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Join us for Toddlers @ Play on May 24 and May 31

Submitted by Penny A on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 11:56am

There will be temporary change to the Toddler Time schedule for the last week of May and first week of June.  We will have Toddler Time these two weeks only on the Tuesday of the week.  The Book Babies schedule will remain the same.

We are making the temporary change to try a special program - Toddlers @ Play.  We have purchased new educational toys just for the skills and interests of toddlers.  We will have stations where the children can try out the new toys.  There will be a music station with instruments and shakers, a construction station with blocks, an art station with manipulatives and puzzles, and a cozy library station with new board books that they can enjoy. 

USA LEGO Robotics Camp coming back this summer

Submitted by Penny A on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 4:34pm

                                        

 The United Space Alliance (USA) and The Friends of Freeman Library will be sponsoring two summer sessions of the USA LEGO Robotics Camp for children 7-11 years old.  The sessions run for four weeks.  The first session will be the Saturdays in June (4, 11, 18 and 25) and the second session will be the four Saturdays starting July 16 through August 6.   Campers may choose a session from 1-2:30 pm or 3-4:30 pm.

Twilight Tales

Submitted by Penny A on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 5:02pm

 

 

 

 

 

Family Night, our Thursday evening storytime, now has a new name: Twilight  Tales.  We will have a great story, sing a song or two, and even play with a giant parachute.  Children are welcome to come dressed in their comfy pajamas to enjoy the fun!  Twilight Tales will be on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.  Tickets are required, but they are free and available at the Kids Information Desk starting 30 minutes before the program.  This week's theme will be opposites and shapes.

Books Alive! Week Returns Next Week

Submitted by Penny A on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 7:06pm

Get your calendars ready!  We have several exciting programs planned in the Children's Department for Books Alive! Week -  March 14-18.   Books Alive! Week is sponsored by the Friends of Freeman Library.  Each year during Spring Break, we have a special afternoon program in addition to our regularly scheduled storytimes.  Our storytimes and Family Night will have a Spring theme this week.  Here's a description of the Books Alive! Week programs.

Monday, March 14 - Movie Break 2:30 pm - Join us for a classic family movie.  Snacks will be provided.  Tickets are required.  They are available from the Kids Information Desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

Tuesday, March 15 - 1:00-3:00 pm - Get your face painted, grab a balloon animal, and visit with Clifford the Big Red Dog.  No tickets are required for this event.

Mardi Gras comes to the Children's Department

Submitted by Penny A on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 7:02pm

  Join us as we celebrate Mardi Gras during Toddler and Preschool storytimes February 28-March 2.  We will have a story, fingerplays, and a special surprise at the end of the storytime.  Tickets are a required.  They are free and available starting thirty minutes before the program from the Kids Information Desk.  Don't miss out on the fun, cher!

 

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