CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Caturday with Rock N Rescue (All Ages)
Saturday, May 31 at 11:00am
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4-H Explorations (Grades 3-5)
Monday, July 7 at 4:30pm
Storytime & Scavenger Hunt: The Art Lesson (Grades K-5)
Tuesday, July 8 at 4:30pm
Friday Family Movie: Lilo & Stitch
Friday, July 11 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Bubble, Comedy and Music Show: Reading Colors Your World! (All Ages)
Saturday, July 12 at 10:30am
4-H Explorations (Grades 3-5)
Monday, July 14 at 4:30pm
Storytime & Craft: We Are Definitely Human (Grades K-3)
Tuesday, July 15 at 4:30pm
Friday Family Movie: The Lego Movie
Friday, July 18 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
DROP-IN PROGRAMS
Monday Mindfulness Drumming! Mondays at 10:30am (April 21-June 2)
Join Teaching Artist Ernesto from Song and Beat Inc. for drumming, singing and musical games. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
This program was made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
Rock and Roll for Little Ones! Mondays, June 9 - June 30 at 10:30am
Join Amy Hersh and her guitar for some fun rocking, singing and dancing! Amy plays the guitar, starting with kids' classics such as "Twinkle, Twinkle" and American folk songs, then moving on to The Beatles, Chuck Berry, and other rock favorites. This program is for children of all ages and their families. Please note: This is a ticketed program. Show your John C. Hart Library Card at the Children's Reference Desk to receive tickets about 30 minutes before the program.
Song & Dance! Tuesdays, July 8 - August 12 at 10:30am
Join Ms. Stacy as she brings a book to life through song and dance. The adventure will begin with a story and then we will explore it further with fun and active musical activities. For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration.
This program was made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
Music & Movement with Lori Cohen! Tuesdays at 6:00pm OR Wednesdays at 10:00am (Begins July 8 - August 13)
For all ages. Come sing and dance with Lori Cohen and other participants! No registration needed.
Bouncing Babies! Wednesdays at 10:30am OR 11:30am (Begins July 9 - August 13)
Ideal for lap-sitting babies from birth on up. Join us as we do rhymes, bounces, songs and a story or two. Stay to play and meet new friends for a while after. No registration needed.
Art Club! Every 1st Wednesday of the Month at 4:00pm-6:00pm
This is a drop-in program where you can come and draw whatever you'd like. There will be themes for each month for inspiration, and you can draw on your own or with other kids! For grades 3-5. No registration needed.
Exploring Emotions! Thursdays at 10:30 am. (Begins July 10 - August 21) (No Class July 31)
For ages 2 - 4 with caregiver. We all have a lot of emotions-is your child feeling happy, sad or angry? This program, led by licensed clinical social worker Selina Toppin, explores emotions through stories and activities and helps give children the language to express these emotions helping families to build their self-awareness. No registration needed.
This program was made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
Game on!
Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm. For ages 5 & up and families
Drop in to play board games at the library. Bring your friends and family to play some old favorites like Uno and Sorry and some new classics like King of Tokyo and Outfoxed. No registration necessary.
This program was made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
Lego Free Build
Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 for ages 5 and up
Drop in for some Lego fun and build a creation with friends. We will display your amazing creations in the library until the next week. No registration required.
ON-GOING PROGRAMS
I Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Come to sign up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! This is a nationwide program that is available at our own library! The concept is simple, the rewards priceless. Read books to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler, the goal is to have read 1,000 books before your precious one starts kindergarten. To sign up come to the library to pick up a reading log. Each child will receive an incentive for every 100 books read. When they reach 1,000 books they will get a certificate, a magnet, and you can take their picture in our special “I read 1,000 books before Kindergarten!” frame!
Little Art at Hart
Are you interested in having a month-long show?
You will need 6 masterpieces to display in our library frames: 4 are normal paper size (8.5x11" portrait) and there are two large frames (12x18" landscape).
