Kids, Teens, & Family Newsletter |
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The Readmobile is on the road!
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Early Literacy & Learning Programs |
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We are so happy to begin welcoming children and families back to in-person group early literacy classes and storytimes!
Children and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-readings practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.
Visit the library's COVID-19 page for information on current guidelines and services. For those who prefer not to attend group programs, we continue to offer our Story Stations early literacy programs by appointment.
To see our spring schedule of both group early literacy classes/storytimes and Story Stations by appointment, click here.
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Great for those who prefer not to attend group programs, our Story Stations early literacy programs are by appointment and limited to just your household or group. |
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Age ranges are suggested, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Engage your child with self-directed learning stations that develop the five early literacy practices of Read, Write, Sing, Play, & Talk, plus kindergarten readiness skills. After the program, pick up your take home packet with more activities!
25-minute walk-in or online appointments are available 30 days in advance and are limited to just your household or group.
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Play Together with Ten Pigs
Best for ages 3-8. Play Ten Pigs, hopscotch, Pigs in the Tub, and more, then continue the fun with your at-home packet!
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Space Adventures with PAW Patrol
Best for ages 2-5. Join Ryder, Chase, and the rest of the PAW Patrol for an out of this world adventure in this self-directed program. This is an encore presentation of our popular fall program.
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Play Together with Candy Land
Best for ages 3-8. Bring the whole family to play life-size Candy Land! This is an encore presentation of our popular summer program, but with added activities.
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New Family Fun Spot themes! |
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I Can Be...
Ideal for ages 3-6, but all ages and abilities are welcome.
Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to explore different careers through imaginative play.
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To Go activities to pick up 4/4-9 |
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Preschool To Go activity kit: Hot Air Balloon
Starting Monday 4/4 until supplies last. Best for ages 3-5 (contains small parts not suitable for kids under 3). Visit your local Scott County Library to pick up your own Read & Create Hot Air Balloon project. Each kit includes a paper plate, basket template, washi tape, and stickers to decorate, plus more Sing, Play, Read, and Talk activities. Available while supplies last.
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Elementary-Teen To Go activity kit:
Happy Word Mini-Sign
Starting Monday 4/4 until supplies last. Best for ages 6-18. Visit your local Scott County Library to pick up your own Happy Word Mini-Sign project. Each kit includes a wooden mini-sign of a happy word (Laugh, Smile, or Dream), dual-tip marker for decorating, and instructions. Available while supplies last.
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Waggin' Tales at Prior Lake & Savage Libraries
School-age kids can practice reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Bring your own books, or pick one of ours. Call the library to sign up for a date and time.
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The seventh featured book in our statewide book club, One Book | One Minnesota, is middle grade favorite “The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse” by Brian Farrey. This modern fairy tale is perfect for your whole family and the book is available for FREE through Ebooks Minnesota for eight weeks.
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Blank Canvas Teen Art - April Thorns/Petals Challenge |
For ages 12-18.
During the month of April, create art with Thorns and/or Petals! Use any material: paper, magazines, old books, yarn, fabric, string & any medium: paint, pencils, watercolors, collage, clay, origami to create something with thorns and/or petals. We will showcase it at the library and you will be entered to win prizes!
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