Programs at APL
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LITerally Speaking Book Discussion May 21 - Registration begins for Summer Storytimes - The next storytimes session will begin June 4 and will run through July 17. The schedule is as follows: Babies/Toddlers Storytimes - Mondays or Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. or Monday at 10:30 a.m. - Rhymes, fingerplays, music, and stories for children ages birth to 36 mos. and their caregivers. Preschool Storytimes - Mondays or Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Stories, music, activities, and crafts for children ages 3 to 5 years. Parents are welcome, but not required to attend. The Laughs and Crafts Club - Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. - This is a special club for kids who are entering kindergarten through fifth grade! Come to the meetings and enjoy stories, games, activities, and crafts. Registration required. May 21 at 3:30 p.m. - Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Join us at 3:30 p.m. for our bi-weekly T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board Meeting). We will discuss programming, social networking and test out our ideas. Every week we will have a different project, so stop in for a snack and some good times. May 28 - Memorial Day - Library will be closed. May 30 at 6:00 p.m. - Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party - Our summer reading program kicks-off with refreshments and magician Don Baggett. No tickets or registration required. May 30 - Picture Posey Pictures - Final day to submit your photographs to be displayed at the Alexandrian Public Library during River Days September 7, 8 and 9, 2012 and have them placed in a book. June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 9:30 a.m. or June 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m. - Babies/Toddlers Storytimes - This program is for children birth - 36 months and their caregivers. Program will include rhymes, fingerplays, music, and stories. Registration required. June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Storytimes - Stories, music, activities, and crafts for children ages 3 through 5. Parents are welcome to either participate with their child, or can use the time to browse the Library for their own interests. Registration required. June 5 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - Make Your Own Bath Bomb - Learn to make your own fizzy bath bombs, complete with restive scents to send you off to peaceful slumber! You must be 18 or older to participate. All supplies will be provided. Registration Required. June 6 at 2:00 p.m. - Dream Catcher Craft - Learn how to make a dream catcher and more! For ages 6 and older. All of your supplies will be provided free! Registration begins May 30! June 7 to June 18 - During Open Hours - The Spectacular World Of Vincent Van Gogh - Featured In A Traveling Exhibit By Teacher's Discovery. The exhibit will be located in the library foyer for public viewing. June 7, 14 and 28 at 10:00 p.m. - Basic Drawing: Shadows and Values - Artist Stan Campbell will instruct artists of all proficiencies on drawing shadows and values. Please note that this course will be held over a three day period. This course is intended for individuals 18 and older. There is no fee to take this course but registration is necessary! June 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 2:00 p.m. - The Laughs and Crafts Club - Always a craft, Always a story, Always a snack and Always a good time! For kids who are entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration required. June 4 and 18 at 3:30 p.m. - Teen Advisory Board Meeting (T.A.B.) - We will discuss programming, social networking and test out our ideas. Every week we will have a different project, so stop in for a snack and some good times. June 12 from 1:30 to 2:15 - Special Needs Storytime (for ages 9 and up) - Fly butterfly kites to music and make a washable watercolor butterfly craft. Registration is required and is being taken now. June 12 from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Special Needs Storytime (for ages 3 to 8 years old) - We will be reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" story and activities will include sensory play and a craft. Registration is required and is being taken now. June 13 and 27 at 10:00 a.m. - Basic Knitting - Cheryl Carroll will be at the library to demonstrate how to stitch during our Basic Knitting Program. She will teach casting on, knit and purl, and biding off techniques. Yarn will be provided and a limited number of size 8 needles will be available to borrow from the library. No registration is necessary but space is limited. June 13 and 27 at 10:00 a.m. - Busy Hands - "Busy Hands" is a gathering of crafters - we meet at 10:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month - unless the library is closed. If you quilt, knit, do tatting, crochet, etc. come and join the fun! June 13 at 2:00 p.m. - Evansville Fire Family - The Evansville Fire Family will be performing an indoor version of their traditional fire show featuring LED lights. This performance is suitable for all ages and is free to the public. June 13 at 5:30 p.m. - In The Shadow of the Vampyre - Could she be the victim of a terrible accident at the KomixFest? But what about the BITE MARKS on her neck?! If you would like to help solve this case, register at the Alexandrian Public Library for the mystery program "In the Shadow of the Vampyre." You are encouraged to come in costume. There will be prizes for both mystery winners and for creative costumes! Anyone grades 6-12 is welcome to attend. Registration Required. June 19 at 1:00 p.m. - LITerally Speaking Book Discussion - This month, the LITerally Speaking book discussion group will discuss A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. June
19 at 5:45 p.m. - APL Board of Trustees Meeting - This meeting is
open to the public. June
27 at 2:00 p.m. - Big Rigs! - Kids of all ages will have the chance
to get behind the wheel of a variety of big vehicles like dump trucks,
backhoes, and ambulances. No registration needed to attend this event!
Parents, be sure to bring your cameras! If there are any doubts about
the weather, please call the library at 838-3286 to see if this event
has been cancelled. All
library programs are sponsored and underwritten by the Friends of APL. |
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