Branching Out - Children's: Fall 2015

Branchin Out Highlights of News & Events for Sep. to Nov. 2015

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MAGICAL MONDAYS STORYTIME (Pre-school)Mondays, Sep. 21; Oct. 12; Nov. 910:30 - 11:30 a.m.Toddlers and pre-schoolers can discover the magic of stories and explore the wonderful world of crafts.

WEDNESDAY MORNING STORYTIME (Pre-school)Wednesdays, Sep. 9; Oct. 14; Nov. 1110:30 - 11:15 a.m.Join DCL’s Outreach Department for a morning of stories, crafts and more.

KOREAN BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Pre-school)Monday, Oct. 2610:30 - 11:15 a.m.Enjoy stories in Korean and English, then get busy with a craft.

*FAMILY STORYTIME (All Ages)Saturday, Sep. 19; Oct. 10; Nov. 2110:30 - 11:10 a.m.Bring the whole family to enjoy interactive stories, action songs and fingerplays, and spend time with other little ones.

*LAPSIT/TODDLER STORYTIME (Baby, Toddler)Tuesdays10:30 - 11:15 a.m.Babies from birth to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs and fingerplays, and spend time with other little ones.

*STORYBOOK FUN (Pre-school)Wednesdays (No program Nov. 18, 25)10:30 - 11:15 a.m.Storybook Fun features picture books, activities, songs and flannel board stories for pre-school age children. Our program gives caregivers and children the opportunity to share, listen and enjoy stories together.

*PAJAMA STORYTIME (Pre-school)Tuesdays, Sep. 29; Oct. 20, 27; Nov. 17, 246:30 - 7:05 p.m.Wear your pajamas and cuddle up with a stuffed animal as you listen to stories and sing songs.

*Registration is required.

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Directory/Locations .................................... 3 Storytime ............................................... 3-5Bragtown ................................................. 6East Regional ............................................ 6Main Library .............................................. 7

North Regional ......................................... 8South Regional .......................................... 9Southwest Regional ................................ 10Stanford L. Warren ................................... 10

Table of Contents: Children’s ProgramsPhotographyChildren enjoy library programing at Main, North Regional and South Regional.

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Holiday Closings All Durham County Library locations will be closed:

Labor DaySunday, September 6 - Monday, September 7

Fall Staff Development DayWednesday, November 18

ThanksgivingThursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27

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storytime @ your libraryStorytimes are in order by age, then date.

Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St., 919-560-0100 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0130Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center 3200 Dearborn Dr., 919-560-0210Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1 - 5 p.m.

East Regional 211 Lick Creek Ln., 919-560-0203 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0214Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

North Regional 221 Milton Rd., 919-560-0231 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0232Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

South Regional4505 S Alston Ave., 919-560-7409 Children’s Unit, 919-560-7410Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Southwest Regional 3605 Shannon Rd., 919-560-8590 Children’s Unit, 919-560-8592Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Stanford L. Warren Branch 1201 Fayetteville St., 919-560-0270Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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International Music FestivalSaturday, Sep. 12, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.East Regional LibraryCome celebrate the language that brings everyone together, music! Fun family celebration of multicultural music and dance. Bring the whole family!

For more information, contact 919-560-0203 or visit durhamcountylibrary.org.

Open Houses!Tuesday, Sep. 8: North Regional, 4-7 p.m.Thursday, Sep. 10: Main Library 6:30-8 p.m.; East Regional, 1-9 p.m.; Stanford L. Warren, 6-7 p.m.Saturday, Sep. 12: South Regional, 2-4 p.m.Tuesday, Sep. 15: Southwest Regional, TBA

Celebrate Grandparents’ Day @ Your Library!Saturday, Sep. 12, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Main LibraryGrand families (grandparents and their grandchildren) are invited to celebrate with Willa Brigham, award-wining storyteller and TV host of Smart Start Kids. Ms. Brigham will share family stories, then lead a craft activity. Refreshments and presentation of ‘grand’ gifts will follow.

For more information contact [email protected].

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*GROUPTIME STORYHOUR (All Ages)Thursdays (No program Nov. 26)10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Stories, songs, crafts and more. Designed for groups (schools, daycares and camps). Presented upon request. Call Anna Cromwell at 919-560-0130 to schedule a session today.

*SATURDAY MORNING STORYHOUR (All Ages)Saturdays (No program Nov. 28)10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Looking for a fun family outing for the weekend? Visit your local library for Saturday’s Storytime! Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more, while getting to know others from your community. This program is open to children from infancy to first grade. Come and join in the fun!

*PAJAMA TIME (Infants, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school)Mondays (No program Sep. 7; Nov. 23, 30)7 - 7:30 p.m.Bring your soft blankets and stuffed animals, and cuddle up with Mrs. Olivia as she shares whimsical stories and bedtime songs. Mom and Dad, sit back and relax while we get your little one ready for bed at our pajama time.

*LIVE AND SING/MUSIC AND STORIES WITH MRS. OLIVIA (Infants, 2 Year Olds)Mondays (No program Sep. 7; Nov. 23, 30)10:30 - 11 a.m.Singing and dancing is good for the soul, and it is never too early to get your little one grooving to the beat. Join us for this magical sing-along special, sprinkled with hand-rhymes, fingerplays, stories and more.

*BILINGUAL STORYTIME: KOREAN/ENGLISH STORYTIME (Infants, Toddlers, Pre-school)Tuesdays, Sep. 1, 15, 29; Oct. 13, 27; Nov. 1011:30 a.m. - 12 noon Come join in the fun as we share stories, songs and craft specials while exploring Korean culture. This program is suggested for children and their parents who are interested in learning Korean stories, words, alphabet songs, rhymes, chants and gestures.

*BILINGUAL STORYTIME: SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME (Infants, Toddlers, Pre-school)Saturdays, Sep. 19; Oct. 17; Nov. 14)10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Join us for bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish. Includes stories, music, a craft and more. Traiga a sus niños para que disfrute de musica y cuentos en Español e Ingles.

*TODDLER TIME (2 Year Olds)Wednesdays (No program Nov. 18)10:30 - 11 a.m.It’s never too early to start your child learning. Toddler Time introduces your child to sounds, rhythmic movement and music. It also provides parents and caregivers a chance to exchange ideas and information. Join us for stories, hand-rhymes, fingerplays and more.

*PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-school)Tuesdays (No program Nov. 24)10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Pre-school Storytime helps to prepare your child for kindergarten by introducing pre-school concepts, circle-time etiquette and socialization skills. Creativity is encouraged through craft projects. Join us for stories, games, music and so much more! This program is suggested for children 3, 4 and 5 years old.


FAMILY STORYTIME (All Ages)Tuesdays 10:30 - 11 a.m.It’s family story time at North! Bring your entire family to enjoy exciting stories, rhymes, songs and dancing.

BABY STORYTIME (0-23 Months)Wednesdays (No program Nov. 18, 25)10:30 - 10:55 a.m.Connect with your precious little one through stories, rhymes, bounces and fun songs, followed by play time.

SHAKIN’-N-SINGIN’ STORIES (Baby, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school)Wednesdays (No program Nov. 18)9:45 - 10:15 a.m.Join Ms. Jo for a fun-filled program with a whole lot of shaking and singing! We’ll share stories create and learn dance moves to popular music of all cultures.

TODDLER TIME (2-4 Year Olds)Thursdays (No program Sep. 3; Nov. 26)10:30 - 11 a.m.This super silly and funky storytime focuses on singing, stories, puppets and games. Each session is centered on a theme, and books and songs are generally chosen to support the theme to increase vocabulary and knowledge of a subject. Join us!

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (3-5 Year Olds)Mondays (No program Sep. 7)11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Pre-school Storytime helps to prepare your child for kindergarten by introducing pre-school concepts, circle-time etiquette, and socialization skills. Creativity is encouraged through dancing, puppet shows, and craft projects. Join us for stories, games, music and so much more! This program is suggested for children 3, 4 and 5 years old.

POTTY STORYTIME WITH ELMO (2-5 Year Olds)Saturday, Sep. 1911 a.m. - 12 noonCalling all potty trainers and trainees! Do you need a little potty time encouragement? We will read stories about using the potty, and we will have a music party with Elmo.

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KOREAN STORYTIME (All Ages)Saturdays, Sep. 19; Oct. 10; Nov. 7 10:30 - 11 a.m.Join us for a bilingual Korean storytime with stories, songs and games for children of all ages.

FAMILY STORYTIME (All Ages)Mondays, Sep. 14; Oct. 5; Nov. 2, 6 - 6:30 p.m.Saturdays, Sep. 26; Oct. 24; Nov. 21, 10:30 - 11 a.m.Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for the whole family!

BABY LAPSITTERS (Baby)Wednesdays (No program Sep. 2; Nov. 18)10:30 - 11 a.m.Join Miss Erica for fingerplays, songs, rhymes and stories perfect for your baby (6-23 months).

TODDLER RHYMETIME (Toddlers)Mondays (No program Sep. 7; Nov. 30) 10:30 - 11 a.m.Join Miss Lauren for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of interactive fun for toddlers.

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-school)Tuesdays (No program Sep. 1) 10:30 - 11 a.m.Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for your pre-schooler.

TERRIFIC TALES STORYTIME (All Ages)Tuesdays 10:30 - 11 a.m.Join us for stories, songs and lots of interactive fun for little ones.

TIEMPO DE HISTORIA EN ESPANOL / SPANISH STORYTIME (All Ages)Saturdays, Sep. 12; Nov. 711:15 - 11:45 a.m.Hola Amigos, vengan a cantar canciones y escuchar historias en espanol. Espero verte pronto! Hi kids, join us for songs and stories all in Spanish. I hope to see you there!

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 1 (Baby)Mondays (No program Sep. 7)10:30 - 11 a.m.You and your baby will enjoy this storytime, with songs, stories and fingerplays. For babies up to 23 months.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 2 (Baby)Mondays (No program Sep. 7)11:15 - 11:45 a.m.Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby. You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 0-23 months.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 1 (Baby)Wednesdays (No program Nov. 18)9:45 - 10:15 a.m.Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby. You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 0-23 months.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 2 (Baby)Wednesdays (No program Nov. 18)10:30 - 11 a.m.Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby. You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 0-23 months.

CHINESE STORYTIME (Baby, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school)Saturday, Sep. 1911:15 a.m. - 12 noonJoin us for stories, songs and rhymes in Chinese.

MUSIC MAKERS (Baby, 2 Year Olds)Mondays (No program Sep. 7)9:15 - 9:50 a.m.This program is lots of singing and dancing, and a bit of storytime.

TWO YEAR OLDS STORYTIME (2 Year Olds)Thursdays (No program Nov. 26)10:30 - 11 a.m.Enjoy a storytime especially for two year olds with stories, songs and fingerplays.

BILINGUAL FUN: SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME WITH MS. PATTY (Pre-school)Tuesdays, Sep. 8, 22; Oct. 6, 20; Nov. 3; 1711:15 - 11:45 a.m.Hola Amigos, join Ms. Patty in the Children’s Program Room for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Hope to see you there!

GERMAN STORYTIME (Pre-school)Saturdays, Sep. 19; Oct. 17; Nov. 2110:30 - 11 a.m.Join Carolina Kinder for songs, stories and rhymes in German! Fun for the whole family.

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-school)Wednesdays (No program Sep. 2, 9; Nov. 18, 25) 10:30 - 11 a.m.Pre-school age children, come and join us for interactive stories, songs, games and a fun craft! Large groups, please call in advance so that we can accommodate you.


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STORY SHARING KITS (Pre-school, Kindergarten)OngoingCalling all daycare providers: Have we got a resource for you! What is a Story Sharing Kit? It is a storytime in a bag! Each kit is theme-based and supports the daycare curriculum with over 75 themes. The kits provide information in a variety of media: books, videos, CDs, puzzles, puppets, flannel board stories, activity guides and more. Check them out, and return them in the Main Library’s Children’s Unit. Daycare provider status must be verified. For more information, please call Anna Cromwell at 919-560-0130, or stop by for a Story Sharing Kit subject list.

*TUMBLE INTO TUMBLEBOOKS (Pre-school, Elementary School)Tuesdays (No program Nov. 24)10 - 10:30 a.m.Warm up for our in-house storytime by enjoying a quick online story and game with Tumblebooks. Tumblebooks are animated, talking books presented online. Many of the books provide story-related puzzles and games and feature “Word Helper,” which allows children to click on words and hear them sounded out. Participants must be able to use a computer or be assisted by a caregiver.

*BIKE RODEO SPONSORED BY BIKE DURHAM (All Ages) Saturday, Sep. 1210:30 - 11:30 a.m.You are invited to the Main Library parking lot to learn and practice the fundamentals of bike safety and the rules of the road. Come decorate your bike, and join in the rodeo led by the knowledgeable folks at Bike Durham, a nonprofit organization that promotes safe cycling in Durham. Free helmet raffles are made possible by the Durham Bike Co-op, an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching bike maintenance and repair as well as enabling bike ownership. (In the event of rain, the program will be held in the auditorium, but leave your bikes at home).

*ROLL SUSHI ROLL! (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Sep. 123:30 - 4:30 p.m.Join us for a yummy opportunity to learn the craft of sushi rolling from Ms. Soyoung. Children will learn how to roll sushi like a pro with fun, kid-friendly ingredients. Here’s the fun part: You get to eat what you make! Participants must be between the ages 6-12 and must be accompanied by a parent. Spaces are limited.

*THIS LITTLE PIGGY WENT WEE WEE WEE, ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK! (Pre-school) Thursday, Sep. 2410:30 - 11:30 a.m.If you are having trouble teaching your child the value of money, then join Binta Watkins and your local librarians for this fun-filled storytime, craft and information session. The program gives children suggestions on how to spend their money wisely and when to save it. Goodie packages will be provided by PNC Bank while supplies last.

*OH-MY-ORIGAMI (6-12 Year Olds)Saturday, Oct. 10 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Origami is a fascinating and creative craft for kids and children who like a challenge. Kids get a sense of satisfaction out of practicing this art, and they get experience at following instructions, increasing their skills and producing something fun and decorative. Recommended for children ages 6 -12, as scissors will be involved.

*LITTLE KIDS/BIG CHALLENGES: SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS (All Ages)Saturday, Oct. 1710:30 - 11:30 a.m.Join Melissa Radcliff and your favorite Sesame Street characters for an informative story and craft session exploring the emotions and feelings that may occur for children when a parent is incarcerated. The story session ends in a discussion introducing ways to combat the feelings of alienation that children can experience during this time. This program is great for parent and child.


*A HOLIDAY SPECIAL HOSTED BY ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF HALLOWEEN! (Toddlers, Pre-school)Tuesday, Oct. 2710:30 - 11:30 a.m.Elvira, the Mistress of Halloween, is back in town, visiting the Durham County Library. Stop by and let’s do the Monster Mash at this Halloween bash! Stories, songs, crafts and more are waiting for you at this spooky Halloween special. Wear your costume, and win a spooktacular prize!

*BAM, BOOM, BALLOON! (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Nov. 73:30 - 4:30 p.m.Put your creative hats on, and join us for this interactive, skill building program that teaches children how to make amazing balloon creations. Children will learn the intricate techniques of balloon sculpting, and what they make they get to take! Participants must be between the ages 6-12 and must have the hand strength and dexterity to twist and shape balloons.

*HOORAY FOR CROCHET! (6-12 Year Olds)Saturday, Nov. 14 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.If a child can sit still and manipulate a pencil, then he or she is generally ready to learn the basics of crochet. Children will “chain the hook,” move to a single stitch and then a double stitch. Hooks and yarn are provided, or bring your own. Sign up today!


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WHAT’S IN YOUR GARDEN? (Pre-school)Mondays, Sep.14; Oct. 5; Nov. 210:30 - 11:30 a.m.Join Master Gardener Melissa Young to plant flowers, pull weeds and groom the garden.

MUSICAL MONDAYS (Pre-school)Monday, September 2810:30 - 11:15 amJoin us for a special bump program full of music, rhythm and movement.

*WACKY WEDNESDAYS (Pre-school)Wednesday, Oct. 2810:30 - 11:30 a.m.What’s in store for Wacky Wednesday? Zany fun for everyone. Call for more information.


*MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’ (Pre-school, Kindergarten)Thursdays, Sep. 3, 17; Oct. 1, 15, 29; Nov. 1211 - 11:40 a.m.Each child and parent will move their bodies while enjoying engaging stories and activities. We will move and groove to fun stories and songs, and use our imaginations while playing with instruments, parachutes and more to bring stories alive.

*HOMESCHOOL HUB (Kindergarten, Elementary School)Thursdays, Sep. 10, 24; Oct. 8, 22; Nov. 5, 1910 - 10:45 a.m.Come meet other homeschoolers in your area! Each program will explore a new, exciting topic and activity in the realm of science, history, literature or art – all of which will aim to nurture a love of reading, reinforce literacy skills and encourage creative thinking.

*SUPER-PALOOZA (Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds)Thursday, Sep. 106 - 7 p.m.Can you build tall structures? Do you have speed? We will present outstanding building activities that keep you moving, thinking and creating. We will provide LEGOs, cardboard bricks and other materials. All we need is your imagination.

*MAKE AND TAKE: GRANDPARENTS’ DAY (Kindergarten, Elementary School)Friday, Sep. 114:30 - 5:15 p.m.In honor of Grandparents’ Day, come create a card and craft to give to your grandparent! Materials will be provided.

*SCRABBLE WAR (Elementary School)Friday, Sep. 184 - 5 p.m. Join your friends, or make a new one with an awesome game of scrabble.

*BILINGUAL PLAY AND READ/ JUGAR Y LEER (Pre-school, Kindergarten)Saturday, Sep. 193 - 3:40 p.m.Children are invited to build early literacy skills through interactive play, music and stories.

*HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB (6-12 Year Olds)Mondays, Sep. 21; Oct.19; Nov. 1611 - 11:45 a.m.Read a book of your choice on a monthly theme (Sep.: Mystery; Oct.: Sports; Nov.: Biography), and chat about it with the other homeschoolers.

TEDDY BEAR SLEEPOVER (Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary School)Monday, Sep. 217 - 7:30 p.m.You’re invited to a teddy bear sleepover! Come enjoy a pajama storytime, and then leave your furry friend to sleep over in the library. Pick him up the next day and learn about all the fun he had overnight!

*LLAMA, LLAMA IS GROWING UP (Pre-school, Kindergarten)Saturday, Sep. 2611 - 11:45 a.m.Llama books help young children learn about emotions and new experiences. We will start off with our favorite, Llama, Llama Red Pajamas, and read other great Llama books.

*A POOHRIFFIC DAY (Pre-school, Kindergarten)Thursday, Oct. 226:30 - 7:05 p.m.October is the 90th birthday for Winnie the Pooh. Join us as we celebrate all things Pooh. We will have several Pooh stations, including stories, trivia and crafts.


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TOMMY THE MOOSE (All Ages)OngoingTommy loves to go on adventures with his friends! Check in with us to reserve him for your next vacation or family outing. Want to see where Tommy’s been? Visit our Facebook page or check out Tommy’s blog at tommythemoose.org.

MONDAY MINI MAKERS (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds)Mondays (No program Sep. 7)10:30 - 11 a.m.Are you creative? Do you love to invent crafty things? Stop by the Children’s Program Desk to grab a maker kit. Make and take your craft home.

*YOUNG CRITICS CLUB (8-11 Year Olds) Tuesdays (No program Sep. 1, 8)5 - 6 p.m.This exclusive book club is for super readers and writers only! Would you like to read books before they are even published? Do you like to tell other people what you think? Well, this is the club for you! This club requires weekly commitment for an entire school year, and we accept only 16 kids who are super excited to read and write. We will increase our critical thinking and writing skills as we read brand new books, learn to write an excellent book review, and learn to do peer reviews to help each other become better readers and writers. Check out our reviews at durhamcountylibrary.org/youngcritics. And don’t forget to apply at North Regional Library!

PRE-SCHOOL PLAY & LEARN (3-5 Year Olds)Wednesdays (No program Nov. 18)11:15 a.m. - 12 noon Join us every Wednesday as we engage in interactive activities that encourage literacy, learning and creativity. We will have a different theme each week: Every Child Ready to Read Storywalk, which focuses on early literacy practices through a unique story walk; Preschool Science, where we will learn through books, hands-on experiments and lots of interactive fun; DIY Art, a hands-on craft that will help build vocabulary, creativity and overall awesomeness; and Readers’ Theater, which encourages dramatic play to increase literacy, social skills and vocabulary.

HOMESCHOOL LEARNING LAB @ NORTH (Pre-school, Elementary School)Thursdays (No program Nov. 26)9:30 - 10:30 a.m.The Homeschool Learning Lab provides homeschoolers with enriching and unique programming at the library. We have a great time building relationships and learning about the library and its awesome resources.

PILLOWCASE PREPAREDNESS FOR KIDS (6-12 Year Olds)Thursday, Sep. 176 - 7 p.m.Come along with us, and get prepared with the Red Cross’ Pillowcase Project, a 60-minute initiative to teach children about local hazards, coping skills and general preparedness. Participants will receive a fun filled workbook and a pillowcase that they can decorate.

POTTY STORYTIME WITH ELMO (2-5 Year Olds)Saturday, Sep. 1911 a.m. - 12 noonCalling all potty trainers and trainees! Do you need a little potty time encouragement? We will read stories about using the potty, and we will have a music party with Elmo.

DINOSAUR CLUB @ NORTH (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds)Saturdays, Sep. 19; Oct. 10; Nov. 212 - 3 p.m.Roar on over for exciting dinosaur fun. Meet new friends, discuss your love for dinosaurs and participate in a dinosaur related activity.


STORIES UNDER THE STARS Tuesday, Oct. 276:30 - 8 p.m.Join us for our annual evening of stories under the stars. We will guide you on a storytelling path along our nature trail outside, where you will hear a wide variety of stories to get you in the Halloween spirit. Have fun hearing spooky stories from local storytellers, star gazing at the Hub Farm and making creepy crafts to take home. Feel free to dress up in your Halloween costume, if you’d like!

REVIEWS FOR REWARDS (Elementary School)OngoingDo you like reading? Do you like writing? Do you like prizes? If you answered “yes,” then you should join our Reviews for Rewards

program! All you have to do is write a review (one paragraph at least) about a

book you have read, and once a week you can trade it in for a super cool

prize! For grades K-5. Limit one report per week.

*2ND-3RD GRADE BOOK CLUB (Elementary School)Wednesdays, Sep. 2; Oct. 7; Nov. 4 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.Join us for our 2nd-3rd Grade Book Club. Each month we will read a different book, discuss what we read and make a craft. Sign up online, and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk today!

*4TH-5TH GRADE BOOK CLUB (Elementary School)Thursdays, Sep. 10; Oct. 8; Nov. 12

4:45 - 5:30 p.m.Join us for our 4th-5th Grade

Book Club. Each month we will read a different book, discuss what we read and do an activity based on the book. Sign up online to join us, and pick up a

copy of the book at the Information Desk.


*K-1 BOOK CLUB (Elementary School)Thursdays, Sep. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. 194:45 - 5:30 p.m.Join Miss Erica for a very special book club made just for our kindergarten and first grade patrons. Each month will feature a different book and craft! Pick up your copy of each month’s book club book at the Information Desk.

SATURDAY MATINEE (All Ages)Saturdays, Sep. 19; Oct. 17; Nov. 1411 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Join us for our Saturday Matinees! Each month we will show a different children’s movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

DATABASES FOR KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES (Elementary School)Tuesday, Oct. 13 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Join Miss Erica to learn about the library databases that are tailored to kids and their families. These free resources are perfect to help with school projects, learning new things and exploring areas of interest.

FROM BOOKS TO THE BIG SCREEN (Elementary School)Mondays, Oct. 19; Nov. 165 - 7 p.m.Many beloved books, new and old, are being transformed into movies. Come join us for your favorite classic and popular children’s literature books on the big screen.

HALLOWEEN HOOT (All Ages)Thursday, Oct. 29 6 - 7 p.m.Come to the library for a spooktacular evening of Halloween themed books, songs, jokes and trick-or-treating! Wear a costume.... if you dare!

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Children’s Programs

*MORNING CRAFT TIME (Tuesdays, 3-5 Year Olds; Thursdays: 2-5 Year Olds)Tuesdays, Sep. 1, 15, 29; Oct. 13, 27; Nov. 10, 24Thursdays, Sep. 3, 17; Oct. 1, 15, 29; Nov. 1211:15 - 11:45 a.m.Join us for new, fun and exciting crafts. Supplies provided.

*AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING (Tuesdays: Kindergarten-2nd Grade; Thursdays: 3rd-6th Grade) Tuesdays and Thursdays (No program Sep. 1, 3; Nov. 24, 26)4 - 5 p.m. or 5 - 6 p.m.Need homework help? This fall we are offering free tutoring after school! Students can book a one hour session to be tutored by a teen volunteer. Please note that registration is for the semester, and you will be expected to attend the same time slot every week, so pick a time that works well for you.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP DROP OFF, PART 1 (All Ages)Thursday, Oct. 1-Friday, Oct. 16All DayParents, if you have costumes that your children are no longer using, bring them over to the library.


*FIRE SAFETY WEEK STORYTIME (Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary School)Thursday, Oct. 82 - 3:30 p.m.Join us for a special Fire Safety Storytime with stories, songs, craft and your chance to meet a real firefighter.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP, PART 2 (All Ages)Saturday, Oct. 171 - 3 p.m.Come and find the gently used costume of your dreams!

HALLOWEEN COSTUME WEEK 2015 (All Ages)Monday-Saturday, Oct. 26-31All DayDo your kids like to dress up? Do you still have old costumes? Do they wear their princess dress or superhero costume all day long? Here is your chance to let them dress up by joining us for Costume Week at the library. If you come to the library dressed in a costume this week, you will receive a treat at the Children’s Information Desk.

HAUNTED HOUSE (Elementary School, 6-12 Year Olds)Thursday, Oct. 294 - 7 p.m.If you’re looking for a good scream, come explore the library’s haunted house. There will be ghouls, ghosts and creepy crawlies. Get ready for a frightfully fun time!

GARDEN CLUB (6-12 Year Olds)Tuesdays, Sep. 1; Oct. 6; Nov. 35 - 6 p.m.Come and learn about all types of plants as we tend our own library garden with Master Gardener Ms. Melissa.

*BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR ROALD DAHL (6-12 Year Olds)Tuesday, Sep. 15Join us for a birthday party for Roald Dahl, the man who brought us Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda and The Twits. In traditional birthday fashion, we will celebrate with games, treats, crafts and prizes.

LIBRARY PLAY-DOH SHOWCASE (Pre-school)Wednesday, Sep. 16All DayDid you know that today is National Play-Doh day? Swing by the library to check out some of our library-made batches that range in color, glow in the dark or are filled with glitter. Also, take a recipe to try at home!

BANNED BOOKS WEEK (6-12 Year Olds)Sep. 26-Oct. 3All DayCelebrate your right to read! Stop by the library to see the importance of open information to everyone, and take a look at books that have been banned throughout history. Take home one of the historically banned books, and decide for yourself whether or not it is worthy of your reading time.

*EVERYTHING PUMPKIN! (6-12 Year Olds)Tuesday, Oct. 275 - 6 p.m.Join us for a fall celebration of Everything Pumpkin! Games, crafts and activities all centered around this lovely fruit... did you know it was a fruit?!


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Programs for ki dsANIME CLUBWednesdays (No program Nov. 18, 25) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Do you like Anime or manga? Join us to watch some shows, practice drawing and play games on the Wii U. Snacks will be provided!

*TEEN CRITICS CLUBThursdays, Sep. 3; Oct. 1; Nov. 54:30 - 5:30 p.m.Do you love to read? Are you excited for books that haven’t even come out yet? Join the Teen Critics Club to read advance copies of young adult novels. Discuss new books with other teens, and write book reviews. All book reviews will be shared on our blog! Pizza will be provided.

*TUTORING WORKSHOPFriday, Sep. 44 - 5:30 p.m.If you are a teen tutor, please attend this mandatory tutoring workshop. Meet the other teen tutors, and learn the skills necessary to become a great tutor. Snacks will be provided.

*TUTORING @ SOUTHWESTTuesdays & Thursdays (No program Sep. 1, 3; Nov. 26)3:45 - 6 p.m.Participate in our After School Tutoring program. Applications are available at the Children’s Desk and in the Teen Area. High school and middle school tutors will work with kindergarten-6th graders. Hurry! There are only six tutoring positions left! Earn volunteer time! Pencils, paper and other supplies will be available upon request.

*DOUGHNUTS FOR DATABASESMondays, Sep. 14; Oct. 12; Nov. 94 - 5 p.m.Come for the doughnuts; stay for the knowledge. Learn about the many databases the library has to offer and how finding the right information can make homework easier!

*TEEN ADVISORY GROUP (TAG)Fridays, Sep. 18; Oct. 16; Nov. 13, 4 - 5 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 29, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.Join Southwest’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) to get volunteer time, eat snacks and make an impact at the library! Any teen in grades 6-12 can join. Sep 18: Back-to-School Party: Come to the first TAG meeting of the school year to celebrate, meet other members and play games; Oct. 16: Halloween Happenings: Bring your ideas to make this year’s Haunted House the scariest ever!; Oct. 29: The Haunted House!: If you’re looking for a good scream, come volunteer at the library’s haunted house. Be ghouls, ghosts and creepy crawlies. Get ready for a frightfully fun time! You must be a member of Southwest’s TAG to participate; Nov. 13: Book-o-Mania: Share your favorite books with other teens! Create the library’s first TAG book list. Books for teens, chosen by teens.

TEEN LGBT BOOK CLUBMondays, Sep. 21; Oct. 19; Nov. 166 - 8 p.m.This book club is a safe place where LGBT teens and their supporters can read novels that feature LGBT characters, and meet other teens with the same interests. The book club meets on the third Monday of every month. Snacks will be provided. Check the website for our current selections!

GAME DAYMondays, Sep. 28; Oct. 26; Nov. 303:30 - 4:30 p.m.Get your game face on – at the library! Join us for multiplayer Xbox or Wii U games, or play classic board games. Snacks will be provided!

*TEEN CREATIVE WRITING CLUBMondays, Oct. 5; Nov. 24:30 - 5:30 p.m.Join other teen writers on the first Monday of every month to stretch your imagination with exercises to help you through the creative writing process. We’ll use prompts and other techniques to get our creativity going. Feel free to bring any of your writing with you. This club of creative writers is for anyone in grades 6-12, all skill levels. Snacks will be provided. At the end of the school year, we will collect all of our writing we did throughout the year and publish a literary magazine!


GARDEN CLUB Tuesdays, Sep. 1; Oct. 6; Nov. 35 - 6 p.m.Come and learn about all types of plants as we tend our own library garden with Master Gardener Ms. Melissa.

*BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR ROALD DAHLTuesday, Sep. 15Join us for a birthday party for Roald Dahl, the man who brought us Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda and The Twits. In traditional birthday fashion, we will celebrate with games, treats, crafts and prizes.

BANNED BOOKS WEEKSep. 26-Oct. 3All DayCelebrate your right to read! Stop by the library to see the importance of open information to everyone, and take a look at books that have been banned throughout history. Take home one of the historically banned books, and decide for yourself whether or not it is worthy of your reading time.

*EVERYTHING PUMPKIN! Tuesday, Oct. 275 - 6 p.m.Join us for a fall celebration of Everything Pumpkin! Games, crafts and activities all centered around this lovely fruit... did you know it was a fruit?!

MOVIE NIGHT CELEBRATION: THE HUNGER GAMES MOCKINGJAY PART 2Tuesday, Nov. 175 - 8 p.m.It’s here! The final chapter of this well-loved book turned movie series releases this Friday in theaters! Are you ready? Join us to watch Mockingjay Part 1 in anticipation of Friday, combined with some Katniss-style crafts and snacks.

Teen Programs

6 Fall 2015 Branching Out

Stanford L. Warren

Southwest Regional

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Branching Out - Children's: Fall 2015