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Children's Spring Programs Brochure
Last Update: 03/25/13
Clubs
All clubs are free and do not require registration. Exceptions to the
schedules below will be noted.
American Girls
Dress up your favorite American Girl doll and bring her to
meet some new friends. Make fun items for your doll, hear an American Girl and
maybe compete in a trivia challenge. You do not need a doll to participate!
2nd Thurs each month from 5:30-6:30
June 12
July 17
August 21
Yu-Gi-Oh & Pokemon
Play the games, trade cards and have fun!
2nd Weds each month from 6:30-8:00
June 12
July 10
August 14
Lego Freebuild
Use our bricks and your imagination to build what you want!
Thursdays 2:30-4:30PM
TBA
Lego Mindstorms Parent Meeting
The Library Lego Robotics Team competes against other teams each fall. Learn all about it and how your child can become a part of the team (for ages 9-14). Kids welcome.
Tuesdays @ 6:30
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Children's Programming
WWPL is proud to offer a wide range of programming for children of all ages
including regular programs such as story times, clubs and homeschool classes as
well as one-time seasonal programs like the Polar Express Pajama Party and Harry Potter Day. During summer we have a reading program complete with special
guests like Jungle Jim and prizes for all levels of readers. A new schedule of
programs is released every season.
Summer 2013 Program Info
Down the Drain
Wednesday, June 12 @ 10:30
School age
Who knows where the water goes? Explore the world of plumbing and what happens after you flush with games, crafts and other activities.
AMAZON Jungle John
Friday June 14 @ 10:30 &12:00
All ages
Get really close to some amazing animals! Feel free to bring a picnic to the 12:00 show. Sponsored by the Friends of Westfield Library
Happy Birthday, Superman
Friday, June 28 @ 10:30 - 12:30
All ages
Crafts, games, activities, and lots of fun! Come dressed as your favorite super hero, if you like.
Horse and Sulky Visit
Saturday, June 29 @ 10:30 - 11:30
All ages (Location TBA)
Snakehead Ed
Wednesday, July 10 @ 11:00 & 1:00
All ages
Meet Snakehead Ed's collection of snakes from Africa, Asia, Australia, South American, and North America - from mid-sized species to huge, beautiful boas and pythons!
Dig Down and Dig It Up
Wednesday, July 24 @ 10:30
School age
Grab a shovel and hit the dirt! Find out what is buried in the earth (hint: mummies, treasure, bones) with games, crafts and other activities.
Indiana Jim's Reptiles & Amphibians
Friday, July 26 @ 11:00 & 1:00
All ages
See and even touch a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians. Jim Horton is the current president of the Hoosier Herpetological Society.
Think Pink
Wednesday, July 31 @ 10:30 - 11:30
School age
Do you love Pinkalicious and Fancy Nancy? Have you ever read a pink book that wasn't fabulous? Today we're thinking pink at WWPL! Come to the library dressed in your pinkest outfit, make a pink banner, flower jewelry, paint your nails pink, play girly games and more.
A Visit from the Tooth Fairy
Friday, August 2 @ 10:30
All ages
Meet the Tooth Fairy! She'll talk about how important it is to brush your teeth. Play a tooth game and take home a goodie bag.
Xtreme Science Magic Show
Wednesday, Aug 7 @ 11:00
All ages
See a fire tornado, smoke-ring cannon, flying hot -air ghost, optical illusions, floating beach balls, bouncing bubbles, and more! It's science, magic, and most of all—fun!
I'm Down Here!
Wednesday, August 7 @ 10:30
School age
Explore caves, mines and tunnels and have a look around underground with games, crafts and other activities.
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Regular Programs
All programs below are free and do not require registration. Exceptions to the
schedules below will be noted.
Baby Love
Puppets and songs for babies up to 18 months.
Thursdays @ 10:15
June 6, 13, 20 & 27
July 11, 18 & 25
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Preschool & Toddler Storytimes
The focus is on fun! Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. Strengthen early literacy skills and encourage the joy of learning. Each program ends with an art project, a craft or an activity.
Toddlers: children 18 months to 3.5 years, accompanied by a
caregiver.
June 10-Aug 6
Mondays @ 10:30
Tuesdays @ 11:15
Preschool: children 3.5 years to Kindergarten, accompanied by a
caregiver.
June 10-Aug 6
Mondays @ 1:00
Tuesdays @ 10:15
*No 1PM storytime on July 15
Paws & Read
Sign up at the Children's Desk for a 15 minute slot to read
to a dog who is a very good listener.
Second Saturday of the month @10:30-11:30
June 8
July 13
August 10
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