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Closings: Please note we will be open 9-12:30 on Friday, March 30th.
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Calling all collectors... Would you like to share what you collect?
You can sign up to fill our display case for a two-week turn! Legos, Barbies, Trucks, My Little Ponies, Dinosaurs... The sky's the limit! Stop by the Children's Desk for more information.
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Ongoing Programs - Drop In
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Krafty Kids Wednesdays 11 am - 5 pm Drop In Grade Five & under Children in grades five & under are invited to drop-in and make a craft. There will be 75 crafts available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Block Party Saturdays 9:30 am- 12:30 pm Drop In All ages Come join the fun playing with building toys such as Magna-Tiles, Magz Bricks, KAPLA blocks, or LEGO bricks. All ages are welcome!
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Paws to Read Thursday, March 8th 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Drop In Readers 12 and under Want to brush up on your reading skills? Love dogs? Practice reading with a therapy dog from Windwalker Pet Therapy who loves to listen to stories!There’s nothing better than a book in your hand and a fluffy friend by your side! Participants should bring a book with them so they are ready to read to the therapy dog when it is their turn. This program is for children who are reading on their own. First-come, first-served.
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Ongoing Programs - Registered Programs
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Minecraft Club for Kids Thursday, March 1st and Wednesday, March 28th 6 pm - 7 pm Grades 2-5 Online registration for the April sessions opens on March 21st at 7:30 pm. Space is limited. We provide laptops, accounts, and a secure server environment in which to explore and create! Registration for each session is separate and opens the third Wednesday of each month.
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Chess with Sree Tuesday, March 6th 6 pm - 7 pm Ages 6- 12 Register online for April's chess class starting March 6th at 7 pm. Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Maybe you know the basics of chess and are looking for other kids to play with. Join us on the first Tuesday of the month, thru May, as Sree Dasari teaches us how to play chess. Register for each month’s class individually. No experience necessary.
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St. Patrick's Day Hooley Saturday, March 17th 10 am All Ages Pick up your FREE tickets beginning Monday, March 5th in the Children's Room! Come join the fun as Greene-Roy Academy of Irish Dance presents a celebration of Irish music and dance for children of all ages and their families. *Limited tickets are available*
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Project CHICK Part One Wednesday, March 21st 4 pm All Ages Pick up tickets in the Children's Room beginning Monday, March 12th. Tickets are $0.50 A farm educator from Historic New England’s Casey Farm in Saunderstown will a story and introduce children to a live hen.A display of various bird eggs – from hummingbird to ostrich will be available for viewing. The Children’s Room will receive all the supplies necessary to incubate a clutch of eggs that will hatch in 21 days. Estimated hatch date is Wednesday, April 11th. *Tickets will be available in the Children's Room on a first-come, first-served basis*
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Dates to Remember: Project CHICK Part Two Friday, April 20th 2 pm All Ages Pick up tickets in the Children's Room beginning Monday, March 12th. Tickets are $0.50 Join the fun as we say goodbye to our chicks. Listen to a story read by a farm educator and visit with our chicks one last time. *Tickets will be available in the Children's Room on a first-come, first-served basis* Session begins April 2nd and runs through May 9th. All Storytimes are drop in. No registration required. Babies and Books Mondays 10 am. Birth to 23 months Babies and their caregivers will be introduced to stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and gentle movement activities. Just for Twos Tuesdays 10 am. Two year-olds Simple stories and concepts will be reinforced using songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Pajama Storytime Tuesdays 6:30 pm. All ages Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a bedtime buddy along to join the fun. Just for Preschoolers Wednesdays 10 am 3,4,&5 Year-olds Engage your preschooler through stories, songs, and movement activities. Please help us provide the best experience for all by selecting an age-appropriate storytime for your child.
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