Programs and Events for Kids: Monument Library

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Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 10:45 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

LEGO Club

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

Fun for all ages -- Duplos for the littles ones and thousands of Legos for the rest of us! Bring your creativity and have some fun!!!

Storytime

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful environment. (30 minutes)

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful environment. (30 minutes)

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 10:45 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

Storytime

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful environment. (30 minutes)

Story Time

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful environment. (30 minutes)

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 10:45 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

Free Drawing Class by Young Rembrandts

When: Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

We will learn about the stages of a butterfly and draw the cycle from beginning to end. Students will learn about proportion, symmetry and shading as they create their work of art. Young Rembrandts classes are normally fee-based, but for this month only, two one-hour classes are being offered for free on May 12 at 10:30 a.m. and (this class) May 31st at 4:00. Class size is limited to 15. Sign up early.

Summer Reading Kick Off Program - Live Bunnies!

When: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

Come see and pet the bunnies and register for the Summer Reading Program. Do you dream of having a rabbit as a pet? Join Laura Foye and her bunnies for this fun program. You will learn some facts about rabbits, pet a sweet, soft (real!) bunny and visit the craft table to make your own rabbit creations. Bunny fun for everyone!

Summer Reading Program - Jim Jackson: Busker and Me, a circus dog’s tale

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

Welcome world class clown Jim Jackson from The MAT as he brings to life the adventures of “Busker the circus dog” using puppetry, juggling, magic and many hilarious stunts. Don’t be surprised by the flying dog bone, the roaring lion in the trash can and the pesky, plotting chimpanzee throwing banana peels on the floor: they are all part of the show!

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 10:45 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

Stories and Crafts

When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

Stories and Crafts for school-aged children in conjunction with our Summer Reading Program theme "Dream Big."

Summer Reading Program - The Scarlet Sisters and Salida Circus DREAM BIG!

When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

The Scarlet Sisters circus nannies have just flown in on their umbrellas, bringing with them a suitcase full of fantastical circus fun! Come and jump through the magic picture frame to live out your circus dreams! Dare-devilish double balancing, interactive acrobatics and silly bed time songs will leave you dreaming big.

Book-eaters

When: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

A book club for teens grades 7 and up. Combine books and eating! We'll be discussing Fablehaven, by Brandon Mull over snacks, and there will be a chance to win a book, too! No registration necessary.

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

Toddler Time

When: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 10:45 AM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddlertime builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
(20-25 minutes)

Stories and Crafts

When: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Monument Branch - 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive at Monument Meeting Room

Stories and Crafts for school-aged children in conjunction with our Summer Reading Program theme "Dream Big."