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All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.

November 2009


Saturday, November 21, 2009
  • America Recycles Day, 10:00 a.m. - noon, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Come for recycling information, activities and our annual recycled craft (snow globes). Co-sponsored by Operation Brightside.

  • Turkey Napkin Holder Craft, 1:00 p.m., Argentine Library
    Come and learn how to make your own Turkey Napkin Holder just in time for Thanksgiving.

  • Family Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs(PG), 2:00 p.m., Main Library
    When Sid's attempt to adopt three dinosaur eggs gets him abducted by their real mother to an underground lost world, his friends attempt to rescue him.


Monday, November 23, 2009
  • Good Night Stories, 5:00 p.m., Turner Community Library
    Children ages 2 and older (with an adult) are invited to join us for evening storytime.


Tuesday, November 24, 2009
  • Movie Night at the Library
    Up!
    , 6:30 p.m., West Wyandotte Library
    By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn't alone on his journey.


Wednesday, November 25, 2009
  • Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Argentine Library
    Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • Wii Fit and Wii Sports for Seniors, 12:00 p.m., Turner Community Library
    Come and enjoy Wii Fit and Wii Sports, a fun and gentle way to get moving.

  • Wii Fit Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m, Argentine Library
    All schoolage kids are invited to come in, cool off and enjoy virtual games and sports with Wii Fit.

  • La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Argentine Library
    Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.


Thursday, November 26, 2009
  • All libraries closed., All day., All Libraries
    All libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.


Friday, November 27, 2009
  • All libraries closed., All day., All Libraries
    All libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.


Saturday, November 28, 2009
  • Turner Community Library closed for Thanksgiving., All day, Turner Community Library
    The Turner Community Library will reopen on Monday, November 30.


Sunday, November 29, 2009
  • Turner Community Library closed for Thanksgiving., All day, Turner Community Library
    The Turner Community Library will reopen on Monday, November 30.


Monday, November 30, 2009
  • Good Night Stories, 5:00 p.m., Turner Community Library
    Children ages 2 and older (with an adult) are invited to join us for evening storytime.

  • Cross-stitch Tree Ornaments, 6:00 p.m., Turner Community Library
    Come and learn how to make your own cross-stitch treen ornaments. All ages are welcome.

  • December 2009


Tuesday, December 01, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.

  • Holiday Craft, 6:00 p.m., Turner Community Library
    Join us and make your own Christmas ornament. All ages.


Wednesday, December 02, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.

  • Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Argentine Library
    Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • Wii Fit Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m, Argentine Library
    All schoolage kids are invited to come in, cool off and enjoy virtual games and sports with Wii Fit.

  • La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Argentine Library
    Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.


Thursday, December 03, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.


Friday, December 04, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.


Saturday, December 05, 2009
  • Family Movie: Up, 2:00 p.m., Main Library
    By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. However, he soon learns he isn't alone on his journey. Some snacks will be provided but families are welcome to bring their own.


Monday, December 07, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.

  • Baby Time, 1:30 p.m., Main Library
    It’s never too early to start sharing books with your children. This fun half-hour program for you and your child features board books read aloud and tons of action songs and music. For children 2 and under with a caregiver.

  • Good Night Stories, 5:00 p.m, Turner Community Library
    Children ages 2 and older (with an adult) are invited to join us for evening storytime.


Tuesday, December 08, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.

  • Reindeer Bucket, 6:30 p.m., Main Library
    Make a sweet treat this Christmas to give as a gift. Join us as we make a Reindeer Bucket. For families with children 12 and under. All materials provided. Please register by calling 279-2216. Limit 20.


Wednesday, December 09, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.

  • Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Argentine Library
    Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • Wii Fit Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m, Argentine Library
    All schoolage kids are invited to come in, cool off and enjoy virtual games and sports with Wii Fit.

  • Kids a Cookin', 3:00 p.m., Main Library
    Children and their families are welcome to come learn about living a healthy lifestyle, eating the right foods and making good choices. Finish the learning with a delicious snack.

  • La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Argentine Library
    Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.


Thursday, December 10, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.


Friday, December 11, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.


Saturday, December 12, 2009
  • Película Familia: Noche en el Museo 2, 1:30 p.m., Main Library
    La noche ha caído sobre el Smithsonian de Washington pero algo increíble empieza a agitarse cuando el antiguo vigilante nocturno Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) se ve atraído a la mayor aventura de cuantas ha vivido, la que dejaría más atónito a cualquiera, en la que la historia cobra realmente vida.

  • Winter Festival, 2:00 p.m., West Wyandotte Library
    Santa is coming to town! We’ll have winter stories, a chance to make your own shiny ornament, a place to write down everything you hope to get this holiday season, and time to visit with Santa! No registration necessary; Santa visits are first come first serve. Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.


Monday, December 14, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.

  • Good Night Stories, 5:00 p.m, Turner Community Library
    Children ages 2 and older (with an adult) are invited to join us for evening storytime.


Tuesday, December 15, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.

  • Holiday Craft, 6:00 p.m., Turner Community Library
    Join us and make your own holiday wrapping paper. All ages.

  • Movie Night: G-Force, 6:30 p.m., West Wyandotte Library
    A group of specially trained guinea pigs combine forces with special agents to prove that their Special Forces team can take on anyone, including a power-hungry billionaire gadget maker. Rated PG. Free and open to the public. Kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.


Wednesday, December 16, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.

  • Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Argentine Library
    Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • Wii Fit Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m, Argentine Library
    All schoolage kids are invited to come in, cool off and enjoy virtual games and sports with Wii Fit.

  • La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Argentine Library
    Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.


Thursday, December 17, 2009
  • Make and Take Holiday Crafts, 10 am - 4 pm, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Stop by the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library anytime during regular library hours to create fun crafts for the holidays. All materials are provided.

  • Baby Time, 6:00 p.m., Main Library
    It’s never too early to start sharing books with your children. This fun half-hour program for you and your child features board books read aloud and tons of action songs and music. For children 2 and under with a caregiver.


Saturday, December 19, 2009
  • Nature's Holiday, 10:00 a.m. - noon, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library
    Participate in winter time family activities like an indoor snowball fight, Ms. Anne's hot chocolate bar and a special winter time guest.

  • Saturday Make & Take: Holiday Ornaments, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Argentine Library
    Children are invited to make decorations for your holiday tree. Younger children will need adult assistance.

  • Children's Christmas Party, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Main Library
    Children and their families are invited to our annual Christmas event filled with stories, activities and a visit from Santa Claus!


Tuesday, December 22, 2009
  • Start of Winter Storytime, 1:30 p.m., Main Library
    Enjoy three picture stories and a fun winter craft.


Wednesday, December 23, 2009
  • Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Argentine Library
    Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • Wii Fit Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m, Argentine Library
    All schoolage kids are invited to come in, cool off and enjoy virtual games and sports with Wii Fit.

  • Kids a Cookin', 3:00 p.m., Main Library
    Children and their families are welcome to come learn about living a healthy lifestyle, eating the right foods and making good choices. Finish the learning with a delicious snack.

  • La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Argentine Library
    Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.


Thursday, December 24, 2009
  • All libraries closed for the holiday., All day, All Libraries



Friday, December 25, 2009
  • All libraries closed for the holiday., All day, All Libraries



Saturday, December 26, 2009
  • All libraries closed for the holiday., All day, All Libraries



Sunday, December 27, 2009
  • Turner Community Library closed for the holiday, All day, Turner Community Library



Wednesday, December 30, 2009
  • Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Argentine Library
    Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • Wii Fit Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m, Argentine Library
    All schoolage kids are invited to come in, cool off and enjoy virtual games and sports with Wii Fit.

  • La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Argentine Library
    Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.


Thursday, December 31, 2009
  • All libraries closed for the holiday., All day, All Libraries


  • January 2010


Friday, January 01, 2010
  • All libraries closed for the holiday., All day, All Libraries



Saturday, January 02, 2010
  • Turner Community Library closed for the holiday, All day, Turner Community Library



Monday, January 18, 2010
  • All libraries closed for the holiday., All day, All Libraries


  • February 2010


Monday, February 15, 2010
  • All libraries closed for the holiday., All day, All Libraries


  • April 2010


Sunday, April 04, 2010
  • All libraries closed for the holiday., All day, All Libraries


  • May 2010


Monday, May 31, 2010
  • All libraries closed for the holiday., All day, All Libraries


StoryTimes
At Argentine

Wednesday Storytimes (November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)

  • November 25, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime -- Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • November 25, 6:30 p.m. La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime -- Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.

  • December 2, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime -- Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • December 2, 6:30 p.m. La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime -- Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.

  • December 9, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime -- Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • December 9, 6:30 p.m. La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime -- Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.

  • December 16, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime -- Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • December 16, 6:30 p.m. La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime -- Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.

  • December 23, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime -- Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • December 23, 6:30 p.m. La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime -- Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.

  • December 30, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime -- Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join us for an hour of stories, crafts and other fun activities.

  • December 30, 6:30 p.m. La Hora de los Cuentos - Bilingual Evening Storytime -- Presentamos cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades manuales para introducir a sus hijos a la lectura y el lenguaje en una forma divertida. Miercoles a las 6:30 p.m. Come for an hour of stories, music and crafts. For all ages.

At Main

Monday Storytimes (December 7)

  • December 7, 1:30 p.m. Baby Time -- It’s never too early to start sharing books with your children. This fun half-hour program for you and your child features board books read aloud and tons of action songs and music. For children 2 and under with a caregiver.

Tuesday Storytimes (December 22)

  • December 22, 1:30 p.m. Start of Winter Storytime -- Enjoy three picture stories and a fun winter craft.

Thursday Storytimes (December 17)

  • December 17, 6:00 p.m. Baby Time -- It’s never too early to start sharing books with your children. This fun half-hour program for you and your child features board books read aloud and tons of action songs and music. For children 2 and under with a caregiver.

At Turner

Monday Storytimes (November 23, 30, December 7, 14)

  • November 23, 5:00 p.m. Good Night Stories -- Children ages 2 and older (with an adult) are invited to join us for evening storytime.

  • November 30, 5:00 p.m. Good Night Stories -- Children ages 2 and older (with an adult) are invited to join us for evening storytime.

  • December 7, 5:00 p.m Good Night Stories -- Children ages 2 and older (with an adult) are invited to join us for evening storytime.

  • December 14, 5:00 p.m Good Night Stories -- Children ages 2 and older (with an adult) are invited to join us for evening storytime.

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