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Library Events for Kids & Teens November 2019
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Library Closed on Thanksgiving Day The library is closed Thursday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Library Renovation Phase 2 of the library renovation project is happening now! This phase will include the creation of small group study rooms, a small conference room, an expanded public computer lab with new equipment, a renovated Indiana Room, a refreshed Learning Center, new lounge seating and tables with data and electrical drops, new end panels, and new carpeting. During construction, some services will be limited. The reference desk and a limited number of computer stations have been relocated temporarily to the Meeting Room.
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Story Time
Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1:00 pm
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 am Library Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, activities, crafts and more with the Story Time Crew! This program is for children ages birth - 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Please arrive a few minutes early to receive a name tag for your child.
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Makerspace Open Lab Hours
Thursdays, November 7, 14 & 21, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Makerspace
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro Bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, and more! For kids ages 6 - 18. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
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Pokemon Go Community Day
Saturday, November 16, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Library
Celebrate Pokemon Go Community Day every month at the library Pokemon gym! Call Jonathan at 219-873-3045 for more information.
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Tinkercad
Tuesday, November 19, 4:00 pm
Makerspace
Advance registration required. Design, remix, and explore your creativity with Tinkercad! Tinkercad is a free online collection of software tools that help people all over the world think, create, and make. This session is for children ages 10-18 and is an introduction to anyone that is curious about, or interested in, 3D design, art, and printing. No prior experience necessary. Registered participants will get a 3D print of their creations. MCPL 3-D printing rules apply. Register at the Youth Services desk or call 219-873-3045 for more info. Space is limited. Printing fee waived for this program.
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Thanksgiving Craft for Kids
Thursday, November 21, 3:30 pm
Youth Services
Join us for a Thanksgiving-inspired craft! For ages 4 years & up, accompanied by an adult. All materials provided. Child must be present to receive craft supplies.
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Story Time at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Monday, November 25, 11:00 am
Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City
Michigan City Public Library and Lubeznik Center for the Arts team up to bring you “Story Time”. This interactive event is perfect for infants & children up to 5 years old with their parents or guardians. The Story Time Crew entertains with stories & songs and guides a craft project. Admission is FREE.
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Makerspace Open Lab Hours
Thursdays, November 7, 14 & 21, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Makerspace
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro Bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, and more! For kids ages 6 - 18. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
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Pokemon Go Community Day
Saturday, November 16, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Library
Celebrate Pokemon Go Community Day every month at the library Pokemon gym! Call Jonathan at 219-873-3045 for more information.
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Films on DVD Series: Yesterday
Sunday, November 17, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
The library’s Films on DVD series concludes the Fall season with the showing of Yesterday. After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, struggling musician Jack Malik wakes to discover that he is the only person in the world to remember the Beatles. Rated PG-13.
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Tinkercad
Tuesday, November 19, 4:00 pm
Makerspace
Advance registration required. Design, remix, and explore your creativity with Tinkercad! Tinkercad is a free online collection of software tools that help people all over the world think, create, and make. This session is for children ages 10-18 and is an introduction to anyone that is curious about, or interested in, 3D design, art, and printing. No prior experience necessary. Registered participants will get a 3D print of their creations. MCPL 3-D printing rules apply. Register at the Youth Services desk or call 219-873-3045 for more info. Space is limited. Printing fee waived for this program.
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Graphic Novel Club: White Sand
Thursday, November 21, 5:00 pm
Youth Services
Join our Graphic Novel Club. This month we get swept into the world of Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand. We follow the protagonist Kenton, a hopeful Sand Master, as he aspires to rise in the ranks of his clan of desert dwelling magi on the harsh planet Taldain. The Graphic Novel Club is suggested for ages 13+. Stop by Youth Services for more information.
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Youth Services
Check out the library events, services, and programs offered for kids ages birth through 18.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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NoveList K-8 Plus
Expert reading recommendations from NoveList help younger readers find just the right book. NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and nonfiction titles. Find book recommendations based on authors, titles, series, genre, or subject areas. Also includes book reviews, picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more! Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.
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Play + Learn Websites
Find games, videos, educational activities, scouting information, and more at these cool sites.
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Homework Helper
Links to sites to help you with your homework, covering math, science, reading, writing, social studies, art, and more.
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1,000 Books before Kindergarten
Register at any time for this free program designed to promote language development and a love of reading in young children. Your child will receive a special surprise (choice of an age-appropriate book or CD) for each set of 100 books that are read to them (or that they read on their own). For children ages birth through entering kindergarten.
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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