CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
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ON
GOING PROGRAMS |
R.E.A.D to
Gracie: Spring Sessions
Wednesdays, April-June from 5:00
- 6:30 PM
Open to children ages 5-10. Gracie, a certified therapy
dog and her handler, have been trained in the R.E.A.D. program which
improves children's reading and communication skills. Animals are
ideal reading companions because they listen attentively; do not judge,
laugh or criticize; allow children to proceed at their own pace; are
less intimidating than peers; and help increase relaxation and lower
blood pressure. Each child will spend 15 minutes reading to Gracie.
They may bring their own book or choose one at the library before
their session. Registration is required, but will be limited
to 3 sessions per child because of the popularity of this program.
May registration will begin April 20 and June registration will begin
May 18.
Chess Club
for Grades K-6
Saturdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Everything is provided! Show up and compete against others. All school
age children and parents welcome. Continues every Saturday at the
same time January - May. NO CHESS CLUB ON APRIL 11 OR MAY 23. No
registration necessary.
Spring Story
Times
April 6 - May 29
Lapsit Story Time (approx. ages 0-18 months)
Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
Geared towards children who are not yet walking or have just begun
to walk, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Songs, rhymes,
bounces, music and books. This program is based in the lap of the
parent or caregiver. 20 minutes.
Movers and Shakers (approx. ages 18-36 months)
Thursdays at 10:15 AM and 11:00 AM
Geared towards children who are walking and love to move,
accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Songs, dances, rhymes, circle
songs, use of manipulatives, books, puppets, music and plenty of interaction.
20-25 minutes.
Preschool Story Time (approx. ages 3-6 year olds)
Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Fridays at 2:30 PM
Three to four picture books read to the group along with a craft,
activity or short animated version of the book. Children are encouraged
to attend this story time without a parent or caregiver.
No registration necessary.
| JUNE |
Artsmart! Masterpiece
Workshops
ArtSmart! returns to the E.W.M.L.
to help prepare for the upcoming summer reading program. Join Kathy
Vincent, art educator, and help the library decorate in anticipation!
All programs are inspired by the book Masterpiece by Elise
Broach. Ms. Broach will be visiting the library in July! Get ready
for her visit and the summer reading program by helping us decorate
the library. Create your own masterpiece that will be on display all
summer long! For
more information on Elise Broach click here!
Musical
Masterpieces, Grades K-1, Monday June 1 at 4:30 PM
Inspired by various musical selections, artists will
create abstract paintings with emphasis on brushstroke, use of color
& shape. (Medium: Watercolor) $3.00 materials fee. Please
register.
M
is for Masterpiece, Grades 2 & 3, Tuesday June 2 at 4:30 PM
Using paint and printing techniques to texturize papers,
artists will create individual illustrations for an "Art Alphabet"
collage. (Medium: Tempera paint, paper, photos, and found materials)
$3.00 materials fee. Please register.
Moo
Masterpieces, Grades 4-6, Wednesday June 3 at 4:30 PM
The international art phenomenon arrives at E.W.M.L.!
Artists will create a 3-Dimensional representation of a famous work
of art on their very own COW! (Medium: Paper Mache, Acrylic paint)
$5.00 materials fee. Please register.
Summer Reading Starts
Friday, June 26
Sign up for some summer reading
programs will start June 1st. The library will have ONLINE registration
for these programs soon! More
information very soon!