News from the Children’s Room

Construction and the Children’s Room

Construction continues! The Children’s Room has relocated temporarily near the Periodical Room with materials on the first floor and the second floor. Come by to say hello and scope out the new location!

Winter/Spring Programs Chick Incubation Program

The Library’s Annual Chick Incubation program has returned this year!

Eggs arrived on Tuesday, April 4, and are scheduled to begin hatching Monday April 24. Chicks will be returned 1 week after hatch.

How to Get a Jump Start on Your Vegetable Garden

Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

A multi-generational program for children (Grades K–5) and their parents/grandparents that will help to get a Jump Start on growing your vegetable garden. Registration began Monday March 6. Only one person per family registers.

Please note the date change.

Reading Pals (Ages 4–Second Grade)

Tuesday, April 18, 4:00–4:30 p.m.

Registration began April 4.

Monthly LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 19, 4:00–4:45 p.m.

This fun STEM program is for children in Grades K–5 only.

No registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jump for Joy

Saturday, April 22, 11:00–11:45 a.m.

This fun movement and music program is for children ages birth–12 months and their adult caregivers..

Registration began Tuesday, April 11, at 10 a.m.

Family Lightsaber

Saturday, April 22, 1:00–1:45 p.m.

Saber Guild: Endor Temple will train adult and child participants in the ways of the Force, some basic lightsaber techniques, and a blocking drill, so parents can build their own lightsaber battles with their children. For ages 4 to Grade 5 plus a parent or an adult caregiver.

Registration began Tuesday, April 11, at 10 a.m.

Crafty Wednesday

Wednesday, April 26, 4:00–4:45 p.m.

Registration begins Tuesday April 18, at 10 a.m.

This fun program is for children in Grades K–5. Meet-up at the library with your friends and make a sunflower wreath. Registration begins Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m.

Tween Thursdays Scatch Art

Thursday April 27, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Tweens grade 4–7 will receive a wood stylus tool to create art on 8X11 scratch art paper. Registration begins Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m.

Slime With Science with Chris Buchman

Tuesday, May 2, 4:15–5:00 p.m.

This fun STEM program is for children in Grades K-5.

Registration begins Tuesday, April 25, at 10 a.m.

Crafty Wednesday

Wednesday, May 3, 4:00–4:45 p.m.

This fun program is for children in Grades K–5. Meet-up at the library with your friends and make a flower bouquet.

Registration begins Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m.

Monthly LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 10

This fun STEM program is for children in Grades K–5 only. No registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional winter/spring programming information will be coming soon. Please check Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for registration information.

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From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library! Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!