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Name: I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month
Start: 2024-04-07
End: 2024-04-24
Location: Central Library

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Branches	Central Library			East Side Library	Forest Avenue Library	Franklin Avenue Library			North Side Library	South Side Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3	Central Library Meeting Room 3	East Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	Franklin Avenue Children’s Area	Franklin Avenue Meeting Room	Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket	North Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	South Side Meeting Room
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/7 - 4/24 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us at Central as we celebrate the heritage and contributions of Arab American authors! Find all of the pictures in the Youth area and learn about some great people ... you might even find a book you'd like to read! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.				This event is in the "Children" group. Winnie The Pooh Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/16 - 4/20 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Oh, bother, I hope you brought some honey! All of our friends from the Hundred Acre Woods are visiting the library this week! Help us find Pooh and Eeyore and the whole gang and you'll win a marvelous prize! Best for ages 6+ Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.			This event is in the "Children" group. Earth Day Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/15 - 4/25 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Find all the hidden pictures and receive a prize.		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Earth Day Scavenger Hunt! All Day 4/15 - 4/27 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
9:00am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
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10:00am				This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.							This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
10:15am							This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
10:30am									This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story. This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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2:00pm									This event is in the "Adults" group. North Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month we will be reading and discussing The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson. Copies of the book are available at the North Side Library. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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4:00pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.				This event is in the "Children" group. Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. After-School Club: Melted Crayon Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can join us after school on Tuesdays to enjoy activities in our meeting room. This week, we will make art with melted crayon shavings!		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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