The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is back, and the 2015 themes – Every Hero Has a Story for
prereaders through grade 4 and Unmask! for students in grades 5 through 12 -- provide us with an
extraordinary opportunity to consider what it means to be a hero. From the history makers and the
superheroes to the community champions and the unsung heroes, we hope you join us for an epic summer
quest as we encounter heroes of all kinds and perhaps uncover our own heroic potential!
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To make the most of your summer library experience, we offer these helpful tips:
Most events and activities require pre-registration. We offer online registration. Simply go to the
library website, www.eldredgelibrary.org, and look for the Calendar of Events. Registration can be
completed from home or from the registration laptop set-up in the Children’s Room. We are unable to
register participants over the phone due to the increased activity in the Children’s Room. Registration
closes 24 hours prior to an event to allow for adequate materials and staffing or to meet a contractual
obligation. If you registered for a program and are unable to attend, please contact a Youth Services
staff member as early as possible so we may fill that coveted spot. Once we are full, a waiting list will
be created. Filling the vacant spot is the responsibility of the library staff; do not offer your spot to
someone else. Unregistered family members or play dates may not attend without prior approval.
Please respect program times. Our contracts have fixed beginning and ending times, and scheduling
restrictions for our meeting rooms and staff members dictate specific time allotments. Please be
courteous, as latecomers are a distraction for both the presenter and the audience. This includes all
storytimes.
Be mindful of age restrictions. Not every program is meant for every age. Grade assignments are
based on the grade your child will be entering in the fall.
Many of our programs offer food and beverages. If your child has an allergy or food concern, please
notify a Youth Services staff member upon registration. We will do our best to accommodate your
child. For the safety of and respect for all our patrons, we will not allow any registrant to bring his/her
own refreshments.
If the library is closed during a scheduled event, the side, rear door will be unlocked. No library
services will be available until regular business hours.
The EPL reserves the right to cancel a program if there are less than 5 registered participants.
While visiting the Children’s Room, children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult
caregiver at all times. Additional policies are posted on the library website: www.eldredgelibrary.org.
For your convenience, we have an infant changing table in the downstairs restroom.
No strollers are permitted in the library, including hallways, lobbies, stairwells, and alcoves.
Parking is always a challenge. Please be mindful of this to ensure prompt program attendance, and do
not block the driveways or mailboxes of our neighbors!
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support of the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library, all
programs and activities are free.
“Promise me you’ll always remember: you’re braver than you
believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
~ Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh
Every Hero Has a Story/Unmask! Event Descriptions
Jr. Friends Meeting
Friday, June 26th at 4:00 for Students in Grades 5 and Up
For registered volunteers and anyone interested in assisting Youth Services throughout the summer, this
meeting will focus solely on the upcoming summer activities and all volunteer opportunities available.
Registration is required.
2015 Collaborative Summer Library Program…Every Hero Has a Story/Unmask!
Tuesday, June 30th to Tuesday, August 18th All Ages and All Reading Abilities Welcome!
Founded in 1987, the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a grassroots consortium of states
working together to provide public libraries with high-quality, low-cost summer reading program materials with
a unified theme. The CSLP goals are many: to celebrate recreational reading, to build upon and reinforce the
skills acquired during the school year, to foster a life-long love of books, reading, and libraries, to recognize the
vital role the public library plays in communities throughout Massachusetts – and to share the summer days
and nights with you and your family!
Sponsored by the Eldredge Public Library, the Friends of the EPL, the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts
Library System, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Every Hero Has a Story (for
prereaders through Gr. 4) and Unmask! (for students in Gr. 5 through 12) highlight the extraordinary ability of
books and libraries to transport us to new and exciting places, to explore topics both fresh and familiar, and to
meet heroes of all types – real or imagined – all you need is a library card! Registration for Every Hero Has
a Story and Unmask! begins immediately following our kick-off event with Robert Rivest on Tuesday,
June 30th at 1:30 pm! (There will be no online registration for our summer reading program; you must
register in person.) So, grab your capes and sidekicks, and join us for a summer filled with fun and
excitement!
Summer Reading Kick-off Celebration with Robert Rivest’s “Every Hero Has a Great Story!”
Tuesday, June 30th at 1:30 for Families of All Ages
Comic mime, Robert Rivest leads us on a fun, upbeat journey of everyday heroes, super heroes and heroes
from Greek mythology and popular literature. This highly participatory program gives everyone the opportunity
to learn mime, act out their favorite hero, and help Robert create a new hero and story on the spot.
No registration is required for the performance. Registration for the 2015 Collaborative Summer Library
Program Every Hero Has a Story and Unmask! will immediately follow the performance.
Literary Jeopardy Jr. Grades 3 to 5 (Reading List Available July 1st)
Game Night Monday, August 3rd at 6:30
Literary Jeopardy Grades 5 to 8 (Reading List Available July 1st)
Game Night Tuesday, August 4th at 6:30
Grab your reading list and be prepared to compete in an actual game of Jeopardy! Take on the challenge with
a partner of your choice or we’ll provide one. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. (We suggest “buzzerfinger” exercises, restraint, and above all knowledge of the titles!) Family, friends and Jeopardy fans are
invited and encouraged to attend this annual event to cheer on and support the contestants. 5th graders may
join either group depending on their reading comfort and interests. (Contestants may only participate in one
Jeopardy competition and must compete with a partner.) Registration is required for contestants, and you
must register with a YS staff member. No registration is required to attend the game night.
Tuesday Night is Tween/Teen Night!
Tuesdays, June 30th to August 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 for Students in Grades 5 to 12
Each week we’ll feature a different activity for our young adult patrons.
• Ooch is back!...Music, movement and more with Brett Outchcunis, an EPL favorite! (06/30)
• Magic by Scott Jameson…A stunning performance followed by a one-of-a-kind workshop! (07/07)
• Matt Gabriel of Animal World Experience Presents: Basic Wilderness Survival…Do you have
what it takes to survive in the wild? If it’s raining, wear appropriate clothing! (07/14)
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Get Your Game On!...Giant games – yes, GIANT, from the Giant Game Company – for an evening of
epic proportion! (07/21)
• Mystery Dinner…You are one of the detectives solving this interactive whodunit. Pizza, beverage, and
dessert will be served. (07/28)
• Literary Jeopardy… Cheer on a contestant or participate in the annual library game show. (08/04)
• Movie Madness…It’s back, and it’s better than ever! Dress up for summer camp (or not), bring a
beach chair, and be prepared to shout, toss, sing, eat and of course, participate! Hints for the title will
be shared throughout the summer. (08/11)
Registration is required for each evening event.
Barn Babies
Tuesday, July 7th Five Sessions (10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00) for All Ages
Summer at the EPL would not be complete without the return of Barn Babies, a traveling petting zoo and oneof-a-kind, hands-on experience. Barn Babies is our most popular program at the EPL. Registration is
required. You may register for one session only. Please note the following guidelines for this program:
• Once sessions are full, call Youth Services to be placed on the waiting list.
• Those individuals with animal allergies must be aware of the nature of this program.
• Once the door is closed for the session in progress, the door remains closed due to roaming animals.
• Please use the bathroom prior to entering the room.
• Reminder: latecomers, though registered, will not be allowed in the room once the program is
underway.
• If you have registered and cannot attend, please call the library as soon as possible, so we can add
someone from the waiting list.
• We are contractually bound to keep the room capacity at a predetermined number in an effort to
maximize the enjoyment and safety of both the children and the animals. Unregistered “guests” who
accompany a registered participant will not be able to enter the room.
• The library will be closed during this program. Entrance to the building will be at the side, rear door,
and you may wait for your session in the adjoining meeting room.
We offer the maximum number of sessions that our budget and animals will allow. We are truly sorry if you are
unable to participate in this special event. Check out the Barn Babies Facebook page to see where and when
the next event is scheduled.
Monomoy Storytime
Tuesdays, July 7th & 21st and August 4th & 11th from 1:30 to 3:00 for Students in Grades K to 2
Join the Monomoy Community Services summer campers for an afternoon of stories and theme-related
activities. Registration is required.
4-H Babysitters Course
Wednesday, July 8th and Thursday, July 9th from 2:00 to 6:00 for Students in Grades 5 and Up
Do you want to be the most sought after babysitter? This two-day course, taught by a 4-H professional and
supported by the Chatham Fire and Police departments, prepares you for this great responsibility. Subjects
covered include child safety, first aid and emergencies, child development, feeding, discipline, entertainment,
and the business of babysitting. Participants must attend both sessions and will receive an ID card and
certificate upon successful completion. There is no fee for this class (It’s covered by the EPL!), and a light
snack will be provided. Registration is required.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga
Thursdays, July 9th to August 13th
Enjoy practicing Yoga, discovering movement, and singing IBY rhymes in a child-friendly, relaxed environment.
Join certified IBY facilitator Caroline McCutcheon for this unique bonding opportunity. Three Sessions:
• Tyke @ 9:00 for 24 Mos. to 4 Yrs.
• Tot @ 10:00 for Crawlers to 24 Mos.
• Infant @ 11:00 for Newborns to Pre-crawling Infants
Registration is required for this six-week program.
Yoga Friends
Thursdays, July 9th to August 13th from 1:30 to 3:00 for Students in Grades K to 2
This one-of-a-kind, six-week session begins with a yoga-inspired craft and ends with a short relaxing
visualization. In between, we will explore breath awareness, poses, songs, stories and games that promote
self-esteem, kindness, friendships and mindful awareness. Registration is required.
Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup
Fridays, July 10th to August 14th from 9:45 to 10:45 for Children 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. with an Adult
Companion
This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play
activities. Registration is required. This is not a drop-in format; by registering your child, you are
committing to regular attendance for July and August. (Siblings may accompany the Wee Reader with
YS staff approval. Please speak with Tammy.) Summer visitors who cannot commit to the full session are
encouraged to speak with a YS staff member to see if there is a “visitor” slot available. (There will be no Wee
Read Storytime/Playgroup on July 31st: Ellen Hoffman’s back!)
4-H Coastal Connections: Sharks!
Friday, July 10th from 2:00 to 3:00 for Students in Grades 3 and Up
It’s Shark Week! Sharks have received much publicity in recent years, especially in Chatham. Eileen
Sonnenberg, Marine Science Educator for the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, will share her knowledge of
these often misunderstood fish. Participants will view shark artifacts and make a shark-tooth necklace to take
home. Registration is required.
Crafternoon I
Fridays, July 10th & July 24th, & August 14th from 3:15 to 4:15 for Students in Grades 1 & 2
Join us for an afternoon craft activity that supports our CSLP theme. Registrants must be accompanied by an
adult companion. Registration is required for each session.
Mr. Vinny’s Little Puppet Show
Saturday, July 11th at 10:30 for Children 3 Yrs. and Up
Mr. Vinny, a much-loved member of the popular Toe Jam Puppet Band, presents his solo performance
featuring a variety of puppets! Hilarious and high-energy, Mr. Vinny will no doubt be a crowd-pleaser. No
registration is required.
Rainy Day Family Flick
Rainy Saturdays, July 11th to August 15th at 2:00 for Students in Grades K and Up (Younger
children will be admitted with caregiver permission understanding that the selected movie
targets older audience members. Our movies selections are generally PG rated.)
If it’s raining out, it’s “Rainy Day Family Flick” at the EPL! Bring a bean bag or a pillow, and join us for a family
movie celebrating our summer reading theme. Refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
No registration is required. Reminder: if your child is 8 years of age or younger, you must accompany
your movie-goer.
Malik the Magic Guy
Tuesday, July 14th at 1:30 for Students in Grades K and Up
With over 20 years of experience performing throughout the country, Malik the Magic Guy will present his
comedy magic show right here at the EPL! No registration is required.
Building Stories with Big Ryan
Thursdays, July 16th to August 6th from 4:00 to 5:00 for Students in Grades 3 to 5
This 4-week workshop invites students to explore the world of crafting stories. Each week builds upon the
previous week with exercises, visual storytelling, the creation of original stories, and, of course, a whole lot of
Big Ryan fun! Registration is required and participants must attend all 4 sessions.
Crafternoon II
Fridays, July 17th & 31st and August 7th from 3:15 to 4:15 for Students in Grades 3 & 4
Join us for an afternoon craft activity that supports our CSLP theme. Registration is required for each
session.
Drop-in Storyhour
Saturdays, July 18th and August 1st, 15th and 29th at 10:30 for Children 3 to 5 Yrs.
Join Sarah for a morning of stories, songs, and theme-related activities. This program targets the younger
child; however, older siblings and children are always welcome. No registration is required. Note: Our door
for storytime will close promptly at 10:30. If the door is closed, please do not enter the room until the craft
portion of the program, as latecomers are a distraction.
Giant Game Day
Tuesday, July 21st from 3:15 to 5:00 for Students in Grades 3 & 4
It’s chess, checkers, Jenga, Connect Four, Scrabble, and Twister like you have never seen before! The Giant
Game Company will provide us with these giant-sized games for giant-sized fun! Registration is required.
Davey the Clown
Saturday, July 25th at 10:30 for Young Families
Set your fear of clowns aside, and expect the unexpected! David Holzman, aka Davey the Clown, is back and
will entertain you with old time wit and skill. From the unicycle to the accordion, Davey brings fun to a new
level and gives us all permission to be silly! Davey is the ideal performer for children who are uncomfortable
with a fully made-up clown. His costuming and makeup is low-key and his gentle manner, professionalism,
and love for his audience shine. No registration is required.
Jungle Jim’s Superhero Training
Tuesday, July 28th at 1:30 for Students in Grades K and Up
Jungle Jim will challenge his audience to consider what it takes to be a hero and to identify not only the
superheroes, but also the everyday heroes. No registration is required.
Lego Block Party
Wednesday, July 29th and Thursday, August 13th from 3:00 to 4:30 for Students in Gr. 2 to 4
Are you a Lego Maniac? Bring your enthusiasm and join others who share your passion for building!
Registration is required for each session.
Making Music with Ellen Hoffman
Friday, July 31st at 10:00 for Children Ages 2 & 3 Yrs.
Blurring the lines between storytelling and music, rhythm and reading, music and movement, and instruments
and imagination, preschool music teacher Ellen Hoffman brings her guitar and bags of instruments, books, and
props for a morning of interactive fun for both children and parents/caregivers. Registration is required.
Vermont PuppeTree Presents: Swimmy by Leo Lionni and the Swimmer
Wednesday, August 5th at 1:00 for Students in PreK to Grade 2
“A little fish, the sole survivor of a school of fish swallowed by a tuna, devises a plan to camouflage himself and
his new companions.” This exquisite picture book has been turned into an animated, multimedia shadow
puppet performance by the PuppeTree, followed by an original shadow puppet and animation piece that
answers the question, “What can one little girl do to clean up her river?” No registration is required.
Rick Goldin’s Everyday Heroes, Songs, and Fun
Saturday, August 8th at 10:30 for Children Ages 3 and Up
For over twenty years, Rick Goldin’s lively, interactive and humorous children’s songs have made him one of
New England’s most sought-after entertainers. Everyday Heroes, Songs, and Fun celebrates books, reading,
libraries, and the everyday heroes among us. No registration is required.
Face Painting with Jennifer Stratton
Saturday, August 15th from 11:00 to 12:30 for Children of All Ages
Immediately following our Saturday Drop-in Storytime, Jennifer Stratton returns to the EPL for face painting.
No registration is required for this activity, and time slots will be available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Weather permitting this activity will take place in front of the library where waiting little ones can
beautify the library walkway with chalk drawings!
CSLP Closing Celebration with Bryson Lang’s The Cure for the Common Show!
Tuesday, August 18th at 1:30 for All Ages
Bryson Lang combines technical juggling skills, creative physical manipulation and original comedy to present
a unique and unforgettable act that closes our summer reading celebration with a bang! No registration is
required, and all CSLP participants will be recognized immediately following the performance.
Mary Wilson’s Pitter Patter Puppets
Saturday, August 22nd at 10:30 for Children 3 to 5 Yrs.
Mary Wilson returns with her interactive puppet show for our youngest patrons. No registration is required.
www.eldredgelibrary.org
508-945-5170
A special thank you goes to every member of the Friends of the
Eldredge Public Library. The majority of Youth Services’ year-round
programming is a direct result of their hard work and generosity!
July 2015
Sun
Mon
Library
Closed
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
June 30
CSLP Kick-off!
Robert Rivest’s
“Every Hero Has a
Great Story!
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2
3
Library
Closed
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Library
Closed
1:30
All Ages
*Tween/Teen Night:
Ooch is back!
6:30 to 8:30
Gr. 5 and Up
5
Library
Closed
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7
*Barn Babies
Five 30 Min. Sessions
Beginning at 10:00
All Ages
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Many activities require pre-registration. Look for the symbol for
programs requiring registration. Please respect program times
and age restrictions, and remember that registration closes 24
hours prior to the event. For further information or questions call
Tammy or Sarah at 508-945-5170. Drop by Youth Services to
register or register online through the Calendar of Events at
www.eldredgelibrary.org!
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*4-H Babysitter’s
Course Part 1
2:00 to 6:00
Gr. 5 and Up
*Monomoy
Storytime
2:00 to 6:00
Gr. 5 and Up
15
1:30
Gr. K and Up
*Tween/Teen Night:
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21
*Monomoy
Storytime
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2:00 to 3:00
Gr. 3 and Up
*Crafternoon I
Tyke: 9:00
Tot: 10:00
Infant 11:00
9:45 to 10:45
18 Mos. to 3 Yrs.
*Crafternoon II
3:15 to 4:15
Gr. 3 & 4
Rainy Day
Family Flick
2:00
Gr. K and Up
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Drop-in
Storytime
10:30
Ages 3 to 5 Yrs.
Rainy Day
Family Flick
4:00 to 5:00
Gr. 3 to 5
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*Wee Read
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
Tyke: 9:00
Tot: 10:00
Infant 11:00
9:45 to 10:45
18 Mos. to 3 Yrs.
*Giant Game Day
*Yoga Friends
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3:15 to 4:15
Gr. 1 & 2
3:15 to 5:00
Gr. 3 & 4
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
*Tween/Teen Night:
*Building Stories
with Big Ryan
Part 2
*Crafternoon I
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*Lego Block
Party
1:30
Gr. K and Up
3:00 to 4:30
Gr. 2 to 4
30
*Itsy Bitsy Yoga
Tyke: 9:00
Tot: 10:00
Infant 11:00
*Yoga Friends
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
*Building Stories
with Big Ryan
Part 3
4:00 to 5:00
Gr. 3 to 5
25
Davey the
Clown
10:30
Young Families
Rainy Day
Family Flick
2:00
Gr. K and Up
4:00 to 5:00
Gr. 3 to 5
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Jungle Jim’s
Superhero Training
Mystery Dinner
6:30 to 8:30
Gr. 5 and Up
10:30
Ages 3 Yrs. & Up
2:00
Gr. K and Up
*Building Stories
with Big Ryan
Part 1
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*Itsy Bitsy Yoga
*Tween/Teen Night:
11
Mr. Vinny’s
Little Puppet
Show
3:15 to 4:15
Gr. 1 & 2
17
*Wee Read
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
Get Your Game On!
6:30 to 8:30
Gr. 5 and Up
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Library
Closed
*4-H Coastal
Connections:
Sharks!
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*Itsy Bitsy Yoga
*Yoga Friends
Matt Gabriel of
Animal World
Experience Presents:
Basic Wilderness
Survival
6:30 to 8:30
Gr. 5 and Up
19
Library
Closed
9:45 to 10:45
18 Mos. to 3 Yrs.
*4-H Babysitter’s
Course Part 2
Magic by Scott
Jameson
6:30 to 8:30
Gr. 5 and Up
14
Malik the Magic Guy
Tyke: 9:00
Tot: 10:00
Infant 11:00
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
*Tween/Teen Night:
13
10
*Wee Read
*Yoga Friends
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
12
Library
Closed
9
*Itsy Bitsy Yoga
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*Making Music with
Ellen Hoffman
10:00
Ages 2 & 3 Yrs.
*Crafternoon II
3:15 to 4:15
Gr. 3 & 4
August 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Drop-in
Storytime
10:30
Ages 3 to 5 Yrs.
Rainy Day
Family Flick
2:00
Gr. K and Up
2
Library
Closed
3
*Literary
Jeopardy Jr.
6:30
Gr. 3 to 5
Audience Open to
the Public
4
*Monomoy
Storytime
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
*Literary Jeopardy
6:30
Gr. 5 to 8
Audience Open to the
Public
5
Vermont
PuppeTree
Presents:
Swimmy
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*Itsy Bitsy Yoga
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*Wee Read
Tyke: 9:00
Tot: 10:00
Infant 11:00
9:45 to 10:45
18 Mos. to 3 Yrs.
1:00
Gr. PreK to 2
*Yoga Friends
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
*Crafternoon II
3:15 to 4:15
Gr. 3 & 4
10
11
*Monomoy
Storytime
12
2:00
Gr. K and Up
13
*Itsy Bitsy Yoga
14
*Wee Read
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
Tyke: 9:00
Tot: 10:00
Infant 11:00
9:45 to 10:45
18 Mos. to 3 Yrs.
*Tween/Teen Night:
*Yoga Friends
3:15 to 4:15
Gr. 1 & 2
1:30 to 3:00
Gr. K to 2
Movie Madness!
6:30 to 8:30
Gr. 5 and Up
*Lego Block
Party
3:00 to 4:30
Gr. 2 to 4
10:30
Ages 3 and Up
Rainy Day
Family Flick
*Building Stories
With Big Ryan
Part 4
4:00 to 5:00
Gr. 3 to 5
9
Library
Closed
8
Rick Goldin’s
Everyday
Heroes,
Songs, and
Fun
*Crafternoon I
Last day to
log CSLP
tasks!!!
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Drop-in
Storytime
10:30 to 11:00
Ages 3 to 5 Yrs.
Face Painting
with Jennifer
Stratton
11:00 to 12:30
All Ages
Rainy Day
Family Flick
2:00
Gr. K and Up
16
Library
Closed
17
18
CSLP Closing
Celebration:
Bryson Lang’s
The Cure for the
Common Show!
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20
21
22
Mary Wilson’s
Pitter Patter
Puppets
10:30
Ages 3 to 5 Yrs.
1:30
All Ages
23
Library
Closed
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25
26
27
28
29
Drop-in
Storytime
10:30
Ages 3 to 5 Yrs.
30
Library
Closed
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Many activities require pre-registration. Look for the symbol for programs requiring
registration. Please respect program times and age restrictions, and remember that registration
closes 24 hours prior to the event. For further information or questions call Tammy or Sarah
at 508-945-5170. Drop by Youth Services to register or
register online through the Calendar of Events at www.eldredgelibrary.org!