Kids

  FAMILY EVENTS

WINTER/SPRING 2012

Free events designed for families with preschool and school-age children.  Advanced registration is required. To register, please call the Library at 248.624.3772 or send email to admin@walledlakelibrary.org

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Special Events for Kids & Families

 

These programs are free events designed for families

with pre-school and school-age children. Preregistration  is required.

 

 

Magic Tree House
Miniature Tree House Contest

 

 

Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 p.m.

Recommended for grade school students

Registration required

Make a miniature tree house based on the tree house in theMagic Tree House series. Use things like twigs, twine, grass, moss, wood, glass, recycled plastic, wire, etc. Size should be no more than 12x12x12 inches. Win a free book. Story and refreshments provided.

 Cat in the Hat Look-a-Like Contest

 A Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:30-7:30 pm

Registration required

Children ages 3-12 are invited to come dressed up like Cat in the Hat.  A book for

best Cat in the Hat look-a-like will be awarded.

Dr. Seuss stories, guest readers, crafts, games and prizes are planned. Birthday cake and goodie bags provided. Everyone welcome. Bring your camera!

 A Taste of Story™

Tuesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m.

Recommended for children, ages 3 and older

Registration required

“A Taste of Story” is a specially crafted presentation by storyteller “Chef Nana,” a.k.a. Mrs. Williams. With lots of audience participation, plan to mix up a batch of delicious treats inspired by her favorite stories. You will hear, see,smell and taste a story!

 

 “You Belong” OPEN HOUSE

Featuring Carousel Acres

 

Saturday, April 14

11 am-12 noon

Everyone Welcome

A miniature horse, donkey, calf, goats, lambs, bunnies, and ducks will meet and greet you when you visit the Library.  Balloons, book bags and refreshments provided by the Friends

of the Walled Lake City Library.

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Books for Fun

• By way of Book Sense, a list of children's books that are flying off the shelves.

Review a Book

Read a good book lately? Please share it with us. Print out a book review form.  Fill it out and drop it off at the library. We’ll place it in our notebook located in the Teens and Series collection. Read other reviews as you browse for a good book to read.

 

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