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Kids, Teens, & Families
Scott County Library Newsletter
December 2019
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We wish you all a very happy holiday season and lots of books to carry you through the winter!
Hurry! Spots are still available in Ollivander's Wand Workshop for ages 10-18 at the Jordan Library, Monday 12/2 from 6:00-7:30pm! Sign up
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Please note: Libraries are closed Tue 12/24 and Wed 12/25, and Wed
1/1/19. All libraries close at 5pm on Tue 12/31.
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GamerBlast, ages 7-14
Blast your winter break boredom at this free program - fight your way to the top for free prizes & snacks in our Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament!
(Rated E for Everyone: Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief, Suggestive Themes)
Super Smash Brothers Tournament times:
Ages 7-10: 1:45-3:00 (sign up at 1:30pm)
Ages 11-14: 3:15-4:30pm (sign up by 3pm)
Event is free - sign up in advance
to guarantee your spot in the tournament.
Parents/caregivers are always welcome; kids under 8 must be accompanied by a parent.
There are still a few Hogwarts Prep arts wo
rkshops available in December, and sign up now for our two big Yule Ball events (one for families and one for teens) on New Year's Eve at the Savage Library!
Ollivander's Wand Workshop
Ages 10-18, registration required:
Hogwarts Ornaments
Ages 7-11,
registration required:
Abraca-CRAFT-a!
Ages 3-6 with adult, registration required:
Family Yule Ball
Ages 3-11 with adult, registration recommended:
Teen Yule Ball
Ages 12-18, registration recommended:
Fall Readmobile Visits
The Readmobile delivers learning, literacy, and fun during our fall visits in Belle Plaine, Prior Lake, and Shakopee. Check the Readmobile page for more information and the schedule of public visits!
Readmobile Weather Information: For the safety of our visitors and staff, the Readmobile may cancel site visits during severe weather warnings, advisories, or unsuitable driving conditions (icy or snowy roads). Check the webpage for the latest information.
The Readmobile vehicle and start-up collection were funded by the Diane J. Sachs Trust and a grant from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
Early Literacy Classes & Storytimes
Early literacy is what your child needs to know about reading and writing before they learn to read & write. Let the library help develop your child's early literacy skills with the five practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play at our Early Literacy classes and storytimes
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WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, morning children's events that day are cancelled; call for status of weekend, afternoon, or evening events.
Other Events for Kids & Families
Belle Plaine Library, Sat 12/14, 11am-1pm
Prior Lake, Jordan, & Shakopee libraries
Prior Lake Library, Saturdays 11am-Noon
Shakopee Library, selected Thursdays 11am-Noon
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GamerBlast, ages 7-14
Blast your winter break boredom at this free program - fight your way to the top for free prizes & snacks in our Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament! (Rated E for Everyone: Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief, Suggestive Themes).
Super Smash Brothers Tournament times:
Ages 7-10: 1:45-3:00 (sign up at 1:30pm)
Ages 11-14: 3:15-4:30pm (sign up by 3pm)
Event is free - sign up in advance
to guarantee your spot in the tournament.
Parents/caregivers are always welcome; kids under 8 must be accompanied by a parent.
Prior Lake Library, Thu 12/6, 6-7pm
Ages 12-18, registration recommended.
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Free Online Tutoring with your library card!
If your child needs help with homework, check out this great FREE resource (online or app), available daily from 1:00-11:00pm!
If you have any questions, contact any Scott County Library. We look forward to seeing you at the library!
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Belle Plaine
952-873-6767, email
Elko New Market
952-496-8030, email
Jordan
952-496-8050, email
New Prague
952-496-8026, 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
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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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