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Kids, Teens, & Families 
Scott County Library Newsletter
December 2016
 

Welcome to the Scott County Library's newsletter especially for kids, teens, & families! Look for the newest edition at the end of each month to stay up to date on all the library happenings.

Please note:  Libraries are closed on Saturday, Sunday & Monday, 12/24-26 for the Christmas holiday and Sunday 1/1 & Monday 1/2 for the New Year holiday.
Upcoming Happenings
Roe Family Singers
Roe Family Singers at Prior Lake ~  
Thursday, 12/8 from 10:30-11:30
Kids & families! Enjoy this FREE event in Club Prior next to the Prior Lake Library, starting with fun activities and crafts for kids from 10:30-11:00am. Then at 11:00, the Roe Family Singers take the stage for rollicking family fun featuring a mix of original music and contemporary takes on old-time tunes - every performance raises a ruckus! 
Be sure to check out the Party in the Club schedule - three Saturday morning events with music, movement, & activities on 1/14, 2/4, & 2/25. Sponsored by the City of Prior Lake, the Prior Lake Lions Club, and the Prior Lake Library.
  

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Listen at the Library kicks off in Jordan with The Secret Chicken Society on Tuesday, 12/6
Come to the Jordan Library after school on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm, when Mary the Librarian will read out loud from chapter books nominated for this year's MN youth book awards. Read along or just listen as the librarian reads for about 30 minutes in the cozy fireplace area at the Jordan Public Library. This program is designed to appeal to ages 7-11.
Listen at the Library schedule

Library Explorers at the Savage Library
Explore movement, science, and art in these hands-on drop-in programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups:
Mon 12/5 & Tue 12/6, 10:00-11:15: Science and Math
Mon 12/12 & Tue 12/13, 10:00-11:15: Art-o-rama
More information

More special events in December:
5 early literacy practies
Early Literacy Classes begin again in January:
Many libraries take a break from their regular early literacy class schedules in December. Click your library below for their schedule of FREE and FUN story- and play-based Early Literacy Classes and storytimes:
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Two more ACT Test Prep opportunities in early 2017
Come to our free ACT test prep sessions and take a pre-test to identify strengths & weaknesses, get test & study tips, and take a subject practice test.  


More great upcoming offerings:
veterans day cards holiday gift basket
Our recently-formed library Teen Advisory Board is awesome...
In honor of Veterans Day, our TAB members made these great cards honoring and thanking veterans - the cards were delivered to veterans at the county's Thank a Veteran lunch.
And check out that gorgeous holiday basket - raffle tickets are available for just $1 at all our libraries until 12/14!
 
If you have any questions, contact any Scott County Library. We look forward to seeing you at the library!
  
Connect With Us
Library Information
Belle Plaine

952-873-6767, email

 

Elko New Market

952-496-8030, email

 

Jordan

952-496-8050, email

 

New Prague

952-758-2391, email

 

Prior Lake

952-447-3375, email

 

Savage

952-707-1770, email

 

Shakopee

952-233-9590, email

 

Law Library

952-496-8713, email

 

Library Administration

952-496-8010

 

Library Board

 

The board is appointed by the Scott County Board of Commissioners and meets monthly. The public is always welcome to attend.
  
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