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Kids: Upcoming Events

  • Catch the Reading Bug @ Northland Library - Summer Reading Club 2008
    Prizes! Crafts! Bugs! Stories! Puppets! Games! Special Events! And more! Register online now! Stop by the library any time to activate your membership. You don't have to come to the library on any special day or time, just come whenever we are open! Owl Cleaners is once again sponsoring "Read to Ride" – kids ages 5-12 have a chance to win a brand new bike! And don't forget the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival for the whole family on Friday and Saturday, August 8 & 9! For more information, stop in the Children's Department.
  • Picture Book Picnic
    Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 12:00pm
    A casual storytime program of picture books, songs and fingerplays. Bring your lunch and a picnic blanket. Picture Book Storytime will be held outside on the upper lawn if the weather is nice, and inside the library if it's a rainy day. All Ages. No registration.
  • Teen Craft Program
    Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 11:00am to 12:00pm
    Join us to make some cool crafts this summer: beaded bookmarks, rock painting, paper twirling, duct tape roses, and origami. Ages 10+. Please register at the Children's Reference Desk. There is a $1 Activity Fee.
  • Kids' Crafts
    Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8 9:30am to 11:30am
    Children of all ages are invited to stop by the Children's Department on Friday mornings to make some crafts or take some home to work on later Ages 5 to 9. No registration.
  • Teen Movie Night
    Wednesdays, July 16, 23, 30 August 6 6:30pm to 8:30pm
    Teens who like spiders...and even those who don't...are invited to join us for our Teen Movie presentations. Grades 6+. No Registration.
  • Once Upon a Toon
    Monday, July 28 7:00pm to 8:00pm
    Get a sneak preview of the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival when Joe Wos brings his fun, interactive program that blends original stories and live cartoon illustrations to the library. It's a program that will be enjoyable for children and adults alike. All Ages. Please register on-line July 1
  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover
    August 1 to 2
    Why should children and grownups have all the fun at the library? Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library so it can spend a fun-filled evening among the book stacks. We'll finish up with a breakfast for both you and your furry friend Saturday morning at 9:00am. One animal per registrant. Ages 4 and up. Please register at the Children's Reference Desk July 11 – 25. There is a $1 Activity Fee.
 
  • Monarch Butterflies @ Northland
    Monday, August 4 10:00am to 11:00am
    Learn about Monarch butterflies, hear a story, and make a craft. Limit 25 children. Ages 6+. Please register on-line July 14—August 1. No fee.
  • Hot Dog Day
    Thursday, August 7 11:00am to 1:00pm
    Celebrate the end of summer reading club and the beginning of the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival! Stop by Northland Library to buy your hot dog lunch and enjoy some crafts, too! All Ages. No Registration.
  • Butterfly Release
    Thursday, August 7 1:00pm
    Join us as we release our rabble of Painted Lady butterflies. This is a sight not to be missed! All Ages. No Registration.
  • The Three Rivers Storytelling Festival
    Friday and Saturday, August 8-9 all day
    Praised as one of the top regional storytelling festivals in the country, and all of the concerts are FREE!!!!! For details, see www.3rstf.org or pick up flyers at the library. All ages, but best for those 5 and older. No registration.
  • Don't Bug Me
    Wednesday, August 13 7:00pm
    An interactive and lively program on dealing with pesky bullies. Grades 3-4. Please register on-line from July 14 to August 11.