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Children's Library Events and Activities
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![](https://www.libraryaware.com/1005/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/124065e3-67a2-4461-a803-a25e00dfd5d1?containerHeight=211&containerWidth=289&scaledHeight=192&scaledWidth=289&verticalOffset=9&horizontalOffset=0&quality=95&dpi=120) Kid's Open Chess Play Meet up with other players and have fun playing chess! Tuesdays: 2/13 and 2/27 4:30
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Bilingual Story Time Join Miss Karina for songs, stories, and games in English and Spanish. All ages. Drop-in program. Fridays: 2/9 and 2/23 4pm
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Drop-In LEGOs We supply the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Tuesdays 2/6 and 2/20 @ 4pm
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Roblox Free-Play Meet new friends, play, and showcase your favorite Roblox games at the library!
Thursday 2/15 4:30pm
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Watercolor Class with Miss Pat Have some fun creating a watercolor masterpiece in this new class! Thursday 2/22 4:30 pm for kids in grades 2nd - 8th
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Build to your heart's content with the library's collection of Lincoln Logs. Wednesday 2/28 @ 4:00pm
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Weekly Events for All Ages |
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Baby Play Time Mondays @ 10am - 12pm Parents & caregivers are invited to socialize and have open-ended play with our toys and puzzles. Ages 0-5
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Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time with Miss Caroline Thursdays @ 10:30 am Enjoy weekly music and stories with Miss Caroline.
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten The Dillon Library participates in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program. Turn in your reading logs for prizes and more. For more information, please contact the Children's Librarian.
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What's Happening at the Library |
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***NOTICE*** Our library will be closed on Monday, February 19th for President's Day! Message from our Children’s Librarian:
I just love books -- especially CHILDREN'S BOOKS! Let me know if there is a special title you would like to see added to our collection. Please check out our collection for Black History Month, Chinese New Year, as well as some interesting biographies of our past Presidents. Lots of good reading this month! New: our Instagram page (@CDPLkids) is up and running! ![](https://www.libraryaware.com/1005/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/63879064-776c-4cc5-849f-00da77014816?containerHeight=113&containerWidth=216&scaledHeight=113&scaledWidth=113&verticalOffset=0&horizontalOffset=51&quality=95&dpi=120) Visit and follow us! Our display case looks empty! Another opportunity to get community service is to display your collection! Maria Provini Children's Librarian ~ Sneak Peak at March ~ A Space Program for youngsters.
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Groundhog Gets a Say
by Pamela Curtis Swallow
An amusing picture book gives the groundhog a chance to relay fun-filled facts about how amazing groundhogs are and promote February as Groundhog Appreciation month.
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My First Chinese New Year
by Karen Katz
Preschoolers can follow one little girl as she learns how to welcome the coming year and experience all the festivities of it, in a warm and lively introduction to a special holiday.
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Presidents' Day
by Anne F. Rockwell
Mrs. Madoff's preschool class learns about Presidents' Day and puts on a play about the men who inspired the holiday, particularly those featured on Mount Rushmore.
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The dragon snatcher
by M. P. Robertson
George and his dragon must go up against a dastardly wizard who is stealing dragon eggs and holding them hostage in a frozen castle, in this clever picture book with a surprise ending.
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Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentine
by Barbara Park
When the children in Junie B. Jones's kindergarten class exchange valentine cards, Junie gets an unexpected, mushy "valentine" from an unknown admirer, prompting her to speculate just who her secret suitor might be.
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The Story of John Lewis : a Biography book for new readers
by Tonya Leslie
John Lewis was a civil rights leader and a United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning, but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.
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Linked
by Gordon Korman
When swastikas begin appearing all over town, Link, Michael, and Dana, the only Jewish girl in town, must face crimes both past and present to find the truth.
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The Secret Garden
by Martha Hailey Dubose
Classic Starts presents an abridged version of the tale of ten-year-old Mary who, after the death of her parents, comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors where she discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.
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