Scarf Making for Storytimes: Register beginning March 27 to reserve your supplies to make a scarf to bring to our storytimes. Please: if you made one before, or have something else at home, bring that. Scarves and shakers will not be supplied for our classes. Watch the video about making a shaker.
Click on a button below to register simultaneously for multiple programs within that age group.
To register for one program only, simply find it on the calendar below and click that link.
Monday, April 12, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am
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10:00 AM to 11:00 AMContact: Children's Dept. at 986-1047, ext. 4 or warkids@rcls.orgLocation:Activity RoomAge Group:Children
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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06:30 PM to 07:30 PMContact: Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Carol Ann Duffy became the Poet Laureate of the UK, succeeding Andrew Motion and Ted Hughes, in 2009. She was the first woman to hold the post in its 350-year history. Find out why, when Circle of Voices discusses this amusing Scottish poet on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30p.m on Zoom. Poems to be discussed may be either picked up at the Help Desk or emailed. Don’t see your favorite? April is National Poetry Month! Bring a poem of hers to share; ask at the Help Desk for assistance. Laurie Byro has 6 books of poetry published between 2015 and 2020. All may be checked out at AWPL, or borrowed through the RCLS library system with a valid library card. Please register in order to receive the Zoom link in advance of the event via email.
Location:Off Site – see program detailsAge Group:Adult, Teen
Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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06:00 PM to 07:00 PMContact: Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Members of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will teach you how to make lovely traditional lotus flower lanterns using colorful paper and wire frames. All materials will be provided in advance; registrants will be called to pick up a package of materials at the Library. Instruction on how to make the lantern will take place on Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom link in advance; be sure to provide your correct email address when registering.
Location:ZoomAge Group:Adult, Teen
Monday, April 19, 2021 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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01:30 PM to 03:00 PMContact: Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
The Science Book Club discusses Cure: A Journey Into the Science of Mind over Body by Jo Marchant. Drawing on the very latest research, Marchant explores the vast potential of the mind's ability to heal, lays out its limitations and explains how we can make use of the findings in our own lives. With clarity and compassion, Cure points the way towards a system of medicine that treats us not simply as bodies, but as human beings. Please register so that a Zoom link can be emailed to you before the meeting. Books are available at the Library; new members always welcome!
Location:Off Site – see program detailsAge Group:Adult
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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05:30 PM to 06:30 PMContact: Children's Dept. at 986-1047, ext. 4 or warkids@rcls.org
Mug-a-licious Baking: this 3-session program will explore recipes you can make in a mug using a microwave. The first week, pick up your mug and dry ingredients for the first recipe - you will need to supply a few simple things to complete the recipe. Save your mug, and each session new ingredients and recipes will be provided. Register for all three sessions beginning March 27 to reserve your mug and supplies. Tweens ages 9-12.
Location:Activity RoomAge Group:Tween
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am
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10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
STEM Recycling - By using recycled materials, we will create a sundial, a compass, a balance scale and more! Then use the tools you make for your own science and math exploration. Register for all five classes beginning March 27 and to reserve your bags of supplies. Video and bags will be released on Wednesdays: April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19. For children in grades K-3.
Location:Activity RoomAge Group:Children
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
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04:30 PM to 05:30 PMContact: Children's Dept. at 986-1047, ext. 4 or warkids@rcls.org
Celebrate Earth Day - Earthworms are nature's recyclers. They help maintain healthy soil. Collect and study a worm, then make a wormery it can live in for a little while. Ages 6-9. Register beginning March 27 online or at the Library. Masks and social distancing required. This event will take place outside on our River Birch Patio.
Age Group:Children
Friday, April 23, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am
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10:00 AM to 11:00 AMContact: Children's Dept. at 986-1047, ext. 4 or warkids@rcls.org
Wiggle-Bots - Using various parts provided by us, create a Wiggle-Bot! View the video - or design your own - then watch it go! Register beginning March 27 to reserve your bag of supplies. Video and supply bags released on Friday, April 23. For ages 6-9.
Location:Activity RoomAge Group:Children -
10:00 AM to 11:00 AMContact: Children's Dept. at 986-1047, ext. 4 or warkids@rcls.org
Take & Make - DIY Puzzle: Create a puzzle from your very own drawing. Register beginning March 27 to reserve your puzzle. Ages 5-9. Bag pickup on Friday, April 23.
Location:Storytime RoomAge Group:Children
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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05:30 PM to 06:30 PMContact: Children's Dept. at 986-1047, ext. 4 or warkids@rcls.org
Spring Flowers - Tween Craft: Welcome spring with roses, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths, all made from pipe cleaners - then decorate the included flower pot and "plant" your flowers! Register to reserve your craft supplies. For tweens ages 9-12.
Location:Activity RoomAge Group:Tween