Kid Stuff - Early Winter

BEDTIME STORY FUN: TOYS, TOYS, TOYS: Delight in stories about toys at the library on Tuesday, November 29th at 6:30-7:15. Bring your favorite toy or a picture of you favorite toy. This is a family storytime for children ages 2 & up accompanied by an adult. Put on your pajamas or bring a blanket and listen to stories about different toys. Toy stories, songs, and crafts are planned for toddlers and preschoolers. Registration is required in person or by phone.

READ TO THE DOGS-Children in Grades 1-6, practice your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Sandy and her handler will be available on SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 3RD AND 17TH AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH from 2-4:30. This time includes a flexible 15-minute break for Sandy. This is a great opportunity for children who are reluctant readers, reluctant about dogs, or just love to read and be with our friend, Sandy!
Parents are encouraged to stay in the library. A volunteer or a library worker will be present during each session. You may sign up for a 15-minute session by calling the library or e-mailing rstutzma@nioga.org.

Come to the Library, and meet OUR NEW FRIEND, CINDY SUE on Monday, December 12th from 7-8 P.M. Cindy Sue will entertain us with Holiday songs and activities to help us get in the spirit of the Season. Cindy Sue’s musical show is full of songs that bring sunshine, good thoughts, memories, and joy. We also will enjoy a Magical visit from SANTA CLAUS. Each child will receive a treat from Santa. Parents: Pictures with Santa may be taken after all children receive their treats. All ages are welcome to enjoy this free program. No registration necessary. All programs sponsored by the Friends of the North Tonawanda Public Library. For more information call the library, e-mail, rstutzma@nioga.org, or become our Fan on Facebook.

AMERICAN GIRLS: INNERSTAR UNIVERSITY: Join us at theLibrary on Thursday, December 15th at 4:00-5:15 for our next American Girl Club. Discover more about the girls attending Innerstar University. Each girl will be making their own Innerstar University yearbookBring a small picture (2x3) of yourself to put in your yearbook. Find out which girl from Innerstar University is most like you. Bring something for show & tell, such as your American Girl doll, any other doll, or something special to you. This program is for children in grades 2 and up who reside in North Tonawanda, Pendleton, or Wheatfield. Registration is required in person, by phone, or by e-mailing rstutzma@nioga.org.

Join us for Holiday Craft Day at the Library. On Saturday, December 17th, children are invited to join us in the Children’s Room anytime between 10am and 4pm to create a cheery reindeer card. Then, you can help make an ornament to put on our library Christmas tree! Children five and under may need a parent’s help. No registration is required. For additional information, please call the library at or visit in person at the library located.

BEDTIME STORY FUN:CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH HOLIDAY STORIES Delight in stories about the Holidays at the library on Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30-7:15. . This is a family storytime for children ages 2 & up accompanied by an adult. Put on your pajamas or bring a blanket and listen to stories.. Holiday stories, songs, and crafts are planned for toddlers and preschoolers. Registration is required in person or by phone.

JOIN US FOR “HOLIDAY BREAK AT THE MOVIES” on the Big Screen at the Library, on Tuesday, December 27th at 1PM. The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.This movie is Rated PG for mild rude humor and some language . It is 1 hr., 34min. long. This program is open to all ages. Parents, please accompany children under 12. Popcorn will be served. No registration required. For more information, call the library, or e-mail rstutzma@nioga.org.

Anyone in Grades 4 and up may join us for our Christmas Vacation Guitar Hero Party at the Library. We’ll enjoy the Guitar Hero Playstation game. This could be your chance at STARDOM! Refreshments will be provided.It will be held on Wednesday, December 28th from 12:30-2P.M. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more information call the library or e-mail rstutzma@nioga.org.

Come to the Library and enjoy A SPECIAL HOLIDAY MAGIC SHOW on Thursday, December 29th from 1-2 P.M. Michael Joseph will enchant us with his extraordinary brand of magic for this “special time of the year”. All ages are welcome to enjoy this free program. No registration necessary. All programs sponsored by the Friends of the North Tonawanda Public Library. For more information call the library, or e-mail rstutzma@nioga.org.

JOIN US FOR OUR SECOND“HOLIDAY BREAK AT THE MOVIES” on the Big Screen at the Library on Friday, December 30th at 1PM. Harry, Ron and Hermione search for Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord.This movie is Rated PG-13 for some sequences of intense action violence and frightening images. It is 2hrs, 10min long. This program is open to all ages. Parents, please accompany children under 12. Popcorn will be served. No registration required. For more information, call the library at 693-4132, ext. 5. For more information, call the library or e-mail rstutzma@nioga.org.

JOIN US FOR OUR THIRD “HOLIDAY BREAK AT THE MOVIES” on the Big Screen at the Library, on Saturday, December 31st at 1PM. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City. This movie is Rated PG for some mild rude humor and action. It is 1hr., 43min. This program is open to all ages. Parents, please accompany children under 12. Popcorn will be served. No registration required. For more information, call the library or e-mail rstutzma@nioga.org.

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knight in shining armor

Our Friend, Karl M. Kindt III, North Tonawanda's Visiting Knight in Shining Armor made a special visit to the library over the Thankgiving Break. He donated some very special books to our collection. His website is www.knightforhire.com. It contains information about his programs and also some of the stories that he told while he visited the library.

Children must be residents of North Tonawanda, Wheatfield, or Pendleton for any programs that require registration. All other programs are free and open to the public.

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