Programs

TWEEN BOOK CLUB
First Tuesday of the month - 3:30-5:00 p.m.
February 7 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney and Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell
March 6 - The Maze of Bones (39 Clues) by Rick Riordan
April 3 - Darth Paper Strikes Back by Tom Angelberger
This Book Club is for grades 3-6 who want to discuss really cool books while hanging out and doing fun activities! To pick up a copy of the book, stop at the Reader’s Advisory Desk.

BEGINNING SPANISH (FOR GRADES K-5)
Saturdays, January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 - 11:00 a.m.
Give your child the fun experience of learning a new language. Ana Sanchez will introduce children to the art of learning Spanish. Classes are 40 minutes long. Registration is required.

PAWS TO READ
Saturdays, February 11, March 3, April 28, May 19 - 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Paws to Read helps children improve their reading skills while helping to foster kindness, respect, and good animal interaction skills. Children in grades K-5 can share their favorite stories with Daisy, Husker, Elphie and Dolly, the Library’s Reading Ambassadors.

A FAMILY TRIP TO CANDY LAND
Saturday, February 11 - 2:30 p.m.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Library has a sweet activity for the entire family! Join us for a magical journey where you become the game pieces and play a new twist of the classic board game Candy Land. Registration is required and begins January 30.

CUPCAKES AND CHOCOLATE
Thursday, February 16 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Come and enjoy hot cocoa and cupcake fondue while making a fun craft. This yummy program is for children in grades 3-5. Registration is required and begins February 6.

GAME DAYS FOR GRADES 3-5
Sat., February 18 - 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 12 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
On these Game Days for grades 3-5 we will play a variety of games, from board games to the Nintendo Wii, plus charades and more will be a part of this fun program! Registration is requested and begins a week before each program.

ALL-STAR READERS
Mondays from 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Session One: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27
Session Two: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16
All-Star Readers pairs students in grades 1-3 with pre-teen, teen, and adult volunteers who meet once a week at the Library to practice reading, play reading games, and choose books to take home. If you have a child who could benefit from this program or you would like to volunteer, call the Library.

AFTERSCHOOL ADVENTURES
Monthly on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
February 23: Sweet Treats

March 29: Lego Building Day

April 26:  Earth Day Craft

May 24:  Art Day
This special afterschool program is for students in grades K-3. Each month, we’ll have a different activity every month. Registration is requested and begins one week before each program.

FAMILY MOVIE:  THE SMURFS

Saturday, February 25 - 2:30 p.m.
Sony, Rated PG, 109 minutes.

Family Movies will be shown in the Library Program Room. Doors open 15 minutes prior to show time. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

IPAD STORYTIME
Mondays, January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23 - 10:30 a.m.
Join us each month at this program for ages 3 1/2-5 years with a parent or other adult (limited to five adult/child pairs). The first half of each session will be a traditional storytime incorporating the iPad to demonstrate songs, rhymes, and other activities. During the second half, each pair will get an opportunity to explore some fun pre-loaded apps that focus on early learning skills. Registration is required and begins one week before each session

STORYTELLER:  HARRIET TUBMAN
Monday, February 27 - 6:00 p.m.
Mary Ann Harris, a.k.a the Story Dr., will tell the story of Harriet Tubman, the runaway slave who became known as the “Moses of her people.” This program is co-sponsored by the Black Business and Professional Women Association in memory of Josephine Stovall, who was a Library Board member

39 CLUES SCAVENGER HUNT
Saturday, March 10 - 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Amy and Dan Cahill’s latest adventure has brought them to the Library and they need your clue-hunting abilities. Families and kids in grades 3-5 are invited to take part.
Amy and Dan sent a clue to help you get started. Bring the answer with you on March 10 for secret information that will assist in your hunt! (If you need a hint, our Reference Staff can help.) Hint: What was Ben Franklin’s PSEUDONYM in the Maze of Bones book? And which reference material did he author that is still used today? Registration is required as a team (up to four members) or as a free agent.

IT ISN'T EASY BEING GREEN
Saturday, March 10 - 2:30 p.m.
Children ages 3-5 years old are invited to celebrate with Kermit for a hopping good time as we investigate the world of green amphibians and reptiles. Enjoy a puppet show and create a craft. Guest presenter Julie Ladd from the Erie MetroParks will provide a fun and interactive program. Registration begins February 27.

THE HUNGER GAMES MOVIE RELEASE PARTY
Thursday, March 22 - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Get ready for the release of The Hunger Games movie! We will make Scrabble tile pendants or keychains inspired by the book, play Hunger Games Trivia, and enjoy refreshments. You will also have a chance to win prizes. This program is for grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins March 12.

THE HUNGER GAMES ARENA CHALLENGE
Saturday, March 24 - 2:00-4:30 p.m.
The Hunger Games have come to Sandusky and your name has been selected in the lottery to represent your district. Tributes will test their skills in various competitions and one will ultimately be named the winner of the Sandusky Library’s 2012 Hunger Games! The Capitol will be supplying plenty of food, drinks, and prizes. May the odds be in your favor. Registration is required.

FAMILY MOVIE: DOLPHIN TALE

Saturday, March 31- 2:30 p.m.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Rated PG, 113 minutes.

Family Movies will be shown in the Library Program Room. Doors open 15 minutes prior to show time. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

SPRING BREAK EPIC MARIO KART WII TOURNAMENT
Tuesday, April 3 - 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Gamers, start your engines! Join us for an afternoon of fun @ the Library. We’ll start with a couple of practice rounds and then tournament play will begin. Prizes will be awarded in the novice and pro brackets. This program is for grades 6-12. Registration is required.

WOODLAND FAIRY GARDEN PARTY
Saturday, April 7 - 2:30 p.m.
Children ages 3 1/2-5 years are invited to the Enchanted Garden to be part of this magical fairy experience. Make and decorate your own fantastic fairy wings, flitter from toad stool to toad stool at the Toad Stool Hop or open the fanciful wooden fairy doors to find the clues for the hunt through the Enchanted Fairy Forest. Stop by the Land of Flowers where the Tooth Fairy has flown overhead the previous night and accidentally dropped her money bag. Find all the coins and make the Tooth Fairy happy. Then enjoy the delightful tastes of fairy fruit wands and fairy cakes! Registration is required. Registration begins March 26.

SPA DAY
Thursday, April 19 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Create feather accessories, make homemade sugar scrub, and enjoy refreshments. This program is for grades 3-5. Registration is required and begins April 9.

GAME DAY FOR GRADES 6-9
Saturday, April 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
A Game Day for grades 6-9. We’ll have board games and the Nintendo Wii. Registration is requested.

FAMILY MOVIE:  TREASURE BUDDIES

Saturday, April 28 - 2:30 p.m.
Disney, Rated G, 93 minutes.

Family Movies will be shown in the Library Program Room. Doors open 15 minutes prior to show time. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

MUSIC & MOVEMENT STORYTIME
Mondays, April 30, May 7, 14, 21 - 10:30 a.m.
This special session of storytime is for children ages 18 months-5 years and will last approximately 25 minutes. It will focus on books, activities, and songs that allow children to get up and move, sing, and play along. A parent or adult caregiver is asked to attend. Registration begins April 16.

LEGO BUILDING DAY
Tuesday, May 1 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Use your architectural skills and make your own special Lego creation. This program is for children in grades 3-5. Registration is requested and begins April 23.

HELLO KITTY MOTHER & DAUGHTER SPA DAY
Saturday, May 5 - 2:30 p.m.
Spend an hour of relaxation as you and your mother or caregiver enter the Hello Kitty Spa. Make a necklace, play Pass the Polish, or get a manicure and massage. This program is for girls in grades K-3. Registration is required and begins April 23.