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Monday, May 26, 2008

  Memorial Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
   

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

  Book Chat
  10:30 am
Interested in books, but don't have a lot of time to read? Want to join a book group, but don't know when you'd squeeze it in? Try Book Chat--great conversation about short books for busy people. "Maus: A Survivor's Tale" by Art Spiegelman. This groundbreaking graphic novel of Holocaust survival demonstrates that a picture "is" worth a thousand words.
Call 742-4258.
   

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

  KY3 for Kids Storybreak
  2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Brandon Beck at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Dave Snider at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ethan Forhetz at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Marie Saavedra at the Fair Grove Branch. This event is part of the 2008 Summer Reading Program.
Call 742-4258.
   

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

  Storytime
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Storytime
  11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

  5-A-Day Puppet Play
  4:00 pm for grades K-2.
Reba Raspberry and friends teach kids how to eat healthy by putting colors on their plate while the Fit Kidz puppets teach them the importance of physical activity. After the show, children can eat a yummy, heart-healthy parfait and make their own veggie character puppet. Sponsored by the Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center.
Registration starts June 02; call 742-4258.
   

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

  Storytime
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Storytime
  11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

  Storytime
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Storytime
  11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   

Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Techno 'Tween
  2:00 pm for ages 8-12.
Want to try out the latest Library technology? Challange yourself and others with various techno activities.
Call 742-4258.
   

Friday, July 4, 2008

  Independence Day
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All libraries will be closed Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.
   

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

  Storytime
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Storytime
  11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

  Storytime
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Storytime
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Storytime
  11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   

Thursday, July 24, 2008

  Techno 'Tween
  2:00 pm for ages 8-12.
Want to try out the latest Library technology? Challange yourself and others with various techno activities.
Call 742-4258.
   

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

  Creepy, Crawly Critters
  12:20 pm for grades 3-5.
Jump like a flea, crawl like a caterpillar, hop like a frog--whatever you do, MOVE! Learn how to keep your body fueled with the right foods. Sponsored by MU Extension Family Nutrition Education Program.
Registration starts July 01; call 742-4258.
   

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

  Storytime
  10:00 am for ages 1-2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Storytime
  11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
   

Saturday, August 2, 2008

  Ready, Set, Go to Preschool
  10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Starting preschool is a big step for a little person. Get ready with fun and reassuring stories and activities.
Call 742-4258.
   
  Ready, Set, Go to Kindergarten
  2:00 pm for ages 5-6.
Starting kindergarten is a big step for a little person. Get ready with fun and reassuring stories and activities.
Call 742-4258.
   

Monday, September 1, 2008

  Labor Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, September 1, for Labor Day.
   

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

  Staff Training
 
All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 11, for Staff Training.
   

Thursday, November 27, 2008

  Thanksgiving Day
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All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.
   
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