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Lapsit |
| Occurs: |
Every Tuesday from June 10th to December 29th, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:00 |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Birth to 36 Months with Adult Caregiver |
| Description: |
Join us for this "first playgroup" experience featuring stories, songs, baby games and bubbles. *This program is not designed for school groups, daycare centers or daycare homes. If you wish to bring a group of more than 3 babies/toddlers to a lapsit, please contact us to set up a special visit. |
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Get Ready to Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Thursday from June 12th to December 18th, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:30 to 11:15 |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3-6 with Adult Caregiver |
| Description: |
Please choose either this session or Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Fetures stories, songs, games, crafts and other activities designed to support early literacy - aligned with the State of Illinois' Early Learning Standards *This program is open to school groups and daycares. If you wish to bring your group to the Get Ready to Read Club, please contact the Youth Department in Advance to insure we have enough space and materials to accommodate you. |
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Library Closed: Staff In-Service |
| Occurs: |
Friday August 1st, 2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 to 5:00 |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
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| Description: |
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Labor Day Library Closed |
| Occurs: |
Monday September 1st, 2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 to 9:00 |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
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| Description: |
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Library Card Sign Up Month! |
| Occurs: |
Every day from September 2nd to September 30th, 2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 to 9:00 |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Kids getting a new library card will receive a prize at the circulation desk. Kids with existing cards can show them at the Youth Services desk for a small prize as well. |
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Matteson's Monsters |
| Occurs: |
Every Wednesday from September 3rd to December 17th, 2008 |
| Time: |
3:30 to 5:00 |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1+ |
| Description: |
Come and play the popular card game from this summer. Make your own monster cards then battle with your friends. |
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Get Ready to Read Club |
| Occurs: |
Every Wednesday from September 3rd to December 17th, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 7:45 |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
Ages 3-6 with Caregiver |
| Description: |
Please choose either this session or Thursday mornings at 10:30. Fetures stories, songs, games, crafts and other activities designed to support early literacy - aligned with the State of Illinois' Early Learning Standards *This program is open to school groups and daycares. If you wish to bring your group to the Get Ready to Read Club, please contact the Youth Department in Advance to insure we have enough space and materials to accommodate you. |
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Family Chess Night |
| Occurs: |
Every Wednesday from September 3rd to December 17th, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:30 |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
All Ages, Children and Adults |
| Description: |
Come and play chess with old and new friends of all ages. It's a chance to learn if you've never played before and a chance to build your skills if you already know the game. |
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Mad Scientists Club |
| Occurs: |
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 |
| Time: |
4:00 to 5:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1+ |
| Description: |
Digging for Dinosaurs Repeats on Saturday 9/13. Wild and wacky science experiment fun for elementary students using the scientific method. |
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Mad Scientists Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday September 13th, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 to 11:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1+ |
| Description: |
Digging for Dinosaurs Repeat of Tuesday 9/9. Wild and wacky science experiment fun for elementary students using the scientific method. |
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Curious George |
| Occurs: |
Saturday September 20th, 2008 |
| Time: |
2:00 to 3:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Curious George. This program also features stories, games and crafts. |
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High School Musical Film Fest |
| Occurs: |
Friday October 10th, 2008 |
| Time: |
12:30 to 4:30 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Enjoy watching and singing and dancing along to BOTH movies! |
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Traveling World of Reptiles |
| Occurs: |
Saturday October 11th, 2008 |
| Time: |
2:00 to 3:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Meet and pet a wide variety of lizards, turtles and snakes! |
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Mad Scientists Club |
| Occurs: |
Tuesday October 14th, 2008 |
| Time: |
4:00 to 5:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1+ |
| Description: |
Soundsational Bats! Repeats on Saturday 10/18. Wild and wacky science experiment fun for elementary students using the scientific method. |
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Mad Scientists Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday October 18th, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 to 11:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1+ |
| Description: |
Soundsational Bats! Repeat of Wednesday 10/14. Wild and wacky science experiment fun for elementary students using the scientific method. |
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The Nightmare Before Christmas |
| Occurs: |
Wednesday October 29th, 2008 |
| Time: |
4:00 to 5:30 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Age 6+ |
| Description: |
Wear your halloween costume and come watch this weird and wacky movie about what happens when the residents of Halloween try to take over Christmas one year. Treats provided. |
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Dia de Los Muertos Drop In Crafts |
| Occurs: |
Monday November 3rd, 2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 to 9:00 |
| Registration: |
None |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Learn about this unique holiday celebrating family heritage and make colorful crafts to take home. |
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Mad Scientists Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday November 8th, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 to 11:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1+ |
| Description: |
Blowing Things Up with Acids and Bases Repeats on Tuesday 11/18. Wild and wacky science experiment fun for elementary students using the scientific method. |
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Yo Gabba Gabba Dance Party |
| Occurs: |
Saturday November 8th, 2008 |
| Time: |
2:00 to 3:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All Ages (geared to Preschool) |
| Description: |
Dance, play with puppets, do puzzles, make crats and more at this themed even inspired by the popular Nick Jr. TV series. |
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Movie Morning |
| Occurs: |
Tuesday November 11th, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 to 12:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Come relax, enjoy some snacks, and watch a movie with your friends. The actual movie should be announced around Nov. 1st. |
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Video Game Mini-Tournament |
| Occurs: |
Tuesday November 11th, 2008 |
| Time: |
2:00 to 4:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grade 4+ |
| Description: |
Play with friends and maybe win a prize. The game will be a surprise. |
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Mad Scientists Club |
| Occurs: |
Tuesday November 18th, 2008 |
| Time: |
4:00 to 5:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1+ |
| Description: |
Blowing Things Up with Acids and Bases Repeat of Saturday 11/8. Wild and wacky science experiment fun for elementary students using the scientific method. |
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Mad Scientists Club |
| Occurs: |
Tuesday December 9th, 2008 |
| Time: |
4:00 to 5:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1+ |
| Description: |
Grow a Plant in a Stinky Shoe Box Repeats on Saturday 12/13. Wild and wacky science experiment fun for elementary students using the scientific method. |
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Mad Scientists Club |
| Occurs: |
Saturday December 13th, 2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 to 9:00 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
Grade 1+ |
| Description: |
Grow a Plant in a Stinky Shoe Box Repeat of Tuesday 12/9. Wild and wacky science experiment fun for elementary students using the scientific method. |
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T.E.A.M. Library Puppet Show |
| Occurs: |
Saturday December 13th, 2008 |
| Time: |
2:00 to 2:45 |
| Registration: |
Required |
| Age Group: |
All Ages |
| Description: |
Enjoy a fun performance by members of the library's own teen advisory board "T.E.A.M. Library" and make a puppet of your own. |
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