Library programs aren’t just for adults. At Fern Ridge Library, there is plenty for kids from preschool through high school to enjoy. Clubs, crafts, stories, it’s all there. There even the opportunity to read to a dog.
MONDAY April 15th BSA – Boy Scouts of America Troop 50 Ages 10-18 meets and Video Game Club is held at 6:00 p.m. TUESDAYS April 16th Sing and Sign meets at 11:00 a.m. This is an opportunity for families to interact with other families via singing and dancing. Classes are structured for those 0-5 years of age and the use of early sign language, kindergarten readiness, body movement and rhythm exploration are encouraged with fun songs and finger plays. Nursing Nook meets at 11:30 directly after Sing and Sign. Daisy Chain’s lactation team provides drop-in and baby feeding support. This one-hour program includes a baby weight check. STEAM Club meets at 3:30 and is open to kids from kindergarten through fifth grade. With a focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math, children are encouraged to utilize a combination of logical reasoning skills and creative thinking that allows for use of both the analytic left hemisphere and the innovative right hemisphere of their brains when solving problems. This, in turn, allows for more and better solutions. The program runs for approximately 1 hour. THURSDAY April 18th, Homeschool Game Club is a fun way for kids ages 8-14 to have a fun way to interact with peers and try out free electronic games. These tabletop games encourage the development of such skills as problem solving, quick math, and enhanced creativity. The program runs for 2 hours and has included such games as Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza and Settlers of Catan. FRIDAYS April 12th, April 19th, April 26 Storytime meets in the Konnie Room at 11:00 a.m. Aimed at children from 0-5, this program focuses on pre-literacy skills, via singing songs, dance, art exploration and letter recognition. Writing is practiced and, of course, there are great stories! April Storytime will focus on the theme of vehicles, transportation and things that go. Program lasts for 45 minutes. Middle/High School Program meets at 4:30 p.m. This is designed for grades 9-12 and focuses on STEAM and crafting. April’s programs are Crafternoon by our self-directed craft group, Book Club, and Teen Maker’s Space groups. All have been planned by the Teen Advisory Board members.
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