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Library News:
Notice : The main library is now under renovation. The upstairs is closed.
For details please click the construction update above.
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Make & Take Monday Crafts
May 19th
All Ages
Anytime
Drop in anytime to make a simple craft. All materials will be provided. No Registration Required.
Jeffersonville Beginning Computer Class
Thursday, May 22nd
Adults
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration Required
Miz Susan and Miz Bonnie will be teaching a beginners computer class for adult patrons who would like to learn how to find the Carnegie Public Library website and to put their books on hold, and basic E-mail and Internet skills. Space is limited so be sure to call and reserve your spot today!
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Bug Mania!
Saturday, May 31st
All Ages
11:00 am
Sunnyside Kindergarten
Our kick-off party is Saturday, May 31st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sunnyside Kindergarten. Sign up the kids for the summer reading program at the kick-off and the first 50 kids to arrive will receive a special prize! In addition to the program, stop by our craft table and make a craft to take home and get your face painted with a buggy design. We’ve arranged for a fabulous entertainer and educator who will present his collection of wild & wacky, slimy & scary bugs!!! You’ll have an opportunity to observe and touch the bugs if you DARE!!! In addition, we’ll learn how to cook sumptuous bug treats. Chef P.R Mantis will demonstrate the art of cooking with bugs!!!
Make & Take Monday Crafts
Monday, June 2nd
All Ages
Anytime
Drop in anytime to make a simple craft. All materials will be provided. No Registration Required.
Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!
Tuesday, June 3rd
Grades: 7th-12th
3:30pm-4:00pm
Come explore what the construction project was all about. Whoop it up in our new Teen Zone. Chow down on some ‘Za while registering for the summer reading program. The sooner you register, the sooner you can start earning points towards the iPod Nano drawing!
Bug 101
Saturday, June 7th
Ages 8-12
11:00 am
Christman Park Shelter House
Registration Required
We’ll meet at the Shelter House at Chrisman Park. Find out about bugs that are gross, ugly, that can kill, and are a threat to humans! Come discover earth’s smallest monsters! We’ll create our own bugs and build a bug habitat! We’ll learn about different bugs’ habitats, survival instincts, and their benefit to humans. Dress to get dirty – dress to have fun!
Teen Books & Snackage Tuesdays!
Tuesdays, June 10th
Grades: 7th-12th
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Looking for great book ideas to help you win that iPod Nano? Feeling Peckish? Come hang-out in the new Teen Zone. Amy Beth will have an assortment of books, magazines, and audio books to chat about and check out. How can you hang-out without food? You can’t, so snacks will be provided.
Make & Take Monday Crafts
Monday, June 16th
All Ages
Anytime
Drop in anytime to make a simple craft. All materials will be provided. No Registration Required.
Fayette Regional Airport Tour
Tuesday, June 17th
Ages: 6-12
11:00 am
Meet at the Airport
Registration Required
Read any book about flight, space, jets, rockets, ballooning – fiction or non-fiction. You get to pick the book! Anything your heart desires! We’ll meet at the Fayette Regional Airport and tour our own local airport. Learn really cool things about how a small airport operates and we’ll also make a really snazzy glider to take home!
Teen Books & Snackage Tuesdays!
Tuesdays, June 17th
Grades: 7th-12th
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Looking for great book ideas to help you win that iPod Nano? Feeling Peckish? Come hang-out in the new Teen Zone. Amy Beth will have an assortment of books, magazines, and audio books to chat about and check out. How can you hang-out without food? You can’t, so snacks will be provided.
I'm Buggy about Carnegie Library Craft
Thursday, June 19th
Ages: 6-12
11:00 am
Registration Required
Paint with Miz Jessica! Design your own ultra cool T-shirt! It will definitely be some kind of buggy creation! Dress to paint!
Don't Bug Us!
Tuesday, June 24th
Grades: K-3
1:00 pm
OSU Extension Office
Registration Required
Insects are everywhere and they play a very important role in garden life. We will talk about the different kinds of insects and their role in our gardens. There will be hands on activities to discover insects and Master Gardeners will be on hand to help!
Books & Snackage Tuesdays!
Tuesdays, June 24th
Grades: 7th-12th
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Looking for great book ideas to help you win that iPod Nano? Feeling Peckish? Come hang-out in the new Teen Zone. Amy Beth will have an assortment of books, magazines, and audio books to chat about and check out. How can you hang-out without food? You can’t, so snacks will be provided.
Miss Spider Party!
Wednesday, June 25th
Ages: 3-5
11:00 am
Registration Required
Come celebrate our favorite Sunnypatch friends with games, food and fun!
Mid-land Acres Horse Farm Tour
Thursday, June 26th
Ages: 6-12
1:30 pm
Meet at the Horse Farm
Registration Required
Read any book about horses! You decide! One of Miz Anne’s favorites is Black Beauty! Join us at the Mid-land Acres Horse Farm as we tour their fabulous facilities and learn more about horses! We will meet in the parking lot at 119 Midland Avenue in Bloomingburg (across the railroad tracks).
Yoga Kids
Mondays, June 30th
Ages: 3-6
7:00 pm
St. Colman’s Parish Hall
Registration Required
Join us for an introduction to yoga, especially designed for kids! Our session will consist of kid-fun videos and lots of time to practice new poses with friends! We will meet Monday evenings for four consecutive weeks. Within a month, you’ll be amazed by what your little yogi has learned! Space is limited so please register early!
Make & Take Monday Crafts
Monday, July 7th
All Ages
Anytime
Drop in anytime to make a simple craft. All materials will be provided. No Registration Required.
Tuesdays, July 1st
Grades: 7th-12th
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Looking for great book ideas to help you win that iPod Nano? Feeling Peckish? Come hang-out in the new Teen Zone. Amy Beth will have an assortment of books, magazines, and audio books to chat about and check out. How can you hang-out without food? You can’t, so snacks will be provided.
Yoga Kids
Monday, July 7th
Ages: 3-6
7:00 pm
St. Colman’s Parish Hall
Registration Required
Join us for an introduction to yoga, especially designed for kids! Our session will consist of kid-fun videos and lots of time to practice new poses with friends! We will meet Monday evenings for four consecutive weeks. Within a month, you’ll be amazed by what your little yogi has learned! Space is limited so please register early!
Would You Like to Be a Bee!
Tuesday, July 8th
Grades: 3-6
1:00 pm
OSU Extension Office
Registration Required
Bee a bug detective and determine what flowers are attractive to pollinating insects. Hands-on team activities will be super fun and a blast for the kids!
Books & Snackage Tuesdays!
Tuesdays, July 8th
Grades: 7th-12th
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Looking for great book ideas to help you win that iPod Nano? Feeling Peckish? Come hang-out in the new Teen Zone. Amy Beth will have an assortment of books, magazines, and audio books to chat about and check out. How can you hang-out without food? You can’t, so snacks will be provided.
Bug Wind Chimes Craft
Saturday, July 12th
Grades: K-4th
10:30 am
Registration Required
Make a fun craft with Miz Jessica! Paint terra cotta pots to look like colorful bugs! We’ll string them onto a pole to hang outside!
Yoga Kids
Monday, July 14th
Ages: 3-6
7:00 pm
St. Colman’s Parish Hall
Registration Required
Join us for an introduction to yoga, especially designed for kids! Our session will consist of kid-fun videos and lots of time to practice new poses with friends! We will meet Monday evenings for four consecutive weeks. Within a month, you’ll be amazed by what your little yogi has learned! Space is limited so please register early!
Fishing with Ashley!
Tuesday, July 15th
Ages 6-12
1:30 pm
Eyman Park Shelter House
Registration Required
Hey everyone! Let’s go fishing! Join Miz Ashley from the OSU extension office and we’ll fish on the bank of Paint Creek at Eyman Park. We’ll first meet at the shelter house behind the pool and we’ll make something fishy! Miz Ashley will provide the fishing poles and the bait and we’ll learn a little something about the bugs fish like to eat!
Books & Snackage Tuesdays!
Tuesdays, June 15th
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Looking for great book ideas to help you win that iPod Nano? Feeling Peckish? Come hang-out in the new Teen Zone. Amy Beth will have an assortment of books, magazines, and audio books to chat about and check out. How can you hang-out without food? You can’t, so snacks will be provided.
Ladybug Picnic!
Saturday, July 19th
Ages 3-5
11:00 am
Registration Required
Like the ladybugs in the classic Sesame Street song, we will play games (like sack races and jump rope); tell knock-knock jokes and a whole lot more! Come ready to craft, eat yummy food and have fun!
Make & Take Monday Crafts
Monday, July 21st
All Ages
Anytime
Drop in anytime to make a simple craft. All materials will be provided. No Registration Required.
July 22nd
Grades: 7th-12th
3:30pm-4:00pm
We’ll be celebrating a great summer of reading with pizza and revelry! Everyone should check out this Party! The grand prize drawing for the iPod Nano is sure to be the highlight of this Bash!
Yoga Kids
Monday, July 21st
Ages: 3-6
7:00 pm
St. Colman’s Parish Hall
Registration Required
Join us for an introduction to yoga, especially designed for kids! Our session will consist of kid-fun videos and lots of time to practice new poses with friends! We will meet Monday evenings for four consecutive weeks. Within a month, you’ll be amazed by what your little yogi has learned! Space is limited so please register early!
Buggy Craft
Wednesday, July 23rd
Ages: 3-5 ï 10:30 am
Registration Required
Would you like to have a whole house full of yucky bugs, but your mom says, “No way”? Well, here’s your chance! We will be making bugs galore at our buggy craft- some yucky and some not-so-yucky. Catch ya there!
Mommy & Me Program
Wednesday, July 30th
Ages 3-5
11:00 am
Registration Required
This program is based on the interactive video series featuring classic children’s songs and parent-child play. Come ready to sing and move!
The Turtle Lady!
Thursday, July 31st
All Ages
2:00 pm
St. Colman’s Parish Hall
Hey folks – the Turtle Lady is coming! You’re going to love this program! The Turtle Lady is from Columbus and she will knock your socks off with her fabulous turtles! There are some mighty big turtles you’ll get to see and touch! We’ll make a turtle craft, snarf down some turtle snacks, and learn about these amazing creatures. Lot’s of fun – lots of laughs and you’ll learn really cool things!
Summer Reading Finale Pool Party!
Monday, Aug. 4th
All Ages
8:30 pm
Only those who have earned tickets will be admitted at the gate. (Parents are welcome.) An adult MUST accompany those children ages 6 and younger. Please pick up your child promptly at 10:00 p.m. Those children left stranded after the party ends at 10:00 p.m. will be turned over to the care of the Washington Police Department. If you have any questions please call the library at 335-2540.
Sidewalk Chalk Art Day!
Wednesday, Aug. 6th
All Ages
10:30 am
Weather permitting, come and play with chalk. Design and decorate your own artistic creation on the sidewalk at the library. Popsicles provided!
Bugs, Bugs, BUGS!
Thursday, Aug. 7th
All Ages
1:30 pm
St. Colman’s Parish Hall
You’ll get to meet Scott from Columbus Metropolitan Park who is a wonderfully entertaining bug wrangler! Hundreds of kids turn out for his bug shows – he’s THAT GOOD!!! He’s funny, he knows his bugs, he’ll bring some cool bugs and we promise you’ll be dazzled!! It is fun, entertaining, and shhhhhh, and you’ll learn something too! Mainly, it will be fun!!!
Back to School Party!
Thursday, Aug. 14th
Ages: 5-12
2:00 pm
Registration Required
School is almost back in session! Join Miz Jessica for fun ideas to decorate your locker, your backpack and get some good ideas for making snazzy snacks & lunches!
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