Programs for Children

Registration for all April/May programs begins Monday, April 13, 2009 for all children

Pre-registration required for all programs. Enrollment is limited
Register at the location where the program is held 

No phone registration (except at Hilton Branch)
Valid Maplewood Library card required

Preschool Programs at Main Library

Nursery Rhyme Time
Ages birth to 2 1/2 years (with participating adult)
Main Library (choose ONE session, either Wednesday or Thursday)
Wednesdays 10:45 - 11:15 am      Apr 29, May 6, May 13
or Thursdays 10:45 - 11:15 am     Apr 30, May 7, May 14

Preschool Storytime 
Ages 2 - 5 years (with participating adult)
Main Library (choose ONE session, either Tuesday or Wednesday)
Tuesdays 10:45 - 11:15 am    Apr 28, May 5, May 12
or Wednesdays 2:00 - 2:30 pm    Apr 29, May 6, May 13

Friday Morning Specials 
Drop-In · All ages (with participating adult)
Main Library
Fridays 10:30 - 11:00 am 
May 1 & May 15 (no registration)

Springtime Stories & Songs  
Ages 4 - 10 (with participating adult)
Main Library
Saturday May 2 10:30 a.m.  
Stories, songs, and activities for children with special needs

Fancy Nancy Tea Party  
Ages 3 - 5 (with participating adult)
Main Library
Thursday May 28 11:00 a.m.  (registration is required)
Dress up costumes for Princes & Princesses will be provided by PARTEAZ, a children's party service. Refreshments, including Fancy Nancy's fruit parfaits, will be served.

Preschool Programs at Hilton Branch

Sign up at Hilton Branch (Phone registration is ok at Hilton only)

Library Babies
Ages birth to 2 years (with participating adult)
Hilton Branch
Wednesdays 11-11:20 am             Apr 29, May 6, May 13

Preschool Storytime 
Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years
Hilton Branch
Tuesdays 2 - 2:30 pm    Apr 28, May 5, May 12

Pajama Storytime
Ages 2 - 6 years (with participating adult)
Hilton Branch
Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:30 pm     April 28 & May 19  
          
   

Summer Reading Club will be coming in June!
"BE CREATIVE AT YOUR LIBRARY"
Read for prizes!
Take part in music & dance & art programs

School-Age Programs

April 13 - 16
Enjoy the Library during the School Vacation
Board Games & Puzzles
· Drop-In· It's Time for Family Fun!

Meet Kathi Appelt: Up Close & Personal with an Author  
Grades
2 & up
Main Library   
Wednesday ·April 15 · 2 - 2:45 pm
Meet award winning children's book author Kathi Appelt, the author of The Alley Cat's Meow, Bat Jamboree, and Newbery Honor book The Underneath. Kathi will read from her books & tell stories. Registration is suggested.

Into the Trees with Local Author Mike Aaron  
Grades
K - 3
Hilton Branch
Tuesday ·April 21 · 4 - 5 pm
Local children's author Mike Aaron will read his book about "going green." Join us for a good time; and make a green craft, too. Registration is required.

Not Your Mother's Book Club 
Grades 4 & 5
Hilton Branch  
Wednesdays · April 22 & May 20 · 4 - 4:45 pm
Book to be announced.  

Springtime Stories & Songs  
Ages 4 - 10 (with participating adult)
Main Library
Saturday
May 2 10:30 a.m.  
Stories, songs, and activities for children with special needs

Calling All African Pen-Pals!
Linda is back & will bring your letters to the Library
WEDNESDAY, April 1
· 7 pm at Main & 4 pm at Hilton
Are you a pen-pal? You can be a pen-pal! Write letters to African students!

Games, Games, Games

Board Games Club at Hilton
Grades 2 & Up 
Hilton Branch 
Tuesday · 4 - 5 pm · April 7

Board Games Club at Main
Grades 4 & Up 
Main Library 
Tuesday · 4 - 5 pm · April 21

Bingo Bonanza 
Grades 1-5 ·  PRIZES!!!! 
Hilton Branch 
Thursdays · 4:30 - 5:30 pm ·
April 23 & May 21

Connect 4 Tournament  
Main Library
Wednesday starting at 3:30 pm ·
May 27

On Beyond Google

Individual Training Sessions @ Main and Hilton  
Need help doing research? Is Google giving you 5 trillion answers? Get the real answers - use library databases! Individual database training sessions for students or parents may be scheduled with the Children's librarians at both branches. Call for an appointment.

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