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June - July 2023 Library News and Events

Burbank Public Library summer newsletter

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Kids<br />

Girls Who Code - a coding club for grades 3 - 5<br />

10 - 11 am Thursdays, <strong>June</strong> 1 - August 10 Northwest Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />

Registration required — Our 3rd-5th grade club is free to join <strong>and</strong> spans 11-weeks to<br />

develop coding skills. We will read excerpts from Learn to Code <strong>and</strong> Change the World <strong>and</strong><br />

The Friendship Code, learn how to code by completing fun <strong>and</strong> simple online coding tutorials,<br />

<strong>and</strong> build community through interactive club activities. Consistent attendance is very important.<br />

Baby Party! - for babies under 12 months <strong>and</strong> their caregivers<br />

10 - 11 am Saturdays, <strong>June</strong> 3 <strong>and</strong> <strong>July</strong> 1<br />

Buena Vista Branch<br />

Baby Party! is an informal place to read, play, explore <strong>and</strong> make new friends.<br />

Walk-ins welcome, no signups required, but space is limited.<br />

History MAKERS - for grades K-5<br />

10 - 11 am Tuesdays, <strong>June</strong> 6 & 27 <strong>and</strong> <strong>July</strong> 18 Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />

10 - 11 am Tuesdays, <strong>June</strong> 13 <strong>and</strong> <strong>July</strong> 11 & 25 Buena Vista Branch<br />

Join us each week <strong>and</strong> listen to a read aloud about a not-so-well-known historical figure.<br />

Afterwards we’ll work on an activity inspired by their field of study to learn more about their<br />

jobs <strong>and</strong> the impact they had on our world. Be ready for some h<strong>and</strong>s-on STEM activities!<br />

Dress for a mess as we might be using glue, paint, markers or other messy supplies.<br />

Kinder-Steps:<br />

Colors <strong>and</strong> Shapes<br />

3 - 4 pm<br />

Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 8<br />

Buena Vista Branch<br />

Registration required<br />

For preschoolers ages 3-5 <strong>and</strong> their caregivers<br />

Is your child getting ready to attend Kindergarten or<br />

even start preschool soon? Join us as we explore colors,<br />

shapes, <strong>and</strong> patterns with fun h<strong>and</strong>s-on activities that<br />

are easy to recreate at home using everyday objects.<br />

Mindful Yoga<br />

for Families<br />

11 - 11:45 am<br />

Saturdays, <strong>June</strong> 10 & 24<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>July</strong> 8 & 22<br />

Buena Vista Branch<br />

Yoga instructor Ligia Wills will guide participants in a<br />

mindful yoga session designed for school-age children<br />

<strong>and</strong> their families. Participants will practice breath work,<br />

kid-friendly yoga poses, <strong>and</strong> relaxation techniques.<br />

Families will be encouraged <strong>and</strong> led through group<br />

poses together as well.<br />

Summer <strong>2023</strong> 9

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