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| September 1-30 • All Ages |
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Log your reading on Beanstack online or the Beanstack app to earn badges.
Read 10 hours by the end of the month 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. |
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| Join us Tuesdays at 10 am for Toddler Time and Wednesdays at 9 am for Baby & Lapsit Storytime, 10 am for Toddler Time and 11 am for PreK Power Storytime. |
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Smokey Bear Reading Challenge • September 3-30
Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment. Pick up your reading log in the Children's Area, read three books and earn four activity badges to complete the challenge. Then visit the Reference Desk to pick up a Beardie Buck, good for $1 toward the purchase of a book sale item. This read challenge runs September 3-30. |
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| Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with OPL! Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, find valuable information, or connect with fellow avid readers, a library card unlocks a world of possibilities.
One library card, 24 libraries! Your CAFÉ library card perk gives you access to all libraries in the Bridges Library System! From pages to possibilities – use your library card for learning, entertainment, and adventure. |
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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. |
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| Saturday, September 28 • 2-3 pm | Get yer fiddle out, or maybe just your dancing shoes! Either way, join us for a rousing musical time with fan favorite performer, Duke Otherwise! |
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| Join us for stories, movement, and songs. No registration required. |
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Storytimes return September 10!
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| Friday, September 20 • 10-11 am | 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. |
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| Saturday, September 28 • 10-11 am | Stop by the Library for a puppet show, followed by open play and social time for little ones. |
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| Tuesday, September 3 | Pick up a monthly scavenger hunt sheet and keep a sharp eye out for hidden pictures throughout the Children's Area. |
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| Tuesday, September 3-30 |
Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment. Pick up your reading log in the Children's Area, read three books and earn four activity badges to complete the challenge. Then visit the Reference Desk to pick up a Beardie Buck, good for $1 toward the purchase of a book sale item. |
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| Monday, March 11 | Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last. |
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| Tuesdays, September 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 |
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| Tuesday, September 17 • 4-5 pm | Build reading confidence by practicing with Loki the Bearded Dragon. One registration per family with up to two readers. |
| Registration is Required |
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| Wednesday, September 25 • 4-5 pm | An after-school cook-along (and sometimes sing-along)! 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. Adults do not need to register. |
| Registration is Required |
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| Monday, September 9 • 4-5 pm |
If you are between the ages of 8-11 and tired of being too old for storytime but too young for teen events, we want to hear from you! Join SmACK and let us know what you want to see for your age group at the Library. SmACK is an after-school meetup for active kids who want to be involved at the Library and in their community. Each meeting features activities, snacks, volunteering, thoughtful discussions, and more. |
| Registration is Required |
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