Programs for Children in May at the Library


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Captain America Paint Party

Saturday, May 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Registration begins Saturday, April 29. Grades 2-6.

Curiously Creative Candles: Make a Mother’s Day Candle

Monday, May 8, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Registration begins Monday, May 1. Grades 1-6.

Lego Club Jr.

Tuesday, May 9, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Drop-in, no registration required. Grades K-2.

Lego Club

Tuesday, May 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Drop-in, no registration required. Grades 3-6.

Spring Flowers Gift Planter

Wednesday, May 10, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. OR 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Registration begins Wednesday, May 3. You may only sign up for 1 session. Grades K-6.

Art Teacher Amy: Paint a Bunny

Thursday, May 11, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Registration begins Thursday, May 4. Grades 1-5.

DIY Kite Craft

Monday, May 15, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Registration begins Monday, May 8. Grades 3-6.

Code Club

Wednesday, May 17, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Registration begins Wednesday, May 10. Grades 3-6.

Miniature Aquariums

Monday, May 22, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Drop-in, no registration required. While supplies last! Grades K-6.

Bookworm Book Club: City Spies

Thursday, May 25, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Registration and book pickup begins Monday, May 1. Grades 4-6.

Chalk & Paper Art

Friday, May 26, 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Registration begins Friday, May 19. Grades K-2.

NASCAR: Start Your Engines Here

Saturday, May 27, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Drop-in, no registration required. Grades K-6.

Little Sparks

Wednesday, May 31, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Registration begins Wednesday, May 24. Children in Grades K-2.

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