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Elevator Replacement

Programs

Fall Preview!
12-24 months / 2 - 3 1/2 years
3 1/2 - Kindergarten / Grades 1-5
Pumpkin Decorating
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All registration dates refer to in-person registration and
apply to children of Bryant cardholders. 
Others may check on availability the day before the program.

Fall 2010

12-24 months

FALL GIGGLES AND WIGGLES
12 - 18 months
(must be 12 months by Sept 15)

9:45 - 10:15am

Mondays        or       Tuesdays
Sept 20, 27, Oct 4                Sept 21, 28, Oct 5
                             

Music, fingerplays, toys and simple stories will help 
develop early literacy skills. There will be plenty of 
giggles and wiggles for everyone!
Parent or caregiver must accompany child.
The Friends of Bryant Library support the cost of
"Born to Read" gift bags and books.

Registration is open
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Little Sprouts
18 - 24 months
(must be 18 months by Sept 15)

11:00 - 11:30am

Mondays             or            Tuesdays
Sept 20, 27, Oct 4                             Sept 21, 28, Oct 5

Toys, books and fun await little ones. Play is the primary 
way young children learn. Explore the world of play, meet 
new friends, and share an enjoyable library experience. 
Parent or caregiver must accompany child.
The Friends of Bryant Library support the cost of
the gift book, Read to Your Bunny by Rosemary Wells.

Registration is open

Fall 2010

2-31/2 years

FALL TODDLER STORYTIME*

2 - 3 1/2 years

Please choose either Series I or Series II


Child must be 2 years by Sept 10 for Series I

Series I: Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15
11-11:30am
or
2-2:30pm
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Child must be 2 years old by Oct 15 for Series II Series II:
Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12 11-11:30am or 2-2:30pm Our goal is to provide a pleasant introductory storytime experience. The program will include stories, activities, and fingerplays. A parent or guardian must accompany the child to each session. Registration is open *Elevator Replacement Information

Fall 2010

3 1/2 - K

FALL PRE-K STORYTIME
3 1/2 - 5 years
(must be 3 1/2 years by Oct 15)

Tuesdays             or            Wednesdays
Oct 12, 19, 26*, Nov 9, 16                 Oct 20, 27*, Nov 3, 10, 17
4:00 - 4:30pm                                 3:00 - 3:30pm
 
A storytime with books, fingerplays, rhymes, and short films.
This is an activity intended for children who are able 
to separate from their caregivers.  Please visit the library 
before the program, so that your child will feel comfortable.
Adults should remain in the library during storytime.
*BRING A PUMPKIN FOR DECORATING!

Registration begins Friday, Sept 24 @ 9:00am
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FALL PAJAMA STORYTIME
3 1/2 - 5 years
(who have not attended Kindergarten;
and must be 3 1/2 by Oct 15)
Wednesdays @ 7:00 - 7:30pm

Oct 20, 27*, Nov 3, 10, 17

Wear your PJs and bring a sleepytime friend!
This is an activity intended for children who
are able to separate from their caregivers.
Please visit the library before the program, so
that your child will feel comfortable.
Adults should remain in the library during storytime.
*BRING A PUMPKIN FOR DECORATING!

Registration begins Friday, Sept 24 @ 9:00am
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FALL KINDERGARTEN CAROUSEL
Children attending K
4:00 - 4:45pm

Mondays: Oct 18, 25*, Nov 1, 8, 15
or
Wednesdays: Oct 20, 27*, Nov 3, 10, 17
or
Thursdays: Oct 14, 21, 28*, Nov 4, 18

A potpourri of stories, crafts, and films.
*BRING A PUMPKIN FOR DECORATING!

Registration begins Friday, Sept 24 @ 9:00am

FALL 2010

Gr 1-5

FALL SACK FULL OF SURPRISES
GRADES 1 - 3

Fridays @ 4:00 - 5:00pm

Oct 8       or      Oct 15
Registration begins Friday, Sept 24 @ 9:00am

Nov 5      or       Nov 12
Registration begins Friday, Oct 8 @ 9:00am
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MYSTERIES, PUZZLES AND BRAIN TEASERS
GRADES 4 + 5

Friday, Oct 22 @ 4:00pm

Do you like mysteries?  Do you find puzzles intriguing?
Join us as we try to solve mini-mysteries and other puzzles.

Registration begins Friday, Sept 24 @ 9:00am

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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID TRIVIA EVENT

GRADES 3 - 5

FRIDAY, NOV 19

4:00pm
or
5:30pm

In celebration of the 5th book, we are holding a trivia event!  
The NEWEST book about Greg Hefley, in the wildly
popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is The Ugly Truth.
What's ugly or true won't be known until the book is
released on Tuesday, Nov 9.
The Ugly Truth - Book 5! Greg and Jeff Kinney
Did you know? Jeff Kinney originally published Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
online, in daily installments.  In April 2007, the book was 
published and it quickly became a NYT Bestseller.

Registration begins Friday, Nov 5  @ 9:00am

FALL 2010

Gr K-5

FALL PUMPKIN DECORATING
GRADES K - 5

BRING A PUMPKIN TO DECORATE!

NOTE: If your child is enrolled in a fall storytime,
he/she will decorate a pumpkin during the storytime 
and not during one of the general sessions listed below.

Monday, Oct 25 @ 5:30 - 6:00pm
or
Tuesday, Oct 26 @ 5:00-5:30pm
or
Tuesday, Oct 26 @ 6:00-6:30pm
or
Wednesday, Oct 27 @ 5:30-6:00pm
or
Thursday, Oct 28 @ 5:30-6:00pm
or 
Thursday, Oct 28 @ 6:30-7:00pm

Registration begins Friday, Oct 1 @ 9:00am

NOTE: If your child is enrolled in a fall storytime,
he/she will decorate a pumpkin during the storytime 
and not during one of the general sessions listed above.
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FISH FOR FUN FACTS
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GUESSING JAR WINNERS
Guessing Jar Winner Guessing Jar Winner
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RIDE A WAVE
Ride a Wave Ride a Wave
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SUMMER READER
summer reader
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SEAWEED, SLIME AND SQUISH
seaweed seaweed
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seaweed 
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seaweed
FISHY BACKPACKS
Fishy Backpacks Fishy Backpacks
Fishy Backpacks Fishy Backpacks
Fishy Backpacks Fishy Backpacks
Fishy Backpacks Fishy Backpacks
Fishy Backpacks Fishy Backpacks
Fishy Backpacks Fishy Backpacks 
Fishy Backpacks Fishy Backpacks
Fishy Backpacks
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LETTERBOXERS
Letterboxing
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SPLISH SPLASH READ-TO-ME
MEMBERS RELAXING
relaxing
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SUMMER CAMP MEMBERS VIST
TO READ AND RESEARCH
summer camp visit
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SEASHORE TOUCH TANK
Presented by Atlantis Marine World
Seashore Touch Tank Seashore Touch Tank
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Seashore Touch Tank
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GUESSING JAR WINNERS

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THE MAGIC QUARTET
The Magic Quartet 
The Magic Quartet are holding their favorite books!

516-621-2240 ext.7 / kids@bryantlibrary.org