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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2023-2024 Programming
We are so excited for our 2023-2024 events and activities!
Take a look below for all the details. We hope you’ll join us for some of the fun this year!
Events are open to children through 6th grade. A lot of our activities are great for the whole family, but we do have a few things geared specifically to certain age groups.
We’ll update regularly and remember to keep an eye on our Calendar and Facebook for the most up-to-date information and changes.
Special Events
We plan a little something extra fun each month for the whole family. This year we’ll be trying some old favorites, something new, and attempting to do a few of your favorites more than once.
- March:
- LEGO Contest (ages 7-13) – March 23 (Registration Opens March 4)
- April
- Earth Day Carnival – April 27
- Family Movie Night – April 30
- May:
- Saturday Playdate – May 11
Earth Day Carnival
Saturday April 27 from 10:30-1:00
Celebrate Earth Day with us! We’ll have games, seed planting, recycled crafts, and more!
Family Movie Night: Once Upon a Forest
Tuesday April 30 at 6:00
Join us for a Family Movie Night! We’ll watch Once Upon a Forest and enjoy popcorn.
Tween Group: Top Chef
Saturday May 4 at 10:30
Registration Required – opens April 15 and closes May 2
4th-6th Graders are invited to compete in this year’s Top Chef Contest! We’ll provide all the ingredients and you use your creativity to see who can make the best dish.
Story Time: ABCs
September 5 – May 2
- Age 2-5 meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30
- Kindergarten – Third Grade meets on Tuesdays at 4:30
Join us for Story Time! We’ll read about the ABCs, practice letter recognition, and have fun. Story Times include books, crafts, games, and music.
Age groups are not set in stone — whatever works best for you and your family, works best for us.
Don’t forget — on days when school is closed/canceled feel free to bring the whole family!
Study Buddies
September 6 – May 22
- Kindergarten – 6th Grade welcome to attend/register for help
- 6th – 12th Grade welcome to register as “Helper Buddies”
Every Wednesday we’ll meet in the Children’s Department to use library resources, get personalized help, and work together. Feel free to register for an assigned Helper Buddy or just stop in on the weeks you need a little extra help to work with a Floating Buddy.
We’ll provide snacks to keep your brain working!
Registration Forms are available at the Front Desk.
Family Game Night
September – May on the First Tuesday of the Month at 6:00
Join us once a month for Family Game Night! Bring the whole family for a night of fun. We’ll play games, eat snacks, win prizes, and get competitive.
Family Art Night
September – May on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 6:00
Join us once a month for Family Art Night! Bring the whole family for a night of fun. We’ll try new techniques, practice new skills, and get a little messy while we’re stretching our creativity.
Engineering Club
September – April on the Fourth Tuesday of the Month at 6:00
Join us once a month for Engineering Club! Bring the whole family for a night of fun. Each month will have different themes and challenges. Then we’ll use our building supplies and ingenuity to see how well we meet those challenges. MML will provide all supplies (unless of course, you prefer your LEGOs to ours).
Tween Group
September – May: Saturdays at 10:30
4th through 6th Graders are invited to join us on the following Saturdays at 10:30 for brain stretching, exploratory, and fun activities! Themes for our activities are included; please feel free to attend all Tween Group meetings or just the ones that interest you the most.
- April 13: Robotics
- May 4: Food/Cooking (Top Chef)
- See details above — Registration is required since we’ll be competing for prizes and buying food
Photo Sharing
Have awesome pictures from our programs, activities, or finished Take & Make crafts? Share them with us by tagging us in your Facebook Post or emailing them to [email protected]. By sending pictures, you acknowledge that we may or may not use them for promotions or other library related-media.