April Events for Children at Dexter District Library

APRIL

Lego Club
Tuesday, April 1
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K – 8
Drop-In Program

Kids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones.  Everyone is welcome – Legos will be provided by the Library.  Registration is not required.

 

Chess Club
Wednesday, April 2
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children and Teens

Registration begins Wednesday, March 5

If you enjoy playing chess, join us for our monthly chess games this fall. 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. Chess sets will be provided by the Library to use during Chess Club. Registration is required.

 

Super Stories Book Club
Tuesday, April 8
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
For Young Fives and Kindergartners

Registration begins Tuesday, March 11

This is a story and craft program for kids transitioning out of story time and into book club. Adults should attend this program with their child. Each month Miss Ruth will read books related to a theme and then the kids will do a theme related craft or activity. The April theme is Spring. Registration is required.

 

Club Create Book Club
Thursday, April 10
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Grades 1 – 2

Registration begins Thursday, March 13

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 Spring. Registration is required.

 

Cotton Candy Science Show
Saturday, April 12
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Children of all ages
Drop-In Program

Check out the sweetest science show around and discover the delicious science of cotton candy. Learn how it’s made, who invented it, see some fun experiments done with this wonderful, sugary treat, and have an opportunity to try some at the end of the show. Children of all ages will enjoy this fascinating program.  Registration is not required.

 

All Star Readers Book Club
Thursday, April 17
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades 3 – 4

Registration begins Thursday, March 20

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. Our April book will be The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. Registration is required.

 

Makerspace
Thursday, April 24
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K – 8
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.

 

Drop-in Spring Crafts
Saturday, April 26
Children of all ages
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop-In Program

Celebrate the season by decorating a flower photo frame and creating a Cheerio bird feeder. Registration is not required

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