June and July 2014 brochure

REGISTRATION: We want to welcome your child to our programs.
You will need to register for these events either in person, by phone
(631) 499-3722 or online at www.elwoodlibrary.org.
Registration will begin Wednesday, June 4th at 9:30am.
If your registered child is unable to attend, please call us. Thank you.
PHOTOS: Staff may take photographs at library programs for use in library publicity. This includes but is not limited to: the library’s Facebook
page, Flickr, and the power-point slides on the TV located in the library.
Please inform us if you do not want photos taken of you or your child.
Infants and Toddlers
3-23 months
Babies Boogie
Tuesday, July 1st, 10:15-11:00am
Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and sing along with Nicole Sparling for this wonderful movement class featuring
instruments and music from around the world.
Doodle Art
Tuesday, July 8th 6:30-7:30pm
With the Zentangle method of doodling, anyone can create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is easy to learn and fun to
do- so join us.
Grades: 44-5
Jewelry with Jill
6-17 months
Baby Steps
Wednesday, June 25th, 10:30-11:00am
Tuesday, July 15th, 10:30-11:00am
Engage in interactive infant play with age appropriate
materials. Enjoy meeting other parents/caregivers and
their children from our community.
Thursday, July 23rd, 3:00-4:30pm
Wednesday, August 20th, 3:00-4:30pm
Elwood Library’s own Jill Davidson will help
you make beautiful jewelry. All the materials
will be supplied – so come join us!
Families
Twinkling Stars
Wednesday, June 18th 10:30-11:00am
Wednesday, July 23rd, 10:30-11:00am
Nursery rhymes are big part of Early Literacy. Come join
us for a half hour of nursery rhymes and some finger
plays.
Grins and Grins Show
Saturday, June 21st, 12:00-1:00pm
Kickoff the summer reading program with a
great show that will have you laughing. Afterwards, sign up for the summer reading
program!
6-35 months
Grades: KK-5
Paperweight Rocks
Saturday, June 14th, 3:00-3:45pm
Just in time for Father’s Day, come decorate a
special gift for dad.
Lego Fun
Tuesday, July 1st, 4:30-5:00pm
Use your creativity as you join us for some Lego
fun. We’ll provide the Legos, you do the building.
Super Structures
Tuesday, July 15th, 4:15-4:45pm
Using just mini marshmallows and toothpicks
come build a 3-D structure of your own design.
Grades: 33-5
Glee
Thursdays, June 19th- July 31st 4:00-5:00pm
Does your child like to sing and dance? If so, join
Dream Makers Performing Arts for seven weeks
to learn some pop songs that will be performed in
a showcase for friends and family after the final
class. You need to be able to attend ALL the weekly classes in order to sign up.
Decorate a Backpack
Monday, June 30th, 6:30-7:00pm
Get ready for the beach by decorating a backpack
to keep all your stuff in.
Mother Goose and More
Monday, June 16th, 6:30-7:00pm
Tuesday, July 8th, 4:30-5:00pm
Sing songs, rhymes and fingerplays with your infant
or toddler.
1212-30 months
Tiny Tunes
Tuesday, July 22nd, 10:30-11:00am
This program includes songs, chants, and finger
plays that you know and love.
1818-35 months
Toddlers Explore
Tuesday, June 10th, 10:30-11:00am
Join us for interactive fun. Toddlers explore different
hands-on stations and see what they like best.
Parachute Play
Thursday, June 26th, 10:30-11:00am
Tuesday, July 29th, 4:30-5:00pm
Join us for a program of song, dance and games with
our parachute.
2-3 years old
Funny Cows
Monday, June 30th, 10:30-11:00am
Do cows cluck? Do they lay eggs? Let’s read stories
about cows that did those silly things and make a
cow craft to take home.
My Dad is the Best
Thursday, June 12th, 4:15-4:45pm
Father’s Day is nearing, so come down to the
library to listen to some stories and make something for your special dad, grandpa, or uncle.
Flower Garden
Tuesday, June 24th, 10:30-11:00am
Spring and Summer are the best time of the
year for flowers. Come listen to the story Flower Garden by Eve Bunting, and make your own
garden craft to take home.
Shape Robot
Grades: KK-4
Me and My Dad
Tuesday, June 10th, 5:00-5:45pm
Doreen and Ellen are here to help you design a
special wall hanging with love and creativity
that captures your memorable moments with
Dad.
Sid the Science Kid
Friday, July 11th, 11:00-11:45am
Learning about Science can be fun with Sid the
Science Kid. Listen to a story and create something special with Doreen and Ellen.
Monday, July 7th, 10:30-11:00am
Let’s create an awesome robot that will help you
recognize shapes.
Magic Tree House: High Tide in
Hawaii
Firefly
Thursday, August 7th, 2:00-2:45pm
Join Jack and Annie on a Hawaiian adventure
with Doreen and Ellen. A special craft
completes the fun.
Thursday, July 17th, 10:30-11:00am
Let’s read about a firefly searching for friends
and create one to bring home.
I Scream for Ice Cream
Thursday, July 31st, 10:30-11:15am
July is National Ice Cream month. Come on
down to the library, to enjoy some stories, and
an ice cream craft.
3-7 years old
Summer Bingo
Monday, July 14th, 3:00-3:45pm
Hooray- it’s time to play Summer Bingo
again! Find four in a row and yell “Bingo.”
Preschool
18 monthsmonths- 5 years old
Hip Hop Frog
SchoolSchool-Aged
Grades: KK-2
Acting it Out
Thursdays, June 19th- July 31st, 5:15-6:15pm
Do you like to act? If so, Dream Makers
Performing Arts will be here for seven weeks to
help us create and perform a short play. There
will be a performance at the end of the session
for parents and family. You need to be able to
attend ALL the weekly classes in order to sign
up.
Grades: KK-3
Macaroni Art
Wednesday, June 11th, 4:15-5:00pm
Come explore your imagination to create a fun
project using macaroni.
3-D Galaxy
Wednesday, July 16th, 4:15-4:45pm
Come listen to some stories and create a cool
craft relating to our solar system.
Wednesday, June 25th, 6:30-7:30pm
A Time for Kids is back for some fun at the Elwood Library. There will be lots of movement
activities, songs, and a frog craft to take home.
Amusement Park
Wednesday, July 16th, 10:30-11:30am
A Time for Kids is back for some circus fun. We
will have some movement activities, songs, and
a craft to take home.
2-4 years old
Young at Art
Monday, July 21st, 10:30-11:00am
According to Picasso, “all children are artists.”
Let’s give your child a chance to experiment
with color, texture and design through various
materials.
2-5 years old
Kool Aid Painting
Toddler Tango
Wednesday, July 9th, 4:15-4:45pm
Dress for a little mess as we get ready for a
kool-Aid summer and get our hands dirty.
Chill out and have fun!
Tuesday, July 1st, 11:15-12:00pm
Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and sing
along with Nicole Sparling for this wonderful
toddler movement class featuring instruments
and music from around the world.
3-5 years old
Dynamite Dads
Tuesday, June 10th, 4:00-4:45pm
Doreen and Ellen are back to help us celebrate
that special dad. Come down to do some awesome activities and make dad that special gift.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Wednesday, June 18th, 4:15-4:45pm
Spend time with your teddy bear during
this cuddly story time. We will listen to
bear stories and make a craft to take home.
Hello Summer
Monday, June 23rd, 4:15-4:45pm
Let’s celebrate the start of summer with a craft,
songs, and a story.
4th of July
Wednesday, July 2nd, 4:15-4:45pm
Celebrate the 4th of July at the library with a
story and craft.
Simple Science Fun
Friday, July 11th, 10:00-10:45am
Come and enjoy a variety of hands on, fun-filled
science activities with Doreen and Ellen.
Foam Dough
Monday, July 21st, 4:15-4:45pm
If you like getting a little dirty and having fun,
come and make your own dough to take home.
You will be surprised by the ingredients. Dress
for a little mess!
Outer Space Art Stations
Wednesday, July 30th, 4:15-4:45pm
Art Stations with stickers, stampers and
stencils will help us explore some outer space
fun.
Backyardigans: Riding the
Range
Thursday, August 7th, 1:00-1:45pm
Howdy Partner! Join the Backyardigans on a
western backyard adventure and make some
wild western crafts with Doreen and Ellen.