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Last Updated: 12/16/06

Children's Programs -- Winter and Spring 2007

Events and programs are subject to cancellation one week before the scheduled date if fewer than 10 children enroll.  Registration is required for all programs and events.  Please stop by the Children's Room or call 412-828-9520 x18 to register.

Toddler Storytimes For ages 24 to 36 months  Mondays or Thursdays at 10:30 am Session I, Mondays: January 8, 22, 29* Session I, Thursdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25 Session II, Mondays: February 5, 12, 19, 26 Session II, Thursdays: February 1, 8, 15, 22 Session III, Mondays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Session III, Thursdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Session IV, Mondays: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Session IV, Thursdays: April 5, 12, 19, 26 *There will be no storytime on January 1st in observance of New Year's Day.  There will be no storytime on January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Preschool Storytimes For ages 3 to 5 Tuesdays at 10:30 am or Wednesday at 1:00 pm Session I, Tuesdays: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Session I, Wednesdays: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Session II, Tuesdays: February 6, 13, 20, 27 Session II, Wednesdays: February 7, 14, 21, 28 Session III, Tuesdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27 Session III, Wednesdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 Session IV, Tuesdays: April 3, 10, 17, 24 Session IV, Wednesdays: April 4, 11, 18, 25

Registration is required.  Registration is for a session at a time.  Sign-ups for Session I begin December 1st, 2006; sign-ups for Session II begin January 1st; sign-ups for Session III begin February 1st; sign-ups for Session IV begin March 1st.

Winter Reading Program Earn raffle tickets for reading this winter.  The more books that you read, the more raffle tickets you get, the greater your chance of winning a prize.  Raffle tickets are rewarded for every 10 books read to a Read-To-Me Reader and for every 5 books read by an Independent Reader.  Pick up your reading log starting Tuesday, January 2nd.  Keep track of the books you read through the months of January and February.  The final raffle drawing will be Friday, March 2nd.

Parent/Child Book Club Date: Wednesday, January 17th Time: 7:00 pm This month's book for discussion is "The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles" by Julie Edwards.  For children ages 8 to 0 and their parents.  New members are welcome!

Tunes for Twos and Threes Date: Saturday, January 27th Time: 11:00 am Listen, learn and dance.  Our two and three-year old patrons will enjoy a musical storytime and will create their own instruments to play.

Chess Tournament Date: Saturday, February 3 Time: 9:30 am Every year Allegheny County holds a county-wide chess tournament for children kindergarten through 8th grade.  Students will first compete against colleagues at our library.  Winners continue on to the city wide tournament.  Register between January 2 and January 31.

Saturday Boredom Busters Every Saturday in January and February Time: 1:00-2:30 pm Stay warm at the library.  Board games, book bingo and crafts will help to fight the winter blues.  For children and their families.

Geode Jeff Date: Monday, February 19th (Presidents' Day) Time: 11:00 am Geode Jeff has new geodes and minerals to show us, as well as video footage from his latest trip to Mexico.  Geodes will be available for sale ranging in price from $3 to 5.  Ages 6 and up.

Aeolian Winds Date: Saturday, February 24th Time: 1:00 pm The Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh will present an hour-long program entitled "Musical Storytelling."  This program will introduce the wind quintet's five instruments via spoken words and musical examples.  Children of all ages will enjoy this performance.

Zoo Visit Date: Saturday, March 10th Time: 11:00 am A representative from the Pittsburgh Zoo will bring several animals for you to meet.  She will answer any questions you may have about them or the zoo.  This program is for all ages.

Fun with Origami Date: Saturday, March 24th Time: 2:00 pm Learn how to make fantastic animals using origami paper.   Paper airplanes will be made as well, followed by a flying contest.  This program is for children ages 6 and up.

A Fairy Flower Tea Party Date: Saturday, April 14th Time: 2:00 pm We will read abou tsome of our favorite storybook characters and their tea parties, brush up on our manners and have a tea party of our own.  The event will end with a craft.  This program is for ages 6 and up.

Puppets and Peanut Butter Date: Friday, April 20th Time: 11:00 am Joann, the puppet maker, is back for a program full of puppets, songs and stories.  We will provide peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and juice.  This program is excellent for toddlers and preschoolers.

Handmade By Me Date: Wednesday, May 2 Time: 4:00 pm Get ready to create special gifts for Mom and Dad.  This program will focus on creating handmade crafts for Mother's and Father's Day.  Recommended for children ages 5 and up.

Registration is requested for all programs. Events subject to cancellation one week before scheduled date if fewer than 10 children enroll.  

        
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