Children’s Department - DECEMBER 2017 On Going Programs (No Registration) (NO SESSIONS 12/18 - 12/31)
Holiday Ornament Workshop with artist Jeff Brunner Mighty Math – Mondays, 6:45 – 7:15 PM - Early math concepts Sunday, December 10, 1 – 2:30 PM - During this for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers! Lots of fun with workshop, kids are invited to create an ornament for numbers and more! TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS, WITH the holidays with Jeff Brunner, a Pittsburgh artist, and ADULT. children's illustrator. Participants will use cardboard, Babies and Books - Tuesdays: 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM masking tape, paint, and acrylic sealer to create their Nursery and action rhymes, books and songs for children up to 24 own original design. Please have your child wear a months, with a caregiver. Please, no older children. 2-Year-Old Storytime - Wednesdays: 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM - A half smock or clothes that can get messy. Grades K – 5. hour of fingerplays, songs, and stories for 2-year-olds with an Dog Tales adult. Please, no older children. Sunday, December 10, 3 -4 PM - Certified Therapy Pre-School Storytime - Thursdays: 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM- Ages 3-6 Dogs LOVE to be read to but we need children to read without a caregiver, meet for 45 minutes of stories, songs, and to them! While snuggling and petting a dog, choose a fingerplays. picture book we provide and read to your furry Dance Party - Thursdays: 6:45 PM - Toddlers and Preschoolers reading companion. Please register for a 15-minute with a caregiver, come and dance the night away! time slot to read to a dog. AGES 4-10, WITH CAREGIVER. Please Register for the following unless otherwise noted. Baby & Toddler Sensory Time Wednesday, December 13, 6-7 PM - Stop in at any time during this hour-long sensory experience! Babies and toddlers can play and explore our various sensory stations that will encourage your little one’s curiosity and sense of wonder through touch, sight, and sound. BABIES & TODDLERS WITH CAREGIVER.
Light up Night Open House Trim the Tree! Friday, December 1, 6 - 9 PM – Help decorate the Children’s Department by making ornaments to trim our trees. ALL-AGES. Holiday Wreath Making Monday, December 4, 4-5:30 PM - The Watershed Association and the Village Garden Club of Sewickley will show us how to make our own holiday wreaths, using grapevine frames and fresh evergreens. Please bring a bow or a small holiday decoration for your wreaths. GRADES 3-8.
American Girl: Holiday Tea Saturday, December 16, 1-2 PM OR 2:30-3:30 PM Dress in your holiday finest, bring your best manners and favorite doll (any doll), and enjoy traditional savory treats from bygone eras. Please bring a teacup if able. There is a $1.00 materials fee for this program. Registration required by December 14. GRADES K-5.
Parachute Play Friday, December 8, 11-11:30 AM - Thirty minutes of activities that include music, creative movement and fun, all with one colorful parachute! AGES 2-5 WITH ADULT.
Chess Club Sunday, December 17, 2 - 3 PM - Kings, Queens, Rooks, Knights, Bishops, and Pawns everywhere for everyone to play! All skill levels welcome! Bring a chess set if you’re able. GRADES K-5.
Pop-Up Christmas Cards Friday, December 8, 4-5 PM - Have fun making Christmas cards to give loved ones & learn the techniques to properly address an envelope to Santa at the North Pole. Afterwards, we’ll share some hot cocoa and cookies. GRADES 3-5.
Holiday Movie Thursday, December 28, 1 PM – Muppets Christmas Carol. - Looking for something to do between Christmas and New Years? Join Gingerbread House Fun Saturday, December 9, 1 - 2 PM or 2:30-3:30 PM - You us for an afternoon of holiday movies & popcorn! FAMILY PROGRAM. supply the imagination—we provide the fixings!
Polar Express Storytime and Movie Saturday, December 30, 1 PM – Join us for a cup of hot chocolate while we watch the Polar Express. Don’t forget to wear your PJ’s and bring your blanket & pillow for movie time. FAMILY PROGRAM.
Decorate your own graham cracker house, to eat or to display! Please bring a shoebox to transport your creation home. $2.00 materials fee per house. Registration required by December 7. FAMILY PROGRAM. 3