Winter / Spring 2012 Story Times
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LIBRARY PLAYGROUP • KHCPL MAIN & KHCPL SOUTH
Mondays, Jan. 9 to March 26 • 10:00 a.m. to noon • KHCPL Main
Fridays, Jan. 13 to March 30 • 10:00 a.m. to noon • KHCPL South
It's too cold to play outside! Come to the library instead! Learn and play in our semi-formal playgroup for all ages. Interactive learning stations are available to engage the tiniest tot to the peppiest preschooler. Invite all of your friends or come alone and make new friends. No registration required.

Hooray It's Thursday! • KHCPL Main
Thursdays: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8, April 12 and May 10 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Looking for some family fun? Join us on the second Thursday evening of each month for games, activities, and crafts.

After School Crafts • KHCPL Main
Fridays: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9, April 20, and May 4 • 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Lego Library Land • KHCPL Main & KHCPL South
Fridays: January 13, February 10, March 9, April 20, May 18; 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. • KHCPL South
Fridays: January 20, February 17, March 16, April 13, May 11; 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. • KHCPL Main
Come show your creativity! All ages are welcome to build Lego creations, play Lego games, and read Lego books. No registration required.

It's All Fun & Games • KHCPL Main
Saturdays • 2:00 to 3:00 p.m
Get up off of that couch and come to KHCPL Main for an hour of experiments, zombies, and fun at your library! For children in first through sixth grades.

Jan. 21 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Feb. 25 - CSI
March 17 - Ghost Hunters
April 21 - Pirates
May 19 - Rock Band

NATIONAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN READ-IN CHAIN • KHCPL Main
Sunday, Feb. 12 • 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Over a million readers of many ethnic groups worldwide will take part in this event endorsed by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. The Kokomo Area Reading Council is sponsoring the Read-In Chain that kicks off Black History Month by reading works authored by African-American writers.

EXPRESSIONS! • KHCPL RUSSIAVILLE
Saturday, Feb. 11 Valentine's Day Crafts • 10:30 a.m. to noon (Registration begins Jan. 28)
Saturday, March 31 Spring Crafts • 10:30 a.m. to noon (Registration begins March 17)
Join KHCPL Russiaville for a morning of seasonal crafts for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Registration is required, and each session is limited to 25 participants. Stop by KHCPL Russiaville or
call 765.883.5112. Please note that children under age 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

IGEEKSCIENCE • KHCPL SOUTH
Saturday, Feb. 18 • 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Hands-on science fair for all ages. Watch the librarians demonstrate mad science experiments, and then put on your own lab coat to explore. Register at KHCPL South Reference Desk or call 765.453.4150.

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY • KHCPL SOUTH
Saturday, March 3 • 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday with us! Join us for games, stories, refreshments, and fun.

ANNUAL SPRING FLING
Step right up! Hurry! Hurry! The carnival is coming to town! Come join us at your favorite KHCPL location for exciting games, shows, and fun. You might even find out who the leotard was named after and how to speak "circusese."

KHCPL Main • Saturday, March 31, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
KHCPL South • Wednesday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
KHCPL Russiaville • Thursday, April 5, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

SPRING BREAK WEEK • KHCPL MAIN
Monday, April 2, through Thursday, April 5 • 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Going to have a "Staycation" this year? Spend your Spring Break at the library! Each day a different craft or activity will be featured.

FANCY NANCY TEA PARTY • KHCPL SOUTH
Saturday, May 12 • 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Nancy is a vivacious young girl who loves all things FANCY. What is fancier than a tea party? Dress up in your most extraordinary ensemble for a posh afternoon tea. Register at the KHCPL South Reference Desk or call 765.453.4150.

WESTERN DAYS STORY TIME • KHCPL RUSSIAVILLE
Friday, June 1 • 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.
KHCPL Russiaville is rounding up cowpokes ages birth to preschool for a special story time in celebration of Western Days. Saddle up and ride on over for western-themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Please stop by KHCPL Russiaville or call 765.883.5112 to register.