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Explore the Library's Nature Garden, MIPC's Rummage Sale and More: Play Date!

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, May 2 – May 9

Posted Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 2:05 pm PT|Updated Wed, May 2, 2012 at 8:01 pm PT

May 4: Indoor Playground at the

2 pm to 4:30 pm
Kids six and under accompanied by an adult caregiver will enjoy zipping around on scooters and playing with balls, giant blocks and other fun toys. A great place for you and your child to get out of the rain and run, play, socialize and have fun.
Questions? Call 206 275-7609
Cost: Mercer Island residents, $3.25 per child, non residents, $4.50 per child. Program sponsored by the Mercer Island Preschool Association.

May 5: Chinese Language Story Time at the

10:30 am to 11:10 am
For ages families with children ages three to seven.
Join Nina Li Smith as she shares stories, songs and fingerplays in her native Mandarin Chinese language.
Cost: Free

May 5: Exploring Nature’s Secrets at the

2 pm to 3 pm
For children ages five to ten with an adult caretaker
Join Sarah Heller for a hand-on program of activities and games. Discover the secrets of nature. Some activities will be held in the new Mercer Island Library Discovery Garden.
Cost: Free but pre-registration online required and spaces are limited.

May 5: PJ Story Time at

May 6: Finding Kind Showing at the

10:30 am to 12:30 pm
For tweens and teens ages 11 and up and parents
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this award-winning documentary about how to recognize and combat female bullying. Following the film, a panel of experts will facilitate a post-film discussion and the audience will be given the opportunity to ask questions.
Cost: $6.27 SJCC members, $11.54 non members. Purchase tickets online.

May 7: Teen Zone at the

1:45 pm to 3:45 pm
For teens
Hang out, do your homework, play board games or just chat. Teen Zone is a great place to complete group projects for school or catch up with friends. Mondays after school with some exceptions.

May 9: Garden Critters at the

10 am to 10:45 am
For kids ages four to six with an adult caretaker
Meet wild animals through stories and the take a walk through the library garden and see where some birds and animals live. Make a pine cone critter too out of natural materials.
Cost: Free but pre-registration online is required and space is limited.

Save the Date

May 12: Draw, Paint and Write in a Nature Journal at the

Sweet Deals

Rummage Sale

Early Bird Shop May 4that 5 pm with a $10 donation (pay at the door).
Get the best of items donated by over 300 families when you purchase a $10 early bird shopper ticket to shop at 5 pm on Friday, May 4^th. Sale continues from 6 pm to 8 pm May 4th and 9 am to 1 pm on May 5th.
Questions? Call 206 232-5595