The Wonderful World of Walter Wick - Enoch Pratt Free Library

Programs
For Families
Programs For Children
GOVANS BRANCH
AUTHOR NANCY PATZ
Saturday, October 2, 2 p.m.
Children’s book author and illustrator
Nancy Patz will talk about the
making of a picture book using
illustrations from her books. Copies
of her books will be on sale following
the program. Presented by the
Friends of the Govans Branch.
HERRING RUN BRANCH
HERRING RUN HAUNTS AND HOWLS
Saturday, October 30, 2 p.m.
Join us for some “howling” good fun
for Halloween. Costumes optional.
LIGHT STREET BRANCH
SIMPLE SEWING
Monday, September 13, 5 p.m.
The Maryland Chapter of the American
Sewing Guild demonstrates a
simple community service sewing
project. Supplies provided.
ART FOR EVERYONE
Saturdays, September 18 &
October 16, 10 a.m.
Explore different forms of art and
learn to make original artwork using
a variety of materials. Presented by
Sandy Anderson.
ORLEANS STREET BRANCH
HELP FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Pratt Center for
Technology Training
Classes for homeschooled students
to learn the basic components of the
computer and develop writing skills
using Microsoft Word. Call 410-545-
0735 to register.
SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY
SATURDAY STORYTIME
Saturdays, 1:30 p.m.
Stories and a craft for the whole family.
WAVERLY BRANCH
WAVERLY BOOKFEST: “TEAMWORK:
COLLABORATION, COOPERATION
AND COMMUNITY BUILDING”
Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Book sale, bake sale,
and silent auction
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Children’s stories,
balloon sculpting, face painting, and
crafts
1 - 2 p.m. - Adult and teen crafting
session led by Canda Mealo of Canda’s
Crafts. Reservations encouraged
2 - 3 p.m. - Book appraisals by David
Ray of Allen’s Bookshop. Reservations
encouraged
Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Miller
and O’Malley’s Antiques. Organized
by the Waverly Friends.
THE AMAZING FOOD DETECTIVES
Ages 3-12. Ernie’s sugar high causes him to
shift from hyperactivity to collapsing. The
Amazing Food Detectives explain why.
Herring Run Branch
Thursday, October 14, 1 p.m.
Southeast Anchor Library
Thursday, September 16, 4 p.m.
Walbrook Branch
Wednesday, October 20, 1 p.m.
Waverly Branch
Tuesday, October 5, 1:30 p.m.
ITSY-BITSY YOGA
A fun way for caregivers and their children
to explore yoga.
Canton Branch
Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hampden Branch
Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Light Street Branch
Monday, September 20, 3 - 4 p.m.
Southeast Anchor Library
Saturday, October 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
LITTLE HANDS SIGNING
Ages 3-12. Kathy McMillan introduces
the benefits of signing with children,
followed by a play session.
Canton Branch
Saturdays in October, 10 a.m.
Hampden Branch
Saturdays in October, noon
HANDS ON HOLIDAYS: SUKKOT
Ages Birth-5. The Jewish Community
Center presents the traditions of the
Jewish holiday Sukkot through songs,
stories and crafts.
Canton Branch
Thursday, September 23, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Roland Park Branch
Wednesday, September 22, 1:30 p.m.
CENTRAL LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 11 a.m.
Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 5
or more.
TODDLER JUMPS
Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.
Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 5
or more.
MOTHER GOOSE BABY STEPS
Fridays (except September 3), 10:30 a.m. &
11:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.
BROOKLYN BRANCH
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Thursdays, (except September 2), 10 a.m.
BUENA CASA, BUENA BRASA (MOTHER
GOOSE BABY STEPS IN SPANISH)
Todos los jueves (Thursdays), 10:45 a.m.
Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para
los niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores.
CANTON BRANCH
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
MOTHER GOOSE BABY STEPS
Thursdays (except September 23), 10:30 a.m.
TODDLER JUMPS
Thursdays (except September 23), 11:30 a.m.
GOT A BABY? GET A CARD!
Saturday, September 11, 10:30 a.m. - noon
Sign your baby up for a Pratt Library First
Card and enjoy an open play morning.
Parents must bring current I.D. Children
ages birth to three with adult are welcome.
CHERRY HILL BRANCH
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Fridays (except September 3), 10:30 a.m.
MOTHER GOOSE BABY STEPS
Fridays (except September 3), 11:30 a.m.
HOLA FRIENDS = HELLO AMIGOS
Wednesdays, September 1, 15, & 29; October
13, 10:30 a.m.
Ages Birth-5. Stories, rhymes, games,
puppetry and songs in Spanish and English.
LET’S SPEAK SPANISH
Tuesdays, September 14 & October 12, 3:30
p.m.
Ages 3-12. Learn some basic conversational
words and phrases in Spanish.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CALENDAR NOTEBOOK
Tuesday, September 21, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Listen to a story about the evolution
and use of calendars; then design
your own to help you keep track of your
homework, school and recreational activities.
Materials provided.
DON’T BE CENSORED: CELEBRATE
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
September 28 to October 2
Ages 6-12. Check out our display and vote
for your favorite titles.
SKILLBUILDER
Tuesday, October 5, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Work on penmanship, spelling,
vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills.
Refreshments provided.
LET’S DANCE
Tuesday, October 19, 3 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Join your friends for group
and line dances. Music and refreshments
provided.
HARVEST FEST
Tuesday, October 26, 3 p.m.
Ages 3-12. Stories that celebrate the season.
EDMONDSON AVENUE BRANCH
MOTHER GOOSE BABY STEPS
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.
WE LOVE DINOSAURS
Wednesday, September 15, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 3-12. Stories, poems, riddles and
simple crafts.
APPLES GALORE
Wednesday, September 22, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s
birthday with stories, crafts and a healthy
snack.
MAD SCIENTIST’S LAB 2.0
Wednesday, September 29, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Fun and wacky science
creations using everyday objects found
around the house.
AUTUMN IS HERE
Wednesday, October 6, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 3-12. Leaf through books about fall
and enjoy making simple autumnal crafts.
DOWN ON THE FARM
Wednesday, October 13, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Learn about farm life and
animals through stories, poems, and crafts.
ARE BANANAS
ALWAYS YELLOW?
Wednesday, October 20, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Enjoy colorful tales, fruity facts
and make 3-D paper fruits.
SPOOKY POETRY JAM
Wednesday, October 27, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Hear scary poetry and make
simple, spine-tingling crafts.
FOREST PARK BRANCH
MOTHER GOOSE BABY STEPS
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL LEAPS
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.
KFC (KNITTING FOR CHILDREN)
Monday, September 13, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12. Learn the basics of knitting.
Yarn and needles provided.
MONDAY NIGHT
YARN STUDIO
Mondays, September 27 & October 25, 5 p.m.
For ages 9 and up. Bring yarn and size 8
knitting needles. Parents and grandparents
welcome.
Exhibits
ADVOCATE THROUGH ART: WORKS FROM
THE HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND 2009-2010
On display at the Central Library
September 13-October 31
juanita jackson mitchell:
crusader for freedom
A travelling exhibit from the
Roland Park Country School
On display at the Central Library
September 13-October 31
THE HEART OF MARYLAND LIBRARIES QUILT
Created by staff from 27 libraries in Maryland, the quilt is being
displayed at various locations around the state. A project of the
Maryland Library Association, the quilt will be on display:
Waverly Branch October 14 through October 28
Central Library October 29 through November 22
Waverly Branch
THE HEART OF MARYLAND LIBRARIES QUILT Saturday, October 16, 2 p.m.
Karen Trennepohl, coordinator of the Heart of Maryland Libraries Quilt project, will talk about the creation of the quilt,
from the project’s conception to the design and stitching of the quilt by 130 individuals from libraries across the state.
This project is sponsored by the Maryland Library Association.
2 / September & October 2010