Children's Programs
Upcoming Events for Children's Programs
STEM Thursdays
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 12:00am
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A Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math activity available all day each Thursday in the Discovery Zone.
Babies With Books
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:15am to 10:45am
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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.
Time for Twos
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Thursday, June 27, 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.
Preschool Storytime
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Early literacy begins with you! Help your preschooler develop the five early literacy practices that every child needs to succeed. Nurture a love of reading through books, music, activities, and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) elements.
Preschool Storytime
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Early literacy begins with you! Help your preschooler develop the six pre-reading skills that every child needs to succeed. This storytime celebrates a love of reading through books, music, and activities.
Meet Keyote from the Frederick Keys & Storytime
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Meet Keyote from the Frederick Keys and enjoy a baseball storytime.
Time for Twos
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Thursday, June 27, 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.
"Catriona's Castle"
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 11:00am to 11:45am
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Catriona's Castle is back with their interactive fairytale stories. Every child is a part of the show. Best for ages 2-12 with an adult.
Children's Summer Lunch and Lit Program
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
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Once weekly lunch for children of any age, followed by a literacy activity. Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e. wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
Dig Into Garden Fun!
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Come "Dig Into Garden Fun!" with an array of lively activities that will delight children ages 6-11. Try to Name that Veggie, have a Chef Salad Relay, and do some vegetable prints. Take home your own bean seed!
Babies With Books: Birth to Twenty-Four Months
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 2:30pm to 3:00pm
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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 an help your baby develop listening and language skills. Tickets will be available on the day of the program for the first 15 parent/child pairs. This program is limited, so come early for your ticket.
Barbie and Ken Dress Up and Play
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 3:45pm to 4:45pm
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Children have the opportunity to practice problem-solving, decision-making and negotiating skills within the framework of playing creatively with the provided Barbie dolls, clothing and accessories. Bring your imagination and explore your creative side!
Ballet in the library with Miss Steph
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 4:00pm to 4:30pm
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Join us this summer for special storytime, Ballet in the library with Miss Steph. Participants will enjoy a ballet story and learn simple Ballet steps.
Catriona's Castle
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Catriona, the Fairy Godmother, conducts a 45 minute program of Peter Pan. Thirty randomly selected children can be costumed to act out the story with the help of audience participation as the Fairy Godmother tells the story and whispers things for the children to say and do. Best for ages 2-12 with an adult.
Charlie Hope
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Friday, June 28, 2013 - 10:15am to 11:15am
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Charlie Hope brings her musical fun to your library! This 2012 Juno Award winner for Childrens Album of the Year will WOW you with her songs and soothe you with her singing. This is a performer that both grownups and kids will enjoy.
Keyote Visits the Library!
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Friday, June 28, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Grab a camera and the kids and come see our favorite Frederick Keys baseball friend, KEYOTE!
Storytime with Celebree!
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Friday, June 28, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:00am
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Join us for a special story and craft brought to you by Celebree in Spring Ridge. Well have lots of fun, and get a little messy, too! Best for ages 3-5.
Lunch and a Movie
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Friday, June 28, 2013 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
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Bring a blanket and your lunch and enjoy a great movie with your family and friends!
Charlie Hope Music
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Friday, June 28, 2013 - 1:30pm to 2:15pm
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Join us for a concert of musical fun with Charlie Hope, singer-songwriter with a degree in Art Therapy for Children, winner of a 2012 Juno award (the Canadian Grammys)! All ages, with an adult.
Photography Basics for Kids
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Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
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Grab your camera and your parents and come learn how to take great pictures! The Frederick Camera Clique is holding a free class on camera basics and composition. Come shoot with us along Carroll Creek. All camera types welcome, except cell phone cameras. If you have a digital camera, the Clique will print 2 copies of your best picture. You will get to take one copy home with you and the other copy will hang in the library for all to see for a month! All students must supply their own camera and be escorted by an adult. For ages 8-12. Maximum attendance is 20 kids.