Winter 2009 Children's Programs
Email Jennifer or call 248-437-6431 to register for all youth programs!
Lapsits (Ages 0-2 with caregiver)
Fridays, 10:30—10:50 am
February 27-March 27
Drop-in for fingerplays, stories, and songs! No registration.
Two-rrific Story Times (For 2 year olds and caregiver)
Thursdays, 9:30-9:50am or 10:30-10:50am
February 26-March 26 No storytime March 5 (Registration begins February 9)
Limit 15 children per session for stories, songs, and rhymes.
3 Year Old Independent Story Times
Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 am
February 24-March 25 (Registration begins February 9)
Limit 15 per session for independent listening—caregivers are encouraged to join the children for a craft project at the end of each story time!
4 & 5 Year Old Independent Story Times
Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 1:00-1:45 pm
February 24-March 25 (Registration begins February 9)
Limit 20 per session for independent listening—caregivers are encouraged to join the children for a craft project at the end of each story time!
Show-n-Tell Storytime (all ages)
Monday, December 29; 3:00-3:45pm
Bring your favorite holiday gift for show-n-tell with the group! We’ll also read some fun stories. Please RSVP.
Snow Friends Storytime (Please RSVP with your date choice.)
Monday, January 19; 6:30-7:00pm (all ages)
Wednesday, January 21; 10:00-10:30am (ages 3 and up)
Thursday, January 22; 10:00-10:20am (ages 0-2)
Cozy in for some snow stories and a fun snowman craft!
Jammin' Jammies Storytime (Please RSVP with your date choice.)
Monday, January 26; 7:00-7:30pm (all ages)
Tuesday, January 27; 10:00-10:30am (ages 3 and up)
Friday, January 30; 10:00-10:20am (ages 0-2)
Wear your favorite pajamas and head over to the library for music, stories, and a craft project. Please RSVP with your date choice.
Bubblegum Blowout @ Your Library
Monday, February 2-All Day!
Celebrate National Bubblegum Day and choose a piece of bubblegum when you checkout an item at the front desk!
It's For the Birds (ages 3 and up)
Wednesday, February 18; 11:00-11:30am
Join us to make a pinecone bird feeder. We will be using shortening, rather than peanut butter, for this project.
Out of This World Movie Night (all ages)
Thursday, February 19; 6:30-8:00pm
Snuggle in with your blankets and pillows to watch Space Buddies, rated G, on our big screen. Popcorn and juice provided. Co-Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please RSVP.
American Girl Club (Grades 3-8)
February 24; 4:30-5:30pm
Share your love of the American Girls with others! We will focus on a specific girl each meeting, discuss her stories, and make a fun craft. The group will meet the last Tuesday of March, April and May as well. Presented by Lisa Wroblewski. Please become familiiar with the Kaya stories before the first meeting. Limit 25. Please RSVP.
PJ Storytime (all ages)
Thursday, February 26; 7:00-7:30pm
Slip on those pajamas, grab a pillow & blanket, and head over to the library for bedtime stories! Cookies provided. Please RSVP.
Jr. Friends of the Library Meeting (Grades 2-5)
Saturday, February 28; 11:00-11:30am
The Junior Friends of the Library offer an opportunity for children to volunteer their time and talents to help the library. Have fun and make a difference @ your library! Please RSVP.
March is Reading Month! Books and Treats (all ages)
Read or be read to for 5 hours during the month of March and get a coupon for a free ice cream cone from the Dairy Queen in South Lyon. Turn in your reading log by Saturday, March 28 and you can attend the final party on Tuesday, March 31 from 7:00-7:30pm, during which we'll have ice cream cake from the Dairy Queen and you'll receive your free ice cream cone coupon! Stop in any time during the Month of March for your reading log. No registration is necessary.
Parenting Program: How to Raise a Reader
Thursdays 7:00-7:45pm
March 5: Parents of children ages 0-5
March 12: Parents of children in Grades 1-5
March 26: Parents of students in Middle School and High School
Discover the latest research and sure-fire techniques that will help parents guide their children to reading success. Please RSVP.
Around the World with Books (all ages)
Tuesday, March 3; 7:00-8:00pm
Jacqueline Galloway-Blake presents a multicultural literature and storytelling experience about children of different countries. Please RSVP.
Happy Birthday Bob the Gecko! (ages 3 and up)
Tuesday, March 10, 7:00-7:30PM
Bob the Gecko is turning 12! We'll make birthday hats, sing "Happy Birthday" and eat birthday cake to celebrate his big day! Please RSVP.
Puppy Tales (all ages)
Monday, March 23; 7:00-7:30pm
Join us for adorable puppy stories and a cute puppy craft project! Please RSVP.
Jr. Friends of the Library Meeting (Grades 2-5)
Saturday, March 28; 2:00-2:30pm
The Junior Friends of the Library offer an opportunity for children to volunteer their time and talents to help the library. Have fun and make a difference @ your library! Please RSVP.