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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Gaming
Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! We provide the games...you bring your friends to join in on the fun! Ages 12-18.
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Wednesday May 8 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Crochet @ Your Library
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!
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Wednesday May 8 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen: Puzzle Night Relay
Speed your way through different jigsaw puzzles and complete challenges along the way!
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Wednesday May 8 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Bilingual Storytime
Families can join for stories in Spanish and English!
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Wednesday May 8 5:30pm - 6:45pm CDT
I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
Join the Page Turners as we discuss I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. Books are available at the St. John Circulation Desk.
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Wednesday May 8 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Card Making
Calling all teens, ages 12-18! Embrace your creativity by making a card for a friend, family or yourself. Supplies and ideas will be provided.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Cartoon School
Like to draw? Like comics and cartoons? Then this is the program for you! Join us on the second Wednesday of every month to learn new drawing techniques and make friends with your fellow cartoonists!
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Power Paws for Kids
All children and their families are invited to come and read to certified therapy dogs.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
All Ability: Flower Bookmarks
This month we will be making bookmarks with pressed flowers! Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Advisory Board
Teens get volunteer hours! Help plan programs and projects at the library. Interested teens, ages 11 - 17, can attend. Zoom available. Please register.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Livestream Author Talk with Nina Simon
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Nina Simon about A Murder Mystery, Family Story, and Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Virtual: Livestream Author Talk with Nina Simon
Join a livestream chat with Nina Simon about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.
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Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Art Club (Grades K-5)
Each week, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. This is a 6 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Crafting with Corie (FEE)
Paper crafter Corie Kaz will host a series of classes on how to make various paper crafts. This class costs $10.00 to attend and includes most necessary materials. Please bring your own glue.
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Thursday Threaders
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
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Thursday May 9 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Come and play in a game with one of our librarians as gm.
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
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Friday May 10 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Speedcubing
Join us as we speed solve Rubik's Cube puzzles. All skill levels are welcome. Rubik's Cubes are supplied.
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Building Blocks to Literacy
Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old, and their caregivers, will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Special blocks for older kids will also be available on high tables.
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Board Game League
Like board games? So do we! Come on in and join us for a fun-filled game session. We provide the games...you provide the energy!
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Saturday May 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bingo at the Library!
Join us at the library to play Bingo! All ages are welcome to play. Winners will be able to choose from a variety of small prizes.
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Saturday May 11 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Teen Trivia Night
Join us for a night of trivia! This game will feature trivia questions on music. Test your knowledge and win a prize! Ages 11-17. Must register first and bring a device for Kahoot to answer questions.
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Monday May 13 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Citizenship Class
This program aims to help adults prepare to pass the Citizenship test in Chicago-USCIS.
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Monday May 13 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Alzheimerâs Disease and Dementia Awareness
A series of four programs hosted by Linda Curely of Purdue University designed to help with early detection, support, and assistance for those with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
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Monday May 13 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Monday May 13 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
My Father's Brothers
During a routine patrol in the jungles of Vietnam, a platoon of US soldiers stumbles upon a much larger enemy force. The platoon is savagely attacked as they wait for the possibility for rescue.
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Monday May 13 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-5Â
Preschoolers are invited to this storytime program where they will have an opportunity to practice early literacy skills. Please register all attendees!
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Monday May 13 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich
Join us for a book discussion!Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter, is offered an assignment that seems simple until it isn't.
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Monday May 13 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register.
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Monday May 13 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
In this program, children (grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project.
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Monday May 13 5:30pm - 6:15pm CDT
Pajama Storytime: Ages 2-6
This is a storytime program for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas!
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Monday May 13 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Adults Get Crafty: Diamond Art
Due to popular demand, we will once again be working on Diamond Art - this time in sticker form!Please register.
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Monday May 13 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
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Monday May 13 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Teen Anime Club
Are you a fan of anime or manga? If so, come to our monthly Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. We watch 3-4 episodes of your choosing each month. Ages 12-18.
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Monday May 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Book Tea
Teens let's spill about books! Each month we'll read and talk about a different book. In May we are reading American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. Pick up books @ Munster Branch.
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Monday May 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Gaming
A selection of board games (and snacks!) will be provided for you and fellow teens to play. A Nintendo Switch will be available with multiple games. Registration is required. Ages 12 - 18
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Monday May 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Drawing/Writing
Come on in and express your creativity through writing and/or drawing.
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregivers, will enjoy storytime, which involves 30 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, stories and a craft. Please register all attendees!
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-6
In this program, children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to a storytime featuring age appropriate stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Travel Film: Istanbul
Join us for this month's travel film about Istanbul. Runtime: 60 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Babies and toddlers birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help support early literacy skills.
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 1:30pm CDT
Paint'n Time
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Sensory Play: Session 1
Kids, birth to 5 years old, can stop in for an hour of play with sensory supporting toys and play areas. Please register every child, teen, and adult that plans to attend the program.
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music that teach early literacy skills. In person craft time will follow the storytime.
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Tuesday May 14 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
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Tuesday May 14 11:30am - 11:50am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 MonthsÂ
Babies and toddlers birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills. Â
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Tuesday May 14 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Teen Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool teens are invited to get together for fun activities. In May we'll celebrate the coming of Summer with Nintendo Switch games and crafts. Please register.
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Tuesday May 14 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in person craft that teach pre-reading skills. This program is for kids 4 to 6 years of age and their caregivers.
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Tuesday May 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz
Join us for a book discussion. Our Circle of Readers will be discussing The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz.
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Tuesday May 14 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Sensory Play: Session 2
Kids, birth to 5 years old, can stop in for an hour of play with sensory supporting toys and play areas. Please register every child, teen, and adult that plans to attend the program.
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Tuesday May 14 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Alphabet Club
We are proud to be hosting a support, education, & social space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. Teens (12-18) are welcome.
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
All Ability: Wind Chimes - Ages 16 and Over
Create a unique wind chime perfect for warm spring & summer breezes. Registration is required! Must be 16 or older. All Ability programs are geared to adults with special needs.
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Wednesday May 15 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Citizenship Classes
This class aims to help adults prepare to take the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS office.
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Wednesday May 15 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Off the Hook
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.
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Wednesday May 15 2:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Friends of LCPL Furniture Sale
The Friends of LCPL will be hosting a library furniture sale with an assortment of tables, chairs, desks and etc. It will be located in the small garage building behind the Merrillville Branch.
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Wednesday May 15 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-5
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-5.
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Wednesday May 15 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Crochet @ Your Library
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!
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Wednesday May 15 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Teen Advisory Board
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to help the Griffith branch create projects and come up with teen programs. As a member of TAB, volunteer hours can be earned. Snacks provided.
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Wednesday May 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
LEGO® Night
Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO® in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!
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Wednesday May 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Power Paws for Kids
Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
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Wednesday May 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Rainbow Club
Teen Rainbow Club is a monthly social space for LGBTQIA+ teens & allies. Come for informal discussion, snacks, and crafts. Please register.
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Wednesday May 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Volunteer Orientation
Teens ages, 11 to 17, can earn volunteer hours during our Summer Reading Program! Attend a training meeting for details. Teens must attend ONE meeting.
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Wednesday May 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training
Teens, ages 11-17, can earn volunteer hours by helping out during our summer reading program! Attend one of our training sessions to sign up and learn how you can help! Please register.
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Wednesday May 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford
Join us for a discussion of "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" by Jamie Ford.
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Wednesday May 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Art Club (Grades K-5)
Each week, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. This is a 6 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.
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Thursday May 16 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Crafters' Gathering
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters in this twice-monthly club.
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Thursday May 16 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
The Maltese Falcon
Join us for this month's classic film, The Maltese Falcon. Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.
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Thursday May 16 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Thursday Threaders
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
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Thursday May 16 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
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Thursday May 16 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-6
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a craft that support pre-reading skills for kids 4 - 6.
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Thursday May 16 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Thursday May 16 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
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Thursday May 16 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
One-On-One: Tech Help
Register for this session to receive individualized tech help.
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Thursday May 16 12:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Friends of LCPL Furniture Sale
The Friends of LCPL will be hosting a library furniture sale with an assortment of tables, chairs, desks and etc. It will be located in the small garage building behind the Merrillville Branch.
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Thursday May 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
Join us for the second lecture in our Alzheimer's disease and dementia awareness program, presented by Linda Curley of Purdue University Extension.
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Thursday May 16 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Life Skills 101 (Grades K-5)
Life is hard enough on its own, join us as we touch on some common skills not everyone may know.
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Thursday May 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
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Friday May 17 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen & Tween: Meet the Cube
Join us to learn the basics of solving the Rubik's Cube. Rubik's Cubes will be provided. Ages 8 through 15 years old.
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Saturday May 18 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
Storytime in the Park
Young children and their families are invited to join us at Woodland Park for a storytime with books, songs, rhymes, and a guided tour through the on-site Story Walk.
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Yoga & Breathing
Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.
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Saturday May 18 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Power Paws for Kids
In this program, children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Craft and Chat
Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters while working on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.
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Saturday May 18 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training
Teens, 11 to 17 years old, can earn volunteer hours during our Summer Reading Program! Attend one of the training meetings for more details. Please register.
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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Teen Craft: Tie Dye T Shirts
Join us to create your own tie dye shirt! Participants must bring their own shirts, all other materials will be provided. Ages 12-18; registration is required.