FALL EDITION- SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, & NOVEMBER 2024 Children & Teen Programs Discovery Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30 AM Ages 3-5 September 3 - December 3 Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a simple craft and playtime with a variety of fun and educational toys. Wee Ones Storytime Thursdays, 10:30 AM September 5 - December 5 Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by playtime with a variety of fun and educational toys. Ages 0-2 Teen Programs grades 6-12 * Register for this program at events.barbertonlibrary.org/calendar * Got Game! with Barberton Police Officers Tuesday, October 22, 4:30 PM This program provides kids & teens a fun and relaxed environment to interact with Barberton Police Officers! The Library provides a variety of games and refreshments, while allowing kids and officers to challenge each other in games! All Ages Children’s Programs Sprouts in Motion Mondays, 10:30 AM October 7 - December 2 Let’s get up and moving! Help your children develop fine & gross motor and listening skills through librarian lead activities and parental guidance. Formerly known as Music & Movement. Ages 2-5 Spillette Meeting Room Homeschool Book Club Tuesdays, 10:30 AM September 3 - December 3 We’ll read together, discuss, and do fun activities. Children may need to do some independent reading between meetings. Contact the Children’s Department to see what we’re currently reading. Ages 7-11 Children’s Activity Room Junior Storytellers* Sept. 12, Oct. 10, & Nov. 14 | 4:30 PM It’s your turn to tell a story! Explore storytelling and creative writing. All ranges of writing ability are welcome. Grades K-2 Children’s Activity Room Storytellers* Sept. 12, Oct. 10, & Nov. 14 | 5 PM Do you have a story to tell? Join us for this monthly young writer’s workshop! Learn about the writing process and share your writing with others. Grades 3-6 Children’s Activity Room Halloween Costume Party* October 30, 4:30 PM Throw on your Halloween costume and join us for a spooktacular time! Play games, art projects, snacks, and a costume contest. Grades K-5 Spillette Meeting Room Kids’ Car Show* November 20, 4:30 PM Pick out your best toy vehicle and bring it to the Library to share with others! We’ll make balloon cars, play games, do art projects, and vote for our favorite vehicle. Grades K-5 Spillette Meeting Room October 8 & 22, & Teen Homeschool Book Club Tuesdays, 10:30 AM, Teen Room September 10 & 24, Homeschool students the ages 12-18 are welcome to join us for this Tuesday morning book club. Check our website for updates on the books we are reading each month. November 12 & 26 Random Fandom Mondays, 3 PM, Teen Room Sept. 9, Oct. 14, & Nov. 11 Find new obsessions and make new friends as we share our excitement for tv shows, books, and more! Teen Dungeons & Dragons* Saturdays, 1-4 PM, Board Room Sept. 28, Oct. 26, & Nov. 23 Embark on an adventure by playing DnD at the Library! Bring a level one player or play as one of ours. All experience levels welcome and all materials are provided. Teen Advisory Board Thursdays, 3 PM, Teen Room Sept. 5, Oct. 3, & Nov. 7 Meet new friends, have your say, and discuss your thoughts on Library programming. Teen Mood Boards* September 17, 6 PM Spillette Meeting Room Pick a theme and create a collage to help with inspiration! Hobbit Day* September 21, 2 PM Spillette Meeting Room Celebrate the coziest folk from The Shire with crafts, food, and fun! Cryptids!* October 15, 6 PM Spillette Meeting Room Learn about cryptids from across the country and around the globe. Teen Stage Makeup October 30, 4:30 PM Teen Room Learn how to create cuts, wounds, bruises with makeup and other household items. Teen Spa Saturday* November 2, 1:30 PM Spillette Meeting Room Make your own bath and beauty products for the ultimate self care experience. Teen Barista* November 19, 5:30 PM Spillette Meeting Room Try your hand at being your own barista! Mix a selection of hot or cold beverages with your choice of flavors to create delicious drinks. Trashy Crafts November 20, 4:30 PM Teen Room Craft to your heart’s content using supplies from previous programs. Overcoming Obstacles for Middle School September 18 October 2 & 16 November 6 Teen Room This program is led by Child Guidance & Family Solutions to teach middle school students life skills to prepare them for obstacles life may throw at them. Overcoming Obstacles for High School September 25 October 9 & 23 November 13 Teen Room This program is led by Child Guidance & Family Solutions to teach high school students life skills to prepare them for obstacles life may throw at them. Decorate a pumpkin for our contest in October. You can drop your pumpkin off starting October 14. The public will be able to vote for their favorite pumpkins. Voting will be between October 18-24. The judges at the Library will judge the pumpkins in four categories: children, teen, adults, and organizations. The public’s favorite will be the ‘People’s Choice.’ We will not accept carved pumpkins. Check our website and Facebook for updates! Pumpkin Decorating Contest Other Activities Mystery Book Challenge This October, pick up a secretly wrapped book out of the box in the Children’s Department. When you get home, unwrap your book and start reading! Each book has a book review form inside. Once you are finished reading, fill out the book review and return it to the Children’s Department by October 31st for a special prize!
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