Livingston-Park County Public Library http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org 228 W. Callender ~ Livingston, Montana ~ 406.222.0862 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:07:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 March Children’s Programs http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2010/03/Úy%/march-childrens-programs/ http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2010/03/Úy%/march-childrens-programs/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:07:04 +0000 Staff http://www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/2010/03/Úy%/march-childrens-programs/ Reader’s Club: Novel discussions and related activities every Wednesday, 3:45-4:45, ages 8-12.

Wii Wednesdays: After school gaming for grades 6-12, Wednesdays in the Teen Room, 4-5 PM,  limit 8.

Teen Tech Week Events, March 8 – 13: Teens can test their knowledge of text lingo by picking up a quiz anytime after school throughout the week. Then, join the Texting Competition to find out who is the fastest teen texter in town,  Wednesday, March 10, 4-5 PM in the Teen Room.  Prizes will be awarded.

After School Program:  Celebrate Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday through stories and drawing or painting one of his famous works of art. Snacks will be provided. Thursday, March 18, 3:45-4:45 PM.

The Young Adult Book Discussion Group (grades 6-12) meets in the Teen Room, Friday, March 19, 4-5 PM to discuss Maximum Ride by James Patterson. Copies are available to check out.

Family Read Night: Dinosaurs!!! with Museum of the Rockies, Thursday, March 25th, 6-7:45 PM. Fun interaction for all ages. Snacks will be provided. 

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Wii Wednesdays: After school Wii gaming for grades 6-12, each Wednesday in the Teen Room, limit 8.

After School Program: Thursday, February 18, 3:45-4:45 PM – An author study of Chris Van Allsburg with stories, crafts and snacks. Grades K-5.

Young Adult Book Discussion Group: Friday, February 19, 4-5 PM in the Teen Room. This month’s pick, The Book Thief, by Marcus Zusak, is available for check out. Grades 6-12.

Family Read Night: A Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration! February 25, 6:30-7:30 PM, all ages welcomed.

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See Computer Classes under Service for a complete schedule.

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After School Program: A Jan Brett author study with stories, crafts, and snacks for grades K-5.  Thursday, January 21, 3:45-4:45 PM

Young Adult Book Discussion Group: Middle school and high school ages meet in the Teen Room, Friday, January 21, 4-5 PM. This month’s book, Dr. Franklin’s Island, is available for check out.

Family Read Night: Meet Addy, American Girl. Crafts and food from Addy’s books,  all ages welcome. Thursday, January 28, 6:30-7:30 PM.  

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This enchanting book comes from the producers of Dragonology and features spectacular artwork that takes the reader on an illustrated tour of Eragon’s homeland.

Following his presentation, Christopher will answer audience questions and autograph books, which will be available for sale at the event.

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Thursday, December 17th, After School Program, 3:45-5 PM: Jan Brett’s holiday stories, crafts & snacks for Grades K-5th.

Friday, December 18, Cookie Lovers’ Decorating Class, 4-5 PM for middle and high school ages. Pre-registration required, as space is limited to 15;  call 222-0862 or sign-up at the front desk.

Reader’s Workshop: Novel discussions and related activities, every Wednesday 3:45-4:45 PM for ages 8-12.

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Thurs. Nov. 19th,  3:45-5:00 PM. K-5th grade. Come celebrate William Steig’s birthday with us. The author of the original SHREK, we will read stories, write our own, and other activities. Snacks will be provided.

Friday, Nov. 20th, 4-5 PM Young Adult Book Discussion Group will meet in the Teen Room to talk about Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Snacks will be provided.

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After School Program:
Creative Poetry Writing Workshop with Brooke Green-Smuts,
using Kenneth Koch “Wishes, Lies and Dreamsâ€
Thursday Oct. 15th from 3:30 -5:00 pm
Don’t forget your to bring your creativity!!!  K-6th grade.

Oct.21st Reader’s Group, Ages 8-12, 3:45-4:45 pm
Book Discussions and related activities!
Call to sign up or for more information
406-222-0862

Thursday Oct.22rd  from 6:30-8:00pm, Family Read Night, NASA Explore Rockets! Bring an adult that likes to go off into orbit!

Friday, Oct. 23rd: Teen Book Discussion Group, 4:30-5:45 in the Teen Room. This month’s book, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Also, bring a book along that you’d like to read for another book discussion group. Group members will vote for their favorite books.


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See Computer Classes under Service for a complete schedule.

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