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Pre-school Story TimePre-School Story time (PDF)

Pre-school story time is held on Wednesdays at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.  No registration is required. The themes for each session are listed below.

 

2007 Dates and Themes
Fairy Tales Can Come True
September 5 Ugly Duckling
September 12 Cinderella
September 19    Fisherman & His Wife
September 26   Princess & the Pea
October 3 Frog Prince
October 10 Shoemaker & Elves
Food Fun
October 17 Eating Out
October 24 Picnics
October 31 Breakfast
November 7 Desserts
November 14 Food Fables
November 21 Thanksgiving Dinner
Holiday Capers
November 28 Sharing
December 5 All I Want for Christmas
December 12 12 Days of Christmas
December 19 Mrs. Claus
December 26 After Christmas Tree
   

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2008 Dates and Themes
Pet Parade
January 2 Dogs
January 9 Cats
January 16 Birds
January 23 Turtles
January 30 Bunnies
February 6 Fish
Colors of the Rainbow
February 13 Purple
February 20 Blue
February 27 Green
March 5 Yellow
March 12 Orange
March 19 Red
Oh the Place We'll Go
March 26 Zoo
April 2 Parade
April 9 Country
April 16 Library
April 23 Mall
April 30 Beach

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Evening Story TimeEvening Story time (PDF)

Evening story times are held one Thursday each month at 6:30pm.  This season's stories feature literary kids.  Crafts are available to take home.  Make this a family event!

2007-2008 Dates and Themes
Old Friends and New
September 13 David
October 11 Tommy
November 8 Jafta
December 13 Laura Ingalls
January 10 Harold
February 14 Titch
March 13 Madeline
April 10 Kids of the Black Lagoon

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Fun StuffFUN STUFF (PDF)

There is always something fun going on at the library.  This is just a start.

2007 Dates
Aug. 27 – Sept. 1 Last Blast of Summer
September Leaf Month with Fall Crafts
October 13 Harvest Festival
October 22 – 27 Harry Potter Week
November Turkey Feathers
December Holiday crafts
Dec. 26 – Jan. 5 Bored? Week
2008 Dates
January Necktie Wednesdays
February 23 Beach Party
March Art Month & Garden Party
April National Library Week April 13 to 19
May Kick-off to summer

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Junior Garden ClubJUNIOR GARDEN CLUB (PDF)

This year we will be learning about: leaves and composting; holiday gifts from your garden; bird feeders; winter activities for gardeners; floral design and preparation for floral shows. The Junior Garden Club usually meets on Saturdays at 1:00pm.

2007-2008 Dates
(subject to change)
August 4
September 8
December 8
January 12
March 5
May 10

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Reading ProgramsREADING PROGRAMS (PDF)

The November 2007 Reading Program will be "I Only Read the Best Books."  Fill out a raffle ticket for every book you read.  Fill out two raffle tickets for every Newbery or Caldecott book you read.  Ask librarian for details.

"Leap Into Reading" during February 2008. Fill out a raffle ticket for each book you read to be entered in the drawing for prizes.


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U-Read Book ClubU-Read book club (PDF)

In this group, child and parent partner for great book discussions. The group meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.  The family that reads together has more fun!

2007 Dates
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6
2008 Dates
January 3
February 7
March 6
April 3
May 1


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Chess ClubCHESS club (PDF)

The Chess Club meets on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. from September through May.  All ages and skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experts.

2007 Dates
September 1 and 15
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
December 1 and 15
2008 Dates
January 5 and 19
February 2 and 16
March 1 and 15
April 5 and 19
May 3 and 17


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