Children's and Tween Programs
Winter/Spring 2018
Call 440-944-6010 for program information
Library is OPEN on
Monday, February 19, 2018
 
Library is CLOSED on
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Monday, May 28, 2018
 
Children's Programs
 
Book Bugs
Fridays, at 10:00 AM
January 12-April 27
Children up to age 6 with a caregiver, join us for stories, activities and fun! Drop-in
Birth-2 Year Old Story Time
Wednesday @ 10:00 AM
Thursday @ 6:30 PM
January 10-March 15
April 4-26
3-6 Year Old Story Time
Monday @ 6:30 PM
Thursday @ 10:00 AM
January 8-March 15
April 2-26
Family Reads On-the-Go
3rd week of the Month, during open hours 
Weeks of 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21
Pick-up a copy of next month’s family friendly book (to be read at home together) and activity packet.   Call to pre-register.
1,000 Books before Kindergarten 
This independent, self-paced program is designed to develop and encourage good reading habits and develop early literacy skills in children from birth to Kindergarten.  Call or stop by the Children’s desk for more information.
 
 Spanish Amigos
Wednesdays 10/25/17-3/21/18 from 6-7 pm (no class on 11/22, 12/27, 1/3)
 This series, introduces your
Kindergarten – 4th grader to the Spanish language and culture through activities, games, food, and TONS of fun!
Registration requested.
Crafty Kids
First Tuesday of the month at 3:15 PM: 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1
Children Kindergarten through 4th grade, join us for stories and crafty activities. Registration requested.
 
 Junior Chef
Second Tuesday of the month at 3:15 PM: 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8
Children Kindergarten through 4th grade, join us for stories and creative cooking for kids. Registration requested.
 
Book Blast
Third Tuesday of the month at 3:15 PM: 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15
Children Kindergarten through 4th grade, explore a new book series each month through sample reading and activities. Check out a book from the series and discuss the next month. Registration requested.
 STEAM Ahead!
 Fourth Tuesday of the month at 3:15 PM: 1/23, 2/27, 4/24, 5/22
Children Kindergarten through 4th grade, join us and explore science fun.  Registration requested.
Games Galore
Tuesday, January 30
at 3:15 pm
Children Kindergarten through 4th grade, join us for games and activities.
Registration requested.
 
Nature Academy: Salamanders
Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 am
The North Chagrin Nature Center will be visiting our library with an Ohio salamander. Observe, learn, and create an amphibian craft. Registration requested.
Tween Programs
Tween Time
 5th-8th grade
Wednesdays after school @ 2:30 pm
 NEW REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: Register for programs beginning the first of the month for the next month. For example, beginning December 1st, register for January programs; beginning January 1st register for February programs, etc.
Registration required for *(starred) programs, space is limited. Themes are subject to change:
 
*January 17: No Sew Snowmen--(Max 30) 
*January 24: Paint Party (Bookends)
January 31: Backwards Day
February 7: Cards to a Friend Day--Create cards with many craft options
February 14: Valentine's Day Craft
February 21: Cards--Let's Play! Grab friends and a deck of cards and play.
February, 28: TBA
March 7: Let's Celebrate Birthdays!
*March 14: Pi(e) Day! Let's make some pies!
March 21: Easter Craft April 4: Candy Ball--Round 2
April 11: TBA April 18: Surprise Program
April 25: TBA
May 2: TBA
May 9: TBA
*May 16: Flip Flop into Summer
May 23: Welcome 4th Graders!
 
Call or stop by the Children's Department to register for Tween Programs!
Programs made possible by the Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library
Wickliffe Public Library
1713 Lincoln Road
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
(440) 944-6010
www.wickliffepl.org