WPL Kids Programs

	Please note: Registration is required for some programs. Call 303-658-2606 (College Hill) or 303-658-2306 (Irving Street) for more information.
The generosity of the Friends of the Westminster Public Library allows the Library to offer FREE programs for children and families.

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2012 PROGRAMS

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Featured Programs

Safari Sally
Saturday, January 14, 2-3:00 p.m.
Irving Street
Saturday, January 28, 2-3:00 p.m.
College Hill
Get up close and personal with exciting LIVE ANIMALS! See Madagascar hissing cockroaches, millipedes, snakes, chinchillas, hedgehogs, potbellied pigs and more. All ages.

Puppet Show Fun
Saturday, February 11, 2-2:30 p.m.
Irving Street
Irving Street Fairy Tale Theatre presents The Princess and the Pea, The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken, and One Zillion Valentines. All ages.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
February 27 - March 3
Celebrate Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Our activities throughout the week include adding to a favorite library book chain and Dr. Seuss activity sheets. After you enjoy our activities, pick up some free Dr. Seuss giveaways and enter a drawing for some free books. All ages.

Reaction Action
Saturday, March 3, 2-2:45 p.m.
Irving Street
Saturday, March 31, 2-2:45 p.m.
College Hill
Chemistry with a Bang presented by Science Matters! Be amazed with experiments that involve exothermic reactions, color changing acid bases and dry ice. Learn the science behind these fun demonstrations. Age: 5-11 years.

Music for Kids
Saturday, April 7, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Irving Street
Saturday, April 14, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
College Hill
Eric West's Music For Kids show celebrates both National Library Week and Earth Day. Eric has collected several homemade instruments made out of recycled "junk”, including frying pans, pan lids, a "pasta pot" guitar, his "panjo" and more. Along with his dancing limberjacks, fun songs, and lots of audience participation, Eric demonstrates that "You belong at your library" for fun and creative silliness! All ages.

Celebrate Children’s Book Week
May 7 - 13
Discover fun and exciting things to see and do in our Children’s libraries by doing a “Let’s Find-It” contest. This contest will take place in the Children’s areas at both libraries throughout the week. Each child will be given a form with instructions to locate various things in the Children’s area. After the children find the answers, they will enter their form into a contest to win a free book. Fifteen lucky children at each library, whose names are randomly drawn from the correct answer forms, receive a free book to keep.

Ongoing Programs

Pen & Pencil Club
Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.
January 14, February 25, March 24, April 21, May 19
College Hill, Room L107
If you like to write, or talk about your favorite books, join the club! Share your writing. Participate in public readings for family and friends. Refreshments and door prizes. No registration required. Age: 6-11 years.

R.E.A.D. Dogs
Tallulah the R.E.A.D. dog
Tuesdays @ College Hill, 6-7:30 p.m.
January 17, February 21, March 13, April 10, May 8
Wednesdays @ College Hill, 6–7:30 p.m.
January 11,18 - February 1, 8,15 - March 7,14, 21 - April 4,11,18 - May 2, 9, 16
Saturdays @ College Hill, 2:30-3:45 p.m.
January 14, February 11, March 10, April 7, May 5
Saturdays @ Irving Street, 2:30-3:45 p.m.
January 21, February 18, March 17, April 21, May 19
Join our K9 Cares R.E.A.D. dog teams for a unique reading experience. Bring your own book or choose one from the library. Call 303-658-2606 to sign up your child for a private 15-minute session. Age: 6-11 years.

Free Drop-In Homework Center
Irving Street Library, Meeting Room
Monday through Wednesday, 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Looking for a quiet place to do your homework after school? Visit our Homework Center at the Irving Street Library. Caring volunteers are available if you need help. Limited number of computers are available to do homework assignments.