Repeating Events
Story Tots
Wednesdays at 10:30am | Suggested for 18-36 months
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Join other parents and their children for Miss Tara's engaging stories, flannels, and songs.
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Registration required for each date you plan to attend. Registration for all programs within the month opens two weeks before the first program date.
Story Time
Mondays at 10:30am | Suggested for ages 3-5 years
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Join Miss Tara for stories, songs/rhymes, and activities that focus on essential pre-reading skills.
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Please register for each date you plan to attend. Registration for all programs within the month opens two weeks before the first program date.
Lego Club
Third Tuesday of the month (Nov. 18, Dec 16) at 5pm | Ages 5-12
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Join us for a one hour drop-in, free play Lego building session! Children will have the opportunity to use our many bins of Legos to build their own creations. Creations will be on display in the Children's area for one month until the next Lego Club meeting. An optional monthly Lego challenge is also available!
PAWS to Read w/ Wally
Select Tuesdays at 4:30-5:30pm | Recommended for ages 6+
Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the four available time slots. Up to two siblings per registration. Bring a book or two, but no toys.
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Registration opens two weeks before program date.
Yoga for Kids, presented by Ivy Rehab
Second Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm | Ages 1-6 with caregiver
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Experience the elements of yoga (breathe, move, rest) in a fun and engaging way with age-appropriate poses and a focus on breathing, relaxation, and meditation. This is a wonderful way for children to stretch their bodies and calm their minds.
Loose clothing recommended to allow for comfortable movement. Bring your own yoga mat or blanket.
Ruff Writers Take-and-Make Craft & More
Once a month | Multigenerational
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Pick up some craft resources and stories for multigenerational family time. This brown bag program provides craft materials, instructions, and a recommended picture book story to open conversations and share positive life stories across different generations of family and friends.
Holidays Around the World: Pop Up Center & Take-and-Make Craft
Every two weeks in November and December | Ages 3-6
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​November 10, November 24, December 8, December 22, January 5.
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Every two weeks, visit the Crafting Station in the Children’s area to explore a different country’s holiday celebration. Crafts are self-paced and can be done at the library or at home. Each time you complete a craft kit in this series, stop by the front desk or the Children’s office to stamp your passport. Collect all 5 stamps to earn a prize!
Winter Reading Program
Monday, December 29 to Saturday, January 24 | All Ages
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A four-week reading program through the Beanstack app that encourages children to keep reading over Winter Break and beyond. This simplified version of the Summer Reading Program begins during school break, and asks children to read one hour a week for four weeks. Children who complete the challenge can pick a book from the prize cart and enter a virtual raffle for a chance to win the grand prize!
One-Time Programs
Be Thankful (with Kittens)
Saturday, November 22 at 11am | All ages
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A multi-station event where children will do activities, games, and crafts to showcase all that they are "Thankful for". Joining us for the event are kittens from the Butler County Humane Society as part of our "Thankful for our furry friends" feature.
Wrap for a Cause
Thursday, December 11 at 4pm | All ages
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Let the Friends of the Library help make your holiday season a little brighter. Bring your gifts to the library and our amazing Friends will wrap them beautifully in exchange for a donation supporting MAPL! Stop in and leave with one less thing on your holiday to-do list.
