FOR RELEASE: August 20, 2008

“Back to School” Fun for Kids at the Troy Public Library

(TROY, MI) – The Troy Public Library has plenty of fun activities for kids this September. Programs are free thanks to our sponsor The Friends of Troy Public Library and may require registration.

Come explore these scheduled activities:

September 5: Playtime at the Library, 10:15 am-noon. Come chat with other parents while the children make a craft and play. No registration. All ages.

September 6: Saturday Movie Matinee, 2 pm. Drop in for afternoon movies while snacking on cookies. No registration. Ages 3 and up.

September 13: Saturday Family Story Time, 11:15 am. Gloria Constance spins her stories as Mother Goose. No registration. All ages.

September 13: Art Workshop, 2 pm. Try your artistic hand at “yarn art” creating a special picture for your home. Register beginning August 9.

September 21: Chess, 2-5 pm. Experience friendly competition as Tom Manion leads students in a chess session. Register beginning September 5. Ages 7 and up.

September 25: Evening Family Story Time, 7 pm. Fall sotries create a special time, then we’ll share milk and cookies with everyone. No registration. All ages.

September 26: Technology Club, 4:15-5:30 pm. Let’s explore Microsoft Word to help prepare a new school year. Register beginning September 12. Ages 9 and up.

September 27: Library Babies, 11:30 am. You and your 6-12 month old will have a blast with lively activities, fingerplays and singing stories. Registration begins September 12.

September 27: Palamazoo, 2 pm. Susan Harrison is an entertaining chameleon who wows audiences with her upbeat interactive performances. Her lively spirit, playful original songs, colorful palamazoo puppet characters, rhythmic dance and enchanting stories invite you to join in her fun performances. Tickets available September 12. All ages.

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

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