Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
For this interactive series, we'll use active games and creative exercises to make learning to read through phonics an enjoyable experience. Students will strengthen their foundational reading skills focusing on letter sounds, word recognition, and phonemic awareness. By incorporating playful learning strategies, students will develop confidence in reading while building essential phonics skills for lifelong literacy. Geared toward first & second grade ages. Registration requested.
Mondays
- February 23
- March 23
- April 20
- May 18
-June 15 (this session only is in Don Dodge Auditorium, south and across the street from the Main Branch of the St. Clair County Library System on 200 Grand River Ave)
Harvard's Center for Astrophysics is letting us remotely operate their professional telescopes! This workshop is a series for teens in which we will learn the ins and outs of astrophotography and optical astronomy; taking beautiful space images, processing them, colorizing them, and the science behind it all. Led by a former astronomer turned librarian.
Drop in to the Children's Library for this easy-going introduction to the world of handmade crafts and analog skills, chosen to help develop fine motor skills, patience, and creativity. All materials and instruction supplied for simple projects like crochet, sewing, and clay.
Summer Reading starts June 13th. Let's celebrate with lawn games, ice cream, and other fun activities! This year's theme is Unearth a Story, so let's dig into the mysteries that await this summer! Meet at the Main Library's West lawn.
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It's an unforgettable field trip through time - without ever leaving your seat! This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Are you learning Japanese and looking for a friendly space to practice speaking? Whether you're just starting out or have some experience, this is the perfect place to improve your skills and build confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment. No fluency required - just a willingness to participate and try.
Join us for a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with play structured to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Harvard's Center for Astrophysics is letting us remotely operate their professional telescopes! This workshop is a series for teens in which we will learn the ins and outs of astrophotography and optical astronomy; taking beautiful space images, processing them, colorizing them, and the science behind it all. Led by a former astronomer turned librarian.
Learn to paint a multi-colored themed scene in this instructor-led painting class guided by Stacey! All materials will be provided. This program is located at 200 Grand River Ave at the Don Dodge Auditorium. This is the building directly south across the street from the Main Library.
Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of language through short poems, stories, and music. Then stay for play! For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Harvard's Center for Astrophysics is letting us remotely operate their professional telescopes! This workshop is a series for teens in which we will learn the ins and outs of astrophotography and optical astronomy; taking beautiful space images, processing them, colorizing them, and the science behind it all. Led by a former astronomer turned librarian.