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Pinkalicious is the story of a little girl obsessed with the color pink. Celebrate her style at this colorful celebration. Registration required.
Celebrate the newest installment of the popular kids' series by searching for items showcased in the first 12 books. Ages 7-11.
Library hours are as follows:
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday
noon-6 p.m. Sunday
Join us for 30 minutes of stories and music celebrating Halloween. Geared for children ages six and under but everyone is welcome. A simple craft will be provided following the program. Registration is not required.
Join representatives from the Eddy Discovery Center, Huron-Clinton Metroparks and REI for this wide-ranging program. Katie McGlashen from the Eddy Discover Center will discuss winter wildlife viewing and track identification. The Outdoor School staff from REI will present a variety of outdoor equipment and clothing layering techniques to help...
Kids in grades K-8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones. Everyone is welcome - Legos will be provided by the Library. Registration is not required.
This is a drop-In program for grades K through 8. Make, build, craft and explore. Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.
Wild Swan Theater continues its tradition of bringing the finest professional theater to families with Frog and Toad, an enchanting production especially created for little theater-goers. Based on Arnold Lobel's wonderful stories by the same name, Frog and Toad will captivate children of all ages. Kids will recognize some...
Find second-hand books for the whole family at the Friends of Franklin Public Library's Pop Up Book Sale, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of Franklin Public Library.
You will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the second edition of the very fun Friends' Oktoberfest -...
Family Story Times are held on Thursday mornings in the lower level meeting room and are geared at ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome to attend. Daycare centers are asked to arrive early. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Drop-In Family Story Times for children include picture, pop-up...
Toddler time begins with a story from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Play and snack time is from 11 a.m. until noon. Enter through the small door near the Cass circular drive.
Ages 4-8 can enjoy a kid-friendly tour of the Kelsey Museum at their “Read and Look” program. Hear The Museum read aloud and then explore the galleries to find art and artifacts. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. July 6, 2024
Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud "The Museum" by Susan Verde. Then, we explore the galleries to find art and artifacts that make us want to sing, feel, dance, think, create and connect with the people of the past. Take...
