STAY AND PLAY - EIJ442

Join in the playdate fun and connect with other children! This is creative and unstructured play. 
Date: Thursday, January 2
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Ages: Ages 1 - 5 with an adult, siblings welcome

SENSORY STORY TIME - EIJ490

Enjoy a story and activity with Miss Melissa.  This program is geared toward children with and without disabilities: sensory and fidget tools will be accessible throughout the program.
Date: Friday, January 3
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Ages: 3 - 8 on their own, older siblings welcome  

S.P.E.W. CRAFT - EIJ493

Calling all Harry Potter fans: Follow our hero Hermione’s example and make a craft to free Dobby and the rest of the house elves! While we craft, enjoy some J.K. Rowling literary trivia! Please bring an old sock with you.
Date: Friday, January 3
Time: 3 – 3:45 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 8

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.
Date: Monday, January 6 or Saturday, January 11
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages: Birth through 3 years old with an adult, siblings welcome

WINTER TREE CRAFT - EIJ470

Join us as we use bubble wrap to create a painting of a beautiful winter scene. 
Date: Tuesday, January 7
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades K - 2

POLAR PUPPETS STORY AND CRAFT TIME - EIJ614

Brrr!! It’s cold outside so join us to celebrate the season and make the most perfect polar puppets.
Date: Wednesday, January 8
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Ages: Grades K – 3

TIME FOR TWOS - EIJ406

Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your child.
Date: Thursday, January 9
Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Ages: 2 year olds with an adult, no siblings

PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP - EIJ400

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, January 10 and runs for a total of six weeks.
Dates: Fridays, January 10 through February 14
Time: 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 18 – 35 months with an adult, siblings welcome

INSTRUMENT EXPLORATION - EIJ620

Learn about instruments such as the clarinet, flute, guitar, ukulele, violin, French horn and more with musician Adam King.
Date: Sunday, January 12
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Ages: Grades K - 3 with an adult, no younger siblings

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, January 13
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 Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International. Registration will be in-person only for a 20 minute session.
Date: Tuesday, January 14
Time: 6:30 - 8:10 p.m.
Ages: Readers in Grades K - 6

SNOWY ARTSY TOTS - EIJ421

Bring your child in to enjoy some wintry sensory play and make a simple art project. Make sure to dress for a mess!
Date: Wednesday, January 15
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 - 5 years with an adult, siblings welcome

MAKERSPACE NIGHT – EIJ586

Go, go, go with gadgets galore!  Whether big or small, we have building projects for all.
Date: Thursday, January 16
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: Ages 4 and up with an adult

FAMILY GAME WEEKEND - EIJ478

Warm up at the library with our awesome board games. We’ll also have some oversized games including Giant Dominoes, Connect Four and Jenga. So stop by anytime for some family gaming fun. No registration necessary.
Date & Time: Saturday, January 18 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or Sunday, January 19 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages with an adult

SCHOOL OF ROCK: DRUMMING - EIJ425

Music fans, come learn early drumming techniques and rhythms! We’re providing the drum sticks, practice pads and a variety of other percussion items. No experience required, just bring your enthusiasm and drumming curiosity!
Dates: Saturdays, January 18 & 25
Time: 3 - 3:45 p.m.
Ages: Grades 2 - 5

BEGINNERS AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE - EIJ496

Learn sign language with Miss Nicole by playing fun games and activities.
Dates: Tuesdays, January 21, 28 & February 4
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4 - 8

SUPER SMASH BROS. – EIJ536

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a master of combat, join us to play Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch!
Date: Tuesday, January 21
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 6                  

SNOWY STORY TIME - EIJ588

We’ll share wild and wonderful stories about flaky, frosty, frozen fun!
Date: Wednesday, January 22
Time: 4:30 – 5 p.m.
Ages: 3 ½ - K on their own

BABY TIME - EIJ404

Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program that includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth.
Dates: Thursdays, January 23 & 30
Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Pre-walkers, 3 months and up with an adult, no siblings

TODDLER TIME - EIJ405

Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program that includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth.
Date: Thursdays, January 23 & 30
Time: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: Walkers through 23 months old with an adult, siblings welcome

CIRCLE TIME - EIJ407

Shake those sillies out! Two and three-year-olds with an adult join Kathy Roeder for circle time fun.
Date: Thursday, January 23
Time: 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: 2 & 3 with an adult, siblings welcome

LEGO CLUB – EIJ492

Make new friendes while building with LEGOs at the Library. All you need to bring is your imagination. No registration required.
Date: Saturday, January 25
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Ages: Grades K – 5 with an adult, siblings welcome

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, January 27
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1 – 6

PUZZLEMANIA - EIJ460

It’s puzzle time at the library!  Join us for this exciting story and craft program where we test our puzzle skills and use our imaginations to create a puzzle of our very own.
Date: Tuesday, January 28
Time: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m
Ages: Grades K - 3

STORY PLAY TIME– EIJ464

We’ll explore books through music, movement, and play!
Date: Wednesday, January 29
Time: 10:30 -11 a.m.
Ages: Preschool children ages 3 - 5 with an adult, no siblings