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Next Week at Phoenixville Public Library

Children's programming.

Monday, 5/9/16

9:30 AM-10:30 AM

1-2-3 Learn With Me:

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Ages 1-3. An informal playgroup for young children and their parents/caregivers to explore, meet other families, and develop together through play.

11:15 AM-12:00 PM

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Mighty Preschoolers:

Ages 2 1/2 & Up. Part classroom, part story time, this program focuses on letter recognition, basic math skills, and social concepts (sharing, manners, etc.).

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Tuesday, 5/10/16

9:15 AM-9:45 AM

Preschool Yoga:

Ages 2-5. Interactive yoga class incorporating music and stretching.

10:00 AM-10:45 AM

Preschool Readiness:

Ages 3-5. Introduction of longer stories to promote active listening, music, and crafts.

11:00 AM-11:30 AM

Toddler Time:

Ages 14 months - 3 years. Perfect for wiggly little ones, this story time features short books, songs, action rhymes, and movement. Everyone is invited to try a simple craft project at the end of story time.

6:00 PM-7:45 PM

Family Movie Night:

All ages, families. Don't miss this showing of the feature film version of Goosebumps (2016), starring Jack Black as R.L. Stine. Rated PG. Light refreshments served.

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Wednesday, 5/11/16

10:30 AM-11:15 AM

Reading Fun for Everyone!:

All ages. This story time is open to everyone and features stories, music, and crafts.

11:30 AM-11:50 AM

Babies & Books:

Ages 0-14 months. Introduce your baby to books! This program is geared toward pre-walkers and non-confident walkers. Story time includes board books, rhymes, bounces, and tickles. Everyone is invited to stay for a thirty minute informal playgroup once story time ends.

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Thursday, 5/12/16

9:30 AM-10:30 AM

1-2-3 Learn With Me:

Ages 1-3. An informal playgroup for young children and their parents/caregivers to explore, meet other families, and develop together through play.

11:15 AM-11:45 AM

Get Movin’:

Ages 2-5. Think reading is all about sitting down? Think again! This story time is equal parts gym class and reading. Featuring stories filled with movement that we will try ourselves, this story time is full of physical activity and fun.

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Saturday, 5/14/16

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Linda Sue Park's A Single Shard Children's Theater Workshop:

Ages 9-17 years. Immerse yourself in the world of the Newbery Award-winning novel, A SINGLE SHARD, by Linda Sue Park. In this 60-minute, highly interactive theatre workshop led by professional actor Mary Elizabeth Scallen, use your body, voice, and imagination to step into the shoes of the honest and hard-working Tree-ear, his best friend Crane-man, his demanding boss master potter Min, and his compassionate (and secret) benefactor, Min’s Wife. Experience this joyful, richly-textured story as if it were happening to you. No need to read the story before you come to the workshop. All attendees will receive a free copy of the novel to keep. Space is limited; pre-registration required at http://tinyurl.com/jzggdu.

10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Block Party:

Interest level: Ages 3-6 years and a caregiver. Block play offers children the benefits of expressing themselves; working with others; physical development; and planning, math, and science skills. We have a large case of blocks along with figures, animals, dinosaurs, and other props kids can use to build, so bring your imagination and creativity! Space is limited; pre-registration required at http://tinyurl.com/gncf4s.

2:30 PM-4:30 PM

Learn to be a Magician:

Ages 8-17 years. Have you ever wondered how magicians perform those baffling tricks? This hands-on workshop by magician Stuart Rudnick will teach you how to perform those magic tricks. And the library will even supply a “magic tool kit” for you to keep. Space is limited; pre-registration required at http://tinyurl.com/glq9kwy.

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