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Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of stories, songs, and fingerplays for the entire family.  This story session will be held in Youth Services, 2nd floor of the library.  No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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This event is in the "Ages 2-4" group.

Playtime at the Library!

10:30am - 11:00am
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4
South Side Branch
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Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4
Program Type: Celebration, Meet and Greet
Event Details:

Join us for a fun half hour of screen-free play. This open-play experience encourages little ones to share and interact while allowing them to be independent in their activity choices. 

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Poetry Tuesday

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
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Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Come hear the poem of the week! Every Tuesday at Books on the Hill a new poem is selected and recited by performance poet/library staff Cleveland Wall.  No registration necessary--this is a drop-in event.

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Winter Wonderland

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family night full of winter activities! All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poet Laureate Club - Tracy K. Smith

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

Poet Laureate Club

Hosted by Lehigh University professor Bob Watts, this 11-part series will focus on U.S. Poet Laureates. and is held via Zoom. Read the poet's work for free on The Poetry Foundation (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/) or check BAPL's collection. Come for discussion and a presentation on the poet! Registration is required.

Event Details:

This month we read and discuss Tracy K. Smith's poetry.