MML Children’s Programs
Overview
Here in the Children’s Department, we love reading, learning, and organized chaos. We’re always excited to share that with you. Within the department we offer places to play, read, explore, and learn. Throughout the year we offer a variety of programs that offer a hands-on approach to that ideal. See details on our current programs below and feel free to call 419-347-5576 EXT 5 or email [email protected] with questions or ideas.
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Special Events
Here is where you can find special events we are hosting throughout the month. These programs are one time, non-repeating programs. Be sure to make it if you can!
Early Literacy Night with Pioneer Preschool
- Tuesday, Mar. 3 at 5:30
- Ages 0-5
- Multi-Purpose Room
Families are invited to bring the kids and join us for Family literacy Night at the library. We’ll have stories, games, books and more!
LEGO Competition
- Saturday, Mar. 21 at 9:15
- *Registration Required (Opens March 2nd)
- Ages 6-13
- Multi-Purpose Room
Bring your own LEGOs without pictures or instructions and create to win prizes!
Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland
- Tuesday, Mar. 31 at 6:00
- All Ages
- Multi-Purpose Room
Join us to learn about the Iditarod race and meet the Siberian huskies!
Recurring Programs
These are our recurring programs! Remember, program age groups are not set in stone. Whatever works best for your family works best for us; just know that these are the ages we prep for at these times.
We’ll meet in the Story Time Room to read books, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills to develop a love of reading from a young age.
- March: Spring Fun
- April: Let’s Go!
- May: Let’s Get Ready for Summer
Story Time
- Tuesdays at 10:30 & 1:00, Thursdays at 10:30
- Ages 2-5
- Story Time Room
Join Miss Jami in the Story Time Room for stories, crafts, and other activities. There’s plenty of upcoming fun!
- March: Spring Fun
- April: Let’s Go!
- May: Let’s Get Ready for Summer
- June: Dinosaurs – More Info TBD
- July: Dinosaurs – More Info TBD
Music & Movement
- Fridays at 10:30
- Ages 0-5
- Multi-Purpose Room
Join us in the Multi-Purpose room to engage in both physical activity and the creation of music while bonding with your children.
- March: Spring Fun
- April: Let’s Go!
- May: Let’s Get Ready for Summer
Play Group
- First and Third Wednesdays at 11:00
- Ages 0-5
- Children’s Dept.
Study Buddies
- Mondays at 4:00
- All Ages
- Children’s Dept.
Peer tutoring in the Children’s Department takes place every Monday unless a rescheduled date is specified by the library.
Science Club
- Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 4:00
- Grades k-6
- Multi-Purpose Room
Science experiments held at the library for focusing on learning by doing hands-on projects.
- March: Plants/Migration
- April: Conservation/Pollution
- May: Habitats & Adaptations
Builders Club
- First and Third Tuesday of the month at 4:00
- All Ages
- Children’s Dept.
Every month we will have a new building challenge to try and complete. We will be using the building toys in the Children’s Department.
- March: Numbers
- April: Transportation
- May: Art
Art Club
- Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00
- All Ages
- Children’s Department
Every month we will focus on a new area of art. We will learn by doing hands-on and experimental artworks.
- March: Drawing
- April: Collage
- May: Free Art
Family Story Time
- Second Saturday of the month at 10:30
- All Ages
- Story Time Room
Join Miss Jami in the Story Time Room for stories, crafts, and other activities that will be fun for the whole family.
- March: Spring Fun
- April: Let’s Go!
- May: Let’s Get Ready for Summer
Graphic Novel Book Club
- Third Wednesday of the month at 4:00
- All Ages
- Story Time Room
Every month we will have a new theme or author to discuss – with books being limited to graphic novels.
- March: Magic Tree House
- April: Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol
- May: Dave Pilkey Books
Gamers Club
- Fifth Tuesday of the month at 4:00
- All Ages
- Multi-Purpose Room
Join us at the Marvin Memorial Library to play a variety of games including video games, board games, and card games.
Kids Cook
- Second Monday of the month at 6:00
- Grades k-6
- *Registration Required
- Multi-Purpose Room
Help your kids learn some cooking basics. Every month, we’ll work on something new.
- March: Breakfast
- April: Sandwiches
- May: Jell-O Salad
Bob’s Book Bingo
- Second Tuesday of the month at 6:00
- All Ages
- Multi-Purpose Room
Play bingo at the library for the chance to win books!
Homeschool Programs
Here is where you can find the programs we host for homeschool families!
Book Club
- First Thursday of the month at 1:00
- All Ages
- Multi-Purpose Room
Every month we will pick a new theme or book to discuss together. Join us for them all the themes!
- March: Favorite Authors
- April: Historical Fiction
- May: Non-Fiction
Science Club
- Second Thursday of the month at 1:00
- All Ages
- Multi-Purpose Room
Every month we will focus on a new area of science. We will learn through hands-on activities and experiments.
- March: Plants/Migration
- April: Conservation/Pollution
- May: Habitats & Adaptions
Art Club
- Third Thursday of the month at 1:00
- All Ages
- Multi-Purpose Room
Every month we will focus on a new area of art. We will learn by doing hands-on and experimental artworks.
- March: Drawing
- April: Collage
- May: Free Art
Builders Club
- Fourth Thursday of the month at 1:00
- All Ages
- Multi-Purpose Room
Every month we will have a new building challenge to try and complete. We will be using the building toys in the Children’s Department.
- March: Numbers
- April: Transportation
- May: Art
Photo Sharing
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