Library Programs for Children

Programs for Children

March 2010

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so sign up early.
Please register in person at the location where the program is held
Valid Maplewood Library card required

Read Across America with Paws for Reading
For any young reader · Young readers will get to read to a therapy dog to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday
Hilton Branch: Tuesday, March 2 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Main Library: Tuesday, March 2 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

My Sibling Dolls Service Event
Grades 4 - 5
Dress dolls, read their stories, learn about children with special needs
Main Library: Wednesday, March 3 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

African Pen Pal Project
All ages.
We will be writing letters to children at N'Donyo Wassin School in rural Kenya. Newcomers to the pen pal program are welcome.
Main Library: Monday, March 8 7:00 p.m.

Build-It
Grades 3 - 5 .
Build a hollow box out of the library's legos and let your imagination take you from there!
Main Library: Thursday, March 18 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Creative Dramatics
Grades 3 - 5 .
Act out stories and make them come alive.
Main Library: Monday, March 22 4:00 p.m.

Plastic Bag Jewelry
Grades 1 - 5 .
Reuse plastic bags into jewelry
Hilton Branch : Tuesday, March 23 3:45 p.m.

Bingo Bonanza
Grades 1-5 · PRIZES!
Hilton Branch: Thursday, March 25 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Storytime Programs

Babies Storytime
Ages birth to 2 1/2 years. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Main Library
Tuesdays 11:00-11:25 am March 9, 16, 23, 30
or Thursdays 10:15-10:40 am March 11, 18, 25, April 1
Hilton Branch
Wednesdays 11:00-11:20 am March 10, 17, 24, 31

Preschool Storytime
Ages 2 1/2 - Kindergarten. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Main Library
Wednesdays 4:00-4:30 pm March 10, 17, 24, 31
or Thursdays 11:00-11:30 am March 11, 18, 25, April 1
Hilton Branch
Mondays 11:00-11:30 am March 1, 8, 15, 29

Saturday Storytime
Ages 4 - 10 years old; with a participating adult
Stories, movement and songs. We especially welcome children with special needs
Main Library
Saturday 10:30 am March 27

Pajama Storytime
Ages 2 - 6 years. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Hilton Branch
Tuesday 7:00 - 7:30 pm March 30