Washington Twp Public Library May 2012 Children's Programs

Washington Township Public Library at 37 E. Springtown Road in Long Valley, N.J. (www.wtpl.org) will hold the following children’s programs and registrations during May 2012:

* Please note – Washington Twp residents are given priority for all programs that require sign-ups.*

WT Friends of the Library Book Sale – Friday, May 18^th & Saturday, May 19^th - stop by to pick up some inexpensive books & more – for a good cause!

Celebrate Children’s Book Week – May 7^th – 11th @ WTPL!!  It’s the Book-a-Day-Giveaway!  We will be giving away one book a day, Monday through Friday, for each of three categories: grades PreK-2, grades 3-5, & grades 6 and up.  Stop by to enter!

The National Library Week  Bookmark Contest!  Make sure to return your (one only please) bookmark by May 2nd, so the voting may begin. Voting will take place from May 7^th – June 1^st.  Stop by to vote for your favorites!  For more info stop by or check our website.

Book Buddies - Little Buddies(grades 1 & 2) practice reading to Big Buddies(grades 5 and up) – program runs through May 15^th.  For more info contact Mrs. Birch.

Spring  Story Time  -  through May 10th

Mother Goose & Me: (up to 24 months): Thursdays @ 10am or 11am
Toddler Time:  (ages 2-3): Tuesdays @ 10 am or 11am
Story Time : (ages 3-5 ): Wednesdays @ 10am or 1pm
We will have fun with stories, fingerplays, songs and more.

May 2nd (Wednesday)

Evening Story Time @ 7:00pm – Family Story Time – Join Mrs. Averett for a Pizza Story Time - No registration required.

May 5th(Saturday)

Travels with Leland @ 1:00pm – for ages 5- 10 yrs old.  Join us as we sample food, play games & do crafts from various countries.  Designed & presented by LVMS student Leland Domaratzky.  What better way to ‘Change the World’ than to help our children become more culturally aware.  Please register online.

May 10^th(Thursday)

Story Time w/Mrs. Birch at the  LV Green Market @ 4:00pm – all ages, come on down to the Green Market for some good stories!

May 14th (Monday)

LEGO Club @ 4:00pm – Kids ages 5-11 yrs can come to build exciting creations.
WT residents only.  Online sign ups start  5/7.

May 16^th (Wednesday)

Here Comes Summer Story Time @ 10:00am – All ages join us to celebrate the coming of the summer season.  No registration required.

May 21st(Monday)

3-4 Book Club @ 4:00pm.  Kids in grades 3 & 4 - Join us as we discuss various Newberry winner & award books that you have selected.  Pick up our next chapter book. Books & snacks will be available at the meeting.  Please contact Mrs. Birch if interested.

May 22^nd,  May 29^th & June 5th (Tuesday)

Read to Rover @ 4:00pm – Beginning readers, join our friendly therapy dogs & their trainers to practice reading.  REAL dogs!  Please contact Mrs. Birch to schedule a time slot.

May 29th(Tuesday)

Book Buzz @ 4:00pm –  Kids in grades 5-8, Join us to discuss The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman,  and others that you are reading.  Snacks available.  Pick up a book at the library.  For more info contact Mrs. Birch.

May 31st(Thursday)

Chess Club  @ 7:00pm.  All ages welcome – must be able to play. Bring a board just in case – no registration required.

*SPECIAL PARENTING WORKSHOP*

May 14th(Monday) @ 7:00pm
Teen Books for Adults: You Know You Read Them – Join Mrs. Birch & Teen Librarian, Elissa Rizzo to talk about books we recommend, books you recommend and why you shouldn’t hide it!  Light refreshment available.  Please register online.