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PBS Kids Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Everyone, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth
Program Type: Educational, Storytime, Youth Program
Event Details:

Connect to resources that make learning fun and exciting for you and your children. Take photos, make memories, share some laughs and meet our special furry friend!

Pokémon Day Celebration

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Author Visit, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Celebrate Pokemon Day with us and local author A. Kidd.  We'll read her book, Yasuko and the Dream Eater, do some Pokemon drawing, craft an origami bookmark and have a scavenger hunt.  Registration is required.  

OpenSpot Theatre Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Welcome to a fun introduction to the world of theatre. We'll sing, dance, act, and write an original mini-play to perform at the end of the workshop. Please register. Ages 6+

 

OpenSpot Theatre Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Welcome to a fun introduction to the world of theatre. We'll sing, dance, act, and write an original mini-play to perform at the end of the workshop. Please register. Ages 6+

Reader Dog @ Woods

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Educational

Drop in and read with one of our friendly, trained reader dogs for some great reading practice and doggie time!

Sensory Storytime @ Woods

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory needs or who are on the autism spectrum and welcoming all ages and abilities.  Join us for stories, songs and play that incorporate the five senses. 

Registration is required.  

Craft-To-Go @ All Branches

All Day
Youth
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Pick up a kit to make a Pollinator Hotel.

Kids craft kits include materials to create something special, common household items may be needed for some activities. Available at all branches while supplies last. 

Coding: Moana Wayfinding

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Moana and Maui in an adventure game while learning all about loops, conditionals and the fundamentals of code. Recommended for grades 2 and up.  Registration is required.  

1000 Hours Signs of Spring Walk at Patterson Park

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Everyone
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Everyone
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with us and add to your 1000 Hours outside by taking a walk with us at Patterson Park!  We’ll be doing a scavenger hunt and learning about the season.  All ages are welcome.  We’ll meet at Patterson Park in Grosse P

OpenSpot Theatre Workshop @ Central

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Performance, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Theatre is for everybody! This fun, accessible and interactive workshop is open to kids of all abilities in elementary and middle school.

Family Movie

11:00am - 1:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies/Film, Youth Program
Event Details:

Enjoy a family movie in the storytime room. No registration required.

Wild Robot Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Elementary
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Celebrate Roz and friends with trivia, crafts and fun. Please register.

Marc The Balloon Meister

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Performance, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

See the Balloon Meister twist a variety of fun animals and shapes. Then choose one, and Marc will make it for you to take home! Registration is necessary.

Sensory Storytime @ Ewald

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory needs or who are on the autism spectrum and welcoming all ages and abilities.  Join us for stories, songs and play that incorporate the five senses. 

Registration is required.  

Sensory Friendly Movie @ Woods

11:00am - 1:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies/Film, Youth Program
Event Details:

Lights up. Sound down. Enjoy recent releases in an accepting environment. Sensory Showtimes make movies extra welcoming to guests with special needs, including autism. No registration required.

Afternoon Drop-In Kids Craft

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hey kids! Come on in for some creative crafting! No registration necessary.

Star Wars Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Get ready for “May the Fourth Be With You” with Star Wars crafts and activities. Costumes are welcome but not required. Great for elementary age Star Wars enthusiasts. 

Please register.