Pokemon Club for Teens and Tweens

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM in the Community Room

Calling all Pokemon Superfans! Meetup to play TCG or Pokemon Go. We will have Pokemon snacks, contests and other surprises. Whether you are just beginning your Pokemon journey or you are a seasoned trainer you need to be here! Feel free to bring along your device including tablets, Switches and phones. This program is for tweens AND teens ages 9-18. Parents may stay to play with their children. Adults without a child will not be admitted. Registration is required and begins February 17. 

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Game Day for All!

game day1:00 pm, Community Room 

Join us for an afternoon of board games, card games, games of skill and strategy. Fun for the entire family. The library has a stash of games to choose from or you are welcome to bring your own. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. 

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Poetry & Art Party!

"Poetry and Art Party" text with image of colorful brain and art symbolsAges 6-12
No Registration Required
On the last day of National Poetry Month, come read some fun poetry books with us and then try out several different kinds of poems that can be turned into art, including LEGO poetry!

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Caterpillar Crazy!

"Caterpillar Crazy" text with image of Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" characterAges 2 and up
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Join us for a reading of our favorite caterpillar books, and then try out multiple engaging caterpillar crafts, like making egg carton critters and potato stamping!

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Longwood Reads--Extraordinary Gardener, Extraordinary You!

Friday, March 14 at 10am in the Children’s Library 

Join us for our annual Longwood Reads program for a reading of The Extraordinary Gardener by Sam Boughton, song, make-and-take seed planting, and garden craft.  
Recommended ages 4-10. Parental supervision required. No registration required.
 

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Paper Plate Greenhouse

Ages 3 and up
No Registration Required
Kids will get to strengthen their STEM skills while making a mini portable greenhouse with this fun take home activity! Plant some seeds and then watch as they grow in this unique hanging window garden! Available while supplies last.

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Egg Carton Tree Craft

Ages 3 and up
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Kids will get to strengthen their fine motor skills while making a beatuiful nature craft with this fun take home activity! Cut and paint recyled egg cartons to make a 3D tree. Available while supplies last.

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Polar Express LEGO Contest

Ages 5 and up
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Help us decorate our display case for the month of December! This month, participants are challenged to design a LEGO creation inspired by the classic children’s book, The Polar Express! The winner will receive a free LEGO set. Drop off your submission to the Children's Desk by Saturday, December 6th. 

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Dream Garden Dioramas

"Dream Garden Dioramas" text with image of vegetable garden under cloudsAges 6-12
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Come celebrate Earth Day at the Library and create your dream garden – in a box! We will read a story about a garden and then provide all the materials you need to create your own miniature garden to take home. This program is supporting our Longwood Gardens Community Read partnership – each registrant will be entered to win a family admission pass to the gardens this summer!

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STEAM Discovery Play - Preschool

stem10 am in the Community Room
Get ready to explore, create, learn, and experiment in our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) monthly meetups. STEAM activities are a great way to discover concepts and promote skills that are scientific, creative, and collaborative. Adult Supervision required. Recommended ages 3 - 5 years old. No registration required.
 

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