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Winter Reading Programreading snowman

 

Guess what? February is “I Love to Read” Month and we’re celebrating with a winter reading program for school-age children. Beginning February 1st, you can come to the Children’s Department to get your reading log and all of the details.

 

 

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The Real McCoy
Saturday, February 25
2:00 p.m.
Grades 2-5
Lake Room

Did you know that the potato chip, the super soaker water gun and blood banks were all discovered by African American Inventors? Discover the many amazing inventions of African Americans through exciting activities and participate in simple fun-filled science experiments. Registration begins February 11.

 

 
CULINARY KIDS: Ladybugs, Caterpillars, Butterflies, OH MY!
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Stories, snacks and fun…join us as we prepare and eat bugs. No, not those bugs!--we’re talking about the bugs we’ll be making with healthy things you’d find around the kitchen. Please feel free to wear an apron or clothes which can get messy! There will be a variety of foods present so please consider food allergies carefully. Registration begins March 10.


Franny K Stein
Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist
Thursday, April 12
2:00 p.m.
Shore Room
Grades 1 - 5

Have you ever wanted to be a mad scientist? Or known someone that is? Here is your chance to get to know Franny K. Stein, a girl who loves science experiments and outrageous inventions. Come on into the library laboratory to try your own weird and wacky experiments. Registration begins March 29.