FOR RELEASE: September 30, 2009

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

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

Come explore these scheduled activities:

Saturday, October 3, 2 pm -- Let’s Pretend! Calling all Princesses and Super Heroes to a party! Be Magical! Be Powerful! Be Special! Register. Ages 3+.

Thursday, October 8, 7 pm -- Book Report Writing: Learn the proper steps to writing winning book reports. Register. Grades 4+.

Friday, October 9, 10:15 am -- Noon Playtime at the Library: Come and chat with other parents while the children make a craft and play. No registration required. All ages.

Friday, October 9, 4:15-5:30 pm -- Technology Club: Share educational fun on the Internet. Limited space. Register. Ages 9+.

Saturday, October 10, 2 pm -- Video Game Day: Enjoy video games and tournaments for GameCube, Wii, PS2 and Xbox 360. Pizza will be provided. Register. Ages 8+.

Thursday, October 15, 7 pm -- Evening Family Story Time: October is the month children like to dress up. We will read imaginative tales and then share treats. No registration required. All ages welcome.

Saturday, October 17, 11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm -- Pumpkin Decorating: Use your imagination to create a jack-o’-lantern with our pumpkin and craft materials. Limited supplies. Registration begins October 2. Ages 3+.

Friday, October 23, 4:15-5:30 pm -- Technology Club: Share educational fun on the Internet. Registration begins October 9. Ages 9+.

Saturday, October 24, 11:30 am -- Library Babies: You and your 6-12 month old will have a blast with lively activities, fingerplays and singing stories. Registration begins October 9.

Saturday, October 24, 2 pm -- Art Workshop: Create a mask using half a paper plate and various scraps provided. Registration begins October 9. Ages 3+.

Saturday, October 31, 3 pm -- It’s Magic!: Brace yourself for an engaging, amazing and hilarious program. Award-winning Actor and Magician Tom Plunkard will warm your hearts and stretch your cheek muscles with a spellbinding performance filled with magic, audience participation and loads of humor. Tickets will be available beginning October 16. All ages welcome.

The Troy Public Library is located at 510 W. Big Beaver Rd. For more information or to register for programs, call 248.524.3541.

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