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Getting Ready for Kindergarten – My Furry Friends

Thursday, January 4th

6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Ages 3 – 5 years old

Join us as we have fun with our furry friends as a part of our yearlong Getting Ready For Kindergarten (GRFK) program. You must be in the GRFK program in order to participate. This program is funded by a grant from the Community Works fund from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley. This event also takes place on January 25^th (Fairytale Fun), February 17^th (Super Hero Science), March 29^th (Extraordinary Eggs), and April 26^th (Hungry Caterpillar Fun).

Lego Building

Saturday, January 6th

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Our Lego building blocks and your creativity can only add up to lots of fun at the library. Join us and other Lego enthusiasts for an afternoon of building fun. For children in Kindergarten and up. This event also occurs January 13^th, February 17^th, March 17^th, and April 7^th.

Monarch Book Club

Saturday, January 20th

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

1^st- 3^rd Grade

Kids in 1st -3rd Grade have their own book club. We will read the book of the month at our gathering time and have a crafting session. This event will also take place on February, 10^th, March 10^th, and April 14^th.

BlueStem Book Club

Saturday, January 20^th

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Kids in 3^rd – 5^th Grade will meet each month to discuss a book from the Bluestem Award Nominee list. The book for the January meeting will be Stick Dog by Tom Watson. Books will be available at the Front Desk. This event will also take place on February 10^th (Soar by Joan Bauer), March 10^th (Dash by Kirby Larson), and April 14^th (The Boy who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick).

Valentine Craft

Saturday, February 3rd

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Kindergarten and up

Use your creativity on a Valentine’s Day project to take home. All supplies are included; there is no fee for the program.

Storytime

Tues., Feb. 6th
10:00 – 11:00 A.M.
Enjoy the mix of crafts, stories, and music to help young children develop a love for reading. Parents and guardians can bring their 6-months to 5-year-old children.
Also meeting on February 13^th and 27th,
March 6th, 13^th, and 27^th, 

April 3rd, 10^th, and 24^th.

Tiny Explorers       Tues., Feb. 20th    10:00  – 11:00 A.M

Playing at a number of stations, children will learn fine motor skills with the help of manipulatives. Activities are meant for children from ages 6 months to 5 years old.
This program also occurs March 20^th, and April 17th.

Friends of the Library Presents “Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss.”
Sat., March 3^rd
1:00  – 2:30 P.M.
Children in Pre-k through 3^rd Grade.
Help us celebrate reading on the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ birth. There will be fun and games and crafts. 

Spring Craft Time

Wednesday, March 28^th

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Kindergarten and up

Work on a fun craft best for springtimes. All supplies are provided, there is no fee for this program.

School’s Out Movie Day                                                                                 

Friday, March 30^th                                                                                                                              1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.                                                                                                              

School is out! Come to the Library and watch a movie with your friends. Popcorn and Lemonade will be served.

Earth Day Celebration                                                                                        Saturday, April 21th                                                                                            1:00P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Join us for an afternoon as we celebrate Mother Earth by creating recyclable art.    This event is for kids in Kindergarten    and up.