. La Fevers

The Skin is Just the Cover

February 19, 2012
2:00 pm

A family program best for school age children and older
Join inspirational speaker Alex-Zan (Charles Alexander) as he describes his experiences in 1959 when Venable Elementary and Lane High School were desegregated. He will show today’s students how to triumph over getting “Locked Out” to become “Locked In."

Family Movie Matinee

February 26, 2012
2:00 pm

For all ages
No registration required.
Join us for fun films and fresh popcorn on the new big screen! We have chairs, but bring a blanket or pillows if you want to lounge on the floor.
Call for movie titles.
January 22, February 26, and March 18

Leap Day Pizza Party & Book Swap

February 29, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 8 - 12
Celebrate Leap Day, chow some pizza, and trade in some of your gently used reads for new used reads from your peers. The library provides books as well. Registration is required and begins on Saturday, February 11.

Monday Mischief

March 05, 2012
4:00 pm

For children in grades K– 4
Registration is required and is ongoing, beginning on Monday, February 20
Want to make some mischief? Join us for outrageous stories, crafts and games!
March 5: Wild Rumpus! Enjoy wild and wooly crafts and mischief of one kind or another!
March 12: Camp Out! Join us for campfire songs, tall tales and campy crafts.
March 19: Wee Folk Tea Party! Big fun with wee delights!
March 26: Superheroes! Battle danger! Save the world with your own superhero!

Wacky Wednesday

March 07, 2012

For all ages
Visit Central anytime and find some wacky changes in the library (or library staff),and take home a wacky prize! Join us for this fun event in honor of the wonderful wackiness of Dr. Seuss.

Our Fifth Annual Spring Bonnets

March 21, 2012
10:30 am

For all ages
Wednesday, March 21 or Thursday, March 22
Drop-in to make a frilly and fabulous spring bonnet! You’re sure to be the grandest kid in any parade!

Ships Ahoy: Titanic Timewarp

April 11, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 8 - 12
The Titanic sank 100 years ago on April 15th – Ship-shape up your knowledge about this “unsinkable” ship. Get privy to little known secrets and interesting facts with hands-on activities and more!
Registration is required and begins on Saturday, March 24.

Take a Screen Break: There's So Much More To Do

April 16, 2012

For all ages
Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 2. Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 5 and receive a free book! Show us that you turned off all of the screens for the entire week, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for an extra-special prize!

Crozet Library: 434.823.4050 | crozet@jmrl.org

Tales for Twos

Thursdays 9:30 am

For 2 year olds & young 3 year olds with an accompanying adult.
A fun program of nursery rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays.
Winter Session: Jan 12 – Mar 1
Registration, which is limited to 15, begins on Dec 19.
Spring Session: Mar 8 – Apr 26
Registration, which is limited to 15, begins on Feb 21.

Alphabet Soup: A Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For older 3 year olds to 5 year olds ready to enjoy storytime on their own, without an accompanying adult or younger siblings.
Enjoy a fun half-hour of stories, songs, flannel board stories, finger plays, and more.
Winter Session: Jan 12 – Mar 1
Registration, which is limited to 15, begins on Dec 19.
Spring session: Mar 8 - Apr 26
Registration, which is limited to 15, begins on Feb 21.

Take a walk on the ‘Wilder’ side: Little House at the Library

February 11, 2012
1:00 pm

For ages 8 - 11
Come celebrate American author Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 145th birthday. We’ll take a peek at her life by playing games and exploring activities that Laura and her friends would have experienced when they were your age. Participants are welcome to wear period clothing and bring related items they would like to share.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, January 23

More Fascinating than Fiction: Stories for the Older Crowd

February 22, 2012
3:30 pm

For ages 5 - 8
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and yes, sometimes more fascinating than fiction, it’s NON-FICTION! Come into the library and listen in as we highlight some incredible stories from history and today, enjoy an afternoon snack and chat about books you’ve been reading.
Registration is requested and begins on Tuesday, January 3. Drop-ins are always welcome!

Stitches: A Handcraft Group

February 28, 2012
4:30 pm

For Ages 8 to 108
January 31, February 28, March 27, April 24, and May 29
Knitters, beaders, stitchers - come one, come all.Bring any project you’re working on (or interested in learning) and join this fun group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing. Drop-ins are always welcome!

Calling All Wannabe Mad Scientists

March 16, 2012
3:30 pm

For ages 6 - 11.
Registration is requested and begins on Monday, February 27.Drop-ins welcome
Location change: Crozet Volunteer Fire Dept.
Hang out and experiment with all things scientific with the help of the WAHOO WIZARDS, a fun team of Chemical Engineering students from UVa. Through interactive physics and chemistry experiments, you'll see first-hand the wonder and fun of scientific sleuthing.

Take a Screen Break: There's So Much More to Do

April 16, 2012

For all ages
Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 2. Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 5 and receive a free book! Show us that you turned off all of the screens for the entire week, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for an extra-special prize.

Enchanted Gardens

April 28, 2012
10:00 am

For ages 6 - 10
Come dressed in your favorite elf or fairy costume, we’ll provide the magical crowns! Listen to some fanciful stories and create a miniature garden for your wee friends. We’ll hide tiny treasures among the sweet alyssum and moss. Please bring a shallow container such as a basket or wooden crate, approximately 4” x 8” x 12” and any special natural materials you would like to include for your magical garden visitors.
Registration is requested and begins on Monday, April 9.

Gordon Avenue Library: 434.296.5544 | gordon@jmrl.org

Drop-In Storytime

Saturdays 11:00 am

For all ages.
No registration required.
Stop by on Saturdays for 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun.
Dec 31 - May 19

Mother Goose Time (Wigglers)

Mondays 9:30 am

For babies who are not yet walking with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration is required and begins on January 9.
Join us for our special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs.
January 23 - March 19
** Library will be closed on Monday, February 20.**

Mother Goose Time (Walkers)

Tuesdays 9:30 am

For children under 24 months, who are walking with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, January 9.
Join us for our special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs.
January 24 - March 20

2's and 3's Together

Tuesdays 10:30 am

For ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, January 9
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Winter: January 24 - March 20
Spring: April 17 - May 22 registration begins on March 26

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For 3-5 year olds who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Registration is required and begins Monday, January 9.
Winter: January 26 - March 22
Spring: April 19 - May 24 registration begins March 26

Wonderful Wednesdays: Promising Poets

February 08, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 8 and up
You’re a poet and you may not know it! Discover different styles and types of poetry, hear some great poems, and create some poetry of your own.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, January 25.

R.E.A.D Regulars

February 14, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 10 and up
R.E.A.D: Read, Enjoy, And Discuss! Become a part of our regulars. Meet other kids, new books, and old favorites. Free copies of the book for each month and snacks will be provided. Call Gordon Avenue for titles.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, January 24.

Block Party: Lego Gatherings

February 15, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 5 and up
Do you want to get together with LEGO-minded people to build great things? All you need to bring is your creativity and natural engineering ability; we will have the building blocks for your next creation.

Movie Madness

February 21, 2012
2:00 pm

For the whole family
Bring a blanket or pillow and join us for popcorn and a movie.
Call for movie titles.
Monday, January 23, 2:00 PM.
Tuesday, February 21, 2:00 PM.
Saturday, March 3, 2:00 PM.
Saturday, April 21, 2:00 PM.
Saturday, June 2, 2:00 PM.

Wonderful Wednesdays: Cabin Fever

February 22, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 5 and up
Snowballs and snow shovels, hot cocoa, and pretzel cabins! Banish the bad weather blahs at this silly celebration of all things wintery.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, February 8.

Wacky Wednesday

February 29, 2012

For all ages
2012 has an extra day. That’s just wacky. So, we took this day to get a little wacky at Gordon Avenue Library. Come by and spot the strange and the silly and earn a wacky prize.

Wonderful Wednesdays: Leap Day

February 29, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 8 and up
Don’t miss this one or you will have to wait four years to do it again. Make the most of this extra day this year with super silliness. Leap into the fun! Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, February 15.

Wonderful Wednesdays: Spider Tricks with Anansi

March 07, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 5 and up
Read stories, play games, and make crafts all centered around the original spider-man, that clever trickster, Anansi.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, February 22,

GUYS READ: Book Discussion

March 07, 2012
7:00 pm

For boys ages 10 and up, and their male adult discussion partners
The father/son book group is back! Except now, we’re adding uncles and nephews, granddads and grandsons, big and little brothers, and even mentors and mentees. Free books provided.
Registration is required and begins on January 3.

Little Big Read: Spanish In Motion

March 10, 2012
2:00 pm

For ages 2 and up
Ali Sullivan and Ralph The Dog from “Hey Kids, Let’s Speak Spanish” will be here to share some stories, songs, and fun. Maybe along the way you can help Ralph learn some words in Spanish.

Unlock The Mysteries of Harris Burdick and Chris Van Allsburg

March 14, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 8 and up
14 famous children’s’ authors were inspired to write stories based on “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.” We will share some Chris Van Allsburg favorites, unravel the hidden puzzles that he has included in each of his almost 20 books, and see where our creativity takes us.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, February 29.

Little Big Read: Tortilla Talk

March 20, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 6 and up
We will share Rudalfo Anaya’s picture book “The First Tortilla” and some other Tortilla poems,tales, and activities.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, March 6.

Peepapalooza

April 02, 2012

For all ages.
April 2 - 28
Get ready to create chapters of chicks. Get yourself a whole heap of Peeps marshmallows and create a depiction of a favorite scene or character from a book. Dioramas will be accepted and displayed in the library April 2-28; awards for all age levels. See library staff for more information.

Spring Fling

April 12, 2012
10:30 am

For 2 - 6 year olds
Here comes spring. Jump and dance and sing! Join us for spring stories, music, and crafts.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, March 26.

Peepapalooza: Marshmellow Movie

April 14, 2012
2:00 pm

For all ages
We will be showing a PG movie in which a super large marshmallow character makes a big impression! Call Gordon Avenue for the title.

Take a Screen Break: There's So Much More To Do

April 16, 2012

For all ages
Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 2. Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 5 and receive a free book! Show us that you turned off all of the screens for the entire week, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for an extra-special prize!

Peepapalooza: Marshmellow Madness

April 25, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 5 and up
Marshmallow games, crafts, and experiments.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, April 11

Peepapalooza: The Peeps

April 28, 2012
2:00 pm

For all ages
Walk the red carpet with the other creative peep-la. We will hand out awards for the dioramas and have time for plenty of Peep play.

Pharaoh Fun: Kane Chronicles Party

May 01, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 8 and up
The next and final Kane Chronicles book is coming out. To celebrate we are throwing a party, Egyptian style. We’ll have Egyptian stories and games, fun with hieroglyphics, and Egyptian crafts.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, April 17.

Puppet Pizzazz

May 08, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 8 and up
Puppets take center stage for three weeks. Learn simple tips and tricks of puppetry, make puppets, work with some of the library puppets, and put on a short puppet show on the final Tuesday.
Registration is required for the series and begins on Tuesday, April 24.

Greene Library: 434.985.5227 | greene@jmrl.org

1's and 2's Together

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For 1 & 2 year olds with an accompanying adult. Siblings are welcome.
No registration required.
A fun filled program of stories, songs, and fingerplays for our youngest patrons. Each week's program concludes with a simple craft that your child can make and take home.
Jan 4 - Apr 25

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For ages 3, 4, & 5, but siblings are welcome.
No registration required.
Join us for songs, fingerplays, books, and flannel stories. Each week's storytime concludes with a craft your child can take home.
Jan 5 - Apr 26

The Rapunzels

February 16, 2012
3:30 pm

For girls ages 9 - 13.
Registration is ongoing. Please call or sign up at the library before your first meeting.
Meets the 3rd Thursday the month.
Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17

Louisa Library: 540.894.5853 | louisa@jmrl.org

Baby-Time

Thursdays 10:20 am

For ages 2 and under.
No registration required.
Come join us for ten minutes of fun with your baby. Learn new things to do with babies, and share time with other mothers. Caregivers are welcome here.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For ages 3 - 5.
No registration required.
Join us for a fun time of stories, songs, and learning.

Eeewy Gross Stuff

February 04, 2012
2:00 pm

For age 8 - 11.
Do you enjoy gross stuff? Bring your courage and sense of humor to the library for some fun.

Family Film Night

February 28, 2012
6:30 pm

For all ages.
Come join us for free family friendly movies. Free popcorn and drinks provided.
Jan 24, Feb 28, Mar 27, Apr 10, May 15

Wacky Wednesday

February 29, 2012

All day, for all ages.
Come into the Library and look for the wacky things. Even the staff may be looking
a little wackier on this extra day in February. Find the things and get a prize.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

March 03, 2012
2:00 pm

For all ages.
Come in and read some Dr. Seuss stories. What is a birthday without cake? Refreshments will definitely be served.

Folklore & Tales

March 31, 2012
2:00 pm

For all ages.
Come hear Ron Jones tell Native-American and Hispanic folklore tales from the region of Bless Me, Ultima.

Take a Screen Break: There's So Much More To Do

April 16, 2012

For all ages.
Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Pledge sheets will be available beginning April 2. Bring your completed pledge sheet in by May 5 and receive a free book. Show us that you turned off all of the screens for the entire week, and you'll be entered in a drawing for an extra-special prize.

Spring is in the Air

April 21, 2012
2:00 pm

For all ages.
We will be telling springtime stories and getting ready for gardens. Come plant a seed to watch grow and plant it in your garden.

Break out for Summer

May 05, 2012
2:00 pm

For all ages.
Soon summer will be here. Come and plan your summer fun with great stories about the summer you could have.

Nelson Memorial Library: 434.263.5904 | nelson@jmrl.org

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For ages 3 - 5.
No registration required.
Join us for 30 minutes of storytime fun.
Jan 4 - May 30
Melissa Hutchinson, from the Wintergreen Nature Foundation, will bring us special stories and crafts on the following dates:
Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 14, Apr 18, May 9

Fairy Houses

April 14, 2012
10:30 am

For all ages.
Registration is required and begins on Mar 31. Space is limited to 15 pairs.
This is a multigenerational program. Children may sign up with an adult or teen and build one house together. Using mosses, sticks, acorns, and other natural materials, crafter Nancy Campbell will help you create a little dwelling for the fairy living in your house or garden.

Northside Library: 434.973.7893 | northside@jmrl.org

Two's and Three's Together: Wednesday session

Wednesdays 10:15 am

For ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult.
Registration is required and will begin on Dec 27
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and finger plays.
January 25 - April 25

Preschool Storytime: Wednesday session

Wednesdays 11:00 am

For ages 3-5 who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Registration is required and will begin on December 27.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and finger plays.
January 25 - April 25

Preschool Storytime: Thursday session

Thursdays 10:15 am

For ages 3-5 who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Registration is required and will begin on December 27.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and finger plays.
January 26 - April 26

Two's and Three's Together: Thursday session

Thursdays 11:00 am

For ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult.
Registration is required and will begin on Dec 27.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and finger plays.
January 26 - April 26

Babies and Books

Thursdays 1:30 pm

For babies up to 24 months with accompanying adult.
No registration required.
A 15 minute program of fingerplays, rhymes, and songs followed by 10 minutes of playtime.
January 26 - April 26

Animals in Winter

February 09, 2012
4:00 pm

For grades K & up
Where do animals go in the winter? Nancy Newman, from the Virginia Museum of Natural History, will teach us what happens in the world of nature during winter months. Which creatures migrate, remain active, hibernate, become dormant or die? We will get to take a look at mounted specimens, pelts, and pictures.
Registration is required and begins on Thursday, January 26.

Book Bugs Book Group

February 16, 2012
4:00 pm

For bookworms reading at an older elementary level
Join us for a 45-minute session of chatting about books, as well as enjoying snacks and a trivia game to test your knowledge of the featured book. Books will be provided! Please call Northside for titles.
Registration is required and begins on January 19.

Acting Adventures

February 23, 2012
4:00 pm

For ages 7 - 11
Join us as we play some fun theater games and bring a story to life. Just bring along your imagination!
Registration is required and begins on Thursday, February 9.

Family Fun

February 25, 2012
10:30 am

For children of all ages with an accompanying adult
Join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, and crafts your whole family will enjoy.
Friendship Fun Saturday, February 25, 10:30 AM. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, February 9.
Little Big Read Fun: Spanish in Motion Saturday, March 17, 10:30 AM. Registration is required and begins on March 1.
April Showers Fun Saturday, April 28, 10:30 AM. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, April 12.

Family Night at the Movies

February 29, 2012
6:30 pm

For all ages
Registration is not required. Please call for titles.
Bring a blanket and pillows and join us for family friendly movies. Popcorn and drinks provided.
Wednesday, February 29, Movie about that famous bear who loves honey. 63 minutes.
Wednesday, April 25, Movie about a lion cub who will one day be king. 87 minutes.

Celebrate Youth Art Month

March 01, 2012

All ages.
Visit our display of original artwork by area children throughout the month of March.

LEGO Mania

March 08, 2012
4:00 pm

For grades K & up
Do you want to get together with LEGO-minded people to build great things? All you need to bringis your creativity and natural engineering ability; we will have the building blocks for your next great creation.
Registration is required and begins on Thursday, February 23

Mad Science

March 22, 2012
4:30 pm

For ages 6 - 11
Move over, Mr. Wizard and Bill Nye – UVa’s WAHOO WIZARDS are coming to Northside! Hang out and experiment with all things scientific with the help of the WAHOO WIZARDS, a fun team of Chemical Engineering students from UVa. Through interactive physics and chemistry experiments, you’ll see first-hand the wonder and fun of scientific sleuthing.
Registration is required and begins on Thurs., March 8.

Special Program: Fairy Houses

April 04, 2012
6:30 pm

This is an adult program, but a child may sign up with an adult to build one house together
Using mosses, sticks, acorns, and other natural materials, crafter Nancy Campbell will help you create a little dwelling for the fairy living in your house or garden.
Registration is required and begins on Wed., March 14.

Key Family: A Place for Everything

April 12, 2012
4:00 pm

For grades 1 & up
The key to organization may just be the key keeper that you’ll create in this workshop. Your family’s solution to losing those pesky car keys may be a thing of the past when you bring home this handy organizer.
Registration is required and begins on Thursday, March 29.

Take a Screen Break: There's So Much More To Do

April 16, 2012

For all ages
Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time.Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 2.Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 5 and receive a free book.

“Shelebrate” Poetry

April 26, 2012
4:00 pm

For Ages 8- 11
Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month. We will have fun with Shel Silverstein poems and take a look at his new collection of poetry, Every Thing On It. We will also create our very own poetry!
Registration is required and begins on Thursday, April 12.

Scottsville Library: 434.286.3541 | scottsville@jmrl.org

Toddler Time

Wednesdays 10:00 am

For babies and toddlers.
No registration required.
A storytime emphasizing simple concepts, patterns, and unconditional acceptance. We stress "I Love You" rituals that help optimize your child's brain for success at school and in life. This 20 minute program includes books, songs, finger plays and flannel board stories.
Jan 11 - Apr 18

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For 3 - 5 year olds who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
No registration required.
This 30 minute program of books, songs, and flannel board stories introduces more complex concepts and ideas, increases vocabulary, improves listening skills, and promotes reading readiness.
Jan 11 - Apr 18

Monday Afternoon Adventures

Mondays 4:00 pm

For 5 - 10 year olds
Registration is required. Limit 15 participants.


  • January 23: Puzzles Draw and color an image on cardboard pieces to create your own puzzle.
  • February 13: Make cards for your valentine From the book “Magic Books and Paper Toys” with one cut of the scissors we can make an E-Z pop up card that will amaze and delight.
  • February 27: Feathered Friends. These fluffy spring bird babies are a quick and satisfying project to do. Everyone will want to make a whole flock.
  • March 12: Art Time. We will create a collage in the style of award winning author and illustrator Eric Carle. Check out “The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse.” JP Carle
  • March 26: Tin-Can Do Robots Tin cans, magnets, nuts, and bolts will make the metallic equivalent of a Mr. Potato Head.
  • April 16: Prelutsky’s Poetry Wheel Celebrate National Poetry Month! Spin the arrow and create a poem from the words and phrases that you land on.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday

March 02, 2012
3:30 pm

For all ages
Dress up as your favorite Seuss character! We will eat Sneetch Treats and join in silly Seuss games.
No registration is required.

Yoga with Michele White, CYT

March 06, 2012
4:30 pm

For Tweens, ages 8 - 12
Yoga is not just a fun exercise to tone your muscles and increase your flexibility; it’s a great tool for self-expression, relaxation, and nurturing healthy self-esteem. Bing a mat if you have one and wear stretchy clothing.
Registration is required. Limit 15 participants.

Saturday Family Films: Nanny McPhee Returns

March 17, 2012
2:00 pm

For all ages
Nanny McPhee Returns Rated PG
Nanny McPhee arrives to help a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war and uses her magic to teach the woman's children and their two spoiled cousins five new lessons. Bring your pillow!
No registration is required.

Take a Screen Break: There's So Much More To Do

April 16, 2012

For all ages
Fill out a nifty Screen Break Pledge Sheet, pledging to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time.Pledge sheets will be available beginning Monday, April 2.Bring your completed pledge sheet in by Saturday, May 5 and receive a free book.