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upcoming youth programs

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers
toddlers: ages 3 and under | preschoolers: ages 3 1/2 to 5

"March winds, April showers bring forth May Flowers." Welcome back the sunny days with a delightful assortment of story, song and craft all about the lovely flowers you discover in May. Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, May 22nd @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 23rd @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Chess Challenge
ages 8 and up

Meet other kids and teens who enjoy the challenge of a good Chess game. Registration required.

Saturday, May 25th @ 2 p.m.

Big Kids Story Time
ages 5 and up

Celebrate the warmer days of Summer with an exciting story and craft.

Tuesday, May 28th @ 4:30 p.m.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers
toddlers: ages 3 and under | preschoolers: ages 3 1/2 to 5

Join in the excitement of the Circus with a fun mix of story, song and an enchanting craft. Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, May 29th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 30th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Family Story Time
all ages

Bring the whole family to our cozy jellybean green room for an assortment of exciting stories related to music with Miss Tamara. A perfect way to spend an enjoyable Saturday morning.

Saturday, June 1st @ 11 a.m.

Game On!
ages 12 and up

Do you enjoy playing video games? Think you're the best at one particular title? Come find out at Game On! Play games with your friends and maybe even make some new ones! Registration required.

Saturday, June 1st @ 2 p.m.

Big Kids Story Time
ages 5 and up

Enjoy a book all about Reptiles and then make a craft.

Tuesday, June 4th @ 4:30 p.m.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers
toddlers: ages 3 and under | preschoolers: ages 3 1/2 to 5

Moo! What is black and white and loves to chew grass? A Cow! Join us for a fun mix of stories, songs and a craft all about cows! Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, June 5th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 6th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Dig Into Reading! Summer Reading Club 2013 - Read to Me
ages 5 and under

Every time you read 5 books to your little one come in to get a prize for them! This year prizes include both toys and books!

Sign up starts Friday, June 7th

Dig Into Reading! Summer Reading Club 2013 - Readers
ages 6 - 11
Read a book and claim a prize! This year prizes include both toys and books!

Sign up starts Friday, June 7th

Beneath the Surface: Summer Reading Club 2013 - Teens
ages 12 and up

Read a book and claim a prize!

Sign up starts Friday, June 7th

Reptiles Alive!
all ages

Opening program for our Summer Reading Club! Did you know that some reptiles burrow beneath the earth? Dig in and discover amazing reptiles from around the world such as the mighty python, lizards and sand boas.

Friday, June 7th @ 1 p.m.

Big Kids Story Time
ages 5 and up

Let's celebrate Father's Day with a cool craft and story.

Tuesday, June 11th @ 3:30 p.m.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers
toddlers: ages 3 and under | preschoolers: ages 3 1/2 to 5

Dads are wonderful! Celebrate Father's Day with a cozy assortment of story, song and craft! Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, June 12th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 13th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sow and Grow: Dig Into Gardening
ages 6 and up

Come play in the dirt with us. We will be digging up information about the plants all around us and how they can be used. Discover things you never knew about the flowers, vegetables and herbs you see every day. Decorate a flower pot and then plant a special seed and watch it spring to life. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 12th @ 2 p.m.

Cinemania!
ages 14 and up

Come in and enjoy cool movies and good eats! Registration required.

Friday, June 14th @ 2 p.m.

Books and Barks
beginning readers and up

Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog.

Saturday, June 15th @ 10:10, 10:40, 11:10 and 11:40 a.m. Select a time at registration.

Pen and Ink
ages 12 and up

Do you enjoy being creative? Do you often write, draw or make crafts in your spare time? Come join us for "Pen and Ink," an exciting club for young adults at the library! Club emphasis will be entirely flexible, offering help to those who wish to learn more, and providing a forum for anyone who wants to share ideas. If you've got an imagination, this might just be the club for you! Registration required.

Saturday, June 15th @ 2 p.m.

Treasure Island
all ages

Dig for gold with Long John Silver and other pirates. Join us in the wonderful interactive children's theater - Treasure Island!

Monday, June 17th @ 2 p.m.

Big Kids Story Time
ages 5 and up

Do you like growing flowers, vegetable and other neat things? If so, dig in to a wonderful story and craft all about Gardening.

Tuesday, June 18th @ 3:30 p.m.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers
toddlers: ages 3 and under | preschoolers: ages 3 1/2 to 5

Plants and flowers are so pretty! Enjoy stories and songs and a special craft all about Gardening! Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, June 19th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 20th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Kooky Chefs Cook the World: Columbia
ages 8 and up

Join our popular cooking class as we explore the food and culture of Columbia. Registration required.

Saturday, June 22nd @ 11 a.m.

Big Kids Story Time
ages 5 and up

Did you know Virginia is filled with caves? Learn about the creepy, fascinating creatures who live in caves with a story. Afterwards, create a craft!

Tuesday, June 25th @ 3:30 p.m.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers
toddlers: ages 3 and under | preschoolers: ages 3 1/2 to 5

Summer is a celebration of warmth, color and scent! Come join us for stories all about this treasured time. Sing summer time songs and make a craft, too! Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, June 26th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 27th @ 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Dig Into Fossils!
ages 6 and up

Come in and discover the secrets behind Dinosaurs. Dinosaur fossils have taught us everything we know about these amazing creatures. Join us as we learn about fossil hunting. Afterwards, experience the joys of discovery as you unearth your own dinosaur fossils from sandstone. Registration required.

Friday, June 28th @ 2 p.m.