June Events for the Kids
East Central Regional Library is happy to offer virtual events for kids. The following is a rundown of events this month that youngsters and their families won't want to miss!
VIRTUAL STORYTIME
Join us for Virtual Storytime every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM all summer long. Together we will have fun, sing songs, read books & learn! Watch on our
East Central Regional Library Facebook page
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- Erica is our Librarian on Tuesdays
- Amelia is our Librarian on Wednesdays
- Kirsten is our Librarian on Thursdays
Each week we will spend 20-30 minutes working on our early literacy skills. Video will be accessible for a week so you can watch at your convenience if you miss the live event at10:30 a.m.
*CAMPING WITH KATHERINE
Join us every Saturday for a special camping themed Virtual Storytime lead by Branch Librarian Katherine! Each week we will meet on the Zoom platform to read stories about nature, sing campfire songs, do crafts, and earn nature badges!
This is a six-week program series, and each week we will have a new nature theme. Join us for any or all of them - each one is a separate event and doesn't require participation from a previous week. Craft supplies will be provided during your branch’s curbside pick-up hours at all of our locations. Please indicate in the registration if you would like to receive a prepackaged snack for your child. Please register each child individually so we can be sure we have enough supplies.
Recommended for preschool aged children.
Registration is required
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There will be two sessions each Saturday; please only register for one session each week:
Never used Zoom before? It’s easy! All you need is internet access and a computer or smartphone with audio and video capabilities. This is a great way to see friends face-to-face and meet new friends while maintaining social distancing. Don’t have Wi-Fi? You can also call in to the meeting!
If you are interested in attending, please register for the event and Katherine will reach out to you with further instructions.
FOOD ALLERGY DISCLAIMER: East Central Regional Library is not responsible for adverse reactions to foods consumed or items one may come in contact with while participating in this event. Those concerned with food allergies should participate at their own risk.
*SCIENCE TELLERS - DRAGONS: RETURN OF THE ICE SORCERESS
Get ready for the return of Science Tellers, this time with an amazing interactive, virtual appearance!
A long time ago in a faraway world….
Two brave villagers go on a daring journey to release dragons and save the kingdom from the Evil Ice Sorceress! But when things don’t go as planned, they might need to look to themselves (and science!) for the answer. Throughout this fantasy story, online participants will witness experiments using dry ice, fog, bubbles, flying rockets and more. Opportunities are included to make hypotheses, and then see if your guess is right as it’s tested on-camera! Vote for what you think characters should do next, and see what happens! There will even be a bonus science experiment you can do right along with Science Tellers, using common household items.
Recommended for kids of school age, and registration is required on the
events calendar
. Registrants will receive a zoom link via email prior to the event.
A special thanks to our Rush City, Sandstone and Pine City locations for their sponsorship of these programs and to those in their community who help make these events possible.