Programs for Children
Baby Time
Baby Time - A first storytime for babies and an adult caregiver that may include stories, songs, rhymes and more
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time - A storytime especially for children 2 - 3 years old and an adult caregiver featuring stories, movement, music and more.
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Time - A lively program for preschool children to attend on their own featuring stories, flannel boards, music, movement and more.
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Elementary Age Programs
Elementary-age Programs - Fun programs for children in elementary school.
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Family Events
Storytime suitable for all preschool children and adult caregivers. Children 2-years-old and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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| Baby Time |
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
Onsie-Twosie Storytime (W) October 14 - December 9, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5307
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Onsie-Twosie Storytime (W) October 14 - December 9, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5307
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| Holland Branch |
BabyTime (W) October 7 - December 2, 9:30 a.m. Ages 12-36 months
A lively 20-30 minute program of fingerplays, songs, stories, puppets and more! For babies with a caregiver.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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BabyTime (Th) October 8 - December 3, 9:30 a.m. Ages 12-36 months
A lively 20-30 minute program of fingerplays, songs, stories, puppets and more! For babies with a caregiver.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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| Kent Branch |
Learning for Little Ones (Th) November 19, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Ages Birth - 2
Join us at the Kent Branch to read, play learning games, and explore with your little one. This is an opportunity for caregivers to meet other adults with young children and allow your small child to socialize with children in their age group. The librarian can help guide you in the direction of age appropriate materials to help your child develop pre-reading skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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| Maumee Branch |
Onesie-Twosie Storytime (W) September 30 - December 2, 10 a.m. Ages 1-2
A step up from our babytime with more structure featuring stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, puppets and more. Toddlers must be accompanied by their caregivers.
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 20. 419-259-5360
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Baby Time Play Time (F) October 2 - December 4, 10 a.m.
A special storytime for babies not yet ready for a sit-still storytime. Caregivers bring your babies for active rhymes, music and a short story. Afterwards stay and socialize while watching your baby play.
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 20. 419-259-5360
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| Oregon Branch |
Babytime (Th) September 17 - November 19, 10 a.m. Ages 1-2
A special storytime for one- and two-year-olds with adult caregiver. Twenty minutes of simple stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.
Registration is required Limited to 20. 419-259-5250
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| Point Place Branch |
Baby Time (W) September 16 - November 18, 11 a.m. Ages 12-24 months
Stories, fingerplays and songs for 12- to 24-month-olds with an adult.
Registration is required 419-259-5390
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| Reynolds Corners Branch |
Baby Time (W) October 21 - December 9, 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. Ages 12 - 30 months
A special storytime for 12- to 30- month-olds with an adult caregiver. Twenty minutes of simple stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Registration is required and begins 10/5/2009. 419-259-5303
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| Sanger Branch |
Baby Time (W) September 9 - November 11, 10 - 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-2
Stories, songs and fun for the wee patrons of the library! Must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required and begins 8/9/2009. 419-259-5295
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| Washington Branch |
Onesie-Twosie Storytime (W) September 16 - November 18, 10:00 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/1/2009. Limited to 15. 419-259-5330
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| Waterville Branch |
Baby Time (F) September 18 - November 13, 10 a.m. Ages 0-24 months
A fun program of songs, stories and more for babies and an adult companion. This four-part series will meet - September 18, October 2, October 30 and November 13.
Registration is required and begins 9/1/2009. 419-878-3055
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| Toddler Time |
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
Onsie-Twosie Storytime (W) October 14 - December 9, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5307
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Onsie-Twosie Storytime (W) October 14 - December 9, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5307
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| Maumee Branch |
Family Storytime (T) September 29 - December 1, 7 p.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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Onesie-Twosie Storytime (W) September 30 - December 2, 10 a.m. Ages 1-2
A step up from our babytime with more structure featuring stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, puppets and more. Toddlers must be accompanied by their caregivers.
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 20. 419-259-5360
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Family Storytime (W) September 30 - December 2, 11 a.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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Family Storytime (Th) October 1 - December 3, 10 a.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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| Sanger Branch |
Toddler Time (W) September 9 - November 11, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Ages 2-3
Stories, music, and activities for little ones and an adult companion.
Registration is required and begins 8/9/2009. 419-259-5295
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| Sylvania Branch |
Tales for Tots (W) October 21 - November 25, 9:30 - 9:50 a.m. Ages 2-3
Stories, fingerplays, and songs especially for toddlers with a parent or caregiver. No registration necessary.
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Tales for Tots (W) October 21 - November 25, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Ages 2-3
Stories, fingerplays, and songs especially for toddlers with a parent or caregiver. No registration necessary.
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| Washington Branch |
Family Storytime (T) September 15 - November 17, 7:00 p.m. Ages 2-5
A fun time for the whole family! This program features stories, songs, crafts and more. It is designed for families with preschoolers who would like to attend together. An adult must accompany 2-year-olds.
Registration is required and begins 9/1/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5330
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Onesie-Twosie Storytime (W) September 16 - November 18, 10:00 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/1/2009. Limited to 15. 419-259-5330
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| Preschool Time |
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
Preschool Storytime (Th) October 15 - December 10, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
A lively 30-minute program for 3- to 5-year-olds to attend on their own, featuring stories, songs, films, puppet shows and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5307
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Grandpals (M) December 7, 2 - 3 p.m. Ages 4-5
Celebrate the holidays with an 'adopted' Grandpal for an afternoon of stories, puppet shows, and refreshments in this thematically based intergenerational program for 4- and 5-year-olds and seniors. Get into the spirit of giving by helping us construct a gift basket for a struggling family.
Registration is required and begins 10/12/2009. Limited to 20. 419-259-5307
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| Holland Branch |
Family Storytime (W) October 7 - December 2, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5
A fun program featuring stories, songs, flannel boards and crafts.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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Preschool Storytime (W) October 7 - December 2, 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5
A fun program featuring stories, songs, flannelboards and crafts.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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Preschool Storytime (Th) October 8 - December 3, 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5
A fun program featuring stories, songs, flannelboards and crafts.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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Feathers, Fur & Fun (Sa) November 7, 10:30 a.m. Grades Pre-3rd
Come enjoy an animal-themed story, then meet some furry and feathered friends from Nature’s Nursery. This children’s nature series is made possible by funding from Stan & Paula Massey.
Registration is required and begins 9/14/2009. Limited to 40. 419-259-5240
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| Main Library |
Family Storytime (Th) October 15 - November 19, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Ages 18 mo-4 yrs
Learn how to nurture a love for books and encourage early literacy in your young child through a 45-minute program featuring stories, songs, flannel boards, puppets and more.
Registration is required and begins 10/1/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5231
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Number of the Day: 40! (Sa) November 7, 11 a.m. Ages 3-6
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Celebrate 40 years of sunny days and friendly neighbors where every door opens wide for happy people like you! Fun times and sweet treats will be enjoyed by one and all. To add to the fun, you can come dressed as your all-time favorite Sesame Street character.
Registration is required and begins 10/24/2009. Limited to 20. 419-259-5231
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| Maumee Branch |
Family Storytime (T) September 29 - December 1, 7 p.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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Family Storytime (W) September 30 - December 2, 11 a.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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Family Storytime (Th) October 1 - December 3, 10 a.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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| Oregon Branch |
Preschool Storytime (W) September 16 - November 18, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, and short movies. Note: no storytime on 11/11/09 due to Veteran's Day.
Registration is required Limited to 30. 419-259-5250
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| Point Place Branch |
Preschool Storytime (T) September 15 - November 17, 7 p.m. Ages 2-5
Stories, fingerplays and songs. Two-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required 419-259-5390
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Preschool Storytime (Th) September 17 - November 19, 11 a.m. Ages 2-5
Stories, fingerplays and songs. Two-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required 419-259-5390
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| Reynolds Corners Branch |
Family Storytime (T) October 20 - December 8, 7:00 p.m. Ages 2-5
A fun program for children ages 2-5 to attend with an adult companion, featuring stories, songs, flannel boards, fingerplays and more.
Registration is required and begins 10/5/2009. 419-259-5303
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Preschool Storytime (W) October 21 - December 9, 11:00 a.m. Ages 2-5
A fun program for children ages 2-5 to attend with an adult companion, featuring stories, songs, flannel boards, fingerplays and more.
Registration is required and begins 10/5/2009. 419-259-5303
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Guess the Gumballs (M) November 16 - November 20, noon p.m.
Correctly guess the number of gumballs and win the entire GUMBALL MACHINE!
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Take It and Make It for the Holidays (M) December 7 - December 11, noon p.m.
Stop in anytime this week and pick up a craft packet and instructions to make four extra special gift tags. Add your own personal touch to gifts for Mom, Dad, and friends this holiday season!
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| Sanger Branch |
Preschool Time (Th) October 22 - November 19, 11 - noon p.m. Ages 3-5
Join us every Thursday morning for stories, music, and creative activities.
Registration is required and begins 9/22/2009. 419-259-5295
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| Sylvania Branch |
Preschool Storytime (T) September 15 - November 17, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Ages 3-6
A lively program for children featuring stories, flannel boards, songs, movies and more. Halloween will be celebrated on October 27. Children may wear costumes.
Registration is required and begins 9/9/2009. 419-882-2089
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Preschool Storytime (T) September 15 - November 17, 7 - 7:45 p.m. Ages 3-6
A lively program for children featuring stories, flannel boards, songs, movies and more. Halloween will be celebrated on October 27.
Registration is required and begins 9/9/2009. 419-882-2089
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Preschool Storytime (Th) September 17 - November 19, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Ages 3-6
A lively program for children featuring stories, flannel boards, songs, movies and more. Halloween will be celebrated on October 29. Children may wear costumes.
Registration is required and begins 9/9/2009. 419-882-2089
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| Toledo Heights Branch |
Walking in a Winter Wonderland (T) December 1, 7 - 8 p.m.
The whole family is invited to make a holiday craft at the library. Afterwards, walk with us to the Highland Park Shelter House for cookies, cocoa and caroling! This event is co-sponsored by the City of Toledo, Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Toledo Heights Friends of the Library.
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| Washington Branch |
Family Storytime (T) September 15 - November 17, 7:00 p.m. Ages 2-5
A fun time for the whole family! This program features stories, songs, crafts and more. It is designed for families with preschoolers who would like to attend together. An adult must accompany 2-year-olds.
Registration is required and begins 9/1/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5330
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Preschool Storytime (W) September 16 - November 18, 10:45 a.m. Ages 3-5
This lively program designed for preschoolers features stories, songs, book-related crafts and more. Adult companions are welcome but not required.
Registration is required and begins 9/1/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5330
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| West Toledo Branch |
Family Storytime (Th) October 8 - December 10, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and puppets for 2-to 5-year-olds, accompanied by an adult. No storytime the week of Thanksgiving.
Registration is required and begins 9/8/2009. 419-259-5290
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Kids' Holiday Craft Week December 14 - December 18, 2:30 p.m. Ages 3-12
Drop in any day of the week, between 2:30 p.m. and close, to make a special holiday craft to take home. Crafts will change throughout the week, so you can come more than once!
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| Elementary Age |
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| Birmingham Branch |
Take a walk on the wild side! (T) November 10, 4 p.m. Grades K-4
Step into the wild with our friends from Nature’s Nursery as they teach us about wildlife with live animals!
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Amazing Stories! (T) November 17, 4 p.m. Grades K-4
Watch stories come to life with storyteller extraordinaire, Condessa Croninger!
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Get ready for Thanksgiving! (T) November 24, noon - 9 p.m. Grades K-4
Stop in anytime today to make a special craft for Thanksgiving.
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
Create-a-Tale (Th) November 19, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Grades K-5
There is an author inside all of us! Join us in creating new stories that may be thrilling, scary or silly, but they'll all be 100% fun!
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Songs of the Season (Th) December 17, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Grades K-5
Let's get into that holiday spirit with a kazoo concert where you are the shining Star. Keep the kazoo and a holiday surprise for you too!
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| Holland Branch |
Go for the gold... (M) October 26 - November 30, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Grades K-5
...by reading to a golden retriever that is! Sign up for a 15-minute session for six weeks and improve your reading skills while reading to a certified therapy golden retriever.
Registration is required and begins 10/12/2009. 419-259-5240
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Feathers, Fur & Fun (Sa) November 7, 10:30 a.m. Grades Pre-3rd
Come enjoy an animal-themed story, then meet some furry and feathered friends from Nature’s Nursery. This children’s nature series is made possible by funding from Stan & Paula Massey.
Registration is required and begins 9/14/2009. Limited to 40. 419-259-5240
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The Nutcracker in a nutshell (Sa) November 14, 10:30 a.m. Grades K-5
Hear the story and learn basic dance moves for this seasonal favorite from the Ballet Theatre of Toledo. A related craft rounds out the morning. Wear comfortable clothing.
Registration is required and begins 11/2/2009. 419-259-5240
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| Kent Branch |
Drawing Fun at the Kent Branch (W) November 11, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Do you like to draw? If you do, this storytime is for you! We will read stories about creative kids and then make our own drawings. We have lots of cool drawing books to help you get started.
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Gobble Up a Good Story (W) November 25, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a gobbling good storytime as we read stories about turkeys. We will learn and sing songs and create a cool turkey craft.
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Snowman Stories! (W) December 2, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Hooray for snowmen! Join us as we read stories about these special winter friends and make cool crafts to celebrate the season.
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Holiday Stories (W) December 9, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Get in the spirit of the season as we share some of our favorite holiday stories. We will enjoy songs and have fun making a cool holiday craft together.
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Holiday Party (W) December 16, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for the annual Kent Branch holiday program. Enjoy holiday themed fun and games as we explore the various holidays of the season.
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| Lagrange Branch |
I Can Name That Tune Contest December 3 - December 23 Grades K-12
This musical trivia contest will test how well you know the lyrics to Christmas and holiday songs. Join in the holiday festivities by participating in this contest and winning a special holiday treat.
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Holiday Happening (M) December 7, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades K-5
Drop by for some games and holiday cookies.
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Holiday Open House (T) December 8, 4 - 6 p.m.
Drop in for music, treats, and fun. Browse our holiday book displays and get a prize when you check out five items.
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| Locke Branch |
Young Artist's Club (Sa) October 17 - December 19, 11 a.m. - noon Grades 1-5
This is not your school's average art class! Join our new club for kids interested in art and fun. Learn about drawing, sculpture, and painting. Once a month, October-December, you will learn different techniques and create an art project that reflects all you learn. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required and begins 10/6/2009. Limited to 15. 419-259-5310
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Are you a Bucks fan or True Blue? November 16 - November 21, 9 a.m. Ages All
Cast your vote at the Locke Branch to enter a prize drawing! The big screen will be on all day!
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Tree Trimming (W) December 2, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-4
Come to the Locke branch for tree trimming, stories, crafts, and treats!
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Kids Café (W) December 9, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-4
Come to the kids café to play on our big screen. Board games too!!
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Cookie Madness (W) December 16, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-4
If you give kids cookies they might decorate them...come to the Locke Branch for cookie decorating fun!
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| Main Library |
Homework Helper August 31 - December 22, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Grades K-6
Do you want to improve your grades and be successful in school? Our Homework Helper will be here every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to help you with your school assignments.
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Read off Your Fines September 1 - December 31, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ages 0-17
Young people with fines on their cards can come to the Children's Library to earn Book Bucks just by reading. For every 15 minutes of reading, children up to the age of 17 can earn one book buck to pay off fines. Book Bucks can only be used to pay fines and must be used the day they are earned.
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Saturday Chess Players (Sa) September 5 - December 26, 9 - 11 a.m. Grades K-6
Stop by the Children's Library on Saturday mornings for a game of chess. Practice basic and advanced strategic moves. All skill levels are welcome.
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| Mott Branch |
Jewelry Making! (M) November 16, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-5
Reduce, reuse and make something beautiful today when Miss Melinda shows us how to make jewelry, all from recycled materials! Give your jewelry piece to someone special or keep it for yourself.
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Wii, You and Me! (M) November 30, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-5
We’re breaking out the Wii today so get ready to have some fun!
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Holiday Cheer! (M) December 7, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-5
Celebrate the many holidays of the season and make a pinecone decoration to take home or to add to the Children’s Tree!
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| Oregon Branch |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid! (Sa) November 14, 2 - 2:45 p.m. Grades K-5
Calling all fans of the adventures of Greg Heffley! Join us at the Library for an afternoon of Wimpy Kid-inspired activities. We'll have games, crafts, and refreshments.
Registration is required Limited to 30. 419-259-5250
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Make-It Take-It Holiday Crafts! (Sa) December 5, 2 - 2:45 p.m. Grades K-5
Are you a crafty person? Come to the Library and make several holiday crafts. We will provide all the paper, scissors, gluesticks, etc. Refreshments will be served.
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| Point Place Branch |
American Girl Tea Party (Sa) November 7, 1:30 p.m.
Bring your mom or grandma and your favorite doll to enjoy a tea party.
Registration is required and begins 10/12/2009. 419-259-5390
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| Reynolds Corners Branch |
Guess the Gumballs (M) November 16 - November 20, noon p.m.
Correctly guess the number of gumballs and win the entire GUMBALL MACHINE!
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Take It and Make It for the Holidays (M) December 7 - December 11, noon p.m.
Stop in anytime this week and pick up a craft packet and instructions to make four extra special gift tags. Add your own personal touch to gifts for Mom, Dad, and friends this holiday season!
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| Sanger Branch |
Paws to Read (M) November 16 - December 21, 7 - 8 p.m. Grades K-5
Read books aloud to real live dogs! The dogs are great listeners and they never interrupt.
Registration is required and begins 11/2/2009. 419-259-5295
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| South Branch |
Kid's Cafe (Th) November 12, 4 p.m. Grades K-4
Join us for crafts and games galore!
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Turkey Craft (Th) November 19, 4 p.m. Grades K-4
Join us as we make a Thanksgiving craft. It will be a great decoration to take home.
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Snowflakes! (Th) December 10, 4 p.m. Grades K-4
Snowflakes everywhere! Come and make your very own!
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| Toledo Heights Branch |
Kids Cafe, Part II (W) October 28 - November 18, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades K-6
Take a break, have a snack, and join in a game or craft!
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland (T) December 1, 7 - 8 p.m.
The whole family is invited to make a holiday craft at the library. Afterwards, walk with us to the Highland Park Shelter House for cookies, cocoa and caroling! This event is co-sponsored by the City of Toledo, Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Toledo Heights Friends of the Library.
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Post - Holiday Open House (W) December 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
All ages are welcome to enjoy holiday cookies, play board games, and enter our Toledo Heights Friends of the Library book raffle.
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| Washington Branch |
Jolly Holiday Crafts (T) December 15, 4:00 p.m. Grades K-5
Hear stories and sing songs as we make festive holday crafts and decorate cookies.
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| Waterville Branch |
Tale Trekkers (M) October 19 - November 23, 4:15 p.m. Grades K-5
Follow that fairy tale! This six-week book club for elementary kids will feature folk and fairy tales from around the world. Come and fill up a passport as you trek around the continents through books, crafts, and more!
Registration is required and begins 10/5/2009. 419-878-3055
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| West Toledo Branch |
Young Artist's Club (T) September 15 - December 15, 3:30 p.m. Grades 1-6
Bring your best artistic talent and imagination to the West Toledo Branch every other Tuesday. We will put your ideas and creativity to the test with fun art projects not found in your school's art class. Space is limited so don't miss out on this inspiring good time.
Registration is required and begins 9/1/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5290
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Kids' Holiday Craft Week December 14 - December 18, 2:30 p.m. Ages 3-12
Drop in any day of the week, between 2:30 p.m. and close, to make a special holiday craft to take home. Crafts will change throughout the week, so you can come more than once!
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| Family Time |
| Upcoming Schedule - All Locations |
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| Holland Branch |
Tis the Season to be Jolly... (Sa) December 5, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 years and up
...and we will celebrate with stories and crafts of the season along with snacks. Someone Jolly will stop in for a visit! Fa La La La La...
Registration is required and begins 11/23/2009. 419-259-5240
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| Kent Branch |
Game Day at the Kent Branch (W) November 18, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family to play board games at the Kent Branch Library. We have many different games for all ages to enjoy. Take a break for some family fun at the library!
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Art Tatum African-American Resource Center 20th Anniversary (Sa) December 5, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Can you believe it has been 20 years since the opening of the Art Tatum African-American Resource Center at the Kent Branch Library? Please join us for a special program as we recognize this milestone in our community's history.
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The Art Tatum African American Resource Center presents: Kwanzaa a celebration of African-American Culture (T) December 15, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Please join us as we celebrate African-American culture through music, dance, and a recounting of the principles of Kwanzaa.
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| Lagrange Branch |
Holiday Craft Fun November 30 - December 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Drop in anytime the Library is open this week to create some fun. Materials for a handcrafted holiday decoration will be available. For all ages.
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Holiday Open House (T) December 8, 4 - 6 p.m.
Drop in for music, treats, and fun. Browse our holiday book displays and get a prize when you check out five items.
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| Locke Branch |
Family Storytime (W) October 14 - December 16, 10:30 a.m. 18 months to 4 years
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, puppets, fingerplays, and crafts for 18 months to 4-year-olds, accompanied by an adult. No storytime the week of Thanksgiving.
Registration is required and begins 9/30/2009. 419-259-5310
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Cookie Madness (W) December 16, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-4
If you give kids cookies they might decorate them...come to the Locke Branch for cookie decorating fun!
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| Maumee Branch |
Mrs. Claus & Ellie the Elf (T) December 1, 7 p.m.
Santa may be busy but Mrs. Claus & Ellie the Elf (aka The Enchanted Entertainers) have taken time to come visit from the North Pole and will be here with lots of holiday activities including stories, songs, dance, skits and more. You won't want to miss this special event.
Registration is required and begins 11/3/2009. 419-259-5360
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| Oregon Branch |
Family Storytime (M) September 14 - November 16, 7 p.m. Ages 2-5
An evening storytime for two-year-olds and up with adult caregiver. Thirty minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, and short movies. Note: no storytime on 11/2/09 due to election set-up.
Registration is required Limited to 30. 419-259-5250
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| Reynolds Corners Branch |
Guess the Gumballs (M) November 16 - November 20, noon p.m.
Correctly guess the number of gumballs and win the entire GUMBALL MACHINE!
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Happily Appley (M) November 16, 7:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family to our apple-themed harvest celebration with stories, crafts, refreshments and more.
Registration is required and begins 10/5/2009. 419-259-5303
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Ring in the Holidays (M) December 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Welcome winter holidays and gladden dark nights with the delightful sounds of a bell choir followed by spiced cider and cookies.
Registration is required and begins 11/10/2009. 419-259-5303
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| Sanger Branch |
Game Night (T) September 8 - November 10, 7 - 8 p.m.
Come play Monopoly, Risk, or other fun games with your family and friends the second Tuesday of September, October, and November.
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Sensei Tom (T) November 24, 7 - 8 p.m.
Join Sensei Tom of Kempo Martial Arts to learn moves, focus, confidence, and the importance of martial arts. Dress comfortably to move.
Registration is required and begins 10/3/2009. 419-259-5295
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| Sylvania Branch |
Feather, Fur & Fun (Sa) November 7, 2 - 2:45 p.m.
Come enjoy an animal-themed story, then meet some furry and feathered friends from Nature's Nursery. This children's nature series is made possible by funding from Stan & Paula Massey.
Registration is required and begins 9/9/2009. 419-882-2089
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Quack, Quack, Waddle (W) November 18, 1 - 2 p.m.
Duck into this storytime and discover some stories and fun that are sure to quack you up!! We will meet at Olander Park.
Registration is required and begins 9/9/2009. 419-882-2089
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Reindeer Games (W) December 9, 1 - 2 p.m.
Who better to bring in some holiday cheer than a red-nosed reindeer? We will meet at the Sylvania Library.
Registration is required and begins 9/9/2009. 419-882-2089
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| Toledo Heights Branch |
Walking in a Winter Wonderland (T) December 1, 7 - 8 p.m.
The whole family is invited to make a holiday craft at the library. Afterwards, walk with us to the Highland Park Shelter House for cookies, cocoa and caroling! This event is co-sponsored by the City of Toledo, Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Toledo Heights Friends of the Library.
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Post - Holiday Open House (W) December 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
All ages are welcome to enjoy holiday cookies, play board games, and enter our Toledo Heights Friends of the Library book raffle.
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| Washington Branch |
Family Storytime (T) September 15 - November 17, 7:00 p.m. Ages 2-5
A fun time for the whole family! This program features stories, songs, crafts and more. It is designed for families with preschoolers who would like to attend together. An adult must accompany 2-year-olds.
Registration is required and begins 9/1/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5330
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Extreme Home Makeover One Year Later: Hearts and Hands for Heroes (T) November 10, 7 p.m.
Jackie Frisch will share her story of how this community and a TV show blessed her family with a new house and so much more. And of how these blessings continue to ripple through her life.
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| West Toledo Branch |
Family Storytime (Th) October 8 - December 10, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and puppets for 2-to 5-year-olds, accompanied by an adult. No storytime the week of Thanksgiving.
Registration is required and begins 9/8/2009. 419-259-5290
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