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Age Programs
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On My Own!
Thursday Mornings & Afternoons
January 14 through April 1
10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
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- Fun and educational independent classes for 4 and 5 year
old children.
- Register for one or both programs.
- Children must be able to attend the program by his/herself.
- Caregivers are required to stay in the building during the
program.
- Both programs last 12 weeks and children may join the classes at any time.
- Classes begin January 14 and end April 1.
- Each child is encouaged to get his/her own library card and
check out books from the program.
- Registration is required and limited.
- Registration begins January 4, 2010.
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Kids Reading to Canines
Saturday mornings
(1/9, 2/6, 3/6, & 4/10)
10:00 - 11:30 am
- This program offers children an opportunity to
read to certified therapy dogs.
- These furry friends will listen while children practice their
reading skills in a relaxed environment.
- The dogs are certified therapy dogs
and their handlers are carefully screened to provide a safe, fun
experience for children involved in the program.
- All volunteer dogs are certified through Therapy Dogs international
and must meet stringent temperament, obedience, and health requirements.
- Program will be held in the children's programming rooms.
- Advanced registration is required and limited.
- Sponsored by the Fox Valley Humane Association and the Appleton
Public Library.
- Free
- Please call Sue in Children's Services at 832-6187 or email
her at skempf@apl.org.
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Library Club for Kids
Friday afternoons
February 19th & April 16th
4:00 - 5:00 pm
- For students ages 9-12
- Hrlp thr library decide what activities to plan for kids
- Give the library ideas on materials to add to the collection
- Help us shelve board books
- Play games at meetings!
- Give us an email address and we will send an email reminders before the meeting.
- Caregivers, become a fan of APL on Facebook and get additional reminders.
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School's Out!
Activities for Students |
Monday, March 29th
- 9:30 - Miniature Star Books. For children in 3rd grade and up.
- 1:30 - Movie - Monsters vs. Aliens (94 minutes, rated PG)
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Tuesday, March 30th
- 9:30 - Stegosaurus Craft. For children in kindergarten throgh 3rd grade.
- 1:30 - Movie - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (153 minutes, rated PG)
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Wednesday, March 31st
- 1:30 - Movie - Bolt (96 minutes, rated PG)
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Thursday, April 1st
- 9:30 - Create a puppet. For children in kindergarten through 3rd grade.
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Friday, April 2nd
- 9:30 - Apples to Apples. Game is recommended for age 7 and up.
- 1:30 - Movie - The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (111 minutes, rated PG
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All movies are subject to change.
Free Popcorn!
No registration for activities |
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D.E.A.R.
Read-A-Thon |
Who:
School Age Children who read independently
What:
Drop Everything And Read anything you would like in honor of Beverly Cleary and Ramona Quimby!
- Bring a comfy pillow or cushion.
- Silent reading only.
When:
Saturday, April 10th at 1:00 - 4:00
Where:
In the children's program rooms
Why:
Because we love to read! |
- Every child who reads for at least 1/2 hour will be entered into drawings for gift certificates!
- One gift certificate given away every half hour.
- One grand prize given away at 4:00 pm.
- You do not need to be present to win the prizes.
- Snacks will be provided!
Book Swap
Bring a gently used book to the library and swap your book with another child's gently used book.
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For additional programs check out APL's family page!
To the Top
For
more information please call 832-6187
Reasonable accommodations for
persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible
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