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Programs For Children PAWS TO READ Ages 6-12. Sign up to read with dog friends. Dog volunteers from Pets on Wheels will be on hand to hear stories. Central Library Saturdays, January 23 & February 20, 2 p.m. Call 410-396-5402 to register. Light Street Branch Saturday, February 6, 2 p.m. Call 410-396-1096 to register. Southeast Anchor Library Saturdays, January 16 & February 6, 2 p.m. Call 410-396-1580 to register. CENTRAL LIBRARY PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & Saturdays, 11 a.m. Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 5 or more. TERRIFIC TWOS Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 5 or more. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Fridays (except Jan. 1 & 15), 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. THE KING HAS A BIRTHDAY Saturday, January 9, 2 p.m. Ages 6-12. Celebrate Elvis’s birthday with songs and facts about the life of Elvis Presley. DRAGON APPRECIATION DAY Saturday, January 16, 2 p.m. Ages 6-12. Celebrate these fire-breathing and fast-flying creatures with stories and crafts. BROOKLYN BRANCH BUENA CASA, BUENA BRASA (MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE IN SPANISH) Todos los jueves (Thursdays), 10:30 a.m. Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para los niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. CANTON BRANCH PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays, 4 p.m. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. For nonwalking children and their caregivers. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. For walking children up to the age of three and their caregivers. CANTON CRAFTERNOON Saturday, January 30, 2 p.m. Ages 6-12. Get ready for Valentine’s Day with stories and snowy crafts. CHERRY HILL BRANCH PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Fridays (except Jan. 1 & 15), 10:30 a.m. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Fridays (except Jan. 1 & 15), 11:30 a.m. HOLA FRIENDS = HELLO AMIGOS Wednesdays, January 6 & 20; February 3 & 17, 10:30 a.m. Ages Birth-5. Stories, rhymes, games, puppetry and songs in Spanish and English. MAKE A UNITY DOVE WREATH Friday, January 8, 3 p.m. Ages 6-12. Listen to a story about peace and togetherness, then create a Unity Wreath. Call 410-396-1168 to register. REMEMBERING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Thursday, January 14, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Listen to a story by a noted African American author. Make a collage with images that pertain to the life of Dr. King. Call 410-396-1168 to register. BE MY VALENTINE Thursday, February 11, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Listen to a story about the origin of St. Valentine’s Day, then make a Valentine’s Day card for your special someone. Materials provided. Call 410-396-1168 to register. GEORGE WASHINGTON TRIVIA GAME Friday, February 19, 3 p.m. Ages 6-12. Listen to a story about the life of George Washington. Divide into teams and win prizes for correct answers to our trivia questions. FOREST PARK BRANCH MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. GOVANS BRANCH MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Wednesdays, 11 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. WINTER WONDERLAND STORYTIME AND CRAFT Thursday, January 14, 4 p.m. Ages 3-12. VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT Thursday, February 4, 4 p.m. Ages 3-12. HAMILTON BRANCH PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. HAMPDEN BRANCH MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. The Tooth Fairy’s Guide to Terrific Smiles Central Library; Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m. HERRING RUN BRANCH Ages 6-12. In honor of National Tooth Fairy Day (February 28) and National Children’s Dental Health Month, Baltimore’s National Museum of Dentistry will present an oral health program focused on the importance of healthy dental habits, proper nutrition and all things tooth-related. Kids will practice brushing and flossing, explore healthy food choices, and find out how their teeth grow. Call 410-396-5402 to register groups of 5 or more. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Wednesdays, 10 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays, 10 a.m. ROADBLOCKS TO FREEDOM Thursday, January 14, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Play a game that honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and his famous March on Washington. Winners receive small prizes. POLLOCK PAINTS A PICTURE Tuesday, January 26, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Hear paint stories and learn about the painter Jackson Pollock. Then paint something to show your artistic genius. Bring a smock or old cover-up shirt. DAY AND NIGHT, DARKNESS AND LIGHT Monday, February 22, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Stories and a craft. LIGHT STREET BRANCH MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. MOVIE MATINEE Saturdays, January 23 & February 13, 2 p.m. Ages 6-12. Grab a bag of popcorn and watch short 16mm children’s films on a real movie screen. NORTHWOOD BRANCH CHAPTER BY CHAPTER – COVER TO COVER Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Join us for a read aloud; listen or take a turn reading aloud. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. ORLEANS STREET BRANCH PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays, 10 a.m. TERRIFIC TWOS Wednesdays, 11 a.m. FIFTY NIFTY UNITED STATES Thursday, January 7, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Learn facts about the states through books, maps, the Internet, activities and a craft. VIRTUAL SNOWFLAKE Thursday, January 21, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Learn how snowflakes are formed and make your own using paper or a virtual flake using the Internet. LOVE MY LIBRARY Thursday, February 11, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Take a tour, read library stories, and play library games. A MOUNTAIN OF MITTENS Tuesday, February 23, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Read A Mountain of Mittens by Lynn Plourde and enjoy games, finger plays, and a craft. PATTERSON PARK BRANCH PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Mondays (except Jan. 18 & Feb. 15), 11 a.m. Spanish friendly. AFTERSCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays, 3:15 p.m. Ages 6-12. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Spanish friendly. WHAT DID DR. KING DO FOR YOU? January 11 to 14 Ages 6-12. Answer questions about Martin Luther King and win a prize. WHO DO YOU LOVE? WHO DO YOU LIKE? Wednesday, February 10, 4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Make a card for the important people in your life. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BRANCH PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. A-ONE STORIES Wednesday, January 13, 4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Stories, activities, authors and illustrators that feature the letter A or number 1. CATCHING SOME ZZZZ’S Wednesday, January 27, 4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Listen to stories and participate in activities featuring the last letter of the alphabet, Z. WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? Wednesday, February 10, 4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Stories and activities that feature black-and-white animals and objects plus the color red. ROLAND PARK BRANCH MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Mondays (except Jan. 18 & Feb. 15), 1:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. BOOKOPOLY Wednesday, January 13, 3:30 p.m. Brendan Buckley’s Universe and Everything In It by Sundee Tucker Frazier Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 p.m. A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban Ages 6-12. SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Mondays (except Jan. 18 & Feb. 15), 11 a.m. BUENA CASA, BUENA BRASA (MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE IN SPANISH) Todos los martes (Tuesdays), 10:30 a.m. Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para los niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays, 11 a.m. 2 / January & February 2010
Just For Teens LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! Wednesday, January 27, 4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Hear stories about wintry weather and make paper snowflakes. OPEN MINDS Mondays, February 1, 8, & 22; Wednesdays in February, 4 p.m. Ages 8-11. Listen to fun stories as inspiration, learn how to use a digital camera to express your ideas, and uncover the variety of careers related to the arts. A special treat will be a multi-week residency led by Philadelphia performance artist Sebastienne Munheim. Presented in partnership with the Creative Alliance. Registration required; call Karen Summerville at 410- 276-1651 or karen@creativealliance.org to register. VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION Tuesday, February 9, 4 p.m. Ages 6-12. Make a card to capture your valentine’s heart and enjoy a snack. WALBROOK BRANCH MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Mondays (except Jan. 18 & Feb. 15), 10:30 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Mondays (except Jan. 18 & Feb. 15), 1 p.m. WHAT’S YOUR DREAM? Throughout the month of January Ages 3-12. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. What’s yours? Add your dream to our wall of dreams. APPRECIATE A DRAGON January 11-16 (except Jan. 15), 2:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. In honor of Appreciate a Dragon Day, make a paper bag dragon puppet and cast your vote for your favorite dragon book. WASHINGTON VILLAGE BRANCH PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays, 1 p.m. WAVERLY BRANCH PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. AFTER SCHOOL READ IT AND CREATE IT Mondays, January 4 & 11, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Read There is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems or one of his other books. Create crafty pig and elephant characters. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Saturday, February 13, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-12. Stories and crafts to make and give. PANCAKE! PANCAKE! Tuesday, February 16, 3:30 p.m. Ages 3-12. To celebrate International Pancake Day, join us for stories, fun and pancakes of course. Mother Goose on the Loose is an interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement for children up to age three and their caregivers. Preschool Storytime is a program of stories for children ages 3-5. Terrific Twos is a program with books, bubbles, rhymes, and bouncing balls for two year olds and their caregivers. BROOKLYN BRANCH LEARN ABOUT THE EXCITING CAREER OF A DOULA Tuesday, January 12, 4 p.m. Meet students from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing who are training as doulas. CHERRY HILL BRANCH HOOKED: CROCHETING FOR TEENS Tuesdays (except Jan. 5), 3 p.m. Learn the basics of crocheting and work on mini projects. All skill levels welcome. Supplies will be available. Call 410-396-1168 to register. EXPRESSIONS: POETIC VERSE Tuesdays, January 5 & February 2, 5 p.m. Unlock your inner poet by using your thoughts, feelings, and emotions to create poetry. WII PLAY @ YOUR LIBRARY Thursdays, January 28 & February 25, 3:30 p.m. Race your way through Mario Kart, bowl against your friends, or rock along with Guitar Hero. SONGWRITING: PERFORMING LIFE’S ART Thursdays, February 4 & 18, 5 p.m. Local artist Jaghai will help you discover the songwriter in you. BE MINE: VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 p.m. GOVANS BRANCH UNO TOURNAMENT Tuesday, January 19, 4 p.m. ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY GAME NIGHT Thursday, February 11, 4 p.m. No hearts or mushy stuff…lots of chocolate and board games. HERRING RUN BRANCH GET READY, GET SET, PLAY GAMES Saturdays, January 9 & February 6, 2 p.m. Drop in for a variety of Wii video and board games. Bring your own games or play one of ours. GREAT STORIES BOOK CLUB Thursday, January 21, 4 p.m. Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast Thursday, February 18, 4 p.m. Tattoo Artists by Jeanne Nagle VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFTS Tuesday, February 9, 4 p.m. LIGHT STREET BRANCH PRESS PLAY Tuesdays, January 12 & February 9, 3 p.m. Show off your gaming skills with Wii and board games. READ ME Tuesdays, January 26 & February 23, 4 p.m. Teen forum to discuss book themes relating to everyday life. ORLEANS STREET BRANCH ORIGAMI Thursday, January 7, 6 p.m. Learn how to create flowers, monsters, hats and more with construction paper. WII @ ORLEANS Wednesdays, January 13 & 27; February 17, 3:30 p.m. TEENS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY GAME BOARD NIGHT Thursdays, January 28 & February 11, 6 p.m. KARAOKE NIGHT Thursday, February 25, 6 p.m. Come sing your heart out. Interns Needed PATTERSON PARK BRANCH Community Youth Corps Program Seeks Interns MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE Wednesdays, January 13 & February 10, 4 p.m. Make your next move in a game of Wii, Uno or Connect Four. PEN NSYLVAN IA AVEN U E BRANCH CHESS KINGS Mondays (except Jan. 18 & Feb. 15) & Wednesdays, 3 p.m. A chess club for beginners and experts alike. ANIME REVIEW Mondays (except Jan. 18 & Feb. 15), 3:30 p.m. Enjoy an hour of anime and manga with light refreshments. WII OPEN PLAY Saturdays, January 9 & February 13, noon Compete against your friends. SOUTHEAST ANCHOR LIBRARY MASTER THE ART Tuesdays, January 5 & February 2, 3:30 p.m. Meet the masters, and make your own masterpiece using various art techniques. Supplies provided. READY, SET, PLAY! Thursdays, January 7 & February 4, 3:30 p.m. Join your friends and play an assortment of classic board games. NOT YOUR AVERAGE CAREER: MOBILE CRIME UNIT Wednesday, January 13, 10:30 a.m. John French of the Baltimore Police Department’s Mobile Crime Unit will discuss what real crime scene investigators do every day. The Pratt Library’s Office of School and Student Services is now accepting applications for the Community Youth Corps Program. If you are in middle or high school and want to earn community service learning credit at the library, here is your chance. Become a Community Youth Corps Intern and be an important part of the Enoch Pratt Free Library and your community. Pick up an application at any Pratt library or by logging on to www.smartlink.org. The Community Youth Corps and other young adult programs are supported by an Anonymous Donor, The Baltimore Community Foundation, and The Helena Foundation. CHESS MASTERS Tuesdays, January 19 & February 16, 3:30 p.m. Play chess with the giant chess set during our monthly chess club. Beginners and experts welcome. WII OPEN PLAY Thursdays, January 21 & February 25, 3:30 p.m. Compete against your friends. D.I.Y. CRAFT Thursday, January 28, 2:30 p.m. Candy Sushi LOTS OF DRAMA Thursdays, February 11 & 18, 3:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. A two-week acting workshop focusing on improvisation, monologue, and scene work. Limited to 20 participants. Call 410-396-1580 to register. DTLR BOOK DISCUSSION Tuesday, February 23, 4 p.m. The Beautiful Struggle by Ta-Nehisi Coates Pick up a free copy of this month’s book at the library’s Teen Desk. WAVERLY BRANCH WAVERLY MANGA CLUB Wednesdays, January 6 & February 3, 5:30 p.m. Watch and review anime shows and other graphic novels. TEEN GAME NIGHT Wednesdays, January 13 & February 10, 5:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of video and board games. Refreshments provided. January & February 2010 / 3
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