READ to Dogs

dogs6:30 pm - 8 pm in the Children's Library, Lower Level
Specially trained dogs from K-PETs will be at the library to listen to children read aloud. This program is helpful to children who may be shy or reluctant to read aloud and will encourage them to practice reading independently. For budding readers, ages 6 - 12. Registration required.
 

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READ to Dogs

dogs6:30 pm - 8 pm in the Children's Library, Lower Level
Specially trained dogs from K-PETs will be at the library to listen to children read aloud. This program is helpful to children who may be shy or reluctant to read aloud and will encourage them to practice reading independently. For budding readers, ages 6 - 12. Registration required.
 

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We Don't Eat Our Classmates

"We Don't Eat Our Classmates" book jacket and textAges 4-8
Registration Required
Enjoy a reading of this popular back-to-school title and then create a fun dinosaur craft to celebrate the end of summer.

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Story Time at the Museum

Story Time at the Mechanicsburg MuseumJoin us for stories and songs with a Christmas theme at the historic Mechanicsburg Museum Passenger Station this winter! Enjoy the museum's Polar Express Christmas display after story time.

All ages are invited to attend from 10:15 - 11:00 am on December 2, 9, and 16.

Location: 2 W. Strawberry Alley, Mechanicsburg

Questions? Please email Danette or call 717-766-0171.

 

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Tuesday

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Toddler Time

Toddler TimeToddler Time is at the library every Monday morning at 11:15 am and 11:40 am! Parents and their toddlers will love the interactive stories, movement songs, and rhymes at this program for toddlers on the go!

Questions? Please email Danette or call 717-766-0171.

Mechanicsburg Area Foundation Logo Many thanks to the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation, a regional foundation of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities, for their generous sponsorship of children's programs this year.

 

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Story Time

Story TimeStory Time is at the library every Monday at 10:15 am. With stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and fine motor skill activities, it's perfect for children in preschool or kindergarten. 

Questions? Please email Danette or call 717-766-0171.

Mechanicsburg Area Foundation Logo Many thanks to the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation, a regional foundation of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities, for their generous sponsorship of children's programs this year.

 

 

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Monday

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Story Time

Story TimeStory Time is at the library every Monday at 10:15 am. With stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and fine motor skill activities, it's perfect for children in preschool or kindergarten. 

Questions? Please email Danette or call 717-766-0171.

 

 

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Take and Make: Mail A Hug

Image of two colorful handprints connected with a ribbonAges 2-5
Drop-In (No Registration Required)
Do you know someone who you wish you could see more often? This craft will allow kids to "mail a hug" to someone special in their lives so they can feel loved & appreciated from a distance. In addition, enjoy a related literacy activity. Available while supplies last at the Children's Desk. 

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Take and Make: Tissue Paper Flowers

Image of tissue paper flowerAges 2-5
Drop-In (No Registration Required)
Flowers can brighten someone's day. Learn how to make flowers out of tissue paper so you can give someone special a gift that lasts forever! In addition, enjoy a related literacy activity. Available while supplies last at the Children's Desk. 

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Take and Make: Love Bugs

Image of clothespin bugs with kind messages attachedAges 2-5
Drop-In (No Registration Required)
Who can we show more kindness to? These love bug clips are a simple craft that children can personalize however they wish. Once finished, gently clip the love bugs onto a special someone you love or appreciate (with their permission) so they can read your kind message. In addition, enjoy a related literacy activity. Available while supplies last at the Children's Desk. 

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