Programs for Children
Baby Time
Baby Time - A first storytime for babies and an adult caregiver that may include stories, songs, rhymes and more
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time - A storytime especially for children 2 - 3 years old and an adult caregiver featuring stories, movement, music and more.
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Time - A lively program for preschool children to attend on their own featuring stories, flannel boards, music, movement and more.
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Elementary Age Programs
Elementary-age Programs - Fun programs for children in elementary school.
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Family Events
Storytime suitable for all preschool children and adult caregivers. Children 2-years-old and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
Onsie-Twosie Storytime (W) October 14 - December 9, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5307
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Onsie-Twosie Storytime (W) October 14 - December 9, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5307
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| Holland Branch |
BabyTime (W) October 7 - December 2, 9:30 a.m. Ages 12-36 months
A lively 20-30 minute program of fingerplays, songs, stories, puppets and more! For babies with a caregiver.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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BabyTime (Th) October 8 - December 3, 9:30 a.m. Ages 12-36 months
A lively 20-30 minute program of fingerplays, songs, stories, puppets and more! For babies with a caregiver.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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| Maumee Branch |
Onesie-Twosie Storytime (W) September 30 - December 2, 10 a.m. Ages 1-2
A step up from our babytime with more structure featuring stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, puppets and more. Toddlers must be accompanied by their caregivers.
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 20. 419-259-5360
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Baby Time Play Time (F) October 2 - December 4, 10 a.m.
A special storytime for babies not yet ready for a sit-still storytime. Caregivers bring your babies for active rhymes, music and a short story. Afterwards stay and socialize while watching your baby play.
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 20. 419-259-5360
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| Reynolds Corners Branch |
Baby Time (W) October 21 - December 9, 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. Ages 12 - 30 months
A special storytime for 12- to 30- month-olds with an adult caregiver. Twenty minutes of simple stories, songs, rhymes and activities.
Registration is required and begins 10/5/2009. 419-259-5303
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| Toddler Time |
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
Onsie-Twosie Storytime (W) October 14 - December 9, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5307
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Onsie-Twosie Storytime (W) October 14 - December 9, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Ages 1-2
A fun and simple educational program for 12- to 36-month-olds and their adult companions. Stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5307
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| Maumee Branch |
Family Storytime (T) September 29 - December 1, 7 p.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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Onesie-Twosie Storytime (W) September 30 - December 2, 10 a.m. Ages 1-2
A step up from our babytime with more structure featuring stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, puppets and more. Toddlers must be accompanied by their caregivers.
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 20. 419-259-5360
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Family Storytime (W) September 30 - December 2, 11 a.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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Family Storytime (Th) October 1 - December 3, 10 a.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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| Sylvania Branch |
Tales for Tots (W) October 21 - November 25, 9:30 - 9:50 a.m. Ages 2-3
Stories, fingerplays, and songs especially for toddlers with a parent or caregiver. No registration necessary.
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Tales for Tots (W) October 21 - November 25, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Ages 2-3
Stories, fingerplays, and songs especially for toddlers with a parent or caregiver. No registration necessary.
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| Preschool Time |
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
Preschool Storytime (Th) October 15 - December 10, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
A lively 30-minute program for 3- to 5-year-olds to attend on their own, featuring stories, songs, films, puppet shows and more.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5307
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Grandpals (M) December 7, 2 - 3 p.m. Ages 4-5
Celebrate the holidays with an 'adopted' Grandpal for an afternoon of stories, puppet shows, and refreshments in this thematically based intergenerational program for 4- and 5-year-olds and seniors. Get into the spirit of giving by helping us construct a gift basket for a struggling family.
Registration is required and begins 10/12/2009. Limited to 20. 419-259-5307
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| Holland Branch |
Family Storytime (W) October 7 - December 2, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5
A fun program featuring stories, songs, flannel boards and crafts.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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Preschool Storytime (W) October 7 - December 2, 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5
A fun program featuring stories, songs, flannelboards and crafts.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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Preschool Storytime (Th) October 8 - December 3, 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5
A fun program featuring stories, songs, flannelboards and crafts.
Registration is required and begins 9/28/2009. 419-259-5240
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| Maumee Branch |
Family Storytime (T) September 29 - December 1, 7 p.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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Family Storytime (W) September 30 - December 2, 11 a.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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Family Storytime (Th) October 1 - December 3, 10 a.m. Ages 2-5
An inclusive storytime for parents and their children featuring books, flannel boards, songs and much more fun!
Registration is required and begins 8/24/2009. Limited to 30. 419-259-5360
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| Reynolds Corners Branch |
Family Storytime (T) October 20 - December 8, 7:00 p.m. Ages 2-5
A fun program for children ages 2-5 to attend with an adult companion, featuring stories, songs, flannel boards, fingerplays and more.
Registration is required and begins 10/5/2009. 419-259-5303
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Preschool Storytime (W) October 21 - December 9, 11:00 a.m. Ages 2-5
A fun program for children ages 2-5 to attend with an adult companion, featuring stories, songs, flannel boards, fingerplays and more.
Registration is required and begins 10/5/2009. 419-259-5303
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Guess the Gumballs (M) November 16 - November 20, noon p.m.
Correctly guess the number of gumballs and win the entire GUMBALL MACHINE!
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Take It and Make It for the Holidays (M) December 7 - December 11, noon p.m.
Stop in anytime this week and pick up a craft packet and instructions to make four extra special gift tags. Add your own personal touch to gifts for Mom, Dad, and friends this holiday season!
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| Toledo Heights Branch |
Walking in a Winter Wonderland (T) December 1, 7 - 8 p.m.
The whole family is invited to make a holiday craft at the library. Afterwards, walk with us to the Highland Park Shelter House for cookies, cocoa and caroling! This event is co-sponsored by the City of Toledo, Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Toledo Heights Friends of the Library.
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| West Toledo Branch |
Family Storytime (Th) October 8 - December 10, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and puppets for 2-to 5-year-olds, accompanied by an adult. No storytime the week of Thanksgiving.
Registration is required and begins 9/8/2009. 419-259-5290
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Kids' Holiday Craft Week December 14 - December 18, 2:30 p.m. Ages 3-12
Drop in any day of the week, between 2:30 p.m. and close, to make a special holiday craft to take home. Crafts will change throughout the week, so you can come more than once!
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| Elementary Age |
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| Birmingham Branch |
Get ready for Thanksgiving! (T) November 24, noon - 9 p.m. Grades K-4
Stop in anytime today to make a special craft for Thanksgiving.
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
Songs of the Season (Th) December 17, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Grades K-5
Let's get into that holiday spirit with a kazoo concert where you are the shining Star. Keep the kazoo and a holiday surprise for you too!
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| Holland Branch |
Go for the gold... (M) October 26 - November 30, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Grades K-5
...by reading to a golden retriever that is! Sign up for a 15-minute session for six weeks and improve your reading skills while reading to a certified therapy golden retriever.
Registration is required and begins 10/12/2009. 419-259-5240
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| Kent Branch |
Gobble Up a Good Story (W) November 25, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a gobbling good storytime as we read stories about turkeys. We will learn and sing songs and create a cool turkey craft.
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Snowman Stories! (W) December 2, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Hooray for snowmen! Join us as we read stories about these special winter friends and make cool crafts to celebrate the season.
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Holiday Stories (W) December 9, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Get in the spirit of the season as we share some of our favorite holiday stories. We will enjoy songs and have fun making a cool holiday craft together.
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Holiday Party (W) December 16, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for the annual Kent Branch holiday program. Enjoy holiday themed fun and games as we explore the various holidays of the season.
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| Lagrange Branch |
I Can Name That Tune Contest December 3 - December 23 Grades K-12
This musical trivia contest will test how well you know the lyrics to Christmas and holiday songs. Join in the holiday festivities by participating in this contest and winning a special holiday treat.
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Holiday Happening (M) December 7, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades K-5
Drop by for some games and holiday cookies.
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Holiday Open House (T) December 8, 4 - 6 p.m.
Drop in for music, treats, and fun. Browse our holiday book displays and get a prize when you check out five items.
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| Locke Branch |
Young Artist's Club (Sa) October 17 - December 19, 11 a.m. - noon Grades 1-5
This is not your school's average art class! Join our new club for kids interested in art and fun. Learn about drawing, sculpture, and painting. Once a month, October-December, you will learn different techniques and create an art project that reflects all you learn. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required and begins 10/6/2009. Limited to 15. 419-259-5310
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Are you a Bucks fan or True Blue? November 16 - November 21, 9 a.m. Ages All
Cast your vote at the Locke Branch to enter a prize drawing! The big screen will be on all day!
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Tree Trimming (W) December 2, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-4
Come to the Locke branch for tree trimming, stories, crafts, and treats!
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Kids Café (W) December 9, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-4
Come to the kids café to play on our big screen. Board games too!!
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Cookie Madness (W) December 16, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-4
If you give kids cookies they might decorate them...come to the Locke Branch for cookie decorating fun!
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| Main Library |
Homework Helper August 31 - December 22, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Grades K-6
Do you want to improve your grades and be successful in school? Our Homework Helper will be here every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to help you with your school assignments.
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Read off Your Fines September 1 - December 31, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ages 0-17
Young people with fines on their cards can come to the Children's Library to earn Book Bucks just by reading. For every 15 minutes of reading, children up to the age of 17 can earn one book buck to pay off fines. Book Bucks can only be used to pay fines and must be used the day they are earned.
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Saturday Chess Players (Sa) September 5 - December 26, 9 - 11 a.m. Grades K-6
Stop by the Children's Library on Saturday mornings for a game of chess. Practice basic and advanced strategic moves. All skill levels are welcome.
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| Mott Branch |
Wii, You and Me! (M) November 30, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-5
We’re breaking out the Wii today so get ready to have some fun!
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Holiday Cheer! (M) December 7, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-5
Celebrate the many holidays of the season and make a pinecone decoration to take home or to add to the Children’s Tree!
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| Oregon Branch |
Make-It Take-It Holiday Crafts! (Sa) December 5, 2 - 2:45 p.m. Grades K-5
Are you a crafty person? Come to the Library and make several holiday crafts. We will provide all the paper, scissors, gluesticks, etc. Refreshments will be served.
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| Reynolds Corners Branch |
Guess the Gumballs (M) November 16 - November 20, noon p.m.
Correctly guess the number of gumballs and win the entire GUMBALL MACHINE!
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Take It and Make It for the Holidays (M) December 7 - December 11, noon p.m.
Stop in anytime this week and pick up a craft packet and instructions to make four extra special gift tags. Add your own personal touch to gifts for Mom, Dad, and friends this holiday season!
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| Sanger Branch |
Paws to Read (M) November 16 - December 21, 7 - 8 p.m. Grades K-5
Read books aloud to real live dogs! The dogs are great listeners and they never interrupt.
Registration is required and begins 11/2/2009. 419-259-5295
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| South Branch |
Snowflakes! (Th) December 10, 4 p.m. Grades K-4
Snowflakes everywhere! Come and make your very own!
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| Toledo Heights Branch |
Walking in a Winter Wonderland (T) December 1, 7 - 8 p.m.
The whole family is invited to make a holiday craft at the library. Afterwards, walk with us to the Highland Park Shelter House for cookies, cocoa and caroling! This event is co-sponsored by the City of Toledo, Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Toledo Heights Friends of the Library.
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Post - Holiday Open House (W) December 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
All ages are welcome to enjoy holiday cookies, play board games, and enter our Toledo Heights Friends of the Library book raffle.
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| Washington Branch |
Jolly Holiday Crafts (T) December 15, 4:00 p.m. Grades K-5
Hear stories and sing songs as we make festive holday crafts and decorate cookies.
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| Waterville Branch |
Tale Trekkers (M) October 19 - November 23, 4:15 p.m. Grades K-5
Follow that fairy tale! This six-week book club for elementary kids will feature folk and fairy tales from around the world. Come and fill up a passport as you trek around the continents through books, crafts, and more!
Registration is required and begins 10/5/2009. 419-878-3055
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| West Toledo Branch |
Young Artist's Club (T) September 15 - December 15, 3:30 p.m. Grades 1-6
Bring your best artistic talent and imagination to the West Toledo Branch every other Tuesday. We will put your ideas and creativity to the test with fun art projects not found in your school's art class. Space is limited so don't miss out on this inspiring good time.
Registration is required and begins 9/1/2009. Limited to 25. 419-259-5290
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Kids' Holiday Craft Week December 14 - December 18, 2:30 p.m. Ages 3-12
Drop in any day of the week, between 2:30 p.m. and close, to make a special holiday craft to take home. Crafts will change throughout the week, so you can come more than once!
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| Family Time |
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| Holland Branch |
Tis the Season to be Jolly... (Sa) December 5, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 years and up
...and we will celebrate with stories and crafts of the season along with snacks. Someone Jolly will stop in for a visit! Fa La La La La...
Registration is required and begins 11/23/2009. 419-259-5240
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| Kent Branch |
Art Tatum African-American Resource Center 20th Anniversary (Sa) December 5, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Can you believe it has been 20 years since the opening of the Art Tatum African-American Resource Center at the Kent Branch Library? Please join us for a special program as we recognize this milestone in our community's history.
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The Art Tatum African American Resource Center presents: Kwanzaa a celebration of African-American Culture (T) December 15, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Please join us as we celebrate African-American culture through music, dance, and a recounting of the principles of Kwanzaa.
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| Lagrange Branch |
Holiday Craft Fun November 30 - December 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Drop in anytime the Library is open this week to create some fun. Materials for a handcrafted holiday decoration will be available. For all ages.
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Holiday Open House (T) December 8, 4 - 6 p.m.
Drop in for music, treats, and fun. Browse our holiday book displays and get a prize when you check out five items.
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| Locke Branch |
Family Storytime (W) October 14 - December 16, 10:30 a.m. 18 months to 4 years
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, puppets, fingerplays, and crafts for 18 months to 4-year-olds, accompanied by an adult. No storytime the week of Thanksgiving.
Registration is required and begins 9/30/2009. 419-259-5310
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Cookie Madness (W) December 16, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades K-4
If you give kids cookies they might decorate them...come to the Locke Branch for cookie decorating fun!
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| Maumee Branch |
Mrs. Claus & Ellie the Elf (T) December 1, 7 p.m.
Santa may be busy but Mrs. Claus & Ellie the Elf (aka The Enchanted Entertainers) have taken time to come visit from the North Pole and will be here with lots of holiday activities including stories, songs, dance, skits and more. You won't want to miss this special event.
Registration is required and begins 11/3/2009. 419-259-5360
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Holiday Magic Show (T) December 8, 7 p.m. Ages All
Back by popular demand, Gordon the Magician presents a wonderful holiday magic show. Children of all ages will enjoy the appearance of reindeer, elves, snowmen and loads of holiday cheer.
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| Reynolds Corners Branch |
Guess the Gumballs (M) November 16 - November 20, noon p.m.
Correctly guess the number of gumballs and win the entire GUMBALL MACHINE!
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Ring in the Holidays (M) December 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Welcome winter holidays and gladden dark nights with the delightful sounds of a bell choir followed by spiced cider and cookies.
Registration is required and begins 11/10/2009. 419-259-5303
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| Sanger Branch |
Sensei Tom (T) November 24, 7 - 8 p.m.
Join Sensei Tom of Kempo Martial Arts to learn moves, focus, confidence, and the importance of martial arts. Dress comfortably to move.
Registration is required and begins 10/3/2009. 419-259-5295
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| Sylvania Branch |
Reindeer Games (W) December 9, 1 - 2 p.m.
Who better to bring in some holiday cheer than a red-nosed reindeer? We will meet at the Sylvania Library.
Registration is required and begins 9/9/2009. 419-882-2089
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| Toledo Heights Branch |
Walking in a Winter Wonderland (T) December 1, 7 - 8 p.m.
The whole family is invited to make a holiday craft at the library. Afterwards, walk with us to the Highland Park Shelter House for cookies, cocoa and caroling! This event is co-sponsored by the City of Toledo, Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Toledo Heights Friends of the Library.
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Post - Holiday Open House (W) December 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
All ages are welcome to enjoy holiday cookies, play board games, and enter our Toledo Heights Friends of the Library book raffle.
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| West Toledo Branch |
Family Storytime (Th) October 8 - December 10, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and puppets for 2-to 5-year-olds, accompanied by an adult. No storytime the week of Thanksgiving.
Registration is required and begins 9/8/2009. 419-259-5290
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