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Read to SomeBUNNY Date: Wednesday, April 1 @ 4 - 5 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp's Meeting Room Ages: 6-11 Kids will gain confidence and improve their reading skills as they read aloud to cute and nonjudgmental listeners, bunny rabbits! Children ages 6-11* can sign up for 15-minute slots (there are 8 slots available and you must register in advance). Registration required. Two bunnies will be provided by the Fremont chapter of the Buckeye House Rabbit Society. Participants may bring their own book to read or choose one of ours. *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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STEM Saturday: Marble Run Date: Saturday, April 11 @ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp's Meeting Rooms Ages: 6-11 Kids ages 6-11* will learn to think like engineers as they build their own marble runs using recycled materials. All supplies will be provided. *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Story Time Date: Every Tuesday @ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Ida Rupp Children's Programming Room Ages: 0-5 Bring your little ones to Story Time at Ida Rupp Public Library. Every Tuesday, we will enjoy stories, music, movement, crafts/activities, and socialization. A playtime session will follow to help promote social skills—staying after is encouraged!
April Themes:
April 7 – Eggs
April 14 – Pajamas (wear pajamas to story time)
April 21 – Rain
April 28 – Cookies
All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult. |
Lil' Explorers: Camping Date: Thursday, April 2 & 16 @ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Ida Rupp Children's Programming Room Ages: 0-5 Lil’ Explorers gives little ones a chance to explore and imagine through dramatic play. This session’s theme is camping. We’ll have a tent, campfire, picnic area, fishing zone, and more! Each area is designed to help your child explore their thoughts and actions related to the theme.
All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult.
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 Fingerpaint Cherry Blossoms Date: Thursday, April 23 @ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Ida Rupp Children's Programming RoomAges: 0-5 Join us for a sweet springtime art experience designed especially for ages 0–5! Little artists will explore color, texture, and creativity as they use their fingers to create beautiful cherry blossom trees on canvas board. This hands-on sensory activity encourages fine motor development while giving children a chance to express themselves in a fun, messy, and memorable way. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their child. Dress for mess! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult. |
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Children's Grab & Go: Chick & Egg Garland Date: April 6-11 @ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Library Ages: Children Celebrate spring with a fun take-home craft! Grab a kit from April 6-11. Children can create their own chick and egg garland using colorful cutouts and string to design a cheerful seasonal decoration. Grab a kit at the Service Desk while supplies last and enjoy crafting together at home! 1 kit per present child while supplies last. |
Registration required. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please wear clothing that can get a little paint on it. |
Paint Together: Families Date: Monday, April 13 @ 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp's Meeting Room Ages: Children + Their Adult Join us for Paint Together: Families, a family program for adults and their children. If you are interested in a child-free painting experience, please check out our Paint Together: Adults on April 20. Through a guided painting experience which is perfect for beginners and young ones. We’ll walk you through each step with clear directions and a visual guide so everyone can leave with a finished painting. Along the way, you’ll practice basics like color mixing, brush control, and layering. Young children may need help from their adult. No prior art experience needed—just bring your creativity! All registered attendees will do the craft, please register only those who will participate..
All supplies provided. Please wear clothing that can get a little paint on it. Space is limited to 20 registrants; registration required and opens March 30. (Children under 8 will attend with an adult.)
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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You Will Do Great Things
Written by: Amerie Review by: Mary Kate You Will Do Great Things is stunningly illustrated by Raissa Figueroa and penned by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Amerie. The book follows a young boy on an imaginary adventure while his mother narrates different experiences he will one day encounter. The boy's imagination showcases his mixed-race heritage where he interacts with his African American and Korean ancestors. His mother's words are ones all children, and adults, can benefit from: "You will be the things those before us couldn't be. And you will carry in your heart the power of their dreams." |
Neville's Great Escape
Written by: Sean E. Avery Review by: Sharlene If you have read Frank's Red Hat, then get ready to find out what happened to Neville! In Sean Avery's previous book, Neville was eaten by a killer whale and he was gone. However, this is not what happened! Neville and Reg, a seal who was also eaten, are stuck in the killer whales mouth. Neville who is a daredevil penguin and ready to escape. He does his best to figure out a way out from looking for a loose tooth to building a ladder to the blowhole. Will Neville and Reg escape or will they be eaten? |
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Calling all caregivers: Sign up your children from birth until kindergarten for this early literacy program on Beanstack. Prizes can be picked up at the library for registration and each 100 books read. Looking for even more info and resources? |
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Ida Rupp Public Library
310 Madison Street Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 (419) 732-3212 www.idarupp.org
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