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Grab your boots and ten-gallon hats for a puppet-told story about "Incredible Insects" with everyone's favorite cowboy. Ages 3-8.
Second Annual African American Family Book Expo at Detroit Book City in Southfield
Christina Clark -
This annual aims to preserve literacy in the community with more than 60-plus indie writers on site, a KIDZONE, books for sale, stories, author talks and more. Registration required.
Whether you’re new to the program and would like more information, or already tracking your books and want to celebrate, stop by for this season’s party on Saturday, February 17 at 10:15 a.m. for tories, dancing, play time, and snacks! Participants who have reached 1,000 books will also be...
Bring the kids out for some stories spun by local storytellers and other engaging entertainers.
Teens and tweens are invited to the library to put their taste buds to the ultimate test. Find out if you can tell the difference between hot and mild, lemon and lime and other tricky food combos. Registration required. Some food allergens may be present.
This sensory story time is geared to differently-able children ages 3-10 years who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or have other developmental delays and/or sensitivity to sensory overload. Siblings are welcome.
Life is the bubbles at this dance party. Hang out with Ariel from The Little Mermaid, too.
Museum educators treat kids ages 3-6 to a story among the art Ages 4-7. Registration required.
Compete to see how high you can stack candy hearts? Can you make them float? Answer these questions and more.
Explore electricity with Brain Monkeys! Using Snap Circuits kits, students will get a chance to create simple circuits that make lights turn on, motors spin and sometimes even things fly.
Catch a screening of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time at the library. Rated PG
Family Story Times are held on Thursday mornings in the lower level meeting room. Geared for 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 and interactive...