October 2006
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Rose dates indicate Library closings.)
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Register for programs with an asterisk ("*") beginning two weeks before the date, at the Children's desk or by phone (734-326-6123)
10th Anniversary Bookmark Design Contest
In honor of the Library's 10th Anniversary, the Children's Department is having a bookmark design contest. Children design a bookmark that shows how important the library is to them and the Westland Community. The winning design will be placed on a bookmark and professionally printed for our 10th Anniversary. We will be picking winners in the following age categories: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12. One winner from each age group will receive a prize. All entries must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, October 27th. Pick up your entry form at the Children's Desk or download it here. Good luck!
> Monday, October 2nd
Around the World Storytime
7:00pm
Come join us for stories and rhymes from faraway lands. All ages are welcome, no registration required.
> Tuesday, October 3rd
Toddler Tales
10:30am, ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children. Both adult and child will participate in 20 minutes of stories, finger plays, songs and fun!
Preschool Storytime
10:30am, ages 4-5
An independent storytime with 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and more for ages 4-5. No registration necessary.
*3rd/4th Grade Book Club
7pm, 3rd and 4th graders
If you enjoy reading and talking about fun books, please come and join our book club. The 3rd/4th grade book club will resume Tuesday, October 3rd from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Our first book is The Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. *Register and pick up your copy of the book from the Children's Desk beginning Wednesday, September 5th.
> Wednesday, October 4th
Family Storytime
10:30am, all ages
Come join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Open to all ages. No registration required.
> Saturday, October 7th
Baby Sign Language
10:30am, all ages
Introduce your baby to sign language with some beginning signs. Signs can let your baby "talk" to you long before he/she can speak. It may even make baby smarter and happier! Parents are encouraged to come as a couple so one parent can play with baby in an adjoining room while the other attends the class. Educational toys will be provided.
> Monday, October 9th
Around the World Storytime
7:00pm
Come join us for stories and rhymes from faraway lands. All ages are welcome, no registration required.
> Tuesday, October 10th
Toddler Tales
10:30am, ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children. Both adult and child will participate in 20 minutes of stories, finger plays, songs and fun!
Preschool Storytime
10:30am, ages 4-5
An independent storytime with 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and more for ages 4-5. No registration necessary.
*5th/6th Grade Book Club
7pm, 5th and 6th graders
The 5th/6th grade book club will resume Tuesday, October 10th at 7:00pm. We will start off the year with the book The Cay by Theodore Taylor (this book is on most Accelerated Reader lists). Phillip finds himself stranded on a small Caribbean island with a cat and an old man. *Register and pick up your copy of the book from the Children's Desk beginning Tuesday, September 12th.
> Wednesday, October 11th
Family Storytime
10:30am, all ages
Come join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Open to all ages. No registration required.
> Saturday, October 14th
*How 2 Kids Graphic Arts
3:00pm, Ages 6 & up
You will be working with a variety of materials and paper cuttings to make your own collage. Personalize it by bringing in tiny decorations, photos and objects from home that can be glued onto your collage. Register beginning September 30th, at the Children's Desk or by calling 734-326-6123.
> Monday, October 16th
Around the World Storytime
7:00pm
Come join us for stories and rhymes from faraway lands. All ages are welcome, no registration required.
> Tuesday, October 17th
Toddler Tales
10:30am, ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Toddler Tales is an interactive program between parents/caregivers and their children. Both adult and child will participate in 20 minutes of stories, finger plays, songs and fun!
Preschool Storytime
10:30am, ages 4-5
An independent storytime with 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and more for ages 4-5. No registration necessary.
> Wednesday, October 18th
Family Storytime
10:30am, all ages
Come join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Open to all ages. No registration required.
> Saturday, October 21st
Make It, Take It Craft
2:00pm to 4:00pm, Children's Activity Room
Make fun crafts to take home. Come any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. No registration is necessary (children under six must be accompanied by an adult).
> Sunday, October 22nd
Family Movie
1:00pm, all ages
Come join us for a free family movie (Rated G) in Meeting Room B. No registration is required; all ages are welcome (children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult).
> Monday, October 23rd
Around the World Storytime
7:00pm
Come join us for stories and rhymes from faraway lands. All ages are welcome, no registration required.
> Tuesday, October 24th
Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat
10:30am, for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Come join us for Halloween fun, stories and rhymes, and Trick-or-Treat in the Library. All ages are welcome, no registration required.
> Wednesday, October 25th
Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat
10:30am, for Families
Come join us for Halloween fun, stories and rhymes, and Trick-or-Treat in the Library. All ages are welcome, no registration required.
> Monday, October 30th
Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat
7:00pm, for Families
Come join us for Halloween fun, stories and rhymes, and Trick-or-Treat in the Library. All ages are welcome, no registration required.