Kids

Tail Wagging Tutors

Date: 

Monday, May 20, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Age Group: 

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Marty Marlatt and her trained therapy dogs for a fun way to practice their reading skills. Participants will take turns sharing stories with registered therapy dogs (TDI). We’ll provide the books or you can bring your favorites. No enrollment is required.

Related Reading: Here Comes Trouble! by Corinne Demas

Spectrum Storytime

Date: 

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Age Group: 

This monthly storytime is designed for young children on the Autism spectrum and/or children with sensory processing sensitivities. We will have stories, songs, and activities to encourage literacy and positive associations with reading and the library. This is a registered event; registration is limited to 8 children and their caregiver(s), and must be made in-person or by phone. This program is designed for children with a developmental stage of 3-5 years old; children aged 10 and under are welcome.

Sing-A-Story: Pajama Time

Date: 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Age Group: 

Miller Park’s own in-house musician, Brian Griffin, will visit with his guitar for this Pajama Storytime. Free tickets are required and will be available beginning May 1st.
Related Reading: Pigs in Pajamas by Maggie Smith

Reading to Rover

Date: 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Age Group: 

Meet some therapy dogs from Central Ohio Good Shepherds, and improve your reading skills too! Beginning readers can read to these very patient listeners, and learn about the therapy dog program. No registration required. For grades K-5.

Related Reading: The I Can Read! “Marley” series

Parent-Child Newbery Book Discussion: Dear Mr. Henshaw

Date: 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Age Group: 

For students in grades 4-6 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of a selected past Newbery winner or honor title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary. Multiple copies of the book will be available for check-out at each UAPL location; each family is responsible for securing their own copy. (60 min.)
Required reading: Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

Mother's Day Crafts

Date: 

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Age Group: 

Children of all ages are invited to make a fun surprise for your mother! No enrollment is necessary.

Related Reading: T. Rex and the Mother’s Day Hug by Lois Grambling

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