Children's Programs
Upcoming Events for Children's Programs
Magical Garden
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Friday, July 19, 2013 - 3:00pm to 3:45pm
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Have fun learning how to make plantable paper! You will also have a chance to build a small house for an elf or a fairy! (Ages 6-11)
Bike Rodeo and Rita's Ice
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Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
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Join us for Urbana's first bike rodeo. We will have activities to promote bike safety. Then join us for some Rita's ice at the end of the event!
"Keyote and a Keys Player Dig Reading!"
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Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 11:00am to 11:30am
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Come hear a Keys player read a story for you and get your pic taken with the all-star Keyote!
Meet Splat the Cat
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Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 11:00am to 11:20am
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Splat the Cat is visiting the library. Say hello and get your picture taken!
Magic with Ed Rusee
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Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:15pm
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Come and be mystified by the magical acts of Ed Rusee. Can you figure them out? Refreshments served.
Wildlife Adventures: Wild Tales
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Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
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Explore the who, what, and why of storytelling with our favorite animals from Wildlife Adventures. Rich tales delight children and promote literacy. A few stories told are authored by children. A flock of story starter ideas! Best for ages 5-12.
Meet Splat the Cat
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Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 2:00pm to 2:20pm
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Splat the Cat is visiting the library. Say hello and get your picture taken!
LEGO and Mega Blocks!
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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Join us for an afternoon of LEGO® and Mega Blok fun! Build tall buildings, create mysterious scenes and have endless amount of STEM fun with LEGO® bricks at the library! Best for ages 2 and up with an adult.
Time for Twos
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:05am to 10:35am
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Bring your two-year-old to the library for a fun interactive program of stories, rhymes, and music!
Time for Twos
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:15am to 10:45am
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Nurture your two year old's love of books through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills. Registration is available two weeks before the monthly program series begins.
Time for Two's
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Nurture your two year olds love of books through music, movement and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills.
Babies with Books
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Learning to read begins BEFORE your child starts school - as a matter of fact, it begins at birth! Delight and stimulate your baby with songs, a story and activities. Get to know other families and help your baby develop listening and language skills.
Babies With Books
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Learning to read begins BEFORE your child starts school - as a matter of fact, it begins at birth! Delight and stimulate your baby with songs, a story and activities. Get to know other families and help your baby develop listening and language skills.
Time for Twos
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Nurture your two year olds love of books through music, movement and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills.
Habla Espanol? A Special Storytime!
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Take advantage of your child's natural language learning abilities: bring him or her to this special storytime in Spanish presented by Cynthia Fraga-Canadas from Mount St. Mary's University. Sing songs, listen to stories, and introduce your child to another language! Ages 2-5, with an adult.
Time for Twos
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 11:00am to 11:30am
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Nurture your two year old's love of books through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills. Registration is available two weeks before the monthly program series begins.
Babies with Books
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 11:15am to 11:45am
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Learning to read begins BEFORE your child starts school - as a matter of fact, it begins at birth! Delight and stimulate your baby with songs, a story and activities. Get to know other families and help your baby develop listening and language skills.
Transition to Twos
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 11:15am to 11:45am
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Is your curious toddler transitioning from baby to child? Transition to Twos nurtures this exciting time in your childs development through books, movement, music and rhymes. Well begin learning to play with others, wait turns, and listen to stories, as well as dance, sing, laugh and have fun! This storytime is designed specifically for caregivers and children 18 months to 30 months.
Time for Twos
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 11:45am to 12:15pm
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Nurture your two year old's love of books through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills. Registration is available two weeks before the monthly program series begins.
Babies with Books
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Monday, July 22, 2013 - 3:00pm to 3:30pm
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Learning to read begins BEFORE your child starts school - as a matter of fact, it begins at birth! Delight and stimulate your baby with songs, a story and activities. Get to know other families and help your baby develop listening and language skills.