March 2010
February | April
(Tan dates indicate events.
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)
> Monday, March 1st
Dr. Seuss Story Time with Cookies & Hot Cocoa
7:00pm to 7:45pm, Meeting Room B
Today we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday with a special family story time. Come join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Open to all ages, no registration required (children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult). Cookies and hot cocoa will be served after the story time.
> Tuesday, March 2nd
3rd/4th Grade Book Club
7:00pm to 8:00pm, Grades 3 & 4, Children's Activity Room
Third and Fourth Grade Book Club meets monthly to explore imaginative stories and creative activities. We will discuss RIDING FREEDOM by Pam Munoz Ryan. Please register and pick up a copy of the book beginning February 2nd.
> Wednesday, March 3rd
Make New Friends
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children and caregivers are invited to stop by the Children's Activity Room and enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
> Thursday, March 4th
5th/6th Grade Book Club
7:00pm to 8:00pm, Grades 5 & 6, Children's Activity Room
March's Book Club book is BEHIND THE BEDROOM WALL by Laura E. Williams. In this historical fiction Korinna loves her country & is a member of Hitler's youth group for girls. She is very angry when she learn her parents are hiding Jews in her house. Will she tell the Gestapo her parents are hiding Jews? Register & pick up a copy of the book beginning February 4th.
> Monday, March 8th
Story Time with Cookies & Hot Cocoa
7:00pm to 7:45pm, all ages, Meeting Room B
Celebrate March is Reading Month. Come join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Open to all ages, no registration required (children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult). Cookies and hot cocoa will be served after the story time.
> Tuesday, March 9th
Make New Friends
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children and caregivers are invited to stop by the Children's Activity Room and enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
> Wednesday, March 10th
Make New Friends
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children and caregivers are invited to stop by the Children's Activity Room and enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
> Saturday, March 13th
Art Start : Landscape Drawing
1:30pm to 2:30pm, ages 6 - 10, Children's Activity Room
Talented teen artist will lead this class for children ages 6 - 10. Children, bring a photograph of a landscape you would like to draw, or use one of ours. Learn how to use colored pencils to shade and enhance your drawing. Limited to 16 children.
> Monday, March 15th
Story Time with Cookies & Cocoa
7:00pm to 7:45pm, Meeting Room B
Celebrate March is Reading Month. Come join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Open to all ages, no registration required (children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult). Cookies and hot cocoa will be served after the story time.
> Tuesday, March 16th
Make New Friends
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children and caregivers are invited to stop by the Children's Activity Room and enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
> Wednesday, March 17th
Make New Friends
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children and caregivers are invited to stop by the Children's Activity Room and enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Teen Knitting
6:00pm
Sit and knit (or crochet) in the teen area with Linda Sparkman of Black Sheep Northville. She can teach beginners the in's and out's of knitting or crocheting. Advanced knitters also welcome. Supplies provided. Sign up @ the Reference Desk. Every Wednesday, March through April. Ends April 28th.
> Saturday, March 20th
Action for Earth - Planting Event
11:00am to 12:00pm, Families w/ children in K-8, Bailey Recreation Center
Join the library and the Action for Earth program ( Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum , Project S.N.A.P. ) as we plant the seeds that will be grown at the new Westland Community Garden. All families welcome.
Followed at noon by a walk to the library celebrating environmental progress in the city. At the library, all children are encouraged to create art that reflects their environmental outlook as part of Action for Earth's Art Creation and Collection.
Action for Earth - Art Creation and Collection
1:00pm to 5:00pm, children, K- 8th grade, Meeting Rooms A and B
All children and families are encouraged to attend and make art reflecting their environmental outlook. Each piece of art will be archived by Project S.N.A.P. and included in a 4' X 6' mural to be donated to the library on Earth Day. Children will be able to go to Project S.N.A.P.'s website and locate their work and its place in our community mural. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served.
Preceded by the Seed Planting event at the Bailey Center from 11 a.m. to noon and the environmental walk to the library at noon.
> Monday, March 22nd
Family Story Time with Cookies & Hot Cocoa
7:00pm to 7:45pm, all ages, Meeting Room B
Celebrat March is Reading Month.Come join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Open to all ages, no registration required (children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult). Cookies and hot cocoa will be served after the story time.
> Tuesday, March 23rd
Make New Friends
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children and caregivers are invited to stop by the Children's Activity Room and enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
> Wednesday, March 24th
Make New Friends
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children and caregivers are invited to stop by the Children's Activity Room and enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
> Sunday, March 28th
Family Movie Matinee
1:00pm to 2:30pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a FREE screening of a family movie. No registration required. Please call the Children's Desk for more movie information. CHILDREN 6 & UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
> Monday, March 29th
Story Time with Cookies & Hot Cocoa
7:00pm to 7:45pm, all ages, Meeting Room B
Celebrate March is Reading Month. Today, we are pleased to welcome BILINGUAL FUN'S Jennifer Manriquez. Join us for music, stories, dancing, and more at this special Family Story Time! Cookies and cocoa will be served after the story time. Open to all ages, no registration required.
> Tuesday, March 30th
Make New Friends
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children and caregivers are invited to stop by the Children's Activity Room and enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
> Wednesday, March 31st
Make New Friends
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children and caregivers are invited to stop by the Children's Activity Room and enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
