Children and Family Events @ Your City Library
Posted on: September 10, 2009
We are back in the swing of things! Check out our great events for fall:
Join Ms. Kathy on Tuesdays for stories, songs, crafts and fun while building language skills. For 3, 4 and 5 years; Tuesdays @ 10:30 am & 2:00 pm, September 15 – November 17; Free! Registration Required.
Join Ms. Jeanne on Wednesdays and nurture a love of books; learn rhymes, sounds, and new words. Enjoy musical activities! For 2 and 3 years; Wednesdays @ 10:30 am and 2:00 pm, September 16 – November 18; Free! Registration Required.
Join Ms. Judy on Fridays to delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with books and music. For babies, 12 -24 months; Fridays @ 10:30 am & 2:00 pm, September 18 – November 20; Free! Registration Required.
Get help with your school work! Need extra help with your math? Need assistance with your science project? Writing a book report or want help with reading? Come in on Tuesdays to get the help you need! For grades 1-5; Tuesdays @ 4:30 – 6:30 pm; Free!
Families will explore, discover & create @ their library!
Sundays, September 13, October 11, and November 8. Activities designed especially for families to enjoy together in a relaxed setting. Enjoy free, all-day parking every Sunday! For K-5th and parents! Sundays @ 2:00 – 3:00 pm, September 13, October 11, and November 8. Free!
You’re invited to Ms. Christina’s celebration of countries! Balloons, passports, treats, music, arts and crafts, and more! For ages 5 – 10 years and their parents! Saturdays @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, September 19, October 17, and November 21; Free!
Join the best book club on the planet! Read, Laugh & Play! Stop by “KidSpace” to check-out the book and register! For Kids K – 1st Grade; Saturdays @ 2:00 – 3:00pm, September 12, October 10 and November 14; Free!
Dog Tales
Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will “listen” to your child read! Parents, this is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to READ!
Lounging with Lady: Mondays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26: Time: 3:30 – 5:00pm
Reading with Rex: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27: Time: 3:30 – 4:30pm
Tutoring Taylor & Oliver: Saturdays, October 17 & 24: Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Free! Sign-in @ the desk! KidSpace.
Kids, join Ms. Christina on certain Mondays for an awesome journey through cyber space. Learn about awesome websites and very cool programs! For grades 3-6; Mondays @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm, September 21, October 19 and November 16; Free!
Join us at the West Palm Beach Public Library for this very special Mo Willems’ Simulcast! Tuesday October 6, 2009 @ 2:00 pm. FREE!
For: Families, teachers and kids of all ages!
For group larger than 10, please call to register: 561-868-7703
Read for the Record: The Very Hungary Caterpillar
Stop by the library October 8, 2009 and read to your kids! Parents, caregivers and other adults across the nation will read the same book to children in their care. This year’s book is The Very Hungary Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Enjoy a craft activity! For adults reading to children; Thursday, October 8 @ 9:30 am – 8:30 pm. Free!
Preschool Halloween Play & Party
Preschoolers & their parents will enjoy an original, “not-so-spooky” play followed by “trick-or-treating” in the library. Dress-Up! For preschoolers & parents on Wednesday, October 28 from 11:00 am – Noon. Free!
Young families are invited to a very special presentation of this year’s ‘chosen’ book (it’s a secret) in celebration of the annual “Families Reading Together” Palm Beach County event! Enjoy a special a craft and activities! For PreK – 1st grade on Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Free!
This fun, interactive, natural history series of programs are provided by the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation and presented by their Education Director, Eric Gehring. For kids K-3 on Tuesday, November 17 & 24 @ 3:45 – 4:45 pm. Free!
Ride the Polar Express to the North Pole! Meet Santa and play reindeer games! Call the Children’s Library at 868-7703 for additional information.
Sponsored by: City of West Palm Beach Public Library and Downtown Development Authority. For PreK – Elementary Age! Friday, December 4 @ 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Free!
Families with kids of all ages will enjoy holiday stories, songs, rhymes and activities! For parents and kids of all ages! Tuesdays & Wednesdays, December 8, 9, 15, & 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Free! Space is limited.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome
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