Tremont Road - Main Library

ESOL Book Club

Date: 

Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am

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Nancy Brown leads this book club just for non-native speakers of English. This spring we will continue discussing a book that focuses on the historical and cultural events in the United States during the 1920’s.

Celebrating UA History

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Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

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One hundred years ago, James T. Miller sold the land that would become Upper Arlington to King and Ben Thompson. Join us for a day of refreshments, activities and special guests celebrating this milestone in Upper Arlington history. Upper Arlington Historical Society President Charlie Groezinger, Lynn Thompson, granddaughter of King Thompson, and Esther Miller, granddaughter of James T. Miller, will all be on hand.

Youth Chess Club

Date: 

Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 4:00pm to 4:45pm

Age Group: 

For students in grades 3-6. Checkmate! Chess lovers of all levels are welcome to join our Youth Chess Club. Our local teen experts will moderate, help beginners and suggest strategies to players. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior. (45 min.)
Related Reading: Chess in Action: from first attack to checkmate by Paul Mantell

PEEPS Diorama Contest

Date: 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

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Most folks think these sugar-covered, animal-shaped marshmallows are for eating, but did you know what else you can do with them? Literature-inspired dioramas! Not sure what a diorama is? Check out this Washington Post website: http://tinyurl.com/4xja9fp
We will provide all supplies, you provide the imagination! You will have an hour and a half to complete your creation. Winner will receive a prize. For grades 4-7. This is a registered event;registration begins March 6th.
Related Reading: Eye Candy: crafting cool candy creations by Dana Meachen Rau

NorWest Flower Show

Date: 

Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm

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The NorWest Garden Clubs bring their standard flower show to the Main Library on March 16-17. See plants and flowers grown by local gardeners, plus arrangements made from dried materials.

NorWest Flower Show

Date: 

Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 10:00am to 5:00pm

Age Group: 

The NorWest Garden Clubs bring their standard flower show to the Main Library on March 16-17. See plants and flowers grown by local gardeners, plus arrangements made from dried materials.

Book Buddy Night: Little Buddies

Date: 

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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For Students in grades K-3. Our popular summertime program Book Buddies continues throughout the school-year! Little buddies are paired up with local teens to practice their reading and other literacy activities. A variety of reading materials will be supplied. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior. (60 min.)

Parent-Child Newbery Book Discussion: The View From Saturday

Date: 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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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 The View From Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg. 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: The View From Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg

Preschool Storytime Class

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 10:15am to 11:00am

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For children ages 3-1/2 to 6 and their caregivers. Children and caregivers will learn pre-reading skills through stories, songs and rhymes to help prepare them for their Kindergarten Readiness Assessment in Literature Test (KRAL). Kindergarteners will continue to strengthen their skills. Skills include answering questions, repeating sentences, rhyming words and identifying sounds and letters.

Books & Blocks

Date: 

Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:15am

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Children and caregivers join us for stories, building and fun! Each month we’ll read a couple of stories to start, then the building will begin with our LEGO Duplo blocks. We provide books and blocks as inspiration, then your child gets hands-on building time. Please note, children will not be able to keep their creations. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior.
Related Reading: LEGO Duplo: on the farm

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