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November: STEM Building Challenges!
Friday, November 30, 10:00 a.m.
Event Location
This month we are going to compete in building challenges using clothespins, clips, and craft sticks. Also try building with Strawbees! Builders of all ages are welcome. Registration required.
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January: Make it Move!
Friday, January 25, 10:00 am
Tinker Youth Program Room
This month we will be learning and playing with gravity by creating tracks for cars and marbles. We will also be talking about the force needed to make something move! Registration required.
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February: Slime!
Friday, February 22, 10:00 a.m.
Main Meeting Room
This month we will be making slime! Dress to get messy. Registration required.
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Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 2, 1:30 pm
Messenger Library
Messenger Library Board and Staff invite everyone to join us for holiday entertainment, activities and fun! Santa will read a story at 2 pm and then visit with families. Santa tickets will be distributed starting at 1:30 pm. Celebrate with live music, Gingerbread Contest, Treasure Hunt in the Stacks, Used Book Sale, the History Singers of Forest Park, and more. Lots of fun for all ages!If you'd like a reminder email or text, please register.
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Gingerbread House Contest
Sunday, December 2, 1:30 pm
Conference Room
Show off your sweet-making skills in our Gingerbread House Contest! Fill out an entry form and bring your creation and completed entry form to the Adult Services Help Desk anytime between November 29th and December 1st. Then, invite your friends and family to join us at the Annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 2nd, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Entries will be accepted in three categories: Traditional (the house is made of traditional gingerbread and everything on the house is edible) Non-traditional (includes "gingerbread style" houses that may include or be entirely of non-edible materials) Families and children (gingerbread houses made by families with children under age 12, or children under age 12)
Entries will be on display in the Conference Room on December 2nd during the Open House. Winners will be chosen at 4pm by our judges, and the three winners will have their gingerbread houses displayed in the library through December 17th. All other houses must be picked up during library hours by December 3rd. For and entry blank or more information, contact the Adult services Help Desk or check our website.
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The Wizard of Oz: Page to Stage
Saturday, December 8, 2:00 pm
Main Meeting Room
Grades K-5. Children will get the opportunity to see characters jump from the page and words come to life from the classic novel, The Wizard of Oz during the Paramount School of the Arts "Page to Stage" event at Messenger Public Library. Not only will children read part of the novel, they will learn about how the Paramount Theatre makes those words larger than life on our stage. All in attendance will get a chance to make a puppet inspired by the production, learn a song, and perform for their families. This program allows children to see the possibilities when art and literature collide. Please register each child attending.
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Teen DIY: Magnetic Chalkboard
Wednesday, December 12, 6:30 pm
Tinker Youth Program Room
Grades 6-12. Create and personalize a magnetic chalkboard perfect for your locker. Use chalkboard paint to turn picture frame glass into a write-able surface and decorate the frames as you wish! Registration required.
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Little Kids Build!
Thursday, December 27, 10:00 am
Main Meeting Room
All ages, aimed at ages 2-6. Too little for Legos or just want to build BIG? Join us while we bring out a variety of building blocks for an hour of free play and building fun! Please register all children attending.
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Saturday Afternoon Cartoons
Saturday, December 29, 2:00 pm
Main Meeting Room
Grades 3-8. Travel back to the good ol' days of Saturday morning cartoons by settling in with a bowl of cereal and watching some cartoons. Register if you want a reminder email or text. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver while in the library. December 22: Adventure Time January 26: Gravity Falls February 23: Kim Possible
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