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This page shows all events and activities, in all branches, for kids and teens. The most current events and activities display at the top.

To see events and activities for kids or teens, by location and date, use the "Check out Library events" dropdown menus to the left.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Movie Series: Based on the Book by the Same Name
James and the Giant Peach

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Monday, July 8, 2013

Old Mother Hubbard loves her dog, and he loves her. In this comic poem, written in 1805, Old Mother Hubbard is always looking out for her best friend and in return he is dancing and spinning and sitting and standing all to the delight of Old Mother Hubbard. In a quaint old cottage the comedy of a dog and his master opens and unfolds to delight and captivate the story of this good old lady and her funny dog.

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Monday, July 8, 2013

Games, games and more games! Grab some friends and challenge them to some after-school gaming fun on our XBOX 360 and Wii Systems. We provide some games, but feel free to bring yours to get a battle going with your friends.

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Monday, July 8, 2013

As childhood best friends, Joe and Justin were always exploring the outdoors. Now, as The Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for nature at the heart of their Americana Folk music. The two-time Parents' Choice Award winners have garnered praise from the likes of NPR's All Things Considered and USA Today, and recently won a Grammy for Best Children’s Music Album. By appealing to the musical needs of the entire family and recognizing that kids deserve quality music, The Okee Dokee Brothers are working full-time to advance the family music genre.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

A weary ant is energized by the swinging sounds of a grasshopper and his "buggy" band.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
10:00am @ Westport Branch

Old Mother Hubbard loves her dog, and he loves her. In this comic poem, written in 1805, Old Mother Hubbard is always looking out for her best friend, and in return he is dancing and spinning and sitting and standing all to the delight of Old Mother Hubbard. In a quaint old cottage, the comedy of a dog and his master opens and unfolds to delight and captivate the story of this good old lady and her funny dog.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
10:00am @ Central Library

As childhood best friends, Joe and Justin were always exploring the outdoors. Now, as The Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for nature at the heart of their Americana Folk music. The two-time Parents' Choice Award winners have garnered praised from the likes of NPR's All Things Considered and USA Today, and recently won a Grammy for Best Children's Music Album. By appealing to the musical needs of the entire family and recognizing that kids deserve quality music, The Okee Dokee Brothers are working full-time to advance the family music genre.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Games, games and more games! Grab some friends and challenge them to some after-school gaming fun on our XBOX 360 and Wii Systems. We provide some games, but feel free to bring yours to get a battle going with your friends.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
book jacket

Oh My Teen discusses Straw House Wood House Brick House Blow, a collection of four short stories all composed on an iPhone by Daniel Nayeri. Following the discussion there will be a question and answer session with the author via text. Oh My Teen book group is a program for teens that meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Trails West branch library. Copies are available for checkout at the branch library.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
6:00pm @ Plaza Branch

Families who can't make it to the Library during the day can enjoy this evening storytime. We will read great books, sing songs, and have a fun craft.

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