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Upcoming events and services available in the Children's Department.
Upcoming Events
Domino Club (Canceled Dec. 5th due to weather)
Thursday, December 5th from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Register by seeing the Children’s Desk or call 231-928-0249. Join this new club for tweens to have fun with domino set up and toppling. Eat pizza and snacks while we watch some YouTube domino videos, and then work on your own skills! For ages 8-13. Meets in the Community Room.
Children's Christmas Craft
Saturday, December 7th from 10:00-12:00 p.m.
We'll have some fun Christmas decorations out in the Children's Department for you to enjoy making. Drop-in program.
Christmas Open House
Thursday, December 12th from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
For all ages. It's everything Christmas! We'll have Christmas books, movies, cookbooks, crafts, cookies, and cocoa in the Community Room. Get first dibs at all of our new holiday materials to check out for the season!
Christmas Storytime
Thursday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m.
For children birth to age 5. Enjoy some of our favorite Christmas stories at this special Storytime!
Children's Christmas Movie
Thursday, December 19th at 4:00 p.m.
Based on the beloved children's book, we'll show the new movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town's yearly Christmas performance. Snacks will be served, and all are welcome! (PG; 1 hr 39 min)
Santa Claus Meet & Greet
Friday, December 20th from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
This special Santa Claus Meet & Greet is for all children, and for adults who are young at heart! Kids are advised to bring their list, their best behavior, and their good cheer. Parents are advised to bring their cameras. We will have treats to pass out!
Full STEAM Ahead
Tues, December 10th: Raised salt art
Tues, December 24th: (Break for the holidays)
Tues, January 7th: Free play
Tues, January 21st: Build a gumdrop geodesic dome
You bring the imagination, and we'll provide everything you need! Simple building and art concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display for a week.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For ages 10-12.
Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates & activities below. Limit of 15 children each week. Parents must stay in the building during Full STEAM AHEAD & Tinkering Tuesdays.
Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates & activities below. Limit of 15 children each week. Parents must stay in the building during Full STEAM AHEAD & Tinkering Tuesdays.
Tues, December 10th: Raised salt art
Tues, December 24th: (Break for the holidays)
Tues, January 7th: Free play
Tues, January 21st: Build a gumdrop geodesic dome
You bring the imagination, and we'll provide everything you need! Simple building and art concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display for a week.
Tinkering Tuesdays
Tues, December 3rd: Modeling clay
Tues, December 17th: Raised salt art
Tues, December 31st: (Break for the holidays)
Tues, January 14th: Free play
Tues, January 28th: Build a gumdrop geodesic dome
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For ages 6-9.
Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates & activities below. Limit of 15 children each week. Parents must stay in the building during Full STEAM AHEAD & Tinkering Tuesdays.
Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates & activities below. Limit of 15 children each week. Parents must stay in the building during Full STEAM AHEAD & Tinkering Tuesdays.
Tues, December 3rd: Modeling clay
Tues, December 17th: Raised salt art
Tues, December 31st: (Break for the holidays)
Tues, January 14th: Free play
Tues, January 28th: Build a gumdrop geodesic dome
September 11th - December 5th
Toddler Storytime - For babies and toddlers up to age 3
Wednesdays at 10:00
Featuring stories, lapsits, fingerplays, music, & movement activities.
Family Storytime - For children birth to age 5 (Canceled Dec. 5th due to weather--rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11th)
Thursdays at 10:00
Featuring songs, rhymes, lapsits, fingerplays, stories, movies, and crafts. Siblings and parents can share this fun storytime together!
Grab-n-Go Crafts
We offer a new craft kit each week to grab-n-go while supplies last! Either grab in the library or call 231-928-0249 to request for takeout. Like us on Facebook to see what's offered each week!
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