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Week of July 2, 2018

Monday, July 2

Book Birdies

Ages 3-5

Reading Music Movement Dramatization

Book Birdies is an interactive storytime encouraging pre-school children and their caregivers to appreciate the natural world around them! Share the adventure as we read stories, build vocabulary with non-fiction books, and move with rhymes and songs. Each week discover what’s new in our nature pack and enjoy a puppet show!

**Siblings are always welcome!

Children age 2 – 6 will work on art projects.  Old clothes or a smock is recommended. Projects will vary; the focus is on the process not the product. This free program is for children accompanied by a caregiver – no registration required.

All programs are sensory friendly.  Everyone is welcome and celebrated.  There is no right way to join in!  For specific information about any program, call (920) 886-6335, or email youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org

Tuesday, July 3

Toddle Time

Ages 12-24 months

Reading Music Movement • Free Play

Toddle Time is an active storytime for children and their caregivers. We encourage development with reading a book, lively bounces, rhymes and musical instruments! A thirty minute free time is included at the end to enhance socialization skills for toddlers. So come learn, play and toddle with us!

**Siblings are always welcome!


 

  Join the fun as we listen to read alouds, sing camp songs and do book-based activities.  This program is specifically designed for ages 6 - 9.  

The Soda Pups will return for trick dog performances. The clever little Pomeranians are each named after a soft drink, and their owner, Jack Zolkowski, has the dogs demonstrate agility, dog tricks, obedience skills and more.

Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Desk starting June 30.

Story-2-Screen

Ages 10 and Up!

• Writing • Critical Thinking • Conceptualization • Creativity •

Are you a movie lover? Come and learn how to turn some of your favorite books and stories into scripts for the screen!  We will focus on character development and story structure as you develop your writing and storytelling skills!

The Soda Pups will return for trick dog performances. The clever little Pomeranians are each named after a soft drink, and their owner, Jack Zolkowski, has the dogs demonstrate agility, dog tricks, obedience skills and more.

Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Desk starting June 30.

Drop in for a friendly game of chess the first Tuesday of each month at the Neenah Public Library. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to attend. Even if you have never played, but are interested in learning, stop by and we will teach you.

Everyone is welcome. If accommodations are needed to attend, please contact the library administrative office at 920-886-6301 or by email at library@neenahlibrary.org at least 24 hours in advance of the program.

Thursday, July 5

You and Me

Ages 2-3

Reading Music Movement Dramatization

You and Me is our transition to “big kid” storytime for older toddlers and young preschoolers and their caregivers. Stories, rhymes, movement, and puppets provide children with emerging vocabulary the opportunity to build language skills! Discover concepts like letters, numbers, colors, and more during our time together. Come and meet our friend, Wild Bear-y and try to guess what’s inside our weekly mystery bag!

**Siblings are always welcome!


 

STEM Summer – LEGO Movie

Ages 7 & up

•Engaging • Hands On Problem Solving • Creative Thinking

STEM Summer is an interactive session offering students the opportunity to challenge themselves while creatively learning new skills in science, technology, engineering, and math.  Join the fun this week as we create some electric critters or monsters with our conductive play dough, and then add some LED eyes that actually glow while exploring electricity. 

Bring music you're working on, something you're having trouble with, play a solo or a duet for the group, play along with your fellow ukers. All skill levels welcome!

Ukers will meet in the first floor Story Time Room.

Friday, July 6

Storytime Ninjas

Ages 3-5

Reading Music Movement Dramatization

Storytime Ninjas is an interactive storytime offering pre-school aged children and their caregivers the opportunity to gain early literacy skills through stories and songs. Join the fun as we read books, share flannel board stories, move to music, and delight all together in our puppet theatre dramatizations!

**Siblings are always welcome!


 

Toddle Time

Ages 12-24 mo.

Reading Music Movement • Free Play

Toddle Time is an active storytime for children and their caregivers. We encourage development with reading a book, lively bounces, rhymes and musical instruments! A thirty minute free time is included at the end to enhance socialization skills for toddlers. So come learn, play and toddle with us!

**Siblings are always welcome!


 

Join the Neenah Public Library in the second floor Aylward Room for an introductory session of Dungeons and Dragons. This event is open to ages 10-16 and is perfect for newcomers. Learn how to create your very own character, the basics of game-play, and join a crew for an adventure. The first session with last for approximately two hours and the adventure will continue each Friday at 1:00pm.