Dexter District Library: Spring events through June

Drop-In Games
Grades K – 8
Thursday, April 7
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Drop-In Program

Kids and teens in grades K-8 can stop by to play a variety of games. Take part in competition-style games for a chance to win a small prize.

Registration is not required

 

Super Stories Book Club
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Tuesday, April 11
4:30 – 5:00 pm

Theme:  Spring

This is a story and craft program held in person at the library for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their children. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity.

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14

 

Club Create Book Club
Grades 1 – 2
Thursday, April 13
4:30 – 5:15 pm

Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The April theme is Food.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, March 9

 

Preschool Makerspace
Ages 5 and under
Friday, April 14
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-In Program

 Make, try, create and play at the Library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative activities designed to encourage early learning. Children need an active adult partner to help them.

Registration is not required

 

All Star Readers Book Club
Grades 3 – 4
Thursday, April 20
4:30 – 5:30 pm

All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders.  Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. The April book is The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, March 16 

 

Insects & Their Relatives
Grades K – 4
Saturday, April 22
10:00 – 10:45 am
Registration required

Registration is required and begins Wednesday, March 22

See live insects and arachnids up close. Learn about the life cycles, adaptations and amazing behaviors of animals with exoskeletons that range from honey bees to tarantulas.

 

Makerspace
Grades K – 8
Thursday, April 27
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Drop-In Program

Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination.

Registration is not required

 

Lego Challenge
Grades K – 8
Tuesday, May 2
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, April 4

Join us for a building challenge at the Library. Kids in grades K-8 are invited to use a selection of provided Lego bricks to construct an object to fit a theme chosen by the Librarian.

 

Chess Club
Kids and Teens
Wednesday, May 3
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Registration is required. Registration begins Wednesday, April 5

If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games this spring. Compete in tournament-style play or a casual game and improve your skills. All kids and teens with at least a basic knowledge of chess gameplay are welcome to attend.

 

Drop-in Spring Crafts
Children of all ages
Saturday, May 6
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-In Program

Celebrate the season by making a variety of spring crafts to decorate your home.
Registration is not required

 

Super Stories Book Club
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Tuesday, May 9
4:30 – 5:00 pm

Theme:  Bugs

This is a story and craft program held in person at the library for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their children. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity.

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, April 11

 

Club Create Book Club
Grades 1 – 2
Thursday, May 11
4:30 – 5:15 pm

Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The May theme is Spring.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, April 13

 

KinderConcert!
Ages 5 and under
Saturday, May 13
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Drop-In Program

Children ages five and younger and their caregivers will find that music comes alive during this 30-minute concert.  Don’t worry about wiggly tots sitting still for a concert – they will be encouraged to dance and move while listening to the music, hearing a story being told with musical accompaniment and learning about a special orchestral instrument.  Members of the A2SO lead children on a guided introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.

Registration is not required

 

All Star Readers Book Club
Grades 3 – 4
Thursday, May 18
4:30 – 5:30 pm

All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders.  Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. The May book is I Survived: Courageous Creatures by Lauren Tarshis.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, April 20

 

Makerspace
Grades K – 8
Thursday, May 25
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Drop-In Program

Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination.

Registration is not required

 

Preschool Makerspace
Ages 5 and under
Friday, Jun 9
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-In Program

 Make, try, create and play at the Library. Young children will explore a variety of stations with open-ended creative activities designed to encourage early learning. Children need an active adult partner to help them.

Registration is not required

 

Club Create Book Club
Grades 1 – 2
Thursday, Jun 22
2:00 – 2:45 pm

Club Create is an independent book club for first and second graders. Each month Ms. Krista will read longer picture books centered on a theme and the group will participate in activities and crafts related to the theme. The June theme is All Together Now.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, May 11

 

Super Stories Book Club
For Young Fives and Kindergartners
Tuesday, Jun 27
2:00 – 2:45 pm

Theme:  All Together Now

This is a story and craft program held in person at the library for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their children. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity.

Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday, May 9

 

All Star Readers Book Club
Grades 3 – 4
Thursday, Jun 29
2:00 – 3:00 pm

All Star Readers is an independent book club for third and fourth graders.  Each month we will play an icebreaker game, have a book discussion, and do an activity related to the book we discuss. Books will be available to pick up at the library after you register. The June book isSaving Winslow by Sharon Creech.

Registration is required. Registration begins Thursday, May 18

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