World Explorers

world6 pm, Kunkel Creation Station 
Explore the world and learn about different cultures and people around the globe. Program includes reading, activity, and discussion. Each month features a different country or region. This month we travel to Egypt. Recommended ages 6 - 8. REGISTER

 

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Roots & Shoots Kids Club

root6 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station 
This program developed by Jane Goodall is a youth service program which helps empower young people to become leaders who build a better world. The mission of the program is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, other animals, and the environment. Recommended ages 5-8.

Learn about Thula Thula Game Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa and their conservation work. Write gratitude letters and pictures for the rangers and animals. Registration required.

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STEM for Kids

stem1 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station
Get ready to explore, create, learn, and experiment in our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) monthly meetups. STEM activities are a great way to discover concepts and promote skills that are scientific, creative, and collaborative. Each STEM program includes concept learning and experimentation or creation of a project based on the topic. Recommended ages 8 - 10 years old. Registration required.

November - Anthropology in the field: Ethnography 

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STEM for Kids

stem6 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station
Get ready to explore, create, learn, and experiment in our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) monthly meetups. STEM activities are a great way to discover concepts and promote skills that are scientific, creative, and collaborative. Each STEM program includes concept learning and experimentation or creation of a project based on the topic. Recommended ages 8 - 10 years old. Registration required.
November - Anthropology in the field: Ethnography  

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STEAM Discovery Zone - 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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Zoology Club

Kunkel Creation Station  

This program is all about diving into the science of animals. Learn about categories, behaviors, ecology, physiology, and more. Recommended ages 10-12 years old. Registration required.

November: Pandas

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Closed - Night at the Library Event

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Halloween Storytime

"Spooky Halloween Storytime" text with haunted house and storybook imageAges 2-5
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Join us on Halloween to share stories, songs, tricks, and treats!

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Smokey Bear Birthday Party!

"80 Years of Preventing Wildfires" text with image of Smokey Bear and people around a campfireAges 5-12
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Come celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday and Fire Safety Month while expressing your creativity! We will decorate posters about protecting our forests and have some free giveaways!

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Snowy Scene LEGO Contest

"Snowy Scene LEGO Contest" text with image of winter trees and snowflakesAges 6-12
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Help us decorate our display case for the month of January! Registrants will be able to create a snowy scene out of LEGOs (no larger than 6x6 inches) and then library patrons will vote on their favorite! The winner will receive a free LEGO set. Drop-off at the Children's Desk between January 2nd-6th for your submission to be considered (must be registered).

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