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Early Winter Storytime Session
October 16-December 18
Storytimes are now printed on bookmarks for your convenience and are
available in the library and online at www.MyLibrary.us.
(R) indicates registration is required.
Carbon Valley Regional Library
Paws to Read (R)
6:30-7:45 pm, November 4
This program will give young readers a chance to read out loud in a stress-free environment to some very attentive listeners. Therapy dogs will be ready to hear some good stories. Each participant will be given a 15 minute time slot to share a story with one of our furry friends. Please register early by coming in or calling the library at 720-685-5100. Registration begins October 21.
Family Film Night
6:00 pm, November 5
Ratatouille (Rated G, 110 minutes)
In this Pixar animated comedy, Remy loves fine French food, which is a problem since he happens to be a rat. He lives in an expensive French restaurant and desires to become a chef despite the disapproval of his father and brother who are happy eating garbage. He has adventures every day with a rat-despising staff that wants him gone in this riotous film.
Harvest Festival
(all ages)
1:00 pm, November 7
Join us as we welcome the harvest season and celebrate the
Native American culture with The Iron Family Dancers and Singers
and Daniel Blegen, author of Bob Sakata: American Farmer. Games, crafts and refreshments for all.
3rd-5th Reader's Club
4:00 pm, November 12
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Join us as we explore and discuss juvenile fiction chapter books and do a corresponding activity. Books available Nov. 1 at the front desk. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the second meeting for this book will be December 10.
Bilingual Family Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües
10:30 am, November 14
Stories and activities will be presented in both Spanish and English. All
are welcome, especially those who speak Spanish or would like exposure to
the Spanish language.
Cuentos y actividades presentados en español e inglés. Abierto para
familias que hablan español y cualquiera que quisiera descubrir el idioma
español.
The First Thanksgiving
(elementary school-age children)
4:00 pm, November 17
Join us as we read and learn about what the first Thanksgiving was really like.
Gaming for Jrs.
4:00-5:00 pm, November 18
Join other 3rd-5th graders to play a variety of board, card, and Wii games.
No School-Day Activity
(for school-age children only)
1:00-3:00 pm, November 23
No school today? Need something fun to do? Join us for a special hands-on activity that will help you pass the time and learn something new. Drop in anytime between 1-3 pm. The activity room will close promptly at 3 pm.
Centennial Park Library
Drop-In Storytime
Monday-Thursday: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 5:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
Book Club for Kids
6:00 pm, November 5
This club is for 3rd-5th graders who enjoy reading and making friends. We read, eat cookies, and have fun book talks. Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite books to share with others. The club meets on the first Thursday of every month.
Paws to Read (R)
7:00 pm, November 9
Paws to READ dogs will curl up on the floor to share stories with anyone
wanting to read to them. Reluctant readers find that "man's best friends"
are willing to listen. Therapy dogs sit quietly and calmly while children
read aloud to them, allowing children to become more relaxed and confident
about reading.
Native American Heritage Celebration
(all ages)
6:00 pm, November 10
Please join us as storyteller and flute player Bailey Phelps of the
Cherokee Nation entertains us with Native tales and music. The Iron Family
Dancers will perform Native American dances and share the stories and
symbolism behind the dances with the audience.
Erie Community Library
Fun and Games (R)
4:00-5:30 pm, November 5
Children and tweens are invited to the Erie Community Library for fun playing board and card games.
Paws to Read (R)
(grades 1-5)
6:30-7:45 pm, November 9
Paws to Read is a program for children in grades 1-5 who are able to read a
book by themselves. Each participant will be given a 15 minute time slot to
share a story with a visiting therapy dog. They may bring their own book or
choose a library book. This program gives young readers a chance to read
aloud in a stress-free environment to calm and attentive therapy dogs.
Registration begins September 28.
Tween Book Club (R)
(grades 4-6)
4:00-5:00 pm, November 12
Would you like to hang out and talk about books with other kids your age? Come to our Tween Book Club. Snacks provided. This month's selection is The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month (R)
4:00-5:30 pm, November 19
Explore American Indian heritage with stories and tales, then create an original rattle from twig, yarn and beads.
Farr Regional Library
Father-Son Book Club
7:00 pm, November 10
Author Daniel Blegen, Bob Sakata: American Farmer, will join us this month
to sign books and answer questions. His books will be available for
purchase. We will meet the second Tuesday of each month.
Family Movie
2:00-4:00 pm, November 14
Madagascar (Rated PG, 86 minutes)
At New York's Central Zoo, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe and a hippo are best
friends living in a blissful domesticated life in captivity. When one of
them turns up missing, the others search for him only to find themselves on
a ship headed to the exotic island of Madagascar. When their boat wrecks,
these native New Yorkers must take on a much different jungle in this
computer-animated comedy. Refreshments provided.
Book to Movie Club
6:00-8:30 pm, November 19
Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
Children's Build a Book
11:00 am, November 28
Celebrate National Novel Writing Month by creating your own book. We'll
bring the paper, the binding and the know-how. You bring the story, the
drawings and the creativity.
Lincoln Park Library
Fall Family Movie Night (R)
4:30 pm, November 17
Watch the captivating movie Pocahontas, a beautiful story of friendship
between two cultures; a fun-filled adventure in history. Snacks provided.
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