Kung Fu Panda Scavenger Hunt
Po and his fellow martial artist friends are hiding throughout Youth Services this March. Find them all for a prize! Come back each week as they change their locations for another prize.
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April Scavenger Hunt: Frogs!
Frogs have been discovered roaming around Youth Services! See if you can find them through April and win a prize. But look out, they hide in new places every week!
Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
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Story Time!
Story Time!
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
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D&D @ MCPL for Kids
D&D @ MCPL for Kids
Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons with other kids! Work on teambuilding, storytelling, and more while earning cool magical items and loot! For tweens and teens ages 10-17. All supplies are provided, but are first come, first served. No registration needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
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Family Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Family Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Sweet and awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman is desperate to fit in at school, but she mostly just feels invisible. She's prevented from hanging out with the cool kids at the beach because her over-protective mom forbids her from getting in the water. When she breaks her mom's rule, Ruby discovers that she is a descendant…
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Sun and Moon Painting Party for Kids & Families
Sun and Moon Painting Party for Kids & Families
Get ready to celebrate the upcoming eclipse with some space themed art! All supplies are provided including canvases, paintable figures, rainbow scratch cards, and more! All supplies will be given on a first come, first served basis. Please dress for mess! This is a family friendly event for kids 0-17.
1 event,
3 events,
Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
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Solar Eclipse Fun
Solar Eclipse Fun
Ninety-three percent of the Solar Eclipse will be seen locally. If it's overcast, the library will broadcast the event. Stop in for snacks! We'll also have free safe solar glasses on a first-come, first-served basis!
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Creative Tech Activities
Creative Tech Activities
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
3 events,
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Story Time!
Story Time!
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
3 events,
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Scratch Club
Scratch Club
Learn to code with Scratch by working through projects, sharing ideas, and exploring your creativity. Scratch is a coding platform to create stories, games, and animations. For children ages 7 - 17. For more info, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
1 event,
3 events,
Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
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Mario Kart in Real Life
Mario Kart in Real Life
Play Mario Kart in real life! Race RC cars as Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, or Princess Peach! For kids ages 9-17.
3 events,
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Creative Tech Activities
Creative Tech Activities
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
4 events,
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Story Time!
Story Time!
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
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D&D @ MCPL for Kids
D&D @ MCPL for Kids
Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons with other kids! Work on teambuilding, storytelling, and more while earning cool magical items and loot! For tweens and teens ages 10-17. All supplies are provided, but are first come, first served. No registration needed. Please email Miss Dana with questions at dwolf@mclib.org.
3 events,
Kennedy’s Kitchen Music
Kennedy’s Kitchen Music
The library is thrilled to have Kennedy’s Kitchen back! Kennedy's Kitchen has been making music and telling stories together since 1998. They released six CDs along the way, including the acclaimed album The Whiskey of Truth. Their modern sound is deeply rooted in traditional Irish music. It’s all about having a good laugh, and if…
1 event,
2 events,
Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
4 events,
World Book Day
Children who come to the library dressed as a character from their favorite book can pick out a free book. April 23rd only, please see the Youth Department librarians for details. For children under 18 years of age only, please.
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Creative Tech Activities
Creative Tech Activities
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
4 events,
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Story Time!
Story Time!
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
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Tinkercad 3D Modeling
Tinkercad 3D Modeling
Design, remix, and explore your creativity with Tinkercad! This session is for children ages 09 -17 and serves as an introduction to anyone that is curious about, or interested in, 3D design, art, and 3D printing. No prior experience necessary. All participants will get a free 3D print of their creations (Printing time is limited…
3 events,
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Scratch Club
Scratch Club
Learn to code with Scratch by working through projects, sharing ideas, and exploring your creativity. Scratch is a coding platform to create stories, games, and animations. For children ages 7 - 17. For more info, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
3 events,
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Build a Button
Build a Button
Create some wearable art! Turn your art into buttons or make a button with some premade designs! For kids of all ages.
1 event,
2 events,
Weekly Crafts for Kids & Teens
Each week we will have different projects and crafts for kids and teens. Take-home craft kits are still available, but now you may make some of them here in the Makerspace! We have all the supplies you need to be “crafty.” Visit the Youth Services desk to find out more. Crafts and activities change weekly.…
3 events,
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Creative Tech Activities
Creative Tech Activities
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO Spike, Micro:bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, 3D pens, and more! For children ages 6 - 17. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
2 events,
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Story Time!
Story Time!
Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and crafts each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult. And be sure to check out all of our previous story time videos through our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website.
2 events,
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May the Fourth Party
May the Fourth Party
Celebrate Star Wars Day with us, you should! Enjoy an early May the Fourth Party with games, crafts, and goodie bags! For families and kids of all ages. All supplies are first come, first served.