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Kids' Events September 2017
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| Library Card Sign-up Month |
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September 1-30
Each time you check out items from our locations in Greenfield or New Palestine, you'll find a prize entry form at the bottom of your receipt. Enter it for a chance to win an iPad (one of two).
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Events in Greenfield
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Ages 8-12
Thu., Sep. 7,
4-5 PM
Greenfield Youth Program Rm.
Superheroes fight crime both on land and water. In this workshop, engineer a pursuit vehicle that floats. All building supplies are provided. If you'd like, bring your own action figure.
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All Ages
Sat., Sep. 9,
1-4 PM
Experience camp life with the 49th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. This family-friendly event is for people of all ages. Sign up in advance, then drop in at the field behind the library (best before 3 PM).
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Gr. K-5,
Tue., Sep. 12,
4-5 PM
Greenfield Youth Prog. Rm.
Compete against friends in this month's challenge: build your favorite book character. The day's creations will be put on display for a month
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Gr. K-5
Wed., Sep. 13
4-5 PM,
Greenfield Youth Prog. Rm.
Celebrate apple-picking season with fun fruit activities. Make apple volcanoes, coffee filter apples, and apple ice cream! (Allergy caution: we'll use milk to make the ice cream.)
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'Tween Homemade Fidget Spinners
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Ages 8-12
Fri., Sep. 15,
4-5 PM
Greenfield Youth Prog. Rm.
Create a fidget spinner from everyday materials. All supplies are provided.
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4-5 PM,
Greenfield Computer Lab
Enter Minecraft, a computer game about making virtual blocks into practical things that help you survive a dangerous world.
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6:30-7:30 PM,
Greenfield GBC Comm. Rm. B
Listen to creepy tales, create story stones, and stack up a s'more snack during this indoor event. Bring a sleeping bag if you like. (Sign up both parents & children.)
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4-5 PM,
Greenfield GBC Comm. Rm.
Challenge friends to Wii and Xbox 360 games, like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. Have snacks, too.
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Greenfield Storytimes
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Storytimes begin September 5 (6 weeks). Click the day & time to sign up for the series:
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BABY, birth to 24 mos. (with an adult), Mon., 9:30-10 AM; Tue., 9:30-10 AM; and Wed., 9:30-10 AM.
TODDLER, for children 2-3 1/2 (with an adult), Tue., 10:15-10:45 AM; Wed., 10:15-10:45 AM; and Thurs., 9:30-10:00 AM.
PRESCHOOL, for children 3 1/2-K (on their own), Wed., 11-11:30 AM; and Thu., 10:15-10:45 AM.
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Events in New Palestine
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Ages 9-19, Tue., Sep. 5,
New Palestine
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After School 4:30-5:30 PM:
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Get crafty at the library. Join our new clubs that meet once a month for snacks, creativity, and lots of fun
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Gr. 1-5
Wed., Sep. 13
5-6 PM
New Palestine
Learn the basics of computer coding using computers, LEGOs, robotics, and more.
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Ages 3-6, Thu. Sep. 14, 11-11:30 AM
Artist Deborah Reynolds offers a creativity class each month. Have a great time experimenting with art media. Dress for a mess.
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Gr. K-5
Tue., Sep. 19
5-6 PM
New Palestine
Join us for an apple-icious evening to celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday. The fun includes experimenting; making applesauce; and, of course, eating apples.
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Ages 9-12
Wed., Sep. 20
5-6:30 PM
New Palestine
Ever wonder how everyday things are created? Like the show How It's Made, we'll take an ordinary object, find out what it's made of, and then turn it in to something else.
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Ages 9-19,
Sat., Sep. 23,
2-3:30 PM
New Palestine
Get your game on! From classic board games to video games, we'll have something for everybody, including snacks.
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Ages 4-8
Mon., Sep. 25
5-6 PM
New Palestine
Celebrate the Elephant & Piggie book series, by Mo Willems, during an "Elephant Appreciation Day" party. The stories are about friends who are opposites. Play games, snack and make a craft.
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Ages 2-6 with caregiver
Thu., Sep. 28
6:30-7 PM
New Palestine
Kids, wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend as we share stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts.
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New Palestine Storytimes
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Weekly storytimes begin September 6 (6 weeks). Click the day & time to sign up for the series:
BABY, birth to 24 mos. (with an adult), Wed., 9:30-10 AM
TODDLER, for children 2-3 1/2 (with an adult), Wed., 10:15-10:45 AM.
PRESCHOOL, for children 3 1/2-K (on their own), Wed., 1:30-2:00 PM.
STORYTIME, for children 2-K (with an adult), Thu., 10-10:30 AM.
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