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Friday, May 9, 2008
  Library Station - Mother's Day Picnic.
  11:00 am in the Frisco room for ages 2-5.
Bring your Mom (Grandmas, too) and a sack lunch to celebrate Mother's Day with stories, songs and crafts.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Yu-Gi-Oh Nights.
  5:30 pm in the story hour room for grades 3-6.
Bring your deck and duel, share strategies, learn from other players and trade cards.
Call 865-1340.
   
Saturday, May 10, 2008
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Celebrate Mother's Day.
  10:00 am for grades K-5.
Celebrate Mother's Day by treating your mom to muffins, juice and a story.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Fancy Nancy .
  2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Celebrate Jane O'Connor's "Fancy Nancy" series with entertaining activities, marvelous crafts and delectable treats while you get in touch with your inner "Fancy Nancy."
Call 883-1974.
   
Monday, May 12, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Parenting Playgroup.
  9:30 am to 11:15 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Curious about what other parents are experiencing? Share and learn in this relaxed playgroup. We'll read books, utilize play stations and talk about parenting topics. The schedule for this program is: 9:30-10:15 a.m. for infants-18 months; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for 18-36 months.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
  Fair Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 759-2637.
   
Friday, May 16, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Republic Branch Library - After Hours End of School Celebration.
  6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for grades K-5.
Enjoy after-hours fun at the Library with your friends and family. Play games, watch a movie (rated G) and design your own friendship shirt. Bring a plain t-shirt to decorate.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Library Center - Friday Night at the Movies.
  6:30 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
"Curious George," rated G.
Call 882-0714.
   
Monday, May 19, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Parenting Playgroup.
  9:30 am to 11:15 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Curious about what other parents are experiencing? Share and learn in this relaxed playgroup. We'll read books, utilize play stations and talk about parenting topics. The schedule for this program is: 9:30-10:15 a.m. for infants-18 months; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for 18-36 months.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
  Fair Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 759-2637.
   
Thursday, May 22, 2008
  Library Center - Reading Pals.
  4:00 pm in the story hour room for grades K-5.
Tony and Scrappy, the dogs from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks, love a good story but they can't read it themselves. The Library will provide the books and you can be the storyteller.
Call 882-0714.
   
Friday, May 23, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Center - 'Tween Town.
  4:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 3-6.
Enjoy gaming, crafts and refreshments while hanging out with your friends at the Library.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Yu-Gi-Oh Nights.
  5:30 pm in the story hour room for grades 3-6.
Bring your deck and duel, share strategies, learn from other players and trade cards.
Call 865-1340.
   
Saturday, May 24, 2008
  Library Station - Saturday Songs.
  11:00 am in the Frisco room for ages 2-6.
Explore music through a variety of activities designed to promote interaction and fun. We'll sing songs, play musical games, dance, play instruments and make crafts.
Call 865-1340.
   
Monday, May 26, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
  Fair Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 759-2637.
   
Friday, May 30, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  - Big Truck Petting Zoo.
  10:00 am for preschool-grade 5.
Hear a truck story, sing a truck song and "pet" the trucks--local emergency and MODOT vehicles--at the Willard Parks and Recreation center.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
Monday, June 2, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Willard Branch Library - KY3 for Kids Storybreak.
  2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Ethan Forhetz at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Marie Saavedra at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ron Hearst at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Dave Snider at the Fair Grove Branch.
Call 742-4258.
   
Thursday, June 5, 2008
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
  11:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Reading Pals.
  4:30 pm for grades K-5.
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good story but can't read it themselves. Practice your reading skills with these loveable dog friends.
Call 732-7284.
   
Friday, June 6, 2008
  Library Station - 'Tween Town.
  6:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades 3-6.
Enjoy PlayStation, board games, Internet surfing and music with your friends. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
   
Saturday, June 7, 2008
  Library Center - Summer Reading Movie Matinee.
  2:00 pm in the auditorium.
Cool down at the Library with a movie on the big screen. "A Bug's Life," rated G.
Call 882-0714.
   
Monday, June 9, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Parenting Playgroup.
  9:30 am to 11:15 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Curious about what other parents are experiencing? Share and learn in this relaxed playgroup. We'll read books, utilize play stations and talk about parenting topics. The schedule for this program is: 9:30-10:15 a.m. for infants-18 months; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for 18-36 months.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  10:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  2:00 pm for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
Call 732-7284.
   
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Ash Grove Elementary School - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  10:00 am Ash Grove Elementary School for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Center - It's "Seussical the Musical!".
  12:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Our friends from Springfield Little Theatre have a special treat for you. It's not the kind you eat and you won't find it at the zoo. The cast from "Seussical the Musical" is bringing Horton and Mayzie to the Library for a preview!
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  1:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - It's "Seussical the Musical!".
  3:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Our friends from Springfield Little Theatre have a special treat for you. It's not the kind you eat and you won't find it at the zoo. The cast from "Seussical the Musical" is bringing Horton and Mayzie to the Library for a preview!
Call 865-1340.
   
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
  Strafford Elementary School - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  9:00 am Strafford Elementary School for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Storytime and Playgroup.
  10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Enjoy stories, games and movement while we share, visit and learn in this relaxed playgroup format.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Willard Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Fair Grove Elementary School - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  11:00 am Fair Grove Elementary School for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
   
  Willard Branch Library - Storytime.
  11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
Call 883-1974.
   
Thursday, June 12, 2008
  Willard Recreation Center - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  10:00 am Willard Recreation Center for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
   
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
  11:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  1:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!.
  2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns.
Call 882-0714.
   
Friday, June 13, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - KY3 for Kids Storybreak.
  2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Ethan Forhetz at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Marie Saavedra at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ron Hearst at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Dave Snider at the Fair Grove Branch.
Call 883-1974.
   
Saturday, June 14, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Catch the Reading Bug for Tweens ONLY!.
  11:00 am in the meeting room for grades 3-6.
Catch the Reading Bug with activities, gaming, crafts and contests just for 'tweens.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Father's Day Fun.
  11:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for all ages .
Work together with Dad and create fun games you can take home. Make a memory game, a mini-golf course, magnetic tic-tac-toe and a funky bean bag buddy.
Call 862-0135.
   
Monday, June 16, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Parenting Playgroup.
  9:30 am to 11:15 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Curious about what other parents are experiencing? Share and learn in this relaxed playgroup. We'll read books, utilize play stations and talk about parenting topics. The schedule for this program is: 9:30-10:15 a.m. for infants-18 months; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for 18-36 months.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  10:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  2:00 pm for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
Call 732-7284.
   
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Ash Grove Elementary School - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  10:00 am Ash Grove Elementary School for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  1:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Willard Branch Library - 5-A-Day Puppet Play.
  4:00 pm for grades K-2.
Reba Raspberry and friends teach kids how to eat healthy by putting colors on their plate while the Fit Kidz puppets teach them the importance of physical activity. After the show, children can eat a yummy, heart-healthy parfait and make their own veggie character puppet. Sponsored by the Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center.
Registration starts June 2; call 742-4258.
   
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
  Strafford Elementary School - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  9:00 am Strafford Elementary School for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Storytime and Playgroup.
  10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Enjoy stories, games and movement while we share, visit and learn in this relaxed playgroup format.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Willard Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Fair Grove Elementary School - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  11:00 am Fair Grove Elementary School for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
   
  Willard Branch Library - Storytime.
  11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
Call 883-1974.
   
Thursday, June 19, 2008
  Willard Recreation Center - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  10:00 am Willard Recreation Center for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
   
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
  11:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  1:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T..
  2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation.
Call 882-0714.
   
Friday, June 20, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Family Film Friday.
  6:30 pm in the meeting room.
Bring the whole family and enjoy some popcorn. "Antz," rated PG.
Call 883-1974.
   
Saturday, June 21, 2008
  Library Center - Eric Carle Collage Party.
  11:00 am in the story hour room.
Celebrate your favorite Eric Carle books and make your very own fabulous collage. The schedule for this program is: 11a.m. for ages 3-5; 2 p.m. for grades K-2.
Registration starts June 7; call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Eric Carle Collage Party.
  2:00 pm in the story hour room.
Celebrate your favorite Eric Carle books and make your very own fabulous collage. The schedule for this program is: 11a.m. for ages 3-5; 2 p.m. for grades K-2.
Registration starts June 7; call 882-0714.
   
Monday, June 23, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Parenting Playgroup.
  9:30 am to 11:15 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Curious about what other parents are experiencing? Share and learn in this relaxed playgroup. We'll read books, utilize play stations and talk about parenting topics. The schedule for this program is: 9:30-10:15 a.m. for infants-18 months; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for 18-36 months.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Year of the Frog.
  10:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Library Center - KY3 for Kids Storybreak.
  2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Ethan Forhetz at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Marie Saavedra at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ron Hearst at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Dave Snider at the Fair Grove Branch.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Year of the Frog.
  2:00 pm for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
Call 732-7284.
   
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Ash Grove Elementary School - Year of the Frog.
  10:00 am Ash Grove Elementary School for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Year of the Frog.
  1:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Year of the Frog.
  2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
Call 865-1340.
   
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
  Strafford Elementary School - Year of the Frog.
  9:00 am Strafford Elementary School for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Storytime and Playgroup.
  10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Enjoy stories, games and movement while we share, visit and learn in this relaxed playgroup format.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Willard Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Fair Grove O'Bannon Bank Community Room - Year of the Frog.
  11:00 am Fair Grove O'Bannon Bank Community Room for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
   
  Willard Branch Library - Storytime.
  11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Year of the Frog.
  2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
Call 883-1974.
   
Thursday, June 26, 2008
  Willard Recreation Center - Year of the Frog.
  10:00 am Willard Recreation Center for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Year of the Frog.
  1:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Year of the Frog.
  2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Willard Branch Library - Techno 'Tween.
  2:00 pm for ages 8-12.
Want to try out the latest Library technology? Challange yourself and others with various techno activities.
Call 742-4258.
   
Friday, June 27, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Center - Firefly Family Night.
  7:00 pm for all ages .
Bring your flashlights to the Library's story garden for stories, songs and firefly fun.
Call 882-0714.
   
Saturday, June 28, 2008
  Library Station - Saturday Songs.
  11:00 am to 11:30 am in the Frisco room for ages 2-6.
Explore music through a variety of activities designed to promote interaction and fun. We'll sing songs, play musical games, dance, play instruments and make crafts.
Call 865-1340.
   
Monday, June 30, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Fourth of July Celebration.
  10:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Hats, shakers and streamers, oh my! Make patriotic Yankee Doodle hats, noisy shakers and festive streamers, then join in the Library's Fourth of July Parade.
Registration starts June 16; call 862-0135.
   
  Republic Branch Library - KY3 for Kids Storybreak.
  2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Ethan Forhetz at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Marie Saavedra at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ron Hearst at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Dave Snider at the Fair Grove Branch.
Call 732-7284.
   
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!.
  11:00 am in the Frisco room for ages 2-5.
From glow-in-the-dark fireflies to lucky ladybugs, explore the world of our little neighbors through stories, songs and fun!
Registration starts June 23; call 865-1340.
   
  Fair Grove Branch Library - Picnic in the Park.
  5:00 pm for grades 1-6.
Bring a sack lunch and enjoy fun and games at this Fourth of July-themed picnic at the Library.
Call 759-2637.
   
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - KY3 for Kids Storybreak.
  2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Ethan Forhetz at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Marie Saavedra at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ron Hearst at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Dave Snider at the Fair Grove Branch.
Call 862-0135.
   
Thursday, July 3, 2008
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
  11:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Reading Pals.
  4:30 pm for grades K-5.
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good story but can't read it themselves. Practice your reading skills with these loveable dog friends.
Call 732-7284.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
Saturday, July 5, 2008
  Library Center - Summer Reading Movie Matinee.
  2:00 pm in the auditorium.
Cool down at the Library with a movie on the big screen. "James and the Giant Peach," rated PG.
Call 882-0714.
   
Monday, July 7, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Parenting Playgroup.
  9:30 am to 11:15 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Curious about what other parents are experiencing? Share and learn in this relaxed playgroup. We'll read books, utilize play stations and talk about parenting topics. The schedule for this program is: 9:30-10:15 a.m. for infants-18 months; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for 18-36 months.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Play with an Author!.
  10:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Play with an Author!.
  2:00 pm for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
Call 732-7284.
   
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Play with an Author!.
  10:00 am for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Play with an Author!.
  1:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Station - Play with an Author!.
  2:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
Call 865-1340.
   
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Fair Grove O'Bannon Bank Community Room - Play with an Author!.
  11:00 am Fair Grove O'Bannon Bank Community Room for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Play with an Author!.
  2:00 pm in the meeting room for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
Call 883-1974.
   
Thursday, July 10, 2008
  Willard Recreation Center - Play with an Author!.
  10:00 am Willard Recreation Center for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
   
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
  11:00 am for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Library Center - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Play with an Author!.
  1:00 pm in the auditorium for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Center - Play with an Author!.
  2:00 pm in the auditorium for grades K-5.
Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Library Station - Bugs Galore Movie Night.
  6:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Bring your dinner and enjoy the show. "Bee Movie," rated PG.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  6:30 pm for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
Friday, July 11, 2008
  Library Station - Storytime.
  10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Spiderology.
  11:00 am in the meeting room for grades 2-5.
We'll read "Sophie's Masterpiece" by Eileen Spinelli and investigate the world of spiders. Bring some yarn and learn to finger-knit a web of your very own.
Registration starts June 27; call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Storytime.
  11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Library Center - Spiderology.
  4:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 2-5.
We'll read "Sophie's Masterpiece" by Eileen Spinelli and investigate the world of spiders. Bring some yarn and learn to finger-knit a web of your very own.
Registration starts June 27; call 882-0714.
   
Saturday, July 12, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Catch the Reading Bug for Tweens ONLY!.
  11:00 am in the meeting room for grades 3-6.
Catch the Reading Bug with activities, gaming, crafts and contests just for 'tweens.
Call 883-1974.
   
Monday, July 14, 2008
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Library Station - Parenting Playgroup.
  9:30 am to 11:15 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Curious about what other parents are experiencing? Share and learn in this relaxed playgroup. We'll read books, utilize play stations and talk about parenting topics. The schedule for this program is: 9:30-10:15 a.m. for infants-18 months; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for 18-36 months.
Call 865-1340.
   
  Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
   
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Backyard Safari.
  10:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
We won't be eating bugs--but we'll share some food for thought and stomach as we learn about healthy meals and snacks. Sponsored by the MU Extension Family Nutrition Education Program.
Call 862-0135.
   
  Ash Grove Branch Library - KY3 for Kids Storybreak.
  2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Ethan Forhetz at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Marie Saavedra at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ron Hearst at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Dave Snider at the Fair Grove Branch.
Call 751-2933.
   
  Republic Branch Library - Backyard Safari.
  2:00 pm for all ages.
We won't be eating bugs--but we'll share some food for thought and stomach as we learn about healthy meals and snacks. Sponsored by the MU Extension Family Nutrition Education Program.
Call 732-7284.
   
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
  Library Center - Storytime.
  9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
   
  Ash Grove Branch Library - Backyard Safari.
  10:00 am for all ages.
We won't be eating bugs--but we'll share some food for thought and stomach as we learn about healthy meals and snacks. Sponsored by the MU Extension Family Nutrition Education Program.
Call 751-2933.