Name: Bluey Scavenger Hunt
Start: 2024-09-16
End: 2024-09-22
Location: Franklin Avenue Library

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Upcoming Events

Bluey Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/16 - 9/22

Children

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Find all of the pictures hiding in the children's area to receive a prize.

Library Pets Scavenger Hunt!

All Day 9/16 - 9/28

Children

Library Branch: South Side Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn

Event Details:

Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.

I Spy: Banned Books

All Day 9/16 - 9/29

Children

Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Celebrate your freedom to read! Find all of the banned books in the children's area to get a prize!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

The Renaissance Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/17 - 9/23

Children, Teens

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Learn about the incredible artistic and cultural revolution known as The Renaissance! We've hidden pictures of famous people, works of art, and events associated with this historic period throughout the library!

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am

Birth-Preschool

Central Library Meeting Room 1

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adults

North Side Study Room 2

Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Study Room 2

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology

Event Details:

Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am

Birth-Preschool

Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Event Details:

Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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Download Our Newsletters and Publications

Engage - February-March 2024

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Bluey Scavenger Hunt

Bluey Scavenger Hunt

Library Pets Scavenger Hunt!

Library Pets Scavenger Hunt!

I Spy: Banned Books

I Spy: Banned Books

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Children’s Program

The Renaissance Scavenger Hunt

The Renaissance Scavenger Hunt

Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

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Accompanying Adults

Children’s Program

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