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Beautiful Butterflies
Wednesday, 7/27@ 6:30
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A wide variety of butterflies may be seen in our area each year. From the huge Eastern tiger swallowtail to the tiny spring azure, there is a huge range of size and color. Find out more about our local butterflies and see images and videos of some of our most beautiful summer creatures!
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Drop in Tech Help
Thursday, 8/4 @ 10
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Bring your device and your questions to the library conference room for some help from the library Technology Coordinator.
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Painted Barn Board Quilt
On Canvas
Tuesday 8/16 @ 6:00
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Barn Board Quilts can be found in rural areas all around the country. Come learn about this art and create your own square. This workshop will give instruction and tools to create your pattern and paint a barn board square on canvas. Paint, relax and have fun!
Space is limited. Register HERE
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East Longmeadow Library
Tiny Art Show
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The tiny art canvases are starting to come back to the library. There is so much talent in our community. If you took one of the art kits, bring back your art to show on our wall. Stop by the library and see our show in the Cafe area.ext Link
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CHILDREN PROGRAMS
Click image or Register Here!
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Grow Play Learn with ME
Ages Birth - 5
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Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn with ME.
This group will include a storytime curriculum, as well as play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. In person at the Library.
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This storytime is located at The Apple Place 540 Somers Rd #83, East Longmeadow, MA 01028.
Weather permitting
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Flying High Dogs
Monday, 7/25 @ 4:00 at Center Field
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Mike Piazza and his border collies will perform a variety of frisbee and other exciting tricks that will be sure to entertain the whole family. This program will be on Center Field in East Longmeadow. Park at the library and walk across to the field. If there is inclement weather, the program will be moved inside. This program is sponsored by People Bank
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STEAM - Art
Wednesday, 7/27 @ 11:00
Ages 5-7
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!
So do we have a Picasso among us?
Children ages 5-7 and up will enjoy this STEAM-based program as they create amazing .
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LIVE ANIMALS
Wednesday, 7/27 @ 3:30 & 4:30
All Ages
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Come see live animals including an ALLIGATOR! Learn about rainforest animals from around the world.
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Friday Funday Movie
7/29 @ 11:30 Rated PG
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Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy this Disney Pixar film As an elderly salesman ties thousands of balloons to his house in order to fulfill a lifelong dream and fly to the South American wilderness. Watch what happens when he discovers there is a little boy hidden in the house.
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Drop off your stuffed animal Tuesday, 8/2 anytime before 6:00PM for a night at the library.
Your stuffed animal will have many tales to tell and pictures to share from their sleepover adventure at the library!
Storytime Wednesday, 8/3 @ 10:30. Listen to stories and find out what silly things your stuffed animals did during the night.
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Get your child ready for Kindergarten!
Tuesday, 8/2 @ 11:30
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This group for incoming kindergarteners will have information for parents, checklists and strategies , and materials for the children to use now and during the school year. You will have an opportunity to meet and greet others from the town and make first school connections! Text
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My First Words
8/3, 8/10, 8/17 & 8/24 @ 10:00 at The Apple Place
Ages Birth - 12 months
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My First Words is a four-class program presented by speech pathologist Samantha Bernier of Pathways for Parents CFCE which focuses on early communication and how to support infant speech and language development.
This program is co-hosted by Storrs Library and East Longmeadow Public Library at The Apple Place in East Longmeadow.
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Skating Party for all Summer Reading Participants Thursday, 8/4 6:00-8:00 - All Ages |
All summer reading participants are invited to our roller skating party.
Please pick up a coupon for free admission for the entire family in the Children's Department.
(*Skate rental is not included $4.71 + tax)
Interskate91 South 2043 Boston Rd, Wilbraham, MA 01095
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Volunteer Thank You Event
Tuesday, 8/9 3:00-4:00
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Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who dedicated their time to making our summer reading program successful.
We want to celebrate with a party just for you. Enjoy activities, snacks, and prizes!
Please register in advance.
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The Sounds of Reading
Wednesday, 8/10 @ 10:00 Ages 2-5
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This music-based early literacy program introduces creative ways to incorporate music and sound into books for young children and their caregivers. We will explore, teach and interactively read stories that incorporate song, sounds, rhythms, and rhyme.
We will utilize instruments, chanting, and body percussion to engage children and families in a dynamic and interactive style. Families will also gather a list of resources and books to take home and try on their own.
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OUR SUMMER READING SPONSORS |
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