Submitted by Laurie Gardner and Marissa Lehmacher.
ADULT PROGRAM
Saturday, April 6, 2019: Oops, I Wrote in a Library Book: 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Join us a we recycle old library books to make blackout poetry. Blackout Poetry is created when you mark out many of the words in a text, leaving visible only carefully selected words that work together to create a poem. This program is a drop in class and for 16 year olds and up. Hang out afterwards to share, read and admire the poetry.
All supplies are provided even the books. Shh, don’t tell the librarians!
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Join us for themed stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts. Appropriate for children ages 2 to 5, but siblings are always welcome.
Saturday Storytime
Can’t make preschool storytime during the week? Join us on the first Saturday of every month at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts. Appropriate for children ages 2 to 5, but siblings are always welcome.
Music with Margie
In April, Music with Margie will take place on April 4 and 25, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. and the theme is “April Showers and Earth Day”. Margie’s multi-sensory program builds skills on a bi-weekly basis, in order for children to reach the developmental goals they need to enter kindergarten. Margie brings items for children to play with such as beanbags, scarves, puppets, and instruments. Music with Margie is appropriate for children ages 2 to 6.
Toddler Tunes
Toddler Tunes is a music and movement program for toddlers and their caregivers. Join us to sing nursery rhymes, dance, make music, and read a simple story. Ms. Kelly brings musical instruments. In April, Toddler Tunes will meet on the 11th and 18th at 10:30 a.m. Appropriate for children ages 1 to 3, but siblings are always welcome.
LEGO™ Club
Like playing with Legos? Come build with us! Each month will feature one unique theme and one free build. Lego creations will be put on display until the next session. Lego Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Appropriate for children ages 5 and up.
Easter/Spring Crafternoon
On Saturday, April 13, 2019 the Children’s Department will have a drop-in craft event. Come in anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to make a series of fun crafts to celebrate Easter and welcome Spring. Crafts for all ages will be available. Light refreshments will be served.
Brainerd Library’s Little Sprouts
Spring is here! Visit our greenhouse in the Children’s Department where you can plant seeds and watch them grow. In the summer, we will transplant them together into our Brainerd Children’s Veggie Patch. This is an ongoing drop-in event appropriate for all ages.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Navigating the College Process: Jodie Small, founder of College Coordinators, will present “Navigating the College Process” to parents and teens Thursday April 11th at 6 p.m. Applying to colleges has become increasingly daunting. Ms. Small will attempt to reduce the stress associated with the process by addressing financial aid, creating the right college list, standardizing testing, and explaining how students can best distinguish themselves. Bring your questions! Registration is encouraged. Please call the library at 860-345-2204 or visit www.brainerdlibrary.org to register.
Teen Advisory Board
Is back for the school year! What can your library do for you? Join BML’s Teen Advisory Board to find out! The TAB will meet on Thursday April 25th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Voice your ideas for improved young adult (YA) services, help plan YA events and activities, help develop the YA collection, and assist with Children’s programming. Participation counts toward community services hours and looks great on college and job applications! Contact Kristen at kcarpentier@brainerdlibrary.org or call us at 860-345-2204. It’s your library… make a difference! For tweens and teens grades 6 to 12.
