Kids Events & Programs
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Read to Fletcher Read to a certified therapy dog! This program helps to improve children's reading, communication, and confidence in a relaxed and stress-free environment. For readers in elementary school. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Children may bring a book from home or choose a book from the library's collection. |
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Between the Stacks Book Share Meet Ups Each month explore a different genre. Share your favorite books within the theme. Discover new authors. All books within the theme are acceptable. Play theme appropriate games, Mad Libs and fun snacks at each meeting. Bring a friend! |
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Creation Stations June 18: Celebrate National Pollinator Week. Build a home for bees and a butterfly feeder |
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Drawing with Vlad Experiment with new drawing techniques with one of Gardiner's young local artists. Vlad will work along and with children to create an original work of art. |
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Guitar 1: Small Group Guitar Lessons For Kids 5-8 Yrs. No guitar needed for this series! Classroom guitars are now provided through a generous donation by the Neal Casal Music Foundation. No experience required. Students may also repeat Guitar 1 series to gain additional practice. Small group guitar lessons with Amy Laber (Gardiner Library’s “Miss Amy”). Beginner guitar lessons for young children with a gentle, playful approach. We will learn the parts of a guitar, and explore basic musical concepts such as beat, rhythm and pitch. Students will approach learning individual notes on the guitar and simple chords. Starting guitar lessons at an early age can help children to develop patience and self-confidence, improve coordination and concentration, learn a new skill, and make new friends! It is recommended that students bring small three ring binder to organize handouts. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about private lessons for beginner students, please contact Amy at amylaber@gmail.com. Amy is a singer-songwriter, early childhood music specialist, and children’s librarian. With over 20 years of experience making music with young children, her approach is patient, caring, encouraging and fun! For more information about the Neal Casal Music Foundation, please visit http://www.nealcasalmusicfoundation.org. |
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Guitar 2: Small Group Guitar Lessons For Kids 5-8 Yrs. No guitar needed for this series! Classroom guitars are now provided through a generous donation by the Neal Casal Music Foundation. Students must complete a full 4 weeks of Guitar 1 as a prerequisite to this class. Guitar 2 series is designed to be repeated for additional practice and further learning. Continuation of Guitar 1 with Miss Amy. Beginner students 5-8 years old will explore fundamental elements of learning how to play guitar. We will continue to learn individual notes, simple chords, and approach strumming with familiar songs. The focus of this series is to get young children interested and excited about learning to play guitar and to prepare for private lessons as they grow. It is recommended that students bring a small three ring binder to organize handouts. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about private lessons for beginner students, please contact Amy at amylaber@gmail.com. For more information about the Neal Casal Music Foundation, please visit http://www.nealcasalmusicfoundation.org. |
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Music With Miss Amy Music and movement class for children up to four years old with caregiver. Class will include movement, beat keeping, song time, instruments, puppets, and lots of fun! Each class held on a Monday 9:30-10:15 AM in the Community Room |
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Homeschooling Coop |
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