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Registration for all September programs will begin on Monday, August 12. In-person registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Children’s Desk - online registration will begin at noon. To register online,
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TIME FOR TWOS - EIJ406

Bring your two-year-old to the library for age appropriate stories, rhymes and songs.
Date: Thursday, September 5
Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Ages: Two-year-olds with an adult, no siblings

MORE THAN MOTHER GOOSE - EIJ403

More than Mother Goose for children includes nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories. Parents participate with their child. Older siblings welcome. This program will be offered at two times. Please select the date that is most convenient.
Dates: Saturday, September 7
Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Ages: Birth through 3 years old with a parent or caregiver

BABIES BOOGIE - EIJ417

Clap your hands, move your feet! This creative movement and music program presented by Nicole Sparling uses multicultural music, instruments and props to improve motor skills and help children use their imaginations.
Date: Monday, September 9
Time: 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 23 months with an adult, siblings welcome

TODDLERS TANGO - EIJ418

Clap your hands, move your feet! This creative movement and music program presented by Nicole Sparling uses multicultural music, instruments and props to improve motor skills and help children use their imaginations.
Date: Monday, September 9
Time: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: 2 – 4 years with an adult, siblings welcome

MINECRAFT MANIA - EIJ560

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills!
Date: Monday, September 9
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 - 6

READ TO THE DOGS – EIJ578

Students practice their reading skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a trained Therapy Dog. Dogs and their handlers are registered with Therapy Dogs International. Student readers can sign up for a 20-minute session when they come to the Children’s Desk to register.
Date: Tuesday, September 10
Time: 6:30 – 8:10 p.m.
Ages: Readers in grades K – 6

MAKERSPACE NIGHT – EIJ586

Go, go, go with gadgets galore!  Whether big or small, we have creative activities for all.
Date: Thursday, September 12
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up with an adult, no younger siblings

SHARKY STORY WALK - EIJ556

Join Baby Shark, Mama Shark, Daddy Shark, and more underwater friends in this silly program based on our favorite song and animals.  So join us for a special story time outside in our Discovery Backyard. Afterwards all are welcome to stretch your legs and get your wiggles out while exploring our outside nature classroom. Just a reminder this program will start in the Children's Program Room and end in the Discovery Backyard, weather permitting!
Date: Friday, September 13
Time: 10:30 –11 a.m.
Ages: 3 ½ - 5 on their own

A WET DISCOVERY SATURDAY - EIJ552

We are going to have a lot of splashy splashy fun in the Discovery Backyard. So feel free to wear your water clothes. Families can stop by any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. to create an art project while exploring nature in the Discovery Backyard. This program is weather permitting!
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All ages with an adult

CHESS LESSONS – EIJ414

If you’ve wanted to learn how to play chess, here’s your chance. Teen volunteers will guide students as they play with each other to learn the basics of the game. 
Date: Monday, September 16
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1 – 6

STORY PLAY TIME – EIJ464

We’ll explore books through music, movement and play!
Date: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult, no siblings

BABY TIME - EIJ404

Kathy Roeder leads these fun activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth. Enjoy music, singing, fingerplays and more.
Date: Thursdays, September 19 & 26
Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Pre-walkers, 3 months and up with an adult, no siblings

TODDLER TIME - EIJ405

Kathy Roeder leads these fun activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth. Enjoy music, singing, fingerplays and more led by Kathy Roeder.
Date: Thursdays, September 19 & 26
Time: 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Ages: Walkers through 23 months old with an adult, siblings welcome

CIRCLE TIME – EIJ407

Shake those sillies out! Kathy Roeder leads 2 & 3 year olds in circle time fun.
Date: Thursday, September 26
Time: noon – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: 2 & 3 with an adult, siblings welcome

SUPER SMASH BROS. – EIJ536

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a master of combat, join us to play the brand new Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch!
Date: Thursday, September 19
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 6

MOTHER GOOSE FAIR - EIJ583

Drop-in between 10 a.m. - noon to enjoy special games, simple crafts and other toddler fun. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Date: Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Ages: birth - 3 with an adult, siblings welcome

HOUSE PLAY - EIJ557

Come join us while we play with some basic household items and let your child discover ways to turn them into great playthings! Make sure to dress for a mess!
Date: Tuesday, September 24
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 18 - 36 months with an adult, siblings welcome

CATCH THE TRAIN STORY TIME – EIJ584

Chugga chugga choo choo, all aboard for story time fun!
Date: Wednesday, September 25
Time: 4:30 – 5 p.m.
Ages: 3 ½ - K on their own

PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP - EIJ415

Playing is how your child learns. Through different stages of play, children grow and develop skills in many areas. Parent/Child Workshop gives parents the opportunity to spend quality time with their child playing, exploring, and sharing songs and stories. The program begins on Friday, September 27 and runs for a total of six weeks.
Dates: Fridays, September 27 through November 1
Times: 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 18 – 35 months with an adult, siblings welcome

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