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Carnegie-Stout Public Library Fall Program Guide Brochure Copyrighted September 5, 2023 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 010. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Fall Program Guide Brochure SUM MARY: City Manager providing a copy of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Fall Program Guide brochure. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Carnegie-Stout Public Library Fall 2023 Program Staff Memo Guide Sept. - Dec. 2023 � � . , Carne ie-Stout g PUBLIC LIBRARY ■ ■ ■ � ADV LTS �1i MAKER SPACE �� YOVTH , , ; / � PLEASE NOTt. � All programs are subject to change%ancellation. Check the Events Calendar at carnegiestout.org for the latest information. . , ll I � � . . • - . . _ . - . . . . - • - . . • : I ' I Find @CarnegieStout online at: � � Tuhe I � ADU LT PROG RAMS . . Music @ your IibraryO: Marzipan Mailbox Writing the Immigrant Experience Ages:All ages Ages 18+ Friday,Sept. 1 � 6 p.m. Monday,Sept. 18 � 6:30 p.m. Registration Not Required Registration Not Required Music @ your IibraryOO is a First Fridays concert series Join us for a presentation with writers from the University of that features local and regional musicians. The artist for lowa's International Writing Program (IWP). These authors September is Marzipan Mailbox, a Dubuque-based rock 'n' will discuss their works and speak of their own stories of roll jam band. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Children must be immigration. accompanied by an adult.Adults 21+ are welcome to bring their own wine or beer. Life Organization with Jessi Bushman Ages 18+ Ukulele Time!Adult Ukulele Lessons Thursday,Sept.21 � 6 p.m. Ages: 18+ Registration Not Required Tuesdays,Sept. 12&26,Oct. 10&24, Nov.7&21,and Dec.5 &19 Local professional organizer Jessi Bushman will lead a 6 p.m. presentation about life organization that will focus on Registration Required possessions, documents, and legacy. Bushman owns and operates Organizer Jessi, LLC and has more than 20 years Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Join librarian Ben of experience in organization methods and coaching. every other Tuesday to work on chords, exercises, and songs all geared toward beginners. If you are brand new to Geek Out! Book Club the instrument consider arriving early for help with tuning Ages: 18+ your uke. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Mondays, Oct.2&Dec.4 � 6 p.m. instruments; a limited number of ukuleles will be available Registration Required at each lesson, but are first come, first served. Geek Out! Book Club is a bi-monthly book club for adults Movie Night @CarnegieStout that reads fantasy, science-fiction, dystopian and other Ages: 18+ unique titles. Books are available to borrow at the Check Thursdays,Sept. 14,Oct. 19, Nov.9, Dec. 14 � 6 p.m. Out desk about two months before each meeting.October's Registration Not Required book is "Senlin Ascends" by Josiah Bancroft. December's book is "The Forever War" by Joe Haldeman. Join us each month for a free movie suitable for adult audiences. The first 100 attendees get free bags of "Doctors and Distillers:The Remarkable Medical History Dubuque's best popcorn! Seating is first come, first served. of Beer,Wine,Spirits,and Cocktails" For titles and details, join our mailing list at bit.ly/movie- with author Camper English night-at-carnegie-stout. Ages: 21+ Tuesday,Oct. 17 � 6 p.m. Meet John Milas,Author of"The Militia House" Virtual Program: Registration Required Ages: 16+ Sunday,Sept. 17 � 2 p.m. Join the author of "Doctors and 1` ` . Registration Not Required Distillers" on Zoom as he traces the �,�,�„ � � overlapping history of alcohol and �:,., �� Afghanistan war veteran John Milas will read from his new medicine. Cocktails like the Old `� ��►�; ` II ---- book "The Militia House," a gothic horror novel about the Fashioned, Gin & Tonic, and Gimlet � � war.This event is free and open to the public. Books will be were medicinal drinks once upon a available to purchase at the event. time. Attendees will learn how the ` ��, +i�r� contents of our medicine and liquor � .� �Q� �� '� cabinets were, until surprisingly �Doctorf�` � � ',� and �,-� recently, one and the same. :� �� : � � �� Camper English is a cocktails and Distillers �� ---�-, g � � � Spll"It5 writer and s eaker Wh0 haS �M p pnalN��io�y� ' p � reaa,.x � t` ' � , -; covered the craft cocktail renaissance '` °"""°"' } � � " - ' � ' �;�� ,��i�i _ > � � for more than 15 years, contributing �`om a E�i,1F` � . a to to publicat�ons including Popular �� I�C F ' r �� n � $CIeIICe,u "$dV2UY," `��2tal�5,n `�W�lIS�Cy '. NOVEL � - Advocate," and "Drinks International." __ . , � ADU LT PROG RAMS C-SPL Spice Club Ages: 18+ : ' � ' � Fridays, Oct.20& Dec. 15 Take Home Kits Registration Required �i _ Spice up your life with the GSPL Spice Club! Register every , , � Y IUCV VA I I ICJ other month to receive a sample of the featured spice along with an informative brochure with history, facts, recipes, and more. Supplies are limited so register early. Build a Board Game All Ages Sunday, Nov. 12 � 2 p.m. � Registration Required � ' +�i5 It's International Games Month! Build your own board game '°' with advice from Dr. Jacob Heidenreich, a Loras College mathematics professor who studies game design.At 2 p.m., Dr. Heidenreich will give a talk about game design for older teens and adults. At 3 p.m., gamers of all ages will start ;�. � : � designing and building their own board game. Children � �x� � must be accompanied by an adult. Materials are provided. �!�� :� : � :�� Puzzles Playtest a Board Game ,$,;::::��;� All Ages � �� Sunday, Nov. 19 � 2 p.m. Registration Required �� It's International Games Month!Try out one or more games �! ;�� from the library's collection with other game enthusiasts. - All those who attended the Build a Board Game program � � �aL:_ on Nov. 12 are invited to bring their completed games T� � � P� back to the library to play with others. Children must be - ns` accompanied by an adult. Swiftie Night @ the Library Ages: 13+ � Thursday, Dec.7 � 5 p.m. Registrafion Required Are you ready for it? Calling all Swifties! Don't miss this Fitness Kits chance to be "Enchanted" at a Taylor Swift celebration like no other. Dress up in your favorite Taylor Swift era and join other fans for activities inspired by her iconic music. Let's dance like we're "22°and make mer�-� ;that will last � r+—� R w*+--� °Forever&Always!° D:• •:a Check out someTHING different with your library card! " carnegiestout.org/ check-it-out �D': .•. ..•.• •• •. • . Register for pr t carnegiestout.org/events � E NTE R. I MAG I N E. CREATE. . . - - ♦ . . � � . � The Maker Space is open to all ages; however, we do request that an � adult accompany children under 12. � � Become a Certified Maker A Certified Maker is any member of the community who is certified to work independently in the Maker Space. Read the rules and sign the waiver, it's that easy! Maker Space staff are always available to teach you how to use the equipment and assist you with your project.Visit the Maker Space often to see what's new and gather ideas for your own projects. Take& Make Kits Maker Space Take & Make Kits are back! New kits are available every Monday and feature a new project to keep your crafting skills sharp. *Available while supplies last. Limit 1 kit per per- son. Check our Events Calendar for more details. Don't Just Make It...Sublimate It! + . * �* . Create custom gifts for your friends and family! Take any photo, phrase, or design and print it �' ,''j/ out using our Epson sublimation printer. Our Master Makers will then show you how to apply �l your design to sublimation blanks using the heat press.The Maker Space offers a wide variety of sublimation blanks including mugs, tumblers, key chains, koozies, and more ranging in price �A�CE '``� from $1 to $9. CrafterNoon Adventures Feeling creative but have no idea where to begin? Browse through the CrafterNoon Adven- tures binder with projects for all ages and abilities that you can make and take in less than an hour! Each project includes complete instructions with accompanying photos and range from simple to moderately complex. .., , ,,�. � � .� ... �--�, t- � �'��F � I ir �t:t � � �� - ' ',.kr��' `�d}V!r� �`� � � ~ �,t��k' C��i -r l`.i, '�''�" C , � -i` �� ,� � STO RYTI M ES & BOO K CLV BS Toddler Time Beginning Chapters Book Club Ages: 18 - 35 months Ages: 7 - 9 yrs. Mondays,Sept. 11 - Dec. 11 Wednesdays � 4 p.m. 9:30&10:30 a.m. , Registration Required Registration Not Required Do you like Magic Tree House,Junie B.Jones and Nate the These 20-minute programs feature short stories,songs,and Great books? If so, this book club is for you. We will talk movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with about the book and then participate in an enjoyable activity a favorite adult.Adult participation is a must. or craft. Register and get books at the Children's Help Desk. Baby Rhyme Time "Little Lion Rescue" by Rachel Delahaye Ages: Birth - 18 months Tuesdays,Sept. 12 - Dec. 12 � 10:30 a.m. "Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters'byAndrea Beaty Registration Not Required "Pets Rule: Rise of the Goldfish" by Susan Tan Children ages birth to 18 months and a favorite adult will learn rhymes, songs, and action rhymes during this interac- "The Infamous Ratsos" by Kara LaReau tive program. This program gives your child the opportuni- ty to hear diverse vocabulary while you get to know other Beyond the Book Club families.A 15-minute social time with toys and your friends Ages: 9 - 12 yrs. will follow the sessions.Adult participation is a must. Thursdays � 4 p.m. Registration Required Preschool Storyfime Ages: 3 - 6 yrs. Read a new title each month, and then meet up for a book Wednesdays,Sept. 13 - Dec. 13 � 10:30 a.m. discussion and unique activity related to the book. Register Registration Not Required and pick up books at the Children's Help Desk. Stories, sing-alongs, movement, activities, and lots of fun. "The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez" by Adrianna Cuevas Recommended for children ages 3 to 6 with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must. "Ghost Squad" by Claribel A. Ortega StoryWalk� "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day A StoryWalkO is an outdoor reading experience that dis- "The Mouse Watch" byJ.J. Gilbert plays pages of a book along a path or trail; it combines the joy of reading with all the benefits of being active outside. � StoryWalkOO locations will feature a new story each month. 22nd Street Bee Branch Creek Greenway Fun, crafty activities for "I Got the School S irit" b Connie Schofield-Morrison & � all ages! Grab &Go bags p Y Frank Morrison , �-� � ��, � � • are ready for pick up on �� ° the first of every month "The Runaway Pumpkin" by Kevin Lewis&S.D. Schindler at the Children'S Help "One-osaurus,Two-osaurus" by Kim Norman & Desk. Available while Pierre Collet-Derby supplies last.Registration Not Required. "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Septt �r: Paper Chain Caterpillar "Hustle Bustle Bugs" by Catherine Bailey& October: Shape Monsters Lauren Eldridge November: Paper Bag Puppet December: Play as Learning Cards & Family "Amara's Farm" byJaNay Brown-Wood &Samara Hardy Game Ideas � MONTHLY PROGRAMS . Pokemon Club Learning Adventures with Julie Ages: 6 - 12 yrs. Ages: 7 - 10 yrs. Wednesdays,Sept.6,Oct.4, Nov. 1, Dec.6 � 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays,Sept.13,Oct.18,Nov.15, Registration Required &Dec. 13 � 4 p.m. Registration Required Meet other Pokemon trainers at Pokemon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo DS, and Pokemon Go gamers are all Are you interested in going on an adventure?Join volunteer welcome. and friend of the library,Julie Clingman,for a deep dive into a fascinating topic each month. Reading with Rover Sept. 13:A Taste of Chocolate(Ages 7 - 10) Ages: 6 - 9 yrs. Learn how cocoa beans are grown and processed into Saturdays,Sept.9,Oct. 14, Dec. 9 • • chocolate. We will taste different types, from baking 10:30 a.m. � chocolate to Hugs and Kisses. Registration Not Required � Oct. 18: Helen Keller Experience(Ages 7 - 10) "� Find out how blindness varies from person to person, Read or listen to a story with some furry friends in the first- learn about Helen Keller, and navigate an obstacle floor program room. Do not bring your own pet;we provide course wearing sleep shades. kid-friendly dogs each month. Nov. 15: Koko the Gorilla(Ages 7 - 9) We will learn about the life of Koko, the gorilla who be- Meet the Maker:Art Explorafions came famous for learning sign language. Ages: 6 - 10 yrs. Dec. 13: If You Lived in Viking Times(Ages 8 - 10) Mondays,Sept. 11, Oct.9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 � 4 p.m. Learn about Viking culture and make "Viking" bread. Registration Required Minecraft Mania Explore exciting arfists, inventors, and other makers in this Ages: 7 - 14yrs. '�-� program series that encourages kids to try out new ways to Tues.Sept.19&Wed.Oct 11,Nov.8,Dec.13 � ��, create, learn, and express themselves. 5:30 p.m. � Sept. 11:Alma Thomas,Abstract Artist Registration Required �� Oct. 9: Charles HenryTurner, Insect Explorer Nov. 13: Mary Golda Ross,Aerospace Engineer Whether or not you're a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this Dec. 11: Edwin Binney, Crayon Man game-playing night to test your skills and build away. Let's Play Roblox� LEGOO Challenge Ages: 8 - 14 yrs. Ages: 5 - 12 yrs. Mondays,Sept. 11,Oct.9, Nov.6, Dec.4 Saturdays,Sept. 16,Oct.21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16 � 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m. �� Registrafion Not Required Registrafion Required � Calling all LEGOO fans! Come to the library to build, Each month,participants will play a different game with oth- create, and have fun. The library provides the LEGOsO, er Roblox0 enthusiasts and tackle fun challenges together. and you provide the know-how! Donations of LEGOsO are Participants will interact in a variety of virtual worlds using appreciated. private servers on the platform. If you have never played RobloxOO before, you will need to have your parent/guard- BEAM Interacfive Projector Open Play ian set up your account before the program. Ages:All Ages °� Saturdays,Sept. 16,Oct.21, Dec. 16 ; � \ 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Registration Not Required L Join usforopen playon the new BEAM Interactive Projector! Jump, dance, skip, or race your way through the interactive video game images projected on our floor. Fun for all ages! Limited number of players at a time. No shoes allowed. � Register for programs at carnegiestout.org/events MONTH LY CONT. Family Book Bingo Ages:4 - 12 yrs. � ' � ' Saturdays,Sept. 16,Oct.21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16 � 2 p.m. Registration Not Required Grab your family and try your luck at book bingo! We have �_ great hardcover and paperback book prizes for kids. -�� a� TCG League(Trading Card Game) The ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy is available Ages: 10 - 17 yrs. n,�,�,,° on public computers in the Children's Department. This Wednesdays,Sept.20,Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec.20�"�' `� �;" free preschool and kindergarten resource features games, 5:30 m. ' ' � �"" books, songs, and more. p• �"" Registration Required �� brainfuse I TCG League is a way for more advanced trading card game a_Z ,� �N�W players to get together and have some fun. Each month we � will focus on a particular trading card game. September and Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of online NovemberisYu-Gi-Oh!Octoberand Decemberis Pokemon. tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic Bring your cards and enjoy a night of friendly competition. needs—whether it's tackling a tough homework problem, New players are always welcome! mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. Access at the library or login with your Dubuque resident library Play Parties card from home. Live tutors are available daily from Ages: 6&under 2-11 p.m. Thursdays,Sept.21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec.21 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Registration Not Required Enjoy socializing with new friends and exploring an assort- Play and learn together!These adult-directed kits provide ment of open-ended sensory play activities every third interactive STEAM (science,technology,engineering,art, Thursday at the library. Registration is preferred, but not math) activities for families to create fun and creative required.Adult participation is a must. learning opportunities that foster the development of Sept. 21: Messy Station: Dyed Steel Cut Oats critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity. STEAM Oct. 19: Messy Station: Pumpkin Guts kits are in the Children's Department and are available for Nov. 16: Messy Station: Dyed Corn families with children in preschool through grade 4. Dec. 21: Messy Station: Cotton Ball Snow Buttons and Bobbins �rT � � Ages: 10 - 17yrs. BqDK LTBRARY Mondays,Sept.25, Oct.23, Nov.27 � 4 p.m. � The TumbleBook Library is an online collection of Registrafion Required , animated, talking picture books that help teach children the joys of reading in a format they will love. You'll also Learn how to use a sewing machine and complete a simple find read-along books, language learning books, and sewing project to take home. Materials provided. educational games and puzzles.Access to this resource is open to all, no library card required. Lollipops& Music for Our Preschoolers Concert Series Ages: Families �WORLD BOOK Saturdays, Oct. 14, Nov.4, Dec. 9 � 10 a.m. O N L I N E Registration Not Required �� ,� World Book Online contains thousands of informational The L. & M. O. P. concert series is for preschool children and their families. Children will leave each concert with a articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive greater appreciation of music and a lollipop to enjoy! Spon- maps, research help, and activities. Explore easy-to- sored by the Northeast lowa School of Music. Children understand encyclopedia articles as well as links to must be accompanied by an adult. related websites and magazine articles for students of all Oct. 14: Children's Chorale ages.Access at the library or login from home using your Nov.4: Centrally Rooted Dubuque resident library card. Dec. 9: David Landau � S PECIAL PROG RAMS . National Library Card Sign-Up Month Bingo Superhero Party Ages:All Ages Ages: 7 - 10 yrs. Sept. 1 -30 Wednesday, Oct.25 � 4 p.m. � Registration Not Required Registration Required � Pick up a paper copy of the bingo card at the Children's Help Come dressed in your superhero costume and get ready to Desk or the at first floor Recommendations Desk.Once you learn all you need to know to save the world. have a "regular" bingo (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal), turn in your card for a chance to win a prize. Completing Dinovember Scavenger Hunt the entire board will earn you an extra entry into the prize Ages:All Ages drawing. Bingo cards must be turned in by September 30. Nov. 1 - 30 Registration Not Required Kid Chefs �� Ages: 9 - 14 yrs. During Dinovember plastic dinosaurs come to life while Thursday,Sept. 14&Oct.5 � 4 p.m. children sleep.Visit the children's area anytime this month Registrafion Required to find all the dinosaurs and see what they have been up to. Calling all kids with an interest in cooking,food,and making Build a Board Game meals at home. We'll walk you through kitchen skills and Ages:All Ages , o�o � o ��oo��o. teach you how to make yummy recipes. Space is limited. Sunday, Nov. 12 � 2 - 4 p.m. �.� � o 00 o�.o�o�o Registration Required •o•oo �0000 Unicorn Party � �� Ages: 6 - 12 yrs. It's International Games Month! Build your own board game Saturday,Sept.30 � 10 a.m. with advice from Dr. Jacob Heidenreich, a Loras College Registration Required mathematics professor who studies game design.At 2 p.m., Dr. Heidenreich will give a talk about game design for older You're invited to a magical celebration of unicorns. Meet teens and adults. At 3 p.m., gamers of all ages will start other unicorn fanatics, play games, hear stories, and make designing and building their own board game. Children unicorn crafts. must be accompanied by an adult. Materials are provided. Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing Kit Playtest a Board Game Ages: Families Ages:All Ages Oct. 1 - 13 Sunday, Nov. 19 � 2 - 4 p.m. Registration Not Required Registration Required Did you know that an annular solar eclipse will be visible on It's International Games Month!Try out one or more games Saturday, Oct. 14?Visit the library between Sunday, Oct. 1, from the library's collection with other game enthusiasts. and Friday, Oct.13,to pick up a kit containing eclipse glass- All those who attended the Build a Board Game program es and information on when and how to safely view this on Nov. 12 are invited to bring their completed games exciting celestial event.Available while supplies last. back to the library to play with others. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Monster Boogie Scavenger Hunt Ages:All Ages Family Literacy Month Children's Book Swap Oct. 1 - 31 Ages:0 - 18 yrs. Registration Not Required Saturday, Nov. 18 � 1 - 4 p.m. Registration Not Required r3(3(31C 5�1A`� Celebrate spooky season with an interactive scavenger hunt in the children's area. Find each monster and its corre- From Nov. 1 - 15, patrons may bring in new or gently used sponding dance move to earn a small prize. books to the Children's Help Desk. Books should be for ages 0 - 18. To participate in the Book Swap, bring in your new Light Up Creatures with Circuit Clay " or gently used graphic novels, board books, picture books, Ages: 10 - 17 yrs. ,� � chapter books, or YA novels. We will NOT accept damaged Friday,Oct.6 � 1 p.m. or heavily used/old books, workbooks, text books, or Registration Required ;`'� '•; coloring books. For every book brought in, participants will - receive one "book buck" for the Book Swap on Saturday, Use specially formulated clay to make spooky sculptures Nov. 18,from 1 - 4 p.m.to shop for new-to-them books! that light up and glow. Materials provided. SPECIA � C(� �IT �I TEENS Cat Party Minute It to Win It!: Un-Stackem! Ages: 8 - 12 yrs. ` � Ages: 12 - 18 yrs. Wednesday, Nov.29 � 4 p.m. Sept. 1 - 30 Registration Required � Registration Not Required Meow... Calling all kitty fans! Celebrate our favorite feline While in the Teen Zone,tryyour hand at Un-Stackem! Stack friends by wearing your cat-eared headbands, kitty attire four cups with a card in between each cup. Then pull out and playing some fun, active games. each card so the cup falls on the cup below it until four cups are stacked up. Gingerbread Disguise Ages:All Ages DIY Pennant Dec. 1 - 31 Ages: 10 - 15 yrs. �. �� Registration Not Required Thursday,Sept. 7 � 4 p.m. ,��J ,` Registration Required Visit the children's section to decorate a gingerbread per- son to look like someone or something else. From Captain Celebrate National Sewing Month by learning sewing basics Underpants, to Goldilocks, to Bluey, the possibilities are and creating a pennant that is distinctively you. endless! Creations will display behind the Children's Help Desk. Drop-in Teen Craft Studio Ages: 12 - 18 yrs. Santa's Workshop ,� �., � Tuesday,Sept. 19 � 4 - 5:30 p.m. Ages: Families � �� .�.'� �_�.j Registration Required Saturday, Dec. 2 � 1 p.m. +-"�- ` Registration Required `��'� � _� `� Did you miss some of our past teen programs? Now is your chance to revisit some of these popular crafts or create Calling all elves! Here's your chance to make and wrap a few something entirely new with our array of craft supplies. holiday gifts for the holidays.Join us in the rotunda after the program for the library tree lighting event. Teen Advisory Group:Teen Hangout Ages: 13 - 18 yrs. T E E N " Shrinky DinkJamboree Tuesdays,Sept.26,Oct.31, Nov.28, ADVISORY Ages: 8 - 12 yrs. & Dec.26 � 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.27 � 4 p.m. Registration Not Required 'p�GROUP Registration Required � Games, crafts, and more! Explore a craft or activity while Create your own Shrinky Dink designs and learn how to providing feedback on making the library a welcoming place make them into a signature piece that you will take home. for teens. Questions? Call Haidee at (563) 589-4225, ext. 2248. LEGOO Race Cars Ages: 7 - 12 yrs. Emoji Button Make&Take Friday, Dec.28 � 1 p.m. Ages: 12 - 18 yrs. Registrafion Required Oct. 1 - 31 Registration Not Required Harness the science of speed with LEGOOO. Build a LEGOOO race car and then test it out on a race track. Create an emoji button to express yourself at the Teen Zone! Select from a variety of emojis or create your own design. Take your creafion to the Teen Desk to turn it into a button. Light Up Creatures with Circuit Clay ■ Ages: 10 - 17 yrs. ,, �. Friday,Oct. 6 � 1 p.m. Registration Required ;••' ••; Use specially formulated clay to make spooky sculptures that light up and glow. Materials provided. Register for programs at carnegiestout.org/events TEEN PROGRAMS . Stuffed Animal Taxidermy Marbled Clay Jewelry Dish Ages: 12 - 18 yrs. � � Ages: 12 - 18 yrs. Tuesday,Oct. 10 � 4 p.m. � � - .,%t!"�,� Monday, Nov. 20 � 4 p.m. Registration Required � Registration Required Give yourwall an adorably eerie vibe by creating a faux taxi- This stylish craft is perfect for those who keep misplacing dermy on a wooden mounting board. Choose from a range theirjewelry!Create a small marbled dish out of clay to help of cuddly, exotic, and even mythical stuffed animals. you stay organized.This craft also makes a great gift. C-SPL Rocket League Family Literacy Month Children's Book Swap Ages: 13 - 17 yrs. Ages:0 - 18 yrs. Wednesdays,Aug.30,Oct.25,Nov.29,Dec.27 � 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 � 1 - 4 p.m. Registration Required Registration Not Required r3+D(3K 54�A t� Rocket League is high-powered hybrid of arcade-style From Nov. 1 - 15, patrons may bring in new or gently used soccer and vehicular mayhem. Play in a relaxed exhibition books to the Children's Help Desk. Books should be for ages or join the 1-on-1 tournament. An online gaming account 0 - 18.To participate in the Book Swap, bring in your new is needed to play Rocket League, please have a parent/ or gently used graphic novels, board books, picture books, guardian set up your account before the program if you chapter books, or YA novels. We will NOT accept damaged don't already have one. or heavily used/old books,workbooks,text books,or color- ing books. For every book brought in, participants will re- DIY Decor Potion Bottles — ceive one "book buck"for the Book Swap on Saturday, Ages: 12 - 18 yrs. � - ° ` Nov. 18, from 1 - 4 p.m.to shop for new-to-them books! Friday,Oct.27 � 2:30 p.m. / r�_ Registration Required ��'�!SK�� ,�= ��' Swiftie Night @ the Library Ages: 13+ Create potion bottles similar to stage and movie set design Thursday, Dec.7 � 5 p.m. with only a few art supplies like paint and glue. These are Registration Required perfect spooky additions for the Halloween season. Are you ready for it? Calling all Swifties! Don't miss this Build a Board Game chance to be "Enchanted" at a Taylor Swift celebration like Ages:All Ages no other. Dress up in your favorite Taylor Swift era and join Sunday, Nov. 12 � 2 - 4 p.m. other fans for activities inspired by her iconic music. Let's Registration Required dance like we're"22"and make memories that will last"For- ever&Always!" It's International Games Month! Build your own board game with advice from Dr. Jacob Heidenreich, a Loras College mathematics professor who studies game design.At 2 p.m., � Dr. Heidenreich will give a talk about game design for older ,;.�uJu�,uJ��;:,;:��,,�rr teens and adults.At 3 p.m., gamers of all ages will start de- J`=r';JJ''�,��'J'�f''� / J��J�J"lJ�� signing and building their own board game. Children must �„ , be accompanied by an adult. Materials are provided. \ r�u�r_��s _� rr��u�._��-s � ._ -�� _ _ � Playtest a Board Game Ages:AII Ages �oo�oo��oo� �� Sunday, Nov. 19 � 2 - 4 p.m. .� o. o00 % / Re istration Re uired •�•'�� — ,�=- g q �� It's International Games Month!Try out one or more games � � s_f3JJ��PfLJ�;v`.;�J�� from the librarys collection with other game enthusiasts. / ,.,,,,�.;,�-�:��,._��;-�,��j.., All those who attended the Build a Board Game program on ��.��;=rr>>:-;-'�'',r��'f-�-�� Nov. 12 are invited to bring their completed games back to the library to play with others. Children must be accompa- ��r��,�aJ��r�u,� nied by an adult. ��" �� `'�' °"�'.��'��r� � ��,�� _ ''aouu • o�e�a�eco��v � J��!_;_7 JJ��J7 JJ� yDlsVlct � � � i� � i BEFORE KIMaERGARTEN The idea is simple, the rewards are priceless! _ -- -_ ��-�-�=- ---_ _. �- _ __ - - __-- __ __. �- �� \,. / � � ,_�� Re �ster & p�ck up a packet � at the Children's Desk ________________________ WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICTPATE? ��j Develop your child's love of A readin� at a youn� a�e. �� Bond with your child as you read to�ether. �w• Get your child ready to read. ' �w� Helps develop important pre- � read�n� sk�lls. t � . �'� Carnegie-Stout � PUBi.IC LIBRA�ZY �LfP,G,( iln� {G(P. /IfJSli�rl"r7�iP,T.r � �� 360 W. 11th Street � 563-589-4225 � carnegiestout.org