PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL- AGED CHILDREN:
MAKE IT WORK!
Mondays,October 20, November 24 and December 29, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
This group will not only look at scientific concepts, but, as a group, they will use these concepts and “make them work!” This program is open to those in grades 4 through 6 who are curious about how things happen. Class size is limited, so registration is required.
October concept: Candy Science 101
No gum chewing in the library…but what if we make gum? True or False: If you eat “Pop Rocks” and then drink a soda, you will explode. Come find out the answer.
November concept: Roller Coaster Science
Amusement parks are a great place to go for fun, but did you know they’re also a great example of physics and engineering. After this session, you will see science all around you.
December concept: Up, Up, and Away!
You will have a better understanding of the science behind flight after making several flying machines.
JUNIOR EXPLORERS
Mondays, October 27, November 17 and December 22, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Children in grades 1 through 3 are invited to join us for a program that explores a different theme each month using visuals and crafts. Because class size is limited, registration is a must.
November topic: Native American clothing varied widely from tribe to tribe, but one universal element was the moccasin. Extensive beadwork, quillwork, and painted designs were lavished on these shoes. We will create our own moccasin artwork.
December topic: Long ago, people celebrated the winter solstice, a time when the days grew short and the sun was at its lowest point in the sky. Candles or bonfires were lit to chase away the darkness. We will make luminaries as our symbol of light.
ADVENTURES IN READING
Tuesdays, October 28, November 18 and December 30, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Children in grades 2 and 3 are invited to join our monthly book discussion group. We provide the snacks, you provide the enthusiasm! When registering, a copy of the book will be available for checkout.
October selection: Marvin Redpost Class President by Louis Sachar
Third grader Marvin makes the news when he meets the President.
November selection: The Bailey School Kids: Ninjas Don’t Bake Pumpkin Pies by Debbie Dadey
Is the new baker of yummy pumpkin pies really a thief?
December selection: Jigsaw Jones Mystery: The Case of the Snowboarding Superstar by James Preller
Solve the mystery and learn to talk “cool” (in snowboarding language).
“FOR KIDS ONLY” BOOK DISCUSSION
Tuesdays, November 18 and December 30, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Enjoy a great book each month and then join your peers for a lively discussion and snacks. This group is open to those in grades 4 through 6. A copy of the book will be available for checkout when you register for the discussion.
November selection: The Sherlock Files: The 100-Year-Old Secret by Tracy Barrett
Can Xena and Xander Holmes solve a mystery from Sherlock Holmes unsolved casebook?
December selection: The Name of this Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch
Can't tell you what it's about because it's a secret.
PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE:
READING PATCH CLUB
Monday, September 8 through Friday, May 29
Become an official member of the LaGrange Library’s Reading Patch Club. This program is open to toddlers through the 6th grade. Stop by the Youth Services desk to register and receive your reading log. Once you complete your reading goal, you pick out a prize book and reading patch. Keep reading and earn a variety of patches! Children must have a valid LaGrange Library card when registering.
