FOR RELEASE:  February 19, 2010

 

 

Check Out Great Kids Programs in March at the Troy Public Library

 

 

(TROY, MI) – The Troy Public Library has plenty of fun activities for kids this March.  Programs are free, sponsored by The Friends of Troy Public Library.  Some require registration.

 

The Troy Public Library is located at 510 W. Big Beaver Rd.  For more information or to register for programs, call 248.524.3541, or see www.troylibrary.info.  These are the scheduled activities for March:

 

Dr. Seuss Story Time:  Tuesday, March 2 at 1:30 pm

Celebrate the 106th anniversary of Theodor Geisel’s birth with his crazy stories, a game and a craft.  Make time for duckfeet!  Registration required.  Ages 3+

 

Family Reading Time:  Thursday, March 4 at 7 pm

Reading is essential for success in school.  Enjoy a book together with the Library and after keep the book to continue the fun at home.  Registration required.  Limited space.  All ages

 

Dress-Up Story Time:  Saturday, March 6 at 2 pm

Spring is a time of new beginnings. Enjoy spring stories, and then pretend to be someone new with the Library’s costumes.  Registration required.  Ages 3+

 

Read to Andy, the Therapy Dog:  Thursday, March 11 at 4 pm

Read to Andy the Therapy dog, who promises to listen as he is told a story. Jane Alkon, author of a book called My Boy, will make Andy available to children who are able to read.  Registration required.  Ages 5+

 

Light Bulb Lab: Friday, March 12 at 10:45 am or 11:45 am

Join the Library Light Bulb Lab! The lab meets once a month to conduct amazing fun science.  Registration required.  Limited space.  Ages 3-5

 

Library Babies: Saturday, March 13 at 11:30 am

Parents and their 6 to 12 month old babies will have a blast with lively activities, finger plays and singing stories.  Registration required.

 

Art Workshop: Saturday, March 13 at 2 pm

A silly potato head leprechaun made from a paper bag and construction paper will keep everyone busy and help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  Registration required.  Ages 3+

 

Evening Family Story Time: Thursday, March 18 at 7 pm 

Leprechaun magic and Irish tales will provide entertainment, followed by cookies and milk.  No registration required. All ages welcome.

 

Red Robins!: Saturday, March 20 at 2 pm

Come celebrate the first day of spring with stories about robins.  Then, create a robin door hanger to take home.  Registration required.  Ages 3 +

 

Chess: Sunday, March 21 at 2-5 pm

Experience friendly competition as Tom Manion leads students in a chess session.  Register beginning on March 12.  Seating is limited.  Ages 7-14

 

Read to Andy, the Therapy Dog:  Thursday, March 25 at 4 pm

Read to Andy the Therapy dog, who promises to listen as he is told a story. Jane Alkon, author of a book called My Boy, will make Andy available to children who are able to read.  Register beginning March 12. Ages 5+

 

Playtime at the Library: Friday, March 26 at 10:15 am-Noon

Come and chat with other parents while the children make a craft and play.  No registration required.  All ages.

 

Technology Club: Friday, March 26 at 4:15 pm

Share educational fun on the Internet.  Registration begins on March 12.  Limited space.  Ages 9+

 

Respect the Flags:  Saturday, March 27 at 2 pm

Allyson Dunn from Consumers Energy will present a safety program to create "Safety Heroes." Learn the importance of the colored flags used to mark utility, cable and other underground lines.  Registration begins March 12.  Ages 8 +

 

 

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