March Programs
READ TO A DOG - For young readers of all ages
Saturday, March 2
1:30 - 2:30 p.m at the Indian Creek Branch
Saturday, March 16
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Children of all ages may drop by the library and read to a cuddly canine between 1:30 and 2:30 on the dates listed above. Come to the Children's Desk upon arrival and check in for a reading time. Reading sessions are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. No advanced registration necessary. For more information, call (913) 971-6874. Trained therapy dogs provided by Pets for Life, Inc.
"CRAFTING" OUR 6 BY 6 SKILLS - For ages 3 - 5 + adult
*Registration required
Monday, March 4 *Registration begins Monday, February 25
10:30 a.m. at the Main Library
Love storytimes AND crafts? Let's put them together to practice "6 by 6" pre-reading skills! Children are invited to grab a grown-up and come to the library to hear a few stories and then make a craft based on the stories. Stories and crafts will be specially selected to let kids practice their 6 by 6 skills and to give adults tips for reinforcing these important skills at home. Adults may bring more than one child but will need to assist each child they bring. Program will last about 35 - 45 minutes.
FAMILY CHESS NIGHTS - For all ages
Monday, March 4
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Monday, March 18
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Come play chess with a worthy opponent at our Family Chess Nights. Boards and equipment will be provided. All ages and playing levels welcome, but kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.
HOMESCHOOL LEGO CLUB - For homeschoolers ages 5 - 11
*Registration required
Tuesday, March 5 *Registration begins Monday, February 25
1:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Join us for our monthly LEGO Club for homeschoolers! Each month we'll have a new theme, and you can have fun building with bricks provided by the library. Each session will last about an hour.
SIGNING STORYTIME WITH MARCIE INZER - For children ages 5 & younger with adult
*Registration required
Monday, March 7 *Registration begins Monday, February 25
10:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Come listen to stories and learn some basic signs to use with your children. Parent or caregive must attend. Program will last about 30 minutes.
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM: GAME DAY! - For ages 6 - 11
*Registration required
Tuesday, March 12 *Registration begins Monday, March 4
1:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Learn a new game or play an old favorite while making new friends! We'll provide the board games, card games, and puzzles. Program will last about an hour.
LEGO CLUB - For K - 5th graders
*Registration required
Wednesday, March 13 *Registration begins Monday, March 4
4:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Tuesday, March 19 *Registration begins Monday, March 4
7:00 p.m. at the Main Library
Are you a kid in kindergarten through 5th grade who loves building with LEGO bricks? Be a part of our monthly LEGO Club! Each month we'll introduce a different theme, turn you loose on the library's LEGO collection to build something awesome, then let you show off your creation before you leave. (The Wednesday afternoon LEGO Club will offer a small snack; the Tuesday evening LEGO Club will not.)
PARENTS: To allow as many children as possible to experience LEGO Club, please sign your child up for ONLY one LEGO Club meeting per calendar month.
FREE FAMILY MOVIES - For all ages
MOVIE - TO BE ANNOUNCED
Monday, March 18
1:30 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
MOVIE - TO BE ANNOUNCED
Thursday, March 21
1:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Join us for free family movies at the library. The March movies are still being determined. Stay tuned! All ages welcome but kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration but space is limited.
SPRING BREAK COOKIE DECORATING PROGRAM FOR KIDS - For all ages
Tuesday, March 19
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Wednesday, march 20
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library
If it's spring break, it must be time to decorate a cookie! Come and go as you please. Kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.
RAISING A READER - 6 BY 6 LITERACY SKILLS - For ages 5 & younger + adult
Wednesday, March 27 - May 1
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Branch
Ready, set, grow a reader! Bring your young children to our meeting room to help grow their "pre-reading" skills as you interact together with educational toys and activity centers. Come and go as you please. No registration.
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