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.
Fall Craft Kit Series (Take-and-make)
Every two weeks in September and October | Ages 3-6
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October 27: Pumpkin Pie Plate
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Pick up a brown bag craft kit every other week in the fall at our Crafting Station in the Children's area. Kit includes materials to make the craft, instructions, an activity sheet and a small surprise. Crafts can be completed in the library or at home. While supplies last.
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
Fire Safety & Touch-a-Truck Event with Adams Township Fire District
Tuesday, October 28 at 4:30pm | All ages
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October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety and prevention. Join us for a 90-minute kids fire safety and prevention program, which includes an interactive presentation by Adams Twp Fire District, activity/craft stations and a touch-a-truck event in the parking lot.
Creative Writing with Story Cubes
Wednesday, November 5 at 5pm | Ages 8+
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A creative writing exercise using dice with different images on each side. Roll a die, see the picture that turns up, and decide how it affects the next sentence in the story. Be as literal or abstract as you like, then the next person takes their turn. The result is usually delightfully weird collaborative stories!
World War II Footlocker Program
Saturday, November 8 at 11am | All ages
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Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall are going to bring their World War II Footlocker Program to the Mars Area Public Library! The presentation covers a variety of topics related to the United States' involvement in the conflict and includes artifacts, documents, and photos from the museum's collection that can be handled and passed around by the audience.
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.
