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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 4:00 - 8:00 pm Bring the whole family to enjoy food trucks, vendors, and fun activities for the kids! Happening the second Wednesday every month, with an accompanying concert from May through August.
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April Book Bunny Scavenger Hunt April 1st - April 30th Youth Desk
Join us in the Youth Department for a book character bunnies scavenger hunt. Find the bunnies hidden to discover the answer to the riddle. Then stop by the Youth desk for a prize and add your name to our display in the Youth area.
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This early literacy program, created by educator/librarian, Betsy Diamant-Cohen, utilizes interactive nursery rhymes, songs, movement, imaginative play and developmental tips. Approximately 80% of the material remains the same with 20% changing from week to week.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and play time at the end of every session.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Story time for infants, toddlers and their adults. Enjoy 30 minutes of language building activities including songs, rhymes, and play. Join the fun!
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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This early literacy program, created by educator/librarian, Betsy Diamant-Cohen, utilizes interactive nursery rhymes, songs, movement, imaginative play and developmental tips. Approximately 80% of the material remains the same with 20% changing from week to week.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Youth Activity Room Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and play time at the end of every session. Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Thursday April 11, 10:15 am Friends Auditorium Babies from birth to age 2 years and their caregivers are invited to join Lynn Dowe, a certified baby sign language specialist, as she demonstrates simple signs to use with your child in this fun, signing story time! Please register all people attending. Limit 45.
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This early literacy program, created by educator/librarian, Betsy Diamant-Cohen, utilizes interactive nursery rhymes, songs, movement, imaginative play and developmental tips. Approximately 80% of the material remains the same with 20% changing from week to week.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and play time at the end of every session.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Baby Size!: Birth to 2 years Thursday April 18, 10:15 am Youth Activity Room
Story time for infants, toddlers and their adults. Enjoy 30 minutes of language building activities including songs, rhymes, and play. Join the fun! Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Mother Goose on the Loose: Birth to 5 years
Tuesday April 23, 10:15 am
Youth Activity Room
This early literacy program, created by educator/librarian, Betsy Diamant-Cohen, utilizes interactive nursery rhymes, songs, movement, imaginative play and developmental tips. Approximately 80% of the material remains the same with 20% changing from week to week. Registration System:
Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and play time at the end of every session. Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Youth Activity Room
Story time for infants, toddlers and their adults. Enjoy 30 minutes of language building activities including songs, rhymes, and play. Join the fun! Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available.
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Whether you’re new to the program and would like more information, or are already tracking your books and want to celebrate reading accomplishments, stop by the party in the Friends Auditorium! Stories, dancing, play time, and snacks are all part of the fun!
Participants who have reached 1,000 books
will also be recognized at this event. Registration is required. Please register all people attending. Limit 50.
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Have you ever wanted to hold a tarantula? Are you curious about how many legs a millipede has? Do you want to know what purpose cockroaches serve? Find out all of this and more with Nadia aka The Bug Lady! This hands-on experience is both educational and entertaining! Whether your child loves bugs or is a bit skeptical of them, Bugs on Wheels has something for everyone, and it promises to be an experience you won't forget! Registration is required. Please register all people attending. Limit 50.
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Baby Prom: Birth to 3 yearsSaturday April 13, 10:15 am Friends Auditorium Join us for a special occasion event, Baby Prom! Dress your little one up and join us for some adorable fun. We'll have music, mess-free sensory play, and tons of photo opportunities!
Registration is required.
Please register all people attending. Limit 50. Photos will be taken at the event for library purposes only. No children's names will be used, but please let Miss Emily know if you are not comfortable with this.
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April is Financial Literacy Month, which includes our annual $mart Money MI Kids Read program! ROPL will again partner with local RO OUR Credit Union to provide stories, games and activities to introduce and help children’s interests in early financial literacy grow. Each family will receive a copy of this year’s official $mart Money book: Owl + Otter: The Big Talent Show, (made possible by MI Credit Unions and MI Credit Union Foundation), for your own home library.
Registration is required. Please register all people attending. Limit 45.
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Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It's fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.
Please register your child for one slot. If you have multiple children that would like to read together, please list all of their names on the same slot.
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Come to the library and play Minecraft in Survival mode on one of our computers. We supply game accounts and computers. Spots are very limited, so make sure to sign up early!
Registration is required. Limit 8 per session.
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Come to the library and play Minecraft in Survival mode on one of our computers. We supply game accounts and computers. Spots are very limited, so make sure to sign up early!
Registration is required. Limit 8 per session.
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Cowabunga! Join us for a turtle party complete with crafts, games and a turtle guest!
Please register all people attending. Limit 50.
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Make two bugs, one for yourself and another one to keep at the library. We ask you to place the library bug in one of the adult bookshelves. Materials will be provided.
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Your child will explore the many benefits of the practice of yoga through story, adventure, and games. Yoga is a wonderful way for kids to discover their own strength, flexibility, and calm awareness. Join us with Juliana from Nature's Playhouse.
Yoga mats or beach towels are encouraged. Wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required. Limit 35.
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Best Buds Forever (Craftily Ever After Book 7) by Martha Maker
Books are available for pickup at the Youth Services Desk. Emily Adams learns that an empty dirt lot in town used to be a beautiful garden but now it's about to be paved over. So, she decides to take action. Emily and her three crafty friends, Maddie, Bella, and Sam decide the best way to save the old garden is to create a new one! But first they have to get the neighborhood on board. They research why gardens are great for the environment and the community, and they present the information to their friends, family, and neighbors. The last person they have to convince is the mayor himself. The friends know that no matter what happens, they'll be best buds forever...but will the mayor like their plan?
Registration is required. Limit 10.
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Worse, Worser, Wurst (#2 in Princess Pulverizer Series) by Nancy Krulik Books are available for pickup at the Youth Services Desk. Princess Pulverizer may not be a knight yet, but she won't let that stop her from saving the day! There's trouble in the kingdom of Salamistonia! Ever since an evil wizard kidnapped Lester the jester, laughter and smiles have disappeared. Now Princess Pulverizer has the perfect opportunity to complete the next good deed on her Quest of a rescue mission! With her friends Lucas and Dribble by her side, can Princess Pulverizer defeat the wizard, free Lester, and bring fun back to Salamistonia?
Registration is required. Limit 20.
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The Misfits by Lisa Yee Registration and book pickup will begin Tuesday April 9 at the Youth Service Desk.
When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure -(gems! cats! general decorum!) - - who’re you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that’s who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat! Registration is required. Limit 15.
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Visit us in person for even more Spring fun! |
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Youth Services Department 222 E Eleven Mile Rd Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 (248) 246-3725https://www.ropl.org/ |
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