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October 2023

Events for Kids
Monthly Reading Challenge

Monthly Reading Challenge

October 1-31 • All Ages

Registration is Required

Log your reading on Beanstack online or the Beanstack app to earn badges.

Read 10 hours and earn a Beardie Buck good for $1 toward the purchase of a Friends Book Sale item or Loki accessory available at the Checkout Desk.

Your Library Store

Your Library Store

Get fun Loki and Library accessories! Order your Loki or Library shirts, sweatshirts, bags, or coffee mugs online or stop by the Checkout Desk to purchase your Loki keychain, magnet, or button.

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Programs & Events

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public, but some may require registration. A waiting list is available if registration is full.

FAMILY (ALL AGES)

Pumpkin Dot Painting

Family Fun -

Pumpkin Dot Painting

Monday, October 9

1-2 pm or 6:30-7:30 pm 

FALL in love with dot painting! We'll provide everything you need to create a beautiful mandala on a pumpkin. 

Registration is Required

Storytime with "Boo"ie the Pug

Tuesday, October 31 • 6:30-7:30 pm

It's a spooky Hal-LOU-ween at the Library! Come in costume to this special family storytime with songs, books, treats, and a special visit with "Boo"ie the pug.

Storytime with "Boo"ie the Pug

BIRTH-PRESCHOOL (AGES 0-5)

Storytimes

No Storytimes October 24 & 25
Join us for stories, movement, and songs. No registration required.

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Morning Motion Storytime

Morning Motion
Tuesdays 
 9-9:30 am

Toddler Time Storytime

Toddler Time
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10-10:30 am

Baby & Lapsit Storytime

Baby & Lapsit
Wednesdays
9-9:30 am

PreK Power

PreK Power
Wednesdays 
11-11:30 am

Puppets & Play

Puppets & Play

Saturday, October 14 • 10-11 am

Stop by the Library for a puppet show, followed by open play and social time for little ones.

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, October 20 • 10-11 am

At Shorehaven

Join the Library in caring and sharing with our friends at Shorehaven! This intergenerational storytime features moving, shaking, singing, and reading, all in the spirit of being together in our community.

Shorehaven Storytime

SCHOOL AGE (AGES 5-12)

Monday Makers

Monday Makers

Monday, October 9

Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last.

Paws to Read

Tuesdays • October 10 & 24 • 4-5 pm

Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. One registration per family with up to two readers.

Registration is Required
Paws to Read
Kids' Kitchen

Kids' Kitchen - Dip It!

Wednesday, October 11 • 4-5 pm

An after school cook-along (and sometimes sing-along) with Ms. Caitlin! Enjoy fun stories, songs, and kitchen science while making new recipes. Children between the ages of 5-7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling.  

Registration is Required

TWEEN (AGES 8-12)

SmACK
(Smart,
Awesome Cool Kids)
 

Monday, October 2 • 4-5 pm

SmACK is an after-school meetup for active kids who want to be involved at the Library and in their community. 

Registration is Required
SMACK
Between Time

BeTween Time - Mini Mysteries

Wednesday, October 18 • 4-5 pm

BeTween time is a monthly, after-school meetup for ages 8-12. This month we’ll solve mini-mysteries and whodunits using clues, pictures, and stories. Includes a mystery snack.

Registration is Required

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