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JANUARY - APRIL 2016
BELMONT
LEGO Club
Tuesdays, 1/12, 2/9, 3/8, 4/12, 3:30-4:30
p.m. Calling all builders! Have fun and
make new friends at our monthly club.
Grades K-4. *
Saturday Book Club
Saturdays, 1/16, 2/13, 3/12, 4/9, 2:002:30 p.m. Do you enjoy reading and
talking about books? Join this book club
just for 4th and 5th graders! *
After-School Math & Science Club
Wednesdays, 1/20, 2/17, 3/16,
4/20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Investigate science topics
using snap circuits,
constructing simple
machines, building
bubbly geo panes and
more. Grades 1-3. *
Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/27-4/27, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Join us as we sing, play and read together.
Designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Advance registration preferred.
BROOKVILLE
Family LEGO Night
Mondays, 1/4, 2/1, 3/7, 4/4, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family for LEGO and board
games. What awesome things can you
build? Ages 3-12.
What a Disaster!
Monday, 1/11, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Learn about
engineering disasters in history, then work
to make a structure of your own. Careful...
don’t let it fall! Ages 6-12. *
4 - Children’s Activities
Preschool
Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/12-4/26,
10:00-10:45 a.m. or Thursdays,
1/7-4/28, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Join us for stories,
songs, and other fun learning activities
designed to develop language, literacy and
social skills. Ages 3-5. *
Toddler Tales I
Wednesdays, 1/13-4/27, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
This early literacy program is geared toward
very young children and their parents or
caregivers. The early session is intended for
babies, birth through 24 months of age. *
Toddler Tales II
Wednesdays, 1/13-4/27, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
This early literacy program is geared toward
very young children and their parents or
caregivers. This session provides a more
complex experience than our earlier
session, and is intended for children
24-36 months. *
How to Draw
Every other Saturday, 2:00-3:00 p.m.,
1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27,
3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23.
Drawing is much easier
than you think! We’ll
start with simple
projects and learn as
we go. Ages 6-12. *
The Impossible Day
Monday, 2/29, 7:00-8:00 p.m. An extra day
every four years? Celebrate this odd and
unusual day with seemingly-impossible
optical illusions, games and science tricks.
Ages 6-12. *
* Advance Registration Required for programs with this designation.
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Check out these
Winter Book Titles!
Egg-Stravaganza
Monday, 3/14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Create
marvelous marbled Easter eggs to take home
and learn about the Ukrainian tradition of
Psanky eggs. Ages 6-12. *
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Monday, 3/21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Your stuffed
animal is invited to a sleepover
at the Library! You can pick him
up the next day. What will he
and his friends get up to
when the doors are
locked? Ages 3-8. *
Royal Tea Party
Monday, 4/11, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Dress in your
royal best and join us for games and treats.
Ages 3-8. *
BURKHARDT
LEGO Block Party
Mondays, 1/4-4/25, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Attention,
LEGO enthusiasts: bring the whole family for
an epic building bash! We’ll supply the blocks,
you supply the imagination.
Evening Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/5-4/26, 6:30-7:00 p.m. Support
your child’s early literacy development at
this interactive family storytime for ages 6
and younger with a caregiver. Older siblings
welcome.
Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 1/6-4/27, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Support
your child’s early literacy development at this
interactive family storytime. Ages 3-6 with a
caregiver.
Paws to Read
Saturdays, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19, 4/16, 1:002:00 p.m. Did you know that dogs love
stories? They do – and they don’t mind
if you make mistakes.
Read to a wonderful
pet from the Miami
Valley Pet Therapy
Association.
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
Wednesdays, 2/3-4/27, 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Join us for nursery rhymes, songs, finger
plays and stories to encourage early
literacy skills in young children. Ages
36 months and younger, with
an adult caregiver.
Harry Potter Book Night
Thursday, 2/4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Harry Potter with
crafts, games and snacks.
Dress as your favorite
character if you like.
Families welcome.
Batman vs
Superman Party
Thursday, 3/31, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Batman vs Superman
with crafts and
games. Prizes will be raffled.
Dress as your favorite superhero
if you like. Families welcome.
Bear and
Bunny
by Daniel
Pinkwater
Coding
Games
in Scratch
Puppet Theater
Thursdays, 4/14,
6:30-7:00 p.m.
Enjoy hand puppet
plays for the
whole family.
EAST
LEGO Party
Mondays, 1/11, 2/15, 3/14, 4/11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a fun afternoon building and creating
with LEGO. Ages 4-12.
Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/12-4/19, 10:00-10:45 a.m. Join us for
stories, songs and other fun learning activities
designed to develop the language, literacy and
social skills your preschooler needs for school
success. Ages 2-6.
Maker Monday
Mondays, 1/25, 2/29, 3/28 4/25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Work on amazing projects
using a different
Maker Kit
each month.
Ages 6-12.
ELECTRA C. DOREN
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/12-4/19, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Wednesdays, 1/13-4/20, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
(No Storytimes 3/29 or 3/30.) Families are
invited to read, sing, dance and play.
Bingo Fun!
Saturdays, 1/16, 4/9, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Play Bingo with friends and win a prize!
For grades K-6.
LEGO Club
Saturdays, 1/30, 2/27, 3/26, 4/23, 2:003:30 p.m. Get together with friends and
see how creative you can be with LEGO.
Ages 5 and up.
Children’s Activities - 5
ELECTRA C.DOREN continued...
Valentine’s Day Tea
Saturday, 2/13, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Celebrate
Valentine’s Day with stories, songs and a
sweet treat from Evans Bakery! Grades K-4. *
Discovery Station
Saturday, 3/12, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Full
STEAM ahead! Explore hands-on activities
in Science, Technology, Engineering,
Art and Math.
Grades K-4. *
Lollipop Puppet Theater
Tuesday, 4/26, 6:30-7:00 p.m. Puppets will
help us wrap up our spring Storytimes and
get ready for the Summer Challenge.
All ages welcome.
HUBER HEIGHTS
Tadpole Tales
Tuesdays, 1/5-4/26, 10:00-10:45 a.m. Hear
great stories, sing songs and make a craft.
Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver.
Frozen Party
Saturday, 1/30, 11:00-12:00 p.m. Love Frozen?
Join us for games, crafts and more.
Connect Four Tournament
Tuesday, 3/22, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Test your
Connect Four skills against other players!
Register at 4:00, gameplay starts at 4:30.
Grades K-6.
Springo Bingo
Tuesday, 4/5, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Join us for
spring-themed Bingo. Will there be prizes?
Of course!
Harry Potter Murder Mystery
Tuesday, 4/19, 4:00-6:00 p.m. There’s
been a murder at Hogwarts! Can you solve
the crime? Snacks will be provided as we
work through the mystery. Costumes are
encouraged. Grades 5-8. *
Superhero Party
Saturday, 4/30, 11:00-12:00 p.m. Batman,
Superman, the Avengers - celebrate all of
your favorite superheroes with games,
crafts and more.
KETTERING-MORAINE
All Kettering-Moraine Children’s Programs take
place at Fairmont Presbyterian Church, 3705 Far
Hills Avenue, while the Library is under construction.
Preschool STEM Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/19-4/26, 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 1:302:15 p.m. Join us for stories, songs and other
fun learning activities designed to develop
the language, literacy and social skills your
preschooler needs for school success. Ages 3-5.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Bilingual Babytime
Wednesdays, 1/20-4/27, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Join us for an award-winning early literacy
program in Spanish and English that uses
rhymes, songs,
puppets, musical
instruments and
more to stimulate
the learning
process of babies
and toddlers.
Ages 3-24 months.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, 1/6-4/27, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
A fun-filled, interactive session that uses
rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments
and more to stimulate the learning process
of babies and toddlers. Ages birth-24 months
with a parent or caregiver.
Leapfrogs Storytime
Thursdays, 1/7-4/28, 1:00-1:45 p.m. Stories,
music and more! Groups please register in
advance. Ages 4-5.
Saturday LEGO Club
Saturdays, 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/9, 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Love LEGO? Visit us for an
hour of building each
month. We supply
the LEGO bricks.
Homeschool Meet Up
Tuesdays, 1/12, 2/9, 3/8, 4/12, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Attention all homeschool kids and parents:
meet up at the Library! Call or visit for details
on each month’s topic and activity. Grades K-6.
6 - Children’s Activities
* Advance Registration Required for programs with this designation.
Check out these
Winter Book Titles!
A Treat for Your Sweet!
Saturday, 2/20, 2:303:30 p.m. Make a sweet
Valentine for someone
special. Grades K-3.
Spring in the Library
Thursday, 3/31, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Spring into a fun craft!
Grades K-4.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP
Mother Goose on the Loose Babytime
Wednesdays, 1/20-4/27, 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Join us for an award-winning early literacy
program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets,
musical instruments and more to stimulate
the learning process of babies and toddlers.
Ages 3-24 months.
Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 1/21-4/28, 10:00-10:30 a.m. and
11:00-11:30 a.m. It’s never too
early to grow your child’s love
of learning. Your little ones will
enjoy music, rhymes, stories
and fingerplays designed just
for them. Ages 18-36 months.
MADDEN HILLS
Preschool Storytimes
Wednesdays, 1/13-4/13, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join
us for stories, songs and other fun learning
activities designed to develop language,
literacy and social skills. Ages 3-5.
Game Day!
Saturday, 1/23 & 4/16, 3:00-4:00 p.m. It’s Game
Time! Enjoy fun games and treats. Grades 3-8.
The Underground
Wednesday, 2/10, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Take a trip to
the past and discover your history. Grades 4-8.
Mother Goose Story Time
Wednesdays, 1/6-4/27, 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Join us for songs, nursery rhymes and stories!
For children ages 18-36 months with an adult
caregiver.
Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays, 1/6-4/27, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Join
us for stories, songs and other fun learning
activities designed to develop language,
literacy and social skills.
Super Science Saturdays
Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Join us the 2nd
Saturday of each month for fun with science:
1/9: Magnets – What is a magnet? How does it
work? What can we use them for? Enjoy stories
about magnets and then perform experiments
to find out how and why magnets work.
2/13: Weather – How is weather predicted?
What can we learn from clouds? What factors
affect the temperature? Books and activities
will help participants answer those questions
and more.
3/12: Building – Explore
how we build things.
Learn about load-bearing
structures with books and hands-on
activities.
4/9: Sound – What is sound? How do
we tell one sound from another? We’ll
have a variety of activities and musical
instruments to explore.
Comics Squad
Lunch!
by Jennifer L.
& Matthew
Holm
Valentine
Cat
by Deborah
Underwood
Family Movie Night
Thursday, 1/14, 2/18, 3/17, 4/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Join us for a family-friendly movie, complete
with free popcorn and a drink.
Fancy Nancy Party
Thursday, 2/25, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy this
opportunity to dress up in your most elegant
(that’s another word for fancy)
outfit! We’ll read Fancy Nancy
stories and enjoy hors
d’oeuvres (that’s a fancy
word for snacks) and make
ornamental crafts! Ages
5 and up. Registration
requested.
Build Your Own Race Track
Thursday, 3/24, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Use recycled
materials to construct a racetrack. Time your
car and race against other builders. You get
to take your track and car home at the end
of the program!
MIAMISBURG
Builder’s Club
Saturdays, 1/2, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Do you like LEGO? If so, this is the place for
you! Build LEGO masterpieces with our bricks.
Grades K-4.
For the Dogs Book Club
Mondays, 1/4, 2/1, 3/7, 4/4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Reading to dogs is a fun way to work on
reading skills. Grades K-2. *
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.,
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., 1/5-3/24. Join us for
an award-winning early literacy program for
toddlers with their parents or caregivers. Enjoy
music, rhymes, stories and fun with your little
one. Ages 3 and younger. *
Children’s Activities - 7
MIAMISBURG continued...
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. & Wednesdays at
10:00 a.m., 1/5-4/27. Enjoy stories, rhymes,
crafts, and puppet shows. Ages 3-5, siblings
welcome.
3/4 Book Club
Mondays, 1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Book discussion, snacks, games, art and
science activities for kids in grades 3 & 4. *
Magic Tree House Party
Wednesday, 1/13, 4:305:30 p.m. Enjoy games,
crafts and snacks inspired
by the adventures of Jack
and Annie as we celebrate
the newest Magic Tree
House book. Ages 5-10. *
I *HEART* Pop-Ups!
Saturday, 2/13, 2:00-3:00 p.m. We love
our pop-up books! We’ll share pop-up
books, then make pop-up Valentine’s Day
cards and snack on popcorn too!
Ology Adventure
Saturday, 3/12, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Are you
a curious adventurer with an interest in
myths, legends and the unknown? Explore
the Ology fantasy encyclopedia series with
games, activities and snacks. Ages 7-12. *
Rainbow Magic Fairy Party
Saturday, 4/30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wear your
fairy attire if you wish, and join us as we
celebrate the Rainbow Magic Fairy books. *
NEW LEBANON
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/5-4/19, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Stories, books, music and crafts for
children ages 2-6.
Mother’s Day Tea
Tuesday, 4/26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Moms
and children of all ages are invited to join
us for a special story time and tea party.
Each child gets a take-home
craft for Mother’s Day. *
LEGO Fun
Wednesdays, 1/13 and 3/9, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 2/13 and 4/9, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
If you love LEGO, you’ll love this program!
Build just about anything you can imagine
with our bricks, or take on the monthly
challenge. Ages 6-12 and their families.
NORTHMONT
TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL WEEK
JANUARY 4-7:
Paws to Read, Monday, 1/4, 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Practice reading to
a wonderful pet from the
Miami Valley Pet Therapy
Association. Ages 4-10.
Book Lunch, Tuesday, 1/5, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
It’s a special Winter Edition of our popular
summer program. Bring your lunch and
we’ll provide dessert. Enjoy stories while
dining and participate in a surprise
activity. Grades K-4. *
Drawing with Your Friends,
Wednesday, 1/6, 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Spend an hour with friends
creating unique works of art. We’ll have
drawing books for inspiration. Ages 4-10.
Music Maker Fun, Thursday, 1/7, 2:003:00 p.m. Celebrate the power of music
with games, songs and
instruments. Ages 4-10.
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/12-4/26, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Have quality family time with books,
songs and activities parents and
children can enjoy together. *
Storytime
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1/13-4/28, 10:0010:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs and
other fun learning activities designed to
develop the language, literacy and social
skills your preschooler needs for school
success. Ages 3-5. *
8 - Children’s Activities
* Advance Registration Required for programs with this designation.
Check out these
Winter Book Titles!
Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Olympics
by Chris
Grabenstein
Love Monster
and the last
Chocolate
by Rachel
Bright
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Saturday, 4/23, 11:00-12:00 p.m. Practice your
game of strategy battling monsters, weapons
and spells against others. Ages 5-12.
TROTWOOD
Storytime
Thursdays, 1/7-4/28, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and other fun
learning activities designed to develop the
language, literacy and social skills your
preschooler needs for school success.
Ages 4-6.
Babies & Books
Wednesdays & Thursdays,
1/13-4/28, 11:30-12:00 p.m.
Parents or caregivers,
bring your little ones
for stories, songs,
nursery rhymes and
fingerplays designed
for children 36 months
and younger with
a caregiver. *
Paws to Read
Fridays, 1/15 and 1/29, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Practice
reading to dogs from the Miami Pet Therapy
Association. Ages 4-12.
Homeschool Hour
Tuesdays, 1/19, 2/16, 3/15, 4/19, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Talk about a different topic each month,
then do a fun activity inspired by the topic.
Grades 1-6. *
LEGO Fun
Friday, 2/12,
4:00-5:00 p.m. Build with LEGO! Bring your
own or use our LEGO bricks. Ages 4 and up. *
Paws to Read
Saturdays, 1/16, 2/27, 3/26, 4/23, 1:003:00 p.m. Read to a Miami Valley Pet Therapy
Association pet. Each child will have a 15-minute
time slot to spend with the furry friends. *
Beat the Winter Blues BINGO
Tuesday, 2/23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. It’s snowing
outside and winter is far from over, so spend an
evening playing BINGO and beat those winter
blues away! Ages 3-12. *
LEGO Challenge
Thursday, 1/14 and 3/24, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Put your creativity to the test and see if you can
build the best creation. LEGO bricks provided;
your creations have to stay at the Library.
Crazy Crayons!
Tuesday, 3/29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Celebrate those
crazy crayons from books like The Day the
Crayons Quit with stories, crafts and activities.
Ages 4-10. *
Bird Feeder Craft
Thursday, 1/28, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Make a craft
to feed the birds this winter, then get hands-on
learning experience with the MetroParks bird kit.
Family Book Club: Circus Mirandus
Thursday, 4/14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Read the book
Circus Mirandus by Cassie
Beasley, then join us for
dinner and talk about it. For
grades 3-6 and their families. *
Valentine’s Day Craft
Thursday, 2/11, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Make a sweet craft
to give away on Valentine’s Day.
BINGO!
Thursday, 2/25, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Make your own
Bingo board and play for awesome prizes.
Children’s Activities - 9
TROTWOOD continued...
Board Game Fun
Thursday, 3/10, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Play a variety
of board games we’ll have on hand for you.
Maker Kit: Circuits
Thursday, 4/7, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Experiment
with playdough and Squishy Circuits.
Earth Day Craft
Thursday, 4/21, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day by
decorating a flowerpot
and planting seeds.
VANDALIA
Storytimes
Mondays, 1/25-3/28, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 1/26-3/29, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 1/28-3/31, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Join
us for stories, songs and other fun learning
activities designed to develop language,
literacy and social skills. Ages 3-6.
Puppet Shows & Crafts
Monday, 2/29, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/1, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 3/3, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Monday, 4/4, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/5, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 4/7, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
WEST CARROLLTON
Wiggle Worms Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/5-4/26, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Here’s a
storytime especially for babies and toddlers.
We’ll read stories, dance, sing songs and
finish with a craft. Ages 3 and younger.
Rubber Duck Club Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/5-4/26, 1:00-1:30 p.m. This
storytime is geared toward preschoolers
and their families. We’ll read stories, play
games, dance, sing songs and end with a
craft. Ages 3-6.
Storytime Dance Party
Thursdays, 1/7, 3/10, 4/7, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
For kids who like to move and dance – we’ll
read stories with motions, listen to music,
sing songs and dance around the room.
For ages 3-8.
LEGO at the Library
Thursdays, 1/21, 2/25, 3/24, 4/21, 7:008:00 p.m. Try to outbuild your friends at
our monthly LEGO challenge. We’ll provide
LEGO, you only need to bring your creativity.
Cookie & Cupcake Decorating
Monday, 2/15, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Decorate your own cookies
and cupcakes to give
away or keep. We’ll have
a variety of frosting and
toppings so you can make
awesome-looking goodies.
All supplies provided.
Toddler Tales
Wednesdays, 1/27-4/6, 11:00-11:30 a.m. It’s
never too early to grow your child’s love of
learning. Your little ones will enjoy music,
rhymes, stories, and fingerplays designed
just for them. Ages 18 months-2 years.
Gumdrop Day
Monday, 2/15, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Schools
out! Join us for stories, songs, games, and
other fun learning activities all related to
gumdrops. Snacks will be served. Ages 3-6.
Pajama Storytime
Tuesday, 3/22,
7:00-8:00 p.m. Wear
your pajamas and
bring your favorite
stuffed animal for
stories, crafts, music
and fun. Snacks will
be served. Ages 3-8.
10 - Children’s Activities
* Advance Registration Required for programs with this designation.
Check out these
Winter Book Titles!
Mission
Hurricane
by Jenny
Goebel
Rhythm Ride
by Andrea
Davis-Pinkney
Read Across America: Dr. Seuss
Celebration
Wednesday, 3/2, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a special storytime featuring guest readers from the West Carrollton community. Seuss-themed prizes and refreshments will be provided.
Ultimate Egg Hunt
Monday, 3/21, 4:30-5:00 p.m. It’s the ultimate
egg hunt! There are more than 500 plastic eggs
hidden throughout the Library. Who can find
the most before time runs out? All participants
get a prize.
It’s All About the Money for Kids
Wednesday, 4/27, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Earn play money with various games,
then spend it in our meeting room,
which will be turned into a pretend
grocery store. All supplies provided.
WESTWOOD
Games and Glitter
Thursdays, 1/7-4/28, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Come
in out of the cold, munch on tasty popcorn
and get your game on. Board games,
puzzles and craft supplies available
for warm afternoon fun.
National Popcorn Day
Tuesday, 1/19, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Pop in and learn
fun popcorn facts, taste mouth-watering
popcorn treats and play a popping game of
corn hole.
Love is in the Air
Monday, 2/8-Friday, 2/12, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Any day this week, make your sweetheart a
Valentine card. We’ll provide the supplies.
Tree Tapping Time
Late February through March, we’ll hang the
sap bucket and tap our maple tree. Stop by
and check out our syrup production!
Flap Jacks, Sausage
and Maple Syrup
Monday, 3/14,
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Come, eat and enjoy
Westwood’s own
home-tapped
maple syrup!
Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail
Saturday, 3/26, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Bring your
own bag and your quick bunny legs and go
on an Easter Egg Hunt. Sweet treats for all
and a special prize for the one who finds
the golden egg! Weather permitting, egg
hunt will be outdoors.
Spring Fling
Monday, 4/18, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Crafts, stories
and treats.
WILMINGTON -STROOP
January Puppet Shows
Tuesday, 1/5, 7:007:30 p.m. Wednesday, 1/6,
10:00-10:30 a.m. Thursday,
1/7, 11:00-11:30 a.m. With
a mix of songs and puppet
plays, it’s fun for the
whole family!
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WILMINGTON-STROOP continued...
Sensory Storytime
Saturdays, 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2,
10:00-11:00 a.m. This storytime
is geared toward children ages
3-8 with ASD. We’ll sing songs,
read stories and enjoy a craft
or activity. A parent or caregiver
must attend with each child.
Preschool Science Club
Mondays, 1/11 and 3/7, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Expand your child’s curiosity for learning
and experimenting. Ages 3-6. *
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, 1/12-4/5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and
Thursdays, 1/14-4/7, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Join us
for an award-winning early literacy program
that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical
instruments and more to stimulate the
learning process of babies and toddlers.
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/12-4/5, 7:00-7:30 p.m. Have
quality family time with books, songs and
activities for parents and children to enjoy
together. PreK-Grade 2 and their families.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/13-4/6, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
and 11:00-11:30 a.m. It’s never too early to
grow your child’s love of learning. Your little
ones will enjoy music, rhymes, stories and
fingerplays designed just for them. Ages
22 months-3 years.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/13-4/6, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 1/14-4/7, 11:00-11:30 a.m. Join us
for stories, songs, and other fun learning
activities designed to develop the language,
literacy and social skills your preschooler
needs for school success. Ages 3-5.
PAWS to Read Bookclub
Saturdays, 1/16 and 3/12, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Read animal-themed books and make crafts
with furry members of the Miami Valley Pet
Therapy Association. Grades K-4.
12 - Children’s Activities
Star Wars Fun All Day
Monday, 1/25, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Drop in today for Star Wars crafts,
activities and other Star Wars fun.
Open to Star Wars fans of any age,
so bring the whole family!
Preschool Math Club
Mondays, 2/8 and 4/11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Expand your preschooler’s math
skills using games, manipulatives
and stories. Ages 3-7. *
Help Us MAKE a Book Quilt!
Thursday, 2/11, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Create a quilt square illustrating a
story or character you love. We’ll use
our Textile Maker Kit for a finished
piece to be displayed in the Children’s
Area. Grades 2-5. *
Dr. Seuss BINGO
Wednesday, 3/2, 3:304:30 p.m. Celebrate
Dr. Seuss’s birthday
with a wacky game
of Bingo.
Easter Egg Crafts
Thursday, 3/24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Make
beautiful Easter egg crafts to take home. *
April Puppet Shows
Tuesday, 4/12, 7:00-7:30 p.m. Wednesday,
4/13, 10:00-10:30 a.m. Thursday, 4/14, 11:0011:30 a.m. With a mix of songs and puppet
plays, it’s fun for the whole family!
Learn to be a Top Secret Spy
Thursday, 4/14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Use our
Maker Kits to write secret messages with
invisible ink and use lasers to solve mazes.
Grades K-5. *
* Advance Registration Required for programs with this designation.