Children’s 2012 Winter/Spring Schedule 

Children’s Librarian: Susan Slater
sslater@warrenlibrary.org 

                           Assistant: Suzanne Hunt        Library phone: 814 723-4650

 NOTE: School and Day Care groups of six or more are asked to call and schedule a specific program date and time. Thank you.

     Winter/spring programs begin January 30 and run till April 30. 

WEEKLY PROGRAM

 Toddler Time: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Department. No preregistration required. Ages 0-3. Theme-based stories and songs. Children engage in creative play and/or do a craft at the end of each program. Dates: January 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 16, 23, 30. 

 SPECIAL PROGRAMS:

Poop, Butt, Booger and Snot:  Tuesday, February 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Musicians Norm and Wilma Fleming recorded a music CD for children entitled Poop, Butt, Booger & Snot. This CD took poetry from the book of the same name, written by L.W. Lewis, and transformed the silly poems to music. Children who enjoy poets Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky and books such as Captain Underpants will get a kick out of these comical poems and songs. The Flemings will read poems, play songs and also show some of the Youtube videos made out of select songs such as The Elephant's Nose. Copies of the book and music CD will be on sale. Books will cost $13.95 and CD's will cost $6.95. This event will take place in the Slater Room.  Preregistration is appreciated. Sign-up sheet is located in the Children's Department next to the staff computer. All ages are welcome!

Valentine’s: Monday, February 13. Children who attend the 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time (see above) will enjoy some Valentine stories, songs and a craft. As a special treat, these children will get to ice and eat cupcakes provided by the library. Any child who wants to bring a few Valentine treats to pass around is welcome to do so. AFTER SCHOOL: On February 13, children are invited to stop by the Children’s Department after school to make Valentine cards. The library will provide construction paper, doilies and a lollipop to suck on while creating cards for loved ones. Families are encouraged to cuddle together and share a Valentine book.

 Youth Art Month Exhibit:  3^rd floor of the Library in the Wetmore Gallery throughout the month of March. Warren County students from kindergarten through twelfth grade will have select pieces of artwork on display in celebration of Youth Art Month. You will be amazed at the talent of Warren’s youth. Keep an eye out for the Open House, which will be announced at a later date.

Young Children’s Art Exhibit: 3^rd floor of the Library in the Wetmore Gallery from April 2 through April 26. This exhibit will contain artwork from Warren and Forest area preschools and kindergartens in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Each class will create one large piece or individual pieces based on a favorite book. Many of the creations are interactive and thus encourage children to touch and manipulate. Proud preschoolers return again and again throughout the month with their families to view the artwork. Join us and a few New Hope Assistance dogs for the Open House on Tuesday, April 10 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. View the art, pet the dogs and enjoy some cookies and punch at the Open House.

National Library Week: April 9-14.

• Stop by the Wetmore Gallery to view the Young Children’s Art Exhibit (see above)
• Young children who attend the April 16 Toddler Time will receive a paperback copy of the 2012 One Book, Every Young Child title Stop Snoring Bernard by Zachariah Ohora. NOTE: If you would like a copy but are unable to attend Toddler Time please speak to the children’s librarian.
• Ask Children’s staff for a free magazine.
• Pick up a form and participate in the reading incentive below.
• Do you like to read to children? Contact Children’s Librarian Susan Slater (by March) if you would like to read to a preschool class during our Community Reader project, which takes place April 9-20.

Dora and Diego movies: Saturday, April 28, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Families may pack lunches to eat while enjoying the Dora and Diego movies. Library will provide tasty yet simple sopapillas and fruit smoothies. Coloring sheets will be available for those little ones who want to keep their hands busy during the movies. Registration appreciated. Sign-up sheet will be available in the Children’s Department next to the staff computer starting April 2^nd. (This program is in honor of The Cinco race/walk to be held on May 5^th to benefit the library.)

Children’s Book Week:  (May 7-12) READING INCENTIVE: Children aged two and up are encouraged to read (or have read to them) at least five fiction or nonfiction books about dogs. Write the titles/authors on the form supplied by the library. Children are asked to make a statement about their favorite book and what they liked about it. Younger children can dictate to an adult. Those who return their forms by Thursday, May 10^th will have their name put in a drawing. There will be three winners. Winners will receive a copy of Susan Meddaugh’s Martha Speaks as well as a 12-inch plush Martha. NOTE: Forms will be available in the Children’s Department starting April 2^nd. Forms can also be downloaded from the library website www.warrenlibrary.org under “Children’s Events” starting April 2^nd.

MONTHLY PROGRAM

 Game Night:   Last Thursday of each month in the Slater Room from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Ages 10 +. Tweens and teens that enjoy gaming gather for an evening of fun. In addition to ten laptop computers available for online games, there are also games such as Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero, GameCube and X Box. No need to preregister. Snacks are usually provided. 2012 Dates:  January 26; February 23; March 29; April 26; May 31; June 28; July 26; August 30; September 27; October 25; November 10 - this one is on a Saturday because it is National Gaming Day; December 27.

 Portions of these programs are possible thanks to a gift from the Henry Family Foundation in Memory of Chris Marti and the generous community response at the Midwinter Library Benefit.