Live Experiences: April 27- May 2

Don't let our library closures keep you from connecting with us. Let’s meet virtually! This week we're hosting more fun online programs where you can continue to learn new skills, attend storytime, and use our online resources from your computer.

Monday, April 27, 2020

At Home Storytime With Deidre
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who's ready for songs and a story? Enjoy rhymes, signs, and giggles with Deidre and her trusty dog, Hero.


Musical Jamboree With Kayla Marie
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Let's get extra wiggly in today's Musical Jamboree! Bring your make-shift scarf and shaker. Don't forget to download the lyric sheet!


Bilingual Storytime With Erica
Cuentos Bilingües Con Erica
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for bilingual stories, songs, and activities the whole family will enjoy in English and Spanish. Children of all ages are welcome.

Acompáñenos y disfrute de cuentos, canciones, y actividades bilingües que toda la familia disfrutará. Los niños de todas edades son bienvenidos.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Spanish/English Music Playtime With Kenny
Tiempo de Juego Musical Bilingüe en Español/Inglés Con Kenny
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sing and dance along to some fun tunes for children! Join Kenny and his guitar for our Spanish/English bilingual Music Playtime program.                                             

¡Cante y baile con canciones divertidas para niños! Únase con Kenny y su guitarra para nuestro Tiempo de Juego Musical bilingüe en español y inglés.


Preschool Storytime With Angela
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for Preschool Storytime with Angela. Cuddle up with your blankie as we read stories and sing songs the whole family can enjoy!


Mandarin/English Storytime With Shao Mei
少媚的普通話和英語故事時間
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Can you count how many friends you have at home? Please bring your friends to join our storytime. A friend can be a book, a stuffed animal, a pet or your family. Let's celebrate friendship together!

你可以數一下你在家裡有多少個朋友嗎?請帶上你的朋友們來一起聽故事!你的朋友可以是一本書, 一個填充動物玩具,一隻寵物或是你的家人!讓我們一起來慶祝友誼


Create With Kelly!
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Make your own books, journals, and zines! This week I will show you bookmaking techniques that you can try out at home using simple materials.

Have these supplies on-hand if you'd like to make your own:

  • paper for book pages such as notebook paper or printer paper
  • heavy paper such as construction paper, card-stock, paper packaging, or cardboard
  • rubber bands, yarn, or needle and thread
  • glue.

Afternoon Doodling With Lynne
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Grab your pencil and paper and doodle along! We'll take a closer look at how to draw faces and expressions in today's session.

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Baby Storytime With Adrienne
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
It's time to have fun with our littlest library kiddos. Our fun activities, songs, and rhymes are all developmentally appropriate for babies from birth through toddlerhood.


How to Draw Anything (Part 1) With Debbie
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
What will we draw today? Who knows, it's a surprise every time! Let's doodle together and see what fun drawings we can come up with.


How to Draw Anything (Part 2) With Lynne
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Do you have something you want to draw that requires reference? Join us as we practice some easy techniques in real-time! Drawing supplies of any type, and maybe a picture our two of something you'd like to replicate, are recommended.


Open Lab With Ricardo
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
We are going to make all types of mystery matter today! For the fullest experience, we recommend you have on hand glue, baking soda, contact solution or liquid starch or borax, a bowl, spoon/stick, shaving cream, corn starch, hair conditioner, paper cups, and food coloring (optional).


Toddler Sing-a-Long Jam With Ashley
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Getting tired of singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? Join us to learn new songs that'll liven up your repertoire and get the whole family singing, moving, and playing homemade instruments.


Family Storytime With Michelle
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Come sing songs, laugh along to stories and practice counting your neighbors at Family Storytime.

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Spanish/English Music Playtime With Kenny
Tiempo de Juego Musical Bilingüe en Español/Inglés Con Kenny

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
What better way to start your morning than to sing, dance, and play music? Join our Spanish/English bilingual Music Playtime program with Kenny and his magical guitar!   

¡Qué mejor manera de comenzar la mañana que cantar, bailar y tocar música! ¡Únete a nuestro Tiempo de Juego Musical bilingüe en español y inglés con Kenny y su guitarra mágica!


Preschool Storytime With Angela
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
It's time again for Preschool Storytime with Angela. Hear silly stories about your favorite animals and sing songs you know, or learn new ones that the whole family can enjoy!


English Conversation Club With Kajah,  Emily & Rosemary
Club de Conversación en Inglés Con Kajah, Emily, y Rosemary
英語會話俱樂部
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Improve your English and make new friends—all online! Practice your speaking skills with native speakers and other English language learners in a small group. Open to all skill levels who are 18 and over. This online event is limited to 15 people, so please register.

Mejore su inglés y haga nuevos amigos. ¡Todo en línea! Practique sus habilidades del habla con hablantes nativos y otros estudiantes del inglés en un grupo pequeño. Está abierto a todos los niveles de habilidad. Para adultos mayores de 18 años. Hay espacio para 15 participantes, así que por favor regístrese.

在網上就能提高您的英語水平而且還可以結識新朋友!您可以和母語是英語的人士和其他英語學習者練習口語。我們用幾個人為一組的形式來練習英語。只要您年滿18歲或以上就可以參加。歡迎不同英語水平的人士來參與。這將是使用Zoom作為平台的一個線上活動。請點擊下面的鏈接來報名。會議的鏈接會在活動的當天發送給您。活動可接受15個人的報名。


Mandarin/English Storytime With Min-I
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us and learn Mandarin! We will sing songs, move our fingers and read a wonderful story together. Everyone's invited!

跟圖書館員一起用中英雙語唱唱歌,讀故事,動動手指!歡迎參加!


Afternoon Doodling With Lynne
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for another drawing session with Lynne, wherein we'll face a brand new prompt to challenge our drawing skills. Have your drawing supplies or app ready!

Friday, May 1, 2020

At Home Storytime With Deidre
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Enjoy bounces, bops, and bears (of the teddy variety) at storytime today!


Mango Languages With a Twist: Featuring David, Rosemary, & Liliana (Language Coach)
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join us for a virtual language learning adventure. This week we’re exploring French using Mango Languages, the online language-learning platform that’s free for library card holders! Optional: Feel free to follow along with us in Mango using your own computer, tablet, or smart phone.

Instant Check Out With Hoopla Digital Featuring Kajah & Debbie
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Check out books, movies, and more with Hoopla Digital. We'll show you how to get access to thousands of free eResources instantly with your library card.


Open Lab Con Ricardo (En Español)
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

¡Vamos a hacer materia misterio Y para una experiencia más completa, le recomendamos que tenga a mano estos artículos: pegamento, bicarbonato de sodio, solución de contacto o almidón líquido o bórax, un tazón, cuchara o barra, crema de afeitar, almidón de maíz, acondicionador para el cabello, vasos de papel, y colorante para alimentos (opcional)

Toddler Sing-a-Long Jam With Ashley
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Got a restless little one at home? Tune in for songs and stories to get them moving and singing.

Saturday, May 2, 2020

Family Storytime With Michelle
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Laugh, sing and dance along to songs and stories from the comfort of your bed!


¡Crear con Kelly! (En Español)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
¡Hoy te enseño cómo hacer engrudo y cómo usarlo para construir piñatas caseras!

Para hacer el engrudo se necesita: harina de trigo, agua, un recipiente, y algo para mezclar los ingredientes.

Para hacer la piñata:

    • cartón
    • globo
    • vaso de plástico/papel
    • tijeras
    • engrudo/pegamento
    • papel de periódico
    • papel para adornar como papel china, cartulina, o papel de revista
    • hilo o cuerda para colgar
    • dulces
  • papel confeti u otro material para rellenar la piñata