Branching Out - Children's: Spring 2015 by Durham County Library

Branching Out Highlights of News & Events for March to May 2015

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Programs for ki ds

Diversity In Action

Locations Main Library

300 N. Roxboro St., 919-560-0100 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0130 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Spring into Diversity: One of Many Colors Friday-Thursday, Apr. 24 - 30

Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center

The celebration includes special story time, craft, music and more. Check your local library for more details or contact Jovanna Foreman at jforeman@dconc.gov or 919.560.0188.

3200 Dearborn Dr., 919-560-0210 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1 - 5 p.m.

East Regional

211 Lick Creek Ln., 919-560-0203 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0214 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

North Regional

Finale: Thursday, Apr. 30, 10:30 a.m. at Southwest Regional, featuring a special performer and Holi color festival. Please wear white clothing you do not intend to wear again.

Puppets to Go presents The Tortoise and the Hare

221 Milton Rd., 919-560-0231 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0232 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

An Aesop's fable about a great race between a loveable tortoise and an arrogant hare. In addition to the moral that perseverance prevails, good nutrition and exercise are stressed. Join us! East Regional

Monday, Apr. 6

10:30 a.m.

South Regional

North Regional

Tuesday, Apr. 7

10:30 a.m.

Southwest Regional

Tuesday, Apr. 7

4 p.m.

Bragtown

Wednesday, Apr. 8

10:30 a.m.

Main

Thursday, Apr. 9

10:30 a.m.

Stanford L. Warren

Friday, Apr. 10

10:30 a.m.

South Regional

Saturday, Apr. 11

2 p.m.

4505 S. Alston Ave., 919-560-7409 Children’s Unit, 919-560-7410 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Southwest Regional

3605 Shannon Rd., 919-560-8590 Children’s Unit, 919-560-8592 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Big Bang Boom!

High energy kid’s band. Fun for the entire family!

Stanford L. Warren Branch

1201 Fayetteville St., 919-560-0270 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

VEGGIE VAN @ MAIN! The Veggie Van will be at the Main Library every Tuesday from 3 - 5 p.m., providing locally grown, seasonal produce for sale. Visit cnpnc.org or call 910-292-9166 to order, or stop by any Tuesday afternoon at Main.

Photography Photography by staff. To become a photography sponsor, email grozier@dconc.gov.

North Regional

Tuesday, Mar. 24

11 a.m.

Bragtown

Wednesday, Mar. 25

10:30 a.m.

East Regional

Wednesday, Mar. 25

2 p.m.

Southwest Regional

Wednesday, Mar. 25

4 p.m.

Main

Thursday, Mar. 26

10:30 a.m.

Stanford L. Warren

Thursday, Mar. 26

4 p.m.

South Regional

Thursday, Mar. 26

6 p.m.

Table of Contents: Children’s Programs Directory/Locations.....................................2 Storytime................................................ 3-5 Bragtown.................................................. 6 East Regional............................................. 6 Main Library...............................................7

North Regional.......................................... 8 South Regional........................................8-9 Southwest Regional................................... 9 Stanford L. Warren.................................... 10 Storytelling Festival................................... 10

Holiday Closings

All Durham County Library locations will be closed: Spring Holiday: Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 5

Spring Staff Day: Wednesday, May 13 2

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Memorial Day: Sunday, May 24-Monday, May 25

storytime @ your library Storytimes are in order by age, then date.

Brag tow n WEDNESDAY MORNING STORYTIME (Baby, Pre-school) Wednesdays, Apr. 1, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 20 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Read Across Durham: A Celebration of S.T.E.A.M. Literacy

Mar. 2 – 7

Enjoy stories, crafts and more!

Join us as we celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) literacy! Look for events throughout the week focusing on literacy of all types, @ your library.

CHINESE BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Pre-school) Mondays, Apr. 20; May 18 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories in English and Chinese, then get busy with a craft. MONDAY MORNING STORYTIME (Pre-school) Mondays, Mar. 2, 9, 16; Apr. 27 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join Miss Shayne for stories and a craft.

E as t Reg ional *LAPSIT/TODDLER TIME (Baby, 2 Year Olds) Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:10 a.m. Babies from birth to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs and finger plays, and spend time with other little ones.

*GROUP STORYTIME (Pre-school, Kindergarten) Mondays (No storytime Mar. 16; Apr. 6; May 25) 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. This storytime is for daycares and other community groups. Come out and enjoy stories, music, crafts and more. Call Wanda at 919-560-0214 to register your group. *PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-school, Kindergarten) Wednesdays (No storytime Mar. 25; May 13) 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. Pre-schoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy new and classic picture books, action songs and other activities, and meet other pre-schoolers in the neighborhood.

*BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Pre-school, Kindergarten) Saturdays, Mar. 14; Apr. 25; May 16 11 - 11:30 a.m. Spanish/English stories and activities.

*Registration is required.

THE ART OF THE MATTER: CARTOONING FUN

Monday, Mar. 2, 4:30 p.m., Main Library Learn how to draw super heroes and prepare for Summer Reading.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS!

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 11:15 a.m. - 12 noon, North Regional Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss with a special program where a story will be performed, crafts will be done, and fun will be had by all.

LET’S CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS!

Thursday, Mar. 5, 11:15 a.m. - 12 noon, Southwest Regional Join us as we Celebrate Dr. Seuss with a special program where a story will be performed, crafts will be done, and fun will be had by all.

SHOW ME A STORY (Grades K-5) Thursday, Mar. 5, 4 - 4:45 p.m., North Regional We all have stories to share, and there are so many ways to tell them. Sure, you can draw, write, or tell a story, but have you ever told a story in a jar? Or created a story soundtrack? Join Ms. Stephanie in a program where we will explore different methods and activities to share stories together. *EVERY CHILD READY TO READ (ECRR)

Thursday, Mar. 5, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Main Library Parents and children ages five and under are invited to learn how to build and strengthen pre-literacy skills at home. Dinner will be served.

FINALE CELEBRATION

Saturday, Mar. 7, 1 - 4 p.m., The Discovery Nook/Northgate Mall Enjoy special programming and browse through a showcase of community agencies featuring information, demonstrations and giveaways. 1 p.m.: Morehead Planetarium’s Science Saturday program 2 p.m.: Dr. Seuss serves up Green Eggs and Ham with songs, stories, a game and craft 3 p.m.: Performance by Akapoma African Music and Dance

Read Across Durham programs for older audiences are listed in the teen section. Spring 2015 Branching Out

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GROUPTIME STORYHOUR (All Ages) Thursdays (No sessions May 21, 28) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. This program offers stories, songs, crafts and more. It is open to groups (schools, daycares and camps). Presented upon request. Call Anna Cromwell at 919-560-0130 to schedule a session today. *SATURDAY MORNING STORYHOUR (All Ages) Saturdays (No sessions May 23, 30) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Looking for a fun family outing for the weekend? Visit your library for Saturday’s Storytime! Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more, while getting to know others from your community. This program is open to children from infancy to first grade. Come and join in the fun!

*PAJAMA TIME WITH MS. OLIVIA (Infants, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school) Mondays (No sessions May 18, 25) 7 - 7:30 p.m. Bring your soft blankets and stuffed animals and cuddle up with Ms. Olivia, as she shares whimsical stories and bedtime songs. Mom and Dad, sit back and relax while we get your little one ready for bed at our pajama time.

*LIVE AND SING/MUSIC AND STORYTIME FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (Infants, 2 Year Olds) Mondays (No sessions May 18, 25) 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Singing and dancing is good for the soul, and it is never too early to get your little one grooving to the beat. Join Ms. Olivia for this magical sing-along special, sprinkled with hand-rhymes, finger-plays, stories and more.

*KOREAN STORYTIME/ AN INTRODUCTION TO THE KOREAN LANGUAGE (Infants, Toddlers, Pre-school) Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 17, 31; Apr. 14, 28; May 12 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon Come join in the fun as we explore the Korean culture with Mrs. Soyoung. This program is suggested for children and their parents who are interested in learning Korean stories, words, alphabet songs, rhymes, chants and gestures.

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*BILINGUAL STORYTIME WITH MS. CLAUDIA AND MS. OLIVIA (Infants, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school) Saturdays, Mar. 21; Apr. 25; May 16 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and songs in both Spanish and English, followed by a wonderful craft session! Let’s sing and dance together as we meet new friends.

*TODDLER TIME (2 Year Olds) Wednesdays (No sessions on May 13, 20, 27) 10:30 - 11 a.m. It’s never too early to start your child learning. Toddler Time introduces your child to sounds, rhythmic movement and music. It also provides parents and caregivers a chance to exchange ideas and information. Join us for stories, hand-rhymes, finger-plays and more. *PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-school) Tuesdays (No sessions May 19, 26) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pre-school Storytime helps to prepare your child for kindergarten, by introducing preschool concepts, circle-time etiquette and socialization skills. Creativity is encouraged through craft projects. Join us for stories, games, music and so much more! *TEACH ME! STORYTIME/AN EVERY CHILD READY TO READ PROGRAM (Pre-school) Thursdays (No sessions May 21, 28) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. This weekly program introduces children to the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors, sprinkled with stories, songs and music. It prepares the children to be away from Mom/Dad, while introducing them to circle time, sharing and playing with others. Open to groups and to parent and child. Space is limited.

*FAMILY STORYTIME (Baby, 2-4 Year Olds, Pre-school) Tuesday, Mar. 3 10:30 - 11 a.m. Come share the early literacy experience with the whole family. Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities and more. Bring the whole family, and make some great family memories at the library! Designed for families of all ages. MOVEMENT & MUSIC (Baby, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school) Wednesdays & Thursdays (No storytime May 13) 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Join Ms. Christine for an energetic program filled with music and movement. We’ll create our own dance moves to popular children’s music and share a story. TODDLER TIME (2-4 Year Olds) Thursdays (No storytime Mar. 5; May 28) 10:30 - 11 a.m. This super silly and funky storytime focuses on singing, stories, puppets and games. Each session is centered around a theme, and books and songs are generally chosen to support the theme to increase vocabulary and knowledge of a subject. Join us! PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (3-5 Year Olds) Mondays (No storytime May 25) 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Pre-school Storytime helps to prepare your child for kindergarten by introducing preschool concepts, circle-time etiquette and socialization skills. Creativity is encouraged through dancing, puppet shows and craft projects. Join us for stories, games, music and so much more! *STORYTIME FITNESS (Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary School) Mondays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 (No storytime Mar. 30) 6:30 - 7:10 p.m. We are combining stories and fitness to awaken the whole child. Bring your little ones out for a great story and fitness. Bring a towel. See you soon!

*Registration is required.

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FAMILY STORYTIME (All Ages) Saturdays, Mar. 28; May 23 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for the whole family!

TIEMPO DE HISTORIA EN ESPANOL / SPANISH STORYTIME (All Ages) Thursdays, Mar. 12, 26; Apr. 9, 23; May 7, 21 Saturdays, Mar. 14; Apr. 11; May 9 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.

BABY LAPSITTERS (Baby) Wednesdays, Mar. 4-25; May 6, 20, 27 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Welcome to storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your child in Spanish. Rhymes, songs and books are excellent tools for introducing new words and sounds to kids in a fun and engaging way!

Join Miss Erica for fingerplays, songs, rhymes and stories perfect for your baby (6-23 months).

TODDLER RHYMETIME (Toddlers) Mondays, Mar. 2-23; May 4-25 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Lauren for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of interactive fun for toddlers. KOREAN STORYTIME (Pre-school) Saturdays, Mar. 14; May 9 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for a bilingual Korean storytime with stories, songs and games for children of all ages.

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-school) Tuesdays, Mar. 3-24; May 5-26 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for your pre-schooler.

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¡Bienvenido a la hora de Cuentos! Disfruta de historias, rimas y canciones con sus hijos en Español. Rimas, canciones y libros son excelentes herramientas para aprender nuevas palabras y sonidos en una forma atractiva y divertida!

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 1 (Baby) Mondays (No storytime May 25) 10:30 - 11 a.m. You and your baby will enjoy this storytime with songs, stories and fingerplays. For babies up to 23 months. BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 2 (Baby) Mondays (No storytime May 25) 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. This storytime especially for you and your baby includes songs, stories and fingerplays. For babies up to 23 months.

STORYTIME FOR 2’S (2 Year Olds) Thursdays 10:30 - 11 a.m. A storytime especially for two year olds. Enjoy songs, stories and fingerplays. SATURDAY STORYTIME (Pre-school) Saturdays, Mar. 7, 14, 28; Apr. 11, 25; May 2, 9, 23, 30 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for songs, stories and rhymes! Fun for the whole family. BILINGUAL FUN: SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME WITH MS. PATTY (Pre-school) Tuesdays, Mar. 10, 24; Apr. 7, 21; May 5, 19 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Hola Amigos, join Ms. Patty in the Children’s Program Room for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Hope to see you there!

GERMAN STORYTIME WITH CAROLINA KINDER (Pre-school) Saturdays, Mar. 21; Apr.18; May 16 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Carolina Kinder for a storytime entirely in German! Fun for the whole family.

CHINESE STORYTIME (Pre-school) Saturdays, Mar. 21; Apr. 18; May 16 11:15 a.m. - 12 noon Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in Chinese.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 1 (Baby) Wednesdays (No storytime May 13) 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby. You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 0-23 months.

PASSOVER STORYTIME WITH THE LERNER SCHOOL (Pre-school) Wednesday, Apr. 1 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 2 (Baby) Wednesdays (No storytime May 13) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby. You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 0-23 months.

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Join the Lerner School for this educational storytime about the Jewish holiday of Passover.

STORYTIME WITH MS. TRISH (Pre-school) Wednesdays, Mar. 4, 11, 25; Apr. 8, 22, 29; May 6, 27 10:30 - 11 a.m. Come enjoy a fun time with music, dancing, reading books and doing a craft. *Registration is required.

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Brag tow n ABRAKADOODLE FOR TODDLERS (Pre-school) Mondays, Mar. 30; Apr. 13; May 11 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Join us for an art class designed to help little people develop creativity, language, motor and social skills. WHAT’S IN YOUR GARDEN? (Pre-school) Mondays, Apr. 6; May 4 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join Master Gardener Melissa Young to plant flowers, pull weeds and groom the garden. PUPPETS TO GO (All Ages) Wednesday, Apr. 8 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Come and join us for an amazing puppet show, The Tortoise and the Hare. READERS THEATER PROJECT (All Ages) Tuesdays Apr. 14, 28; Thursdays, Apr. 16, 30 4 - 4:45 p.m. Experience performance and literature through group collaboration, scripts, speaking and writing. Co-sponsored by the NCCU Department of Theater and Dance.

*PRE-SCHOOL SCHOLARS (Pre-school) Thursdays 11 - 11:30 a.m. Fun activities in a structured environment that prepare children (ages 3-5) for kindergarten. Activities focus on storytelling, letter and number recognition, phonics, and listening and socialization skills. Educational worksheets will be provided. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS! (Pre-school, Elementary School) Monday, Mar. 2 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading a few of our favorites, along with the classics! Make a hat just like the one in The Cat and the Hat, and enjoy snacks as we celebrate all things Seuss!

*HOMESCHOOLER HANDS-ON LEARNING LAB (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Thursdays, Mar. 5, 19; Apr. 2, 16; May 7, 21 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. Homeschoolers are invited to come out and participate in a variety of hands-on activities.

*CRAZY CHEMISTRY CLUB (Kindergarten, Elementary School) Monday, Mar. 9, 23; Apr. 6, 20; May 4, 18 6:30 - 7 p.m.

WACKY WEDNESDAYS (Pre-school, 2 Year Olds) Wednesday, May 27 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. What’s in store for Wacky Wednesdays? Zany fun for everyone. Call for more information.

*Registration is required.

Learn about chemical reactions through hands-on experiments! Perfect for the budding scientist in the family!

*REPTILES ANIMAL ENCOUNTER (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Monday, Mar. 16 10:25 - 11:20 a.m. The Museum of Life and Science will be on hand to talk to kids and parent about reptiles. Space is limited.

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*STORYTELLING EXTRAVAGANZA (Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary School) Monday, Mar. 16?? 6 - 7 p.m. In honor of Durham County’s 2nd Annual Storytelling Festival, we are hosting a Storytelling Extravaganza! Come join other kids, and create your own stories! We will create storyboards, make and use storytelling dice, and create stories for your favorite wordless picture books! *SCIENCE THROUGH STORIES (Kindergarten - 3rd grade) Saturday, Mar. 28 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Come join Duke University students as they read aloud science themed children’s books and do activities that talk about the science concepts we encounter in our daily lives!

*MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE (Baby, Pre-school, Kindergarten) Friday, May 1 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. It’s Mother Goose Day! Come enjoy a special Mother Goose themed storytime program open to all ages! We will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and even make a craft to take home!

*STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY

(Pre-school, Elementary School) Monday, May 4 4:30 - 5 p.m. To celebrate Star Wars Day, come join us for Jedi Academy! Enjoy Star Wars themed trivia, crafts and games!

*IT’S ALL ABOUT MOM (Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary) Friday, May 8 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Mother’s Day is on Sunday, so stop by the library and make that special Mother’s Day card.

Jasper, Jill (DCL staff), Quinn & Zoe

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Mai n Li brar y MARCH IS YOUTH ART MONTH! (All Ages) Mar. 1-31 Visit the Main Library to view artwork created by local students from surrounding Durham Public Schools. This incredible display includes many unique pieces of artwork and exhibits in an array of colorful styles and intricate techniques. For more information and the scheduled reception date, please call 919-560-0130. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS/ ”READ ACROSS AMERICA!” (Pre-school) Thursday, Mar. 5 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Let’s celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, as we share several of our favorite Dr. Seuss stories coupled with music, a craft and a special treat. Come and enjoy some of his most beloved and memorable characters.

*BALLOONING AROUND WITH SOYOUNG MCKENNA (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Mar. 14 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Everyone loves balloons, and the library is a great place to learn about all about balloon art. Let’s bend and twist balloons into amazing balloon animals. All you need is a little imagination to make something magical.

*SPRINGTIME PUPPETRY WITH LAUREL JONES (Infants, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school) Tuesday, Mar. 24 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a fun-filled springtime special, including puppetry, stories, music, crafts and more. It promises to be fun for children of all ages.

*CACHET MAKING THROUGH STAMP COLLECTING WITH RICKY JOHNSON (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Mar. 28 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Join us for this fun filled special, as Ricky Johnson introduces children to the intricate detailing of cachet making using postage stamps. Don’t know what cachet making is? That is all the more reason to sign up today and learn the beauty of this elegant artwork. Choose your favorite stamp, and make your own drawing. Stamps, envelopes and all other supplies are provided.

*AN EGGS-TRA SPECIAL EASTER PROGRAM! (Pre-school) Thursday, Apr. 2 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for this wonderful Easter special. Enjoy stories, music, a craft and a bunnilicious Easter treat!

*OH MY ORIGAMI! (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Apr. 11 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Origami enhances hand-eye coordination and sparks the imagination, leading to all kinds of wonderful creations. Join us and learn the basic folding techniques of origami. Discover what can mysteriously come to life from a simple sheet of paper!

CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH (All Ages) April 1 - 30 Share your love of poetry by submitting one of your own poems or a written poem you like best for display on our “Poetry Slam Wall” within the Children’s Unit at Main. Participants are encouraged to be creative and to explore a variety of poetry styles. Accompanying artwork to enhance your entry is welcome.

*Registration is required.

Debbie

*DIA CELEBRATION/DIVERSITY IN ACTION (Infants, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school) Saturday, Apr. 25 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for stories, music, crafts and more as we celebrate DIA! Día celebrates children, families and reading. It emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all cultural backgrounds.

*ASIAN COOKING WITH SOYOUNG MCKENNA (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, May 9 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. This hands-on program gives children the chance to practice making their own Asian food. Come join us and learn basic techniques and recipes for making kid-friendly dishes. Space is limited to 10 participants.

*JINGLES THE CLOWN’S FUN HOUR! (Infants, 2 Year Olds, Pre-School) Tuesday, May 12 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy the zany antics of Jingles the Clown. Join us for games, a movie and a fun craft. This program is designed for groups.

A HOMESCHOOLER’S SPECIAL (All Ages) Ongoing Homeschoolers, we want you! What can we offer you? We can provide meeting space, storytimes and book talks, library tours and information sessions, library card registration, Horizon Database training, library etiquette sessions and assistance with research projects. Services provided upon request. Call Anna Cromwell at 919-560-0130 for more information.

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Nor th Reg ional YOGA FOR KIDS (11 and under) Tuesdays in Mar. and Apr. 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

*READERS THEATER: (5-12 Year Olds) Mondays, Mar. 16; Apr. 13 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun session of yoga especially for kids. We will learn the benefits of yoga and exercise while learning lots of great stretching poses (some silly, some not). If you have one, please bring your own mat.

Do you love to sing, act and play? In this monthly program, we will read some of our favorite stories and act them out in a play together. Sometimes we will use puppets and other props; other times we will use ourselves to perform a play together.

*PRE-SCHOOL PLAY & LEARN (3-5 Year Olds) Wednesdays, Mar. 11, 18, 25; Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22 11:15 a.m. - 12 noon Join us as we engage in interactive activities that encourage literacy, learning and creativity. Each week, we will have a different theme: Every Child Ready to Read Storywalk, Preschool Science, DIY Art and Readers Theater.

HOMESCHOOL LEARNING LAB (6-12 Year Olds, Pre-school, Kindergarten) Thursdays 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. The Homeschool Learning Lab provides homeschoolers with enriching and unique programming in a library setting. We have fun learning, building relationships and becoming familiar with library resources. Parents are invited to facilitate sessions. *STEM: ZIPLINE RACERS (6-12 Year Olds, Kindergarten) Saturday, Mar. 14 2 -3 p.m. Kid engineers are invited to build zipline racers. We will test the construction of your racers out before you take them home. Supplies are provided. Bring your creativity.

Rosalie

MAGIC TREEHOUSE BOOK CLUB (Elementary School) Sunday, Mar. 22; Saturdays, Apr. 11; May 2 2 - 2:45 p.m. Join Ms. Christine for the Magic Tree House Book Club. Gather each month to explore the chosen title with activities, crafts and discussion. You don’t have to read the books to participate, but it will be more fun if you do. Mar.: Ghost Town at Sundown; Apr.: Lions at Lunchtime; May: Polar Bears Past Bedtime.

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER (All Ages) Thursday, Mar. 26 Leave your stuffed animal at the library for a sleepover. Pick your buddy up the next day with a photo album of your stuffed animal’s crazy adventures at the library! *PUPPET WORKSHOP: PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN (Baby, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school) Sunday, Apr. 12 3 - 4 p.m. Puppets encourage literacy and social skills in a variety of ways, specifically through talking, singing and playing. We are pleased to present an interactive workshop for parents, caretakers and teachers of young children to learn how to engage their children in literacybased activities with the use of puppets.

*MOTHER GOOSE DAY (3-9 Year Olds) Saturday, May 2 10 - 11 a.m. It’s National Mother Goose Day! Please join Ms. Stephanie in a program devoted to Mother Goose with stories, rhymes, crafts and fun.

*Registration is required.

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*2 -3RD GRADE BOOK CLUB (Elementary) Wednesdays, Mar. 4; Apr. 1; May 6 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. ND

Each month we will read a different book, discuss what we read and make a craft. Sign up online, and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk!

LEGO BUILDERS (Elementary) Fridays, Mar. 6, 20; Apr. 17; May 1, 15, 29 4 - 5 p.m. Looking for something to do Friday afternoons? Join us for LEGO Builders. We’ll provide the LEGOs and the space; you just need to bring your passion for play! SATURDAY MATINEE (All Ages) Saturdays, Mar. 7; May 2 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us for our Saturday Matinees! Each month we will show a different children’s movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks! *SUPER MONDAYS (6-11 Year Olds) Mondays, Mar. 9, 23; May 4 6 - 6:30 p.m. Join us for our Super Monday craft program! Kids will have the chance to create a super cool craft to take home with them.

*4TH-5TH GRADE BOOK CLUB (Elementary) Thursdays, Mar. 12; Apr. 9; May 14 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Each month we will read a different book, discuss what we read and do an activity based on the book. Sign up online, and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

*SOCK PUPPET WORKSHOP (6-11 Year Olds) Monday, Mar. 16 4 - 5 p.m. Join us for our Sock Puppet Workshop! Kids can create their very own puppet theater as well as a trio of sock puppets. *K/1 BOOK CLUB (Elementary) Wednesdays, Mar. 18; Apr. 15; May 20 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Join Miss Erica for a very special book club made just for our kindergarten and first grade patrons. Each month will feature a different book and craft! Sign up online, and pick up your copy of each month’s book at the Information Desk.

S o uth Reg ional BIG BANG BOOM (All Ages) Thursday, Mar. 26 6 - 7 p.m. Join us for a live music show by Big Bang Boom! Playing parent-friendly kids music, their high energy rock show makes sure that no one, not even adults, can stay in their seats. *PUPPETS TO GO PRESENTS THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE (All Ages) Saturday, Apr. 11 2 - 3 p.m. Join us as we welcome Puppets To Go and their performance of the classic Aesop fable. Learn about good nutrition, exercise and the importance of perserverance during this great race between a loveable tortoise and an arrogant hare.

AVIATION DAY! (Elementary) Wednesday, Apr. 22 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the science of aviation! Get ready for books, crafts and activities that helped make us first in flight. This program is held as part of the NC Science Festival. For more programs and information, please go to ncsciencefestival.org.

DIA CELEBRATION! (All Ages) Saturday, Apr. 25 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for stories, music, crafts and more as we celebrate DIA, an event honoring children, families and reading. It emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all cultural backgrounds.

Michal, Cecilia (DCL staff), Debbie & Moriah

S o uthwes t Reg ional *LET’S CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS! (2-5 Year Olds) Thursday, Mar. 5 11:15 a.m. - 12 noon Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss with a special program where a story will be performed, crafts will be done, and fun will be had by all. See you there!

*STAR WARS CLUB (6-12 Year Olds) Thursdays, Mar. 19; Apr. 16; May 21 4:15 - 5 p.m. Calling all Star Wars fans! Join us each month as we discuss Star Wars books and have a Star Wars related craft.

*PRE-SCHOOL SCIENCE (3-5 Year Olds) Thursdays, Mar. 12; Apr. 9 Join us for interactive science for preschoolers ages 3 to 5. Each program includes stories and a hands-on activity.

*SPRING GARDEN PROGRAM (4-8 Year Olds) Saturdays, Mar. 21; May 16, 2:30 - 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 , 4 - 4:40 p.m. Each program includes time in the garden (weather permitting), stories and a handson activity.

*FAIRY TALES AND FANTASY! (6-12 Year Olds) Thursdays, Mar. 12; Apr. 9; May 7 4 - 4:45 p.m.

*HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB (8-12 Year Olds) Tuesdays, Mar. 31; Apr. 21; May 26 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Formerly known as the Fairy Circle, the new Fairy Tales and Fantasy Club now includes all types of magical fantasy creatures, heroes and heroines! Discuss fantasy books we have been reading, listen to a fairy tale and make a fantastic craft!

A social book club for homeschool students. Join us each month to chat, eat a cookie and play some storytelling games.

*HOGWARTS CLUB OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY (6-12 Year Olds) Saturdays Mar. 21; Apr. 18; May 30 4 - 4:45 p.m. Join other Harry Potter fans for the Hogwarts Club of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Each month we talk about Harry Potter and do a magical activity!

*CASCARÓN HUNT 1! (Ages 5 and under) Wednesday, Apr. 1 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Join us for stories, songs and a Cascarón Hunt! Enjoy this tradition from Ms. Patty’s home town. I think you’ll agree it’s egg-cellent. Bring your basket, and when a cascarón is found, the finder runs up to a friend and squishes it over his or her head.

*CASCARÓN HUNT 2! (6-12 Year Olds) Wednesday, Apr. 1 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Join us for activities and a Cascarón Hunt! Enjoy this tradition from Ms. Patty’s home town. I think you’ll agree it’s egg-cellent. When a cascarón is found, the finder runs up to a friend and squishes it over his or her head. DÍA DE LOS NINOS CELEBRATION: HOLI CELEBRATION! (Ages 3 and up) Thursday, Apr. 30 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join Ms. Patty as we celebrate El DÍa de los Ninos, or Children’s Day, a holiday to celebrate children all over the world. This year we will enjoy stories and activities about the colorful Hindu Holi Celebration.

*Registration is required. Spring Branching Out

Children’s Programs Programs for ki ds St anf or d L . War r en STORYTIME WITH MS. TRISH (Pre-school) Wednesdays (No program Mar. 18; Apr. 1, 15; May 13, 20) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Come enjoy a fun time with music, dancing, reading books and doing crafts. GARDEN CLUB (6-12 Year Olds) Tuesdays, Mar. 3; Apr. 7; May 5 5 - 6 p.m. Come and learn about all types of plants as we tend our own library garden with Master Gardener Ms. Melissa. GET YOUR GAME ON! (Children, Teens) Wednesday, Mar. 11 3 - 4:30 p.m. Hang out with your friends, and get your Game On @ the Library! *BIG BANG BOOM BAND (Pre-school) Thursday, Mar. 26 4 - 5 p.m. Big Bang Boom is a pop/rock music group from Greensboro that plays parent-friendly children’s music. The live show is high-energy, and demands the crowd (the kids and parents) get involved. *PUPPETS TO GO PRESENTS THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE (Pre-school, All Ages) Friday, Apr. 10 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for lots of fun with the story of The Tortoise and the Hare.

Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Main Library Join us at the Main Library for Durham County’s Second Annual Storytelling Festival! It will be a day full of laughter, excitement and the rich oral tradition of storytelling. Featured storytellers include Brian Sturm, Alan Hoal, Cynthia Raxter, Ron Jones, Louise Omoto Kessel and Willa Brigham. There will also be refreshments, crafts, a “tattoo parlor” and other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! Join us for additional children's programs celebrating storytelling:

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR AND SO MUCH MORE! COMBINING MUSIC AND STORIES Monday Mar. 16, 10:30 -11:30 a.m., Main Library SOCK PUPPET WORKSHOP Monday, March 16, 4 - 5 p.m., South Regional

*POETRY FOR PIZZA (Children, Teen) Tuesday, Apr. 14 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

READERS THEATER FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS Monday, March 16, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., North Regional

Pizza in one hand, pen in the other… Come and learn how to express yourself through the art of poetry. Completed works can be entered into the Stanford L. Warren Poetry Contest and published for others to enjoy.

STORYTELLING EXTRAVAGANZA Monday, March 16, 6 - 7 p.m., East Regional

VOTE! POETRY CONTEST! (Children, Teen) Apr. 20-30 All Day Swing by the library to see poetry published by the children and teens of Stanford L. Warren Library. After you have read them all, vote on your favorite. Winners will be announced May 1! *Registration is required.

Spring 2015 Branching Out

INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING WITH ANNA CROMWELL Thursday Mar. 19, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Main Library SING A HAPPY STORY, RAP A SILLY RHYME Saturday, March 21, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Main Library Additional programs for teens are listed in the teen section.

For more information and a complete schedule of events visit dcostorytellingfest.org