Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.
Learn about Post-Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh, then make some art. Grades K-5. Registration is required.
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.
Learn how to use a web browser to access the web and practice useful strategies for finding and evaluating information on the internet. Prerequisites: Ability to use a computer mouse/keyboard or have taken Computers for Beginners. Adults.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.
With increased focus on more complex books, we emphasize alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, hands-on activities, as well as independence and confidence building. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read.
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
Join us for a story about Trixie and Knuffle Bunny, followed by a craft. Bring your own favorite stuffed animal friend along for an adventure. PreK - 2nd Grade. Registration is required.
Learn to enter data and use basic formulas using Microsoft Excel to create simple spreadsheets. Prerequisites: Ability to use Microsoft Word or have taken Microsoft Word for Beginners. We encourage you to bring a USB drive to save your work.
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Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
End of Summer Passive Activities
Come and make a craft or participate in our weekly activities, as we bring this summer to a close. The following will be what is scheduled for each week:
Week 1: Summer Memories
Week 2: Library Bingo
Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence. Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games and have fun! Grade
Join us for a story about Trixie and Knuffle Bunny, followed by a craft. Bring your own favorite stuffed animal friend along for an adventure. PreK - 2nd Grade. Registration is required.
Decorate a ceramic tile with sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol to make a unique coaster to use or gift away.
Grades 4-7. Registration is required.
Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Fellow teen crocheters, come hang out, and work on your crochet!
We will go over a simple project for all experience levels, including beginners. Registration required only for the project.
Use your imagination to build LEGO creations. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.
Decorate a ceramic tile with sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol to make a unique coaster to use or gift away.
Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Grades K-2. Registration for this 5 week-long series is required.
Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!
Weekly Themes:
Make a coloring page bookmark and decorate with crayons and color pencils. Adults. Registration is required.
Join us for a magical storytime with songs, rhymes and books all about fairies! For children 3-7 years old with caregiver. Registration is required.
Visit the Oceanfront Area Library to create an acrylic painting under the instruction of Branch Manager and local artist, Matthew Lighthart. All supplies included.
Adults. Registration is required.