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Galaxy Quest! with Stephanie Bearce

10:00am - 11:00am
Kisker Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Build and race a rocket as you discover the secrets of black holes, exploding stars, and distant galaxies. This class is presented by beloved children's author and self proclaimed "science nerd and history lover" Stephanie Bearce.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Mysterious Mummies! with Stephanie Bearce

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Frozen on mountains, dried in deserts, and dumped in peat bogs, Mummies have glorious and gross histories. Explore the past and experiment with apples and salt to make your own mummy.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

10:00am - 11:00am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Growing Minds: Aventures with Rocks, Fossils, and Dinosaurs

10:30am - 11:30am
Cliff View Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Adventure Begins at your Library!

Join us for fun activities to learn about rocks, fossils, and dinosaurs.

This class will be held on July 15 and July 20, please only register for one class.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This class may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

LEGO Builders

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

LEGO Builders Jr.

10:00am - 10:45am
Corporate Parkway Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

10:00am - 11:00am
WingHaven® Branch
Registration
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

Let's Create: Build a Castle

3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Build castles from various materials, including LEGO bricks, building blocks, and cardstock that is ready to be colored and assembled into your own 3D castle!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Family STEM: Construction

9:30am - 10:15am
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Let's have fun learning about construction! 

This class is limited to 20 registrants, please register each child attending. Parents do not need to register. 

This class is geared toward children ages 3-6. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

10:00am - 11:00am
Cliff View Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Family STEM: Construction

11:00am - 11:45am
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let's have fun learning about construction! 

This class is limited to 20 registrants, please register each child attending. Parents do not need to register. 

This class is geared toward children ages 3-6. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

Tweens, Teens, and Screens

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for current conversations on relevant and timely topics affecting our community.

The danger of social media use by teens and tweens is not confined to online bullying and catfishing.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Growing Minds: Aventures with Rocks, Fossils, and Dinosaurs

10:30am - 11:30am
Cliff View Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Adventure Begins at your Library!

Join us for fun activities to learn about rocks, fossils, and dinosaurs.

This class will be held on July 15 and July 20, please only register for one class.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This class may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Zoofari Earth

10:00am - 11:00am
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun!

Summer Challenge Presenter

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Teen and Tween Tech: Coding Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Coding Club for the opportunity to build your coding skills through lessons built around creative projects and discover a variety of library resources for an ongoing learning experience.  Snacks and refreshments will be

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form

Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. 

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

Zoofari Earth

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun!

Summer Challenge Presenter

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Zoofari Earth

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun!

Summer Challenge Presenter

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Homeschool Explorers: LEGO Builders

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cliff View Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Make new friends and build with the Library's LEGOs.

We will have a STEM challenge and/or lego games will be played. You will be encouraged to share your builds with the class.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Zoofari Earth

10:00am - 11:00am
WingHaven® Branch
Registration
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun!

Summer Challenge Presenter

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Zoofari Earth

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun!

Summer Challenge Presenter

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.