STORYTIME
For children ages 3 through 6. Introduce children to books and reading with stories and crafts that help develop early literacy and listening skills.
Storytime will resume in fall 2013.
Classes are offered on:
Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday at 9:30 and 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Registration is required and children must be 3 years old at the time of registration.
Polish-English Storytime is offered on Thursdays at 1:30. Registration is required and children must be 3 years old at the time of registration.
Wiggles and Giggles
This early literacy program is designed to enhance the parent-child relationship through shared enjoyment of play! Each half hour themed session will be a time of simple stories, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, music and movement to stimulate your child's growth.
This program is for children up to 35 months and a caregiver.
Classes will resume in fall 2013.
Wiggles and Giggles classes are offered on:
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Registration is required and may be done online.
GO FETCH-FOOD DRIVE FOR ANIMALS
April 22 - May 4
Dog or cat food for fines. Each can of dog or cat food you bring in will earn $1off fines limited to $20. (Not for replacement fees for lost or damaged items.) The library will donate collected pet food to TLC or other area animal shelters.
While at the library, test your dog/cat knowledge by matching playful pets to their breeds.
APPRECIATE MOM OR YOUR TEACHER
May 6 - 18
You will find everything you need to create a unique card for mom, grandma, your teacher or a special someone else.
One per child while supplies last.
CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB
May 8
5:00-6:00 P.M.
Practice your chess or checkers skills at the library! Come join other kids for an hour of fun! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join their children.
Chess players: grades 1 and up
Checkers players: age 5 and up
Registration recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
LEGOS-Cancelled: next session July 30
May 28
4:30-5:30 P.M.
Due to construction, Legos will be cancelled today.
"HAVE BOOK-WILL TRAVEL" SUMMER READING PROGRAM
July 8 - August 3
Pack up your bags for a vacation into your imagination! The 2013 summer reading program, Have Book–Will Travel, begins on July 8 and drives on through to August 3. Come to the library to register and pick up your passport to prizes!
HAVE BOOK-WILL TRAVEL
Kids Kick Off!!
July 8
Take a trip to the library on Monday, July 8th to celebrate the beginning of the summer reading program.
Take an imaginary "flight" in a hot air balloon for a fabulous photo opportunity!
Craft a picture frame to put your souvenir photo in. One per child while supplies last.
HIDDEN TRAVEL BOOK
July 8 - 20
Find the missing "Travel Guidebook" in the children's area! Turn the book in at the children's help desk for a sweet reward. The quest for the hidden book will run from July 8 - 20.
COUNTRY CLUES
July 8 - August 24
Curious about other countries?
Country Clues is for you! Fly to the library, explore the children's area to uncover three clues which will help you discover the mystery continent of the week! Begin your travels to exotic places on July 8. Each Monday for seven weeks a new set of clues will be unveiled.
COUNTRY CLUES
July 8 - 13
Country Clues - Week 1
Curious about other countries?
Country Clues is for you! Explore the children’s area to uncover clues which will help you discover the mystery continent of the week!
CHESS CLUB
July 10
5:00 - 6:00
Practice your chess or checkers skills at the library! Come and join other kids for an hour of fun! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join their children. Chess players: grades 1 and up. Checkers players: age 5 and up.
Registration recommended.
Walk-ins welcome.
COUNTRY CLUES
July 15 - 20
Country Clues - Week 2
Curious about other countries?
Travel to the library to uncover clues and to figure out the mystery continent of the week!
DROP IN CRAFT DAY
July 16
11:00 - 1:00
Terrific Tuesdays - Travel Crafts
Drop in anytime between 11:00 - 1:00 to craft and create a Terrific Travel Magnet.
One per child while supplies last. No registration required.
CRAFTERNOONS
July 17
3:00 - 4:00
Create a bead bracelet and a travel jewelry box. Ages 8 - 12. Limited to 12. Registration required.
PINATA PRIZE DRAWING
July 22 - August 3
Go, Car, Go!
Take an excursion to the library, journey into the children's area and enter for a chance to win an amazing automobile pinata! Make your trip to the library between July 22 and August 3 to get on board!
One entry per person, please.
COUNTRY CLUES
July 22 - 27
Country Clues - Week 3
Curious about other countries?
Country Clues is for you! Fly to the library and explore the children’s area to uncover three clues which will help you discover the mystery continent of the week!
DROP IN CRAFT DAY
July 23
11:00 - 1:00
Terrific Tuesdays - Travel Crafts
Drop in anytime between 11:00 - 1:00 to make a magic scratch adventure ornament.
One per child while supplies last. No registration required.
COUNTRY CLUES
July 29 - August 3
Country Clues - Week 4
Curious about other countries?
Journey to the children's department and check out the clues to solve the mystery continent of the week!
DROP IN CRAFT DAY
July 30
11:00 - 1:00
Terrific Tuesdays - Travel Crafts
Drop in anytime between 11:00 - 1:00 to make a fun foam craft.
One per child while supplies last. No registration required.
LEGOS
July 30
4:30 - 5:30
Drop in and build a fun Lego creation for display at the library. No registration required.
SEE A JUGGLER, BE A JUGGLER SHOW with JASON KOLLUM
August 1 @ 2:00 p.m.
See A Juggler, Be A Juggler Show with Jason Kollum
Jason Kollum will entertain kids of all ages with the Rock n' Roll Variety Juggling Show. Then every child will have a chance to learn some juggling and balancing skills!
This free presentation will take place at:
William E. Young School
16240 S. Cedar Rd.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM ENDS
August 3
Finished your 600 minute reading goal? The summer reading program ends today. Be sure to check in by 4:00 p.m. today to receive your bonus ticket and final prize coupons.
COUNTRY CLUES
August 5 - 10
Country Clues - Week 5
Curious about other countries?
Country Clues is for you! Fly to the library and explore the children’s area to uncover three clues which will help you discover the mystery continent of the week!
COUNTRY CLUES
August 12 - 17
Country Clues - Week 6
Curious about other countries?
Journey to the children's department and check out the clues to solve the mystery continent of the week!
CHESS CLUB
August 14
5:00 - 6:00
Practice your chess or checkers skills at the library! Come and join other kids for an hour of fun! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join their children. Chess players: grades 1 and up. Checkers players: age 5 and up.
Registration recommended.
Walk-ins welcome.
COUNTRY CLUES
August 19 -24
Country Clues - Week 7
Curious about other countries?
Country Clues is for you! Fly to the library and explore the children’s area to uncover three clues which will help you discover the mystery continent of the week!
CRAFTERNOONS
August 20
4:30 - 5:30
Make a no-sew denim travel tote. Limited to 12. Ages 8 - 12. Registration required.
LEGOS
August 27
4:30 - 5:30
Drop in and make a fun Lego creation. No registration required.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
January 14, 2013
Registration for Wiggles & Giggles, Story Time and other activities begins at 8:30 a.m. See the library home page and click on the EVENTS button for registration information.
Wiggles & Giggles: welcomes children up to 35 months.
Story Time: welcomes children ages 3, 4, and 5.
Story Time, Polish/English Story Time and Wiggles & Giggles sessions begin the week of January 28th.
Music and Movement with Mary @ Homer Library
Tuesdays 11:30 - 12:00
January 29
February 5, 12,19 & 26
March 5, 12 & 19
This class, for ages 0-5 years, offers creative music and movement activities to develop and stimulate an early love of music. The class is limited to 10 children with a parent or caregiver who must attend.
Fee: $24.00 for the full 8 week session. Payment may be made through e-pay on the library website or in person at the library. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of the fee. No refunds after January 29, 2013.
WINTER READING PROGRAM
February 4-March 4
COMMIT TO BE FIT!
Run to the Library to pick up an official Reading Log/Fitness Calendar sheet. Read 600 minutes and visit the library weekly for chances to win prizes. Get moving and complete 8 fitness activities for another chance to win! Turn your Reading Log/Fitness Calendar in to the library by March 4th to receive your prize entries!
FROSTY FUN
January 14-26
Build a snowman winter activities...dress a stylish snowman on our felt board and enter for a chance to win a snowman kit of your very own.
POLISH LEGENDS/ POLSKIE LEGENDY
January 23/ 23 styczeń
6:00 - 7:00 P.M./ 18.00 -19.00
Join us for tales of knights, heroes, princesses, magic creatures, and other legends from Poland. Stories will be read in Polish with discussion to follow. Those willing can make a drawing based on the legend. Ages 7-12.
Zapraszam Was na wieczór polskich legend. Poznacie bajeczne przygody rycerzy, księżniczek, magicznych zwierząt i zwykłych ludzi. Chętni mogą przenieść kredkami świat magii na papier. Wiek 7-12 lat.
LIBRARY LOVERS
January 28 - February 9
Craft a valentine to hang on our tree or to take home. Enter the Library Lover's drawing for a chance to win a lovely prize.
One per child while supplies last.
LEGOS
January 29
4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Drop in to make a fun Lego creation for display at the library.
BABYSITTING CLASS
February 7
5:00 - 7:15 P.M.
Learn basic first aid, diaper changing and how to assume the leadership role of the babysitter. Please bing a doll to class. A fee of $20.00 is due one week in advance of the class. Payment may be made through e-pay on the library website or in person at the library. Registration required-limited to 20.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
February 11
7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Girls in grades 3-5 and their mothers or other significant women in their lives are welcome to share the love of reading together in this inspiring club. Discuss an assigned book and create a simple craft. Registration required to reserve a book! The first book will be available for check out after January 14.
CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR
February 11 - 23
Design a dangerous dragon! Ask for this colorful craft at the Youth Services desk. Pull a dragon fortune telling stick to see what the future may bring!
One per child while supplies last.
CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB
February 13
5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Practice your chess and checkers skills at the library! Come join other kids for an hour of fun. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join their children.
Chess players: grades 1 and up
Checkers players: age 5 and up
Registration recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
MAGIC MATT
February 16
11:00 A.M.
A family fun show for one and all! Dash on over to see a mysterious magic act followed by beautiful balloon artistry.
CRAFTERNOONS
February 19
4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Interested in learning to sew? Join us for the fabrication of fabulous felt hearts!
Ages 8 -12.
Register for each session on line. Limit 12.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS
February 25 - March 9
Play the Lorax game, pick up fun activity sheets, a bookmark or sticker. Enter for a chance to win a super Seussian prize.
Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America Day are both on March 2nd. Why not read one of Dr. Seuss's books to have fun and honor an awesome author?
LEGOS
February 26
4:30-5:30 P.M.
Drop in to make a fun Lego creation for display at the library.
POLISH LEGENDS/ POLSKIE LEGENDY
February 27/ 27 luty
6:00 - 7:00 P.M./18.00 -19.00
Join us for tales of knights, heroes, princesses, magic creatures, and other legends from Poland. Stories will be read in Polish with discussion to follow. Those willing can make a drawing based on the legend. Ages 7-12.
Zapraszam Was na wieczórpolskich legend. Poznaciebajeczne przygody rycerzy, księżniczek, magicznych zwierząti zwykłych ludzi. Chętni mogą przenieść kredkami świat magii na papier. Wiek 7-12 lat.
MOVIE VILLAINS AND M & Ms
March 11-23
Test your movie memory when you try to match villains with the films they appear in! What is a movie without popcorn and candy? Sign up for a chance to win an M & M bucket to create a family movie night of your own.
BABYSITTING CLASS
March 9
10:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
Learn basic first aid, diaper changing, and how to assume the leadership role of the babysitter. Please bring a doll to class. A fee of $20.00 is due one week in advance of the class. Payment may be made through e-pay on the library website or in person at the library. Registration required-limited to 20.
CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB
March 13
5:00- 6:00 P.M.
Practice your chess or checkers skills at the library! Come join other kids for an hour of fun! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join their children.
Chess players: grades 1 and up.
Checkers players: age 5 and up.
Registration recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
March 18
7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Girls in grades 3-5 and their mothers or other significant women in their lives are welcome to share the love of reading in this inspiring club. Discuss an assigned book and create a simple craft. Registration required to reserve a book. The first book will be available for check out after January 14.
CRAFTERNOONS
March 19
4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Craft a safety pin and bead bracelet.
Ages 8-12.
Register for each session on line. Limit 12.
POLISH LEGENDS/ POLSKIE LEGENDY
March 20/ 20 marzec
6:00 - 7:00 P.M./ 18.00 -19.00
Join us for tales of knights, heroes, princesses, magic creatures, and other legends from Poland. Stories will be read in Polish with discussion to follow. Those willing can make a drawing based on the legend. Ages 7-12.
Zapraszam Was na wieczórpolskich legend. Poznaciebajeczne przygody rycerzy, księżniczek, magicznych zwierząti zwykłych ludzi. Chętni mogą przenieść kredkami świat magii na papier. Wiek 7-12 lat.
HUNT FOR THE GOLDEN EGG
March 25 - April 6
Hop in to the library to search for a hidden golden egg. Bring the egg to the Youth Services desk for a tasty reward.
Also, "somebunny" needs a good home...sign up for a chance to win a fuzzy rabbit of your own.
LEGOS
March 26
4:30-5:30 P.M.
Drop in to make a fun Lego creation for display at the library.
SPRING BREAK-DROP IN CRAFT DAYS
March 27 11:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Come in and fold up some easy origami animals.
March 28 11:00- 2:00 P.M.
Put together a cute bunny & carrot door hanger.
One per child while supplies last.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
Apirl 8 - 20
A photo contest and bookmark craft project are a few of the special activities taking place. Shoot a picture showing how you "Drop Everything and Read" or "Get Caught Reading a Caldecott." Submit your photos by April 20 to yshomerlibrary@gmail.com along with a copy of the photo release form.
Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick up the bookmark craft.
One per child while supplies last.
CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB
April 10
5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Practice your chess or checkers skills at the library! Come join other kids for an hour of fun! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join their children.
Chess players: grades 1 and up
Checkers players: age 5 and up
Registration recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
SPACE DAY DROP IN CRAFT
April 11
4:30-5:30 P.M.
Fly in to the library for an out of this world craft project!
One per child while supplies last.
CRAFTERNOONS
April 16
4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Create a mini scrapbook to keep your pictures, artwork, poetry or special thoughts in.
Ages 9-12.
Register for each session on line. Limit 12.
Register for each session on line. Limit 12.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
April 22
7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Girls in grades 3-5 and their mothers or other significant women in their lives are welcome to share the love of reading in this inspiring club. Discuss an assigned book and create a simple craft. Registration is required to reserve a book. The first book will be available for check out after January 14.
POLISH LEGENDS/ POLSKIE LEGENDY
April 24/ 24 kwiecień godz
6:00 - 7:00 P.M./ 18.00 -19.00
Join us for tales of knights, heroes, princesses, magic creatures, and other legends from Poland. Stories will be read in Polish with discussion to follow. Those willing can make a drawing based on the legend. Ages 7-12.
Zapraszam Was na wieczórpolskich legend. Poznaciebajeczne przygody rycerzy, księżniczek, magicznych zwierząti zwykłych ludzi. Chętni mogą przenieść kredkami świat magii na papier. Wiek 7-12 lat.
LEGOS
April 30
4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Drop in to make a fun Lego creation for display at the library.