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BABY/TODDLER

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BABY STORYTIME & PLAY

FOR BIRTH-TENTATIVE WALKERS

Tuesdays, June 2-23, 11:30-12:15

Songs, rhymes, bubbles, playtime and visiting with other parents. For safety of babies, accompanying siblings should be able to sit during circle time.

Register baby here.

TODDLER TIME-JUNE SESSION

FOR WALKERS-35 MONTHS

Wednesdays or Thursdays, 9:30-10:15

Songs, rhymes, parachute, and playtime. For confident walkers-35 months or for babies with a sibling attending preschool storytime. 

Register child here for: Wednesdays.

Register child here for: Thursdays

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TODDLER CLAY KIT

FOR 18-35 MONTHS

Kit Pick Up Begins: Friday, June 12

Toddlers will enjoy molding and squishing air dry clay and exploring objects to poke and press to create a clay sculpture. Kits should be picked up within one week; we will send one reminder.

Register toddler (18-35 months) here.

PRESCHOOL/ENTERING K

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PLAYDOUGH PLAYDATE STORYTIME

FOR 3 YEARS-ENTERING K

Wednesday, June 3 or 

Thursday, June 4, 9:30-10:30

Songs, rhymes, books, playtime, and playdough fun!

Register for: Wednesday

Register for: Thursday

SCIENCE EXPLORERS STORYTIME

FOR 3 YEARS-ENTERING K

Wednesday, June 10 or

Thursday, June 11, 9:30-10:30

Songs, rhymes, books, playtime, and science exploration!

Register for: Wednesday

Register for: Thursday

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PRESCHOOL ART STUDIO STORYTIME

FOR 3 YEARS-ENTERING K

Wednesday, June 17 or 

Thursday, June 18, 9:30-10:30

Songs, rhymes, books, playtime, and an art project!

Register for: Wednesday

Register for: Thursday

SANDTASTIC STORYTIME

FOR 3 YEARS-ENTERING K

Wednesday, June 24 or

Thursday, June 25, 9:30-10:30

Songs, rhymes, books, playtime, and kinetic sand!

Register for: Wednesday

Register for: Thursday

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JULY 4TH WAND & HAT KIT

FOR 3 YEARS-ENTERING K

Kit Pick Up Begins: Friday, June 12

Create a star wand and a fun hat to celebrate the 4th of July! Kits should be picked up within one week; we will send one reminder.

Register children here.


GRADE SCHOOL (ENTERING GRADE 1-5)

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SLIME TIME

FOR ENTERING GRADES 1-5

Tuesday, June 2, 1:30-2:30

Wednesday, June 3, 11:00-12:00

Thursday, June 14, 11:00-12:00

Make slime!

Register for: Tuesday

Register for: Wednesday

Register for: Thursday

ICE CREAM TASTE TEST

FOR ENTERING GRADES 1-5

Wednesday, June 10, 11:00-11:45

Thursday, June 11, 11:00-11:45

Sample ice cream. Guess the flavor and vote on your favorites.

Register for: Wednesday

Register for: Thursday

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GRADE SCHOOL ART STUDIO

FOR ENTERING GRADES 1-5

Wednesday, June 17, 11:00-12:00

Thursday, June 18, 11:00-12:00

Create an art project.

Register for: Wednesday

Register for: Thursday

HOMEMADE BOUNCY BALL

FOR ENTERING GRADES 1-5

Wednesday, June 24, 11:00-11:45

Thursday, June 25, 11:00-11:45

Make a bouncy ball and test your skill using your ball.

Register for: Wednesday

Register for: Thursday

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READ TO A DOG

FOR ENTERING GRADES 1-5

Tuesdays, June 9 & 23, 10:30-11:30

Read to a therapy dog. Select a 30 minute block; receive your exact 10-15 minute spot when you arrive at the library on the day of the event.

Register for June 9: 10:30 / 11:00

Register for June 23: 10:30 / 11:00

POOL NOODLE PLANE KIT

FOR ENTERING GRADES 1-5

Kit Pick Up Begins: Friday, June 12

Craft a flying plane out of a pool noodle & other materials. Kits should be picked up within one week; we will send one reminder.

Register: youth entering grade 1-5

FAMILY

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OUTDOOR FUN DAY

FOR FAMILIES

Monday, June 8, 9:30-11

Join us at Blackhawk Meadow Park for outdoor fun with art, building, play, bubbles & more. Stay for all or part of the program.

Register children only.

FAMILY FUN: AIR TOOBZ

FOR FAMILIES

Sunday, June 14, Select a timeslot from 1:15-4:00

Your family or friend group will enjoy 45 minutes of air toobz fun in your private room. One person in your group should register.

Register for: 1:15-2:00, 2:15-3:00, 3:15-4:00

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BIG BUBBLE SHOW

FOR FAMILIES

Monday, June 15, 11:00-11:45

Giant bubbles & comedy in a fun-filled show for the entire family.

Register children only.

SUMMER SPOOKTACULAR

FOR FAMILIES

Monday, June 22, 10:00-10:45 or 6:00-6:45

Brush off those costumes! Monster playdough, spooky crafts, haunted house light table play & more!

Register children only for: 10:00 AM

Register children only for: 6:00 PM

If programs are full, join the waiting list. If the waiting list is full, check back. Registrations open up, especially the day before or the day of a program.


Questions? Contact Julie Reckamp, Head of Youth Services

julier@byronlibrary.org

Byron Public Library District
100 S. Washington St.
Byron, Illinois 61010
(815) 234-5107

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