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Events Calendar

Jun
12
Tue
Ruby Reads Storytime
Jun 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Ruby Reads Storytime

You’ve probably seen the red pandas at the zoo, but have you met Ruby the red panda yet?

Ruby is a very special red panda stuffed bear, and she loves to read!  Join Ruby for one of her favorite stories and meet some of her animal friends from Blank Park Zoo during this fun and interactive program geared toward ages 2-4.

Storytime repeated at 9:30 AND 10am.

Ruby Reads Storytime
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ruby Reads Storytime

You’ve probably seen the red pandas at the zoo, but have you met Ruby the red panda yet?

Ruby is a very special red panda stuffed bear, and she loves to read!  Join Ruby for one of her favorite stories and meet some of her animal friends from Blank Park Zoo during this fun and interactive program geared toward ages 2-4.

Storytime repeated at 9:30 AND 10am.

Toddler Time
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Toddler Time

Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft with friends at the library! Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years old, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Jun
13
Wed
Preschool Storytime
Jun 13 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime
Jun 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to join us as we share stories, rhymes, songs, games and crafts. No registration required.

Modular Origami with David Gisch
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Modular Origami with David Gisch

Wednesday, June 13th @ 12-1:30pm

Join us as we learn about modular origami with David Gisch, a Professor of Mathematics at DMACC.  You will leave the session having created one of these two designs!

Registration is required. Ages 14+

A Very Musical Habitat
Jun 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A Very Musical Habitat

Join an educator from Blank Park Zoo as we explore the songs and sounds of different habitats and meet 4 live animals that call those habitats home. All ages.

Jun
14
Thu
Red Cross Babysitting Course
Jun 14 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Red Cross Babysitting Course
Red Cross Babysitting Course

Ages 11-15

$35 fee for class materials required

Thursday, June 14th

9am- 3:30pm (please bring a sack lunch)

Register Here

This course gives youth ages 11 to 15 years old the knowledge and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. Combining video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience, Babysitter’s Training teaches youth how to:

*Respond to emergencies and illness with first aid, rescue breathing, and other appropriate care
*Make decisions under pressure
*Communicate with parents and learn household rules
*Recognize safety and hygiene issues
*Manage young children
*Feed, diaper, and care for infants
* Start their babysitting business

Storytime
Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Storytime

Bring your family and join us to listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft. For all ages. No registration required.

Jun
15
Fri
Baby Lapsit
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 am
Baby Lapsit

Bring your baby and sing songs, play games, and socialize with other babies and their caregivers. Recommended for birth through 18 months. No registration required.

NEW TIME 9AM!