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Week of July 8, 2018

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9am		Wonderful Ones Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Northside Northside Activities Room B Age Group: Toddler One Program Type: Storytime Description Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds....	Wonderful Ones Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler One Program Type: Storytime Description Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds....			Preschool Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. ...
10am		Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Simmons Simmons Stocker Children's Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. ... Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Northside Northside Activities Room B Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description Toddler storytime is for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers. Early listening and literacy skills are developed during 20 minutes of books, fingerplays, and songs. ...	Infant Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Infant Program Type: Storytime	Discovery Zone 10:00am - 11:00am Simmons Simmons Stocker Children's Room Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Workshop Description Drop in for family friendly hands-on science. Best for ages 3 and up. ... Tiny Artists 10:00am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Class, Arts & Crafts, Description Join us for hands-on art activities that inspire creativity and build confidence for toddlers and preschoolers. Dress for a mess! ... Prechool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Northside Northside Activities Room B Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. ...	Unicorn Adventure 10:00am - 11:00am Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Special Event Description Come explore some of preschool’s biggest fandoms. Test your strength, dress up, explore new frontiers, and discover something new. Let the adventures begin! ... Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description Toddler storytime is for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers. Early listening and literacy skills are developed during 20 minutes of books, fingerplays, and songs. ...	Preschool Play Lab: Water Works 10:00am - 11:00am Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Workshop Description The science of play! Explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, art, math, and early literacy concepts. Warning: things might get messy! Best for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. ... Preschool Party! 10:00am - 10:30am Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class Description It’s an early literacy party! Keep the fun going after Preschool Storytime with a variety of activities that will extend your child’s learning. ... Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. ...	Make It Together (for families with children, registration required) 10:00am - 12:00pm Make It Together (for families with children, registration required) 10:00am - 12:00pm Jul 14, 2018 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Workshop Description Work together to build a family keepsake of your own design. We will have a variety of supplies, but if you want to incorporate something of your own, be sure to bring it along! Children must attend with a caregiver.... Drawin' On the Lawn 10:00am - 12:00pm Uptown Uptown Fireplace Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Special Event Description Come celebrate graphic novels at this fun teen event! Draw your own comics, get free stuff, and eat some snacks. If rain occurs, this event will move inside Uptown Library. ...
11am				Preschool Storytime 11:00am - 11:30pm Northside Northside Activities Room B Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. ... Preschool Party! 11:30am - 12:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class	Totally Untidy Tots 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Workshop Description Stick around after Toddler Storytime for a fun-filled sensory playtime. Make the mess here, not at home! ...	Preschool Party! 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class Description It’s an early literacy party! Keep the fun going after Preschool Storytime with a variety of activities that will extend your child’s learning. ...
12pm	Sunday Crafternoon! 12:30pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Description A hobby group for all kinds of crafters, model builders and miniature makers. Come share ideas, show off your work and learn from each other. Bring any project you're working on, or come just to be inspired. All levels of experience welcome....	Mystery Mondays 12:00pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Movie/Film, Special Event, Description Do you love a good surprise? Explore some of the different activities we have to offer, while enjoying a kid-friendly movie or TV show. Don’t wear nice clothes--mysteries might be messy! ...	Social Justice Book Club 12:30pm - 2:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description ...		Thursday Afternoon Movie @Southwest 12:30pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie/Film Description THIS WEEK'S MOVIE: I CAN ONLY IMAGINE (PG)...
1pm			Grades 3-5 Coding Camp (registration required) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Grades 3-5 Coding Camp (registration required) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Jul 10, 2018 Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Description Learn the basics of computer science and explore concepts like sequence, loops, events, and conditionals. Registration required. To register, call Youth Services at (262) 564-6150. ...	Kid Kitchen (Grades K-5, registration required) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kid Kitchen (Grades K-5, registration required) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Jul 11, 2018 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: School Age Program Type: Class Description In this hands-on class, learn how to prepare simple recipes that are tasty and fun to eat, while also learning the value of good nutrition and food safety in the kitchen. Registration required....	This or That Thursdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Workshop Description What will we do on This or That Thursdays? Oh, this...or that. It could be outdoor water activities, science experiments, crafts, or more--but, you will have to come to find out! ...	Kid Science: Blast Off With Rockets! (Grades K-5) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kid Science: Blast Off With Rockets! (Grades K-5) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Jul 13, 2018 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: School Age Program Type: Class Description In these fun and hands-on science workshops, learn the ins and outs of different concepts through crafts, games, and experiments. ...	Tremper Key Club 1:15pm - 2:15pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room
2pm		Mystery Lovers' Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description Do you love a good mystery? Join us to discuss what murder mysteries you?ve been reading, learn about new authors, or just come listen. No registration, no requirements, no specific books to read!...	I'm Gonna Wreck It - Day 1 2:30pm - 3:30pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description Get ready to think outside the box, as we redefine journaling....	I'm Gonna Wreck It - Day 2 2:30pm - 3:30pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description Get ready to think outside the box, as we redefine journaling....		Teen Video Gaming Group 2:30pm - 4:30pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Club Description Love retro video gaming? Lack of gaming got you glitching? Hang out with your friends and try not to get pwned. ...	Senator Robert Wirch Office Hours 2:30pm - 4:00pm Northside Northside Conference Room Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library 2:30pm - 3:30pm Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library 2:30pm - 3:30pm Jul 14, 2018 Simmons Simmons Main Floor Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Description Enjoy a peek behind the scenes of our local historic treasure: the Simmons Library! Learn about Zalmon Simmons, Daniel H. Burnham, and the history of this beautiful building....
3pm		Google Digital Skills- 6 weeks UPDATED DATES! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Google Digital Skills- 6 weeks UPDATED DATES! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Jul 9, 2018 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Registration Required Description ATENTION: CLASS DATES & TIMES ARE DIFFERENT THAN PUBLISHED IN THE KPL INSIDER. PLEASE TAKE NOTES OF DAYS & TIME CHANGE....	Kidding Around Yoga (Grades K-5) 3:00pm - 3:45pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Kids Program Type: Class Description Shake, sing, and be silly while learning basic yoga poses, mindfulness, and meditation! Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) is a fun and engaging practice for young yogis. Led by Miss Heather, a KPL Librarian and certified KAY teacher....	Facebook FAQs 3:30pm - 4:45pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Description ...
4pm			CAST (Grades K-5, registration required) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Workshop Description Read aloud from funny scripts, play theatre games, make music, create art, and then put on a performance for family & friends at the end of this 9-week program. Registration required....	Summer LEGO Challenge 4:00pm - 5:00pm Southwest Southwest Children's Room Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Club Description Build with LEGOs and display your creation at the library! Best for ages 5 and up ...	Pokémon Club (Grades K-5) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: School Age Program Type: Club Description Calling all Pokémon trainers! Come to the library to become a Pokémon Club member! Play Pokémon games on our Wii or your DS, trade cards, play board games or teach yourself to draw Pokémon. ...
5pm			KPL Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Meeting
6pm		Graphic Novel Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description Come discuss your favorite graphic novels or manga. Talk with the group about artists, writers, adaptations, or anything else you like. No registration, no requirements, no specific books to read. Just bring your love for sequential art!... Social Media for Networking (Professional Development Series) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Social Media for Networking (Professional Development Series) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Jul 9, 2018 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture Description Whether looking for a job, starting a new career, or working towards the next promotion, networking is essential for professional success.... Toddler Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description Toddler storytime is for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers. Early listening and literacy skills are developed during 20 minutes of books, fingerplays, and songs. ...	Literary Lovers Writing Group 6:00pm - 7:30pm Northside Northside Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Workshop Description Calling all writers, non-writers, and want-to-be writers! Whether you are working on fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or something in-between - join fellow writers to discuss, write, and share feedback, inspiration, and creativity. ... Preschool Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. ...		Weird America Series: Theda Bara 6:00pm - 7:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture Description Join historian Cathy Polovina as she follows her curiosity and explores "Old Weird America," to look a bit closer at a variety of adventurous, innovative, and unusual characters throughout American history.... Game Club 6:00pm - 8:30pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Club Description Do you like playing board games? You can bring a game from home to share, or try one of our growing selection of today's most popular board games.... Family Music & Movement Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Storytime Description Sing, play, and dance in this active storytime focused on music and movement! Geared toward ages 2-7 and their caregivers. ...
7pm				Community Helper Storytime: Firefighter Jon Perrino 7:00pm - 7:30pm Community Helper Storytime: Firefighter Jon Perrino 7:00pm - 7:30pm Jul 11, 2018 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Storytime Description Learn about the helpers in your community by meeting them in person! Our special guest readers will talk about their job, answer children’s questions, and read a few of their favorite picture books....