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Want a welcoming, fun place to practice speaking English? Join us for our weekly English Conversation Club! An activity for children ages 5-10 will be provided in the next room.
Join us for the second year of Pokemon Trading Card Game at BCAF! This is the registration for the Junior (born in 2014 or later) division. Please arrive at the main entrance as soon as doors open so that we can get you seated and ready to play as soon as possible, if you arrive more than 15 minutes late you will receive a loss for the first game. ONE PARTICIPANT PER REGISTRATION - if you have multiple people registering you will need to enter them each individually. Please be aware that you must bring your own deck to the competition to play and follow the rules below. The winner will receive a BCAF playmat, and everyone gets a Library booster pack for participating! Tournament rules: Format is Unlimited (any cards from any set are allowed - standard deck rules apply, no cards are banned, no proxies are allowed) Tournament is Swiss style (competitors will play a number of rounds based on the number of entrants, no elimination) Each round is best of 1 Winner will be decided by points at the end of the last round (wins are worth 3 points, draws and losses are worth 0)
Join us the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month for a 30 minute storytime followed by open play time. This program is designed for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
Join us for our Read to a Therapy Dog program, where kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog! Kids can read to a dog for 10 minutes and the dogs will love it! Children believe they are teaching the dog to read, but they are actually teaching themselves. With the focus on the dog, children feel less pressure or embarrassment about their reading skills. They have fun, build confidence, and increase their love of reading! Plan to arrive a few minutes early to select your book. Check in with library staff at the "Doggy Desk" to sign in when you arrive.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
Join Gabe (with assistance from his dad Wade) for a Dungeons and Dragons 5.5 edition adventure! (Details will be shared later.) This event is for TEENS ONLY!
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
Bring your little ones for a morning of stories, music, and fun! Ages 1-3
<u></u>Ages 2 - 7 <br>Bring your little ones for a morning of stories, music, and art!<u></u>
Every Tuesday in the Sagebrush Room join us for a fun time of moving and grooving! Music and Movement focuses on healthy and fun ways to move your body with activities like yoga and dance! This program is geared toward ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!
Join us in the Canyon Room located in Library! at Hillcrest. This family storytime is designed for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers to enjoy stories, music, movement, and play together.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
Meet with team members from the Women's & Children's Alliance (WCA) to learn about their mission and the services they offer. The WCA provides safety, healing, and freedom for survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault. The WCA will be on hand at the Library! at Hillcrest on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
<u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u>Ages 5 - 12<u></u><br>Fun activities that tie into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Questions contact <a href="mailto:amason@adalib.org" target="_blank">amason@adalib.org</a><u></u>
Join us after school for activities like gaming, art, and more! Ages 12-18. Snacks and drinks provided.
Join us at the Library! at Collister for a new arts and crafts project every week! Designed for kids ages 6-11. Younger children may need adult assistance.
Join us for our Read to a Therapy Dog program, where kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog! Kids can read to a dog for 5-10 minutes and the dogs will love it! Children believe they are teaching the dog to read, but they are actually teaching themselves. With the focus on the dog, children feel less pressure or embarrassment about their reading skills. They have fun, build confidence, and increase their love of reading!
<b>This Week: Roll for Sandwich</b><br><br>Designed for Ages 12-18!
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
<u></u>Calling all little ones and their families! Let's read together! Join us for stories, songs, and fun!<br><br><b>WHERE: </b><b>Hidden Springs Branch Library</b><br><u></u><b><br></b>All Ages<br><u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u>
<html-blob>Ages 0-2<br></html-blob><br><html-blob><u></u><u></u><u></u>Did you know that play is one of the key things you can do to help your baby to develop early literacy skills? Baby Rhyme Time focuses on developing your baby's pre-literacy, fine motor, and social skills through stories, songs and movement.<br><br><br><u></u><u></u></html-blob>
Children are active learners, and making art is a hands-on activity that expands imaginations and exercises creativity. Join us for some fun art! Ages 3-5
Join us in the Sagebrush Room at the Library! at Cole and Ustick for Family Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30am! These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Join the Library! at Bown Crossing staff for Toddler Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Martie Brennan Room. This program is designed for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Come enjoy songs, stories, and learning together!
Join us for Baby storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 am. These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for babies age 0-2 and their caregivers. A 20-minute storytime will be followed by 30 minutes of open play time.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
Join the Library! at Collister for School Age Fun, for kids ages 6-11! Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program. Topics rotate each session. Upcoming Events: 9/9: Circuit experiments and Tech take-apart 9/16: Cardboard forts 9/23: Lego stop motion and claymation 9/30: Fall window painting 10/7: Fairy houses and gnome homes
<b>This Week: Mario Kart</b><br><br>Designed for Ages 8-11!
Come hang out & create! Today's Activity: Fantasy Hand Mirrors. For ages 10-18
A programme at Ada Community Library.
Put on your jammies, grab your stuffie, and head to the third floor of the Downtown Library for Pajama Storytime! We'll read books, dance, and have loads of fun! This program is designed for families and children ages 0-6.
Follow along with rhymes, games and songs that develop early literacy and fine motor skills. Available weekly to enjoy with your littlest one! Ages 0-3
Join us for a fun-filled hour with songs, books, and playtime activities designed to help develop your child’s early literacy and social skills. This program is intended for toddlers ages 2 - 3 years and their caregivers.
Join us in the Sycamore Room at the Library! at Collister for Family Storytime every Thursday at 10:30am! These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. A 30-minute storytime will be followed by 30 minutes of open play time.
Join us every Thursday at 10:30 AM for this kindergarten readiness storytime and craft! This storytime is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.
Explore early literacy concepts through rhymes, songs, board books, and movement. After storytime is an open play session with chances to meet new friends. This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
Join us at the Boise Watershed for a tour of the facility and time to explore the exhibits. We are going to be meeting at the Watershed (6411 N Ancell Ave, Boise, ID 83714) at 2pm for this program. We hope to see you there! Join the Library! at Cole and Ustick for Homeschool Huddle, for kids ages 6-11! Kids will experience fun, hands-on STEAM activities in this program. All families are welcome to attend, even if you do not homeschool. We encourage caregivers to stay and chat with each other during the program. Topics rotate each session!
The Hays House Outreach team will be available at Library! at Hillcrest every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Snacks will be provided for teens.
<u></u>Join us after school on Thursdays for fun with STEM!<br><br><b>WHERE: </b><b>Hidden Springs Branch Library</b><br><b><br></b>Ages 5 and up
Join us after school as we learn to play Dungeons and Dragons and go on grand adventures! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12-18.
Join the Library! at Hillcrest for School Age Fun, for kids ages 6-11! Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program. Topics rotate each session.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
Join us for fun build challenges and creative play.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
ages 0-5 Little Scholars provides caregivers with the tools and support need to help prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.
This open play time is designed for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers to enjoy open-ended play and socialization together. While all ages are welcome to attend, this program is intended for children ages 0-5.
Shake, shimmy, and dance! This program is primarily music based, and is designed for ages 0-6 and their caregivers. We will meet near the Old Timer's Shelter (1130 W. Royal Blvd.) in Ann Morrison Park. Just look for the deer statue! Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on and dress for the weather.
Come join us in the grass between the Library! at Bown Crossing and Riverside Elementary School for an outside storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and play games to help practice early literacy skills. Don't forget to bring a blanket to sit on! This storytime is appropriate for children between the ages of 0-5 years old.
Join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and open play time. This program is a great way to meet others in the community and set your baby up for early literacy success! This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
Stories and Sensory Play combines reading with other activities that use the senses, such as sensory bins, felt stories, songs, and dance. Sensory play helps children develop language and motor skills, as well as help with cognitive growth and social interactions. Together, we'll explore mini-sensory bins, specially curated for kids aged 2-5.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
For homeschooling students and a parent. Today's class: Math Games and Tricks with Mathnasium - there will be two 45 minute rotations, with kids either in an interactive instructional session or doing math activities and games.
An opportunity for children to practice their reading skills with a trained emotional support dog
Come hang out and build with LEGO bricks! We will get creative and use our imaginations, with new themes every week!
Join us for our Read to a Therapy Dog program, where kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog named Moseley! Kids can read for 5-10 minutes, and Mo will love it! Children may believe they are teaching the dog to read, but they are actually teaching themselves. With the focus on the dog, children feel less pressure or embarrassment about their reading skills. They have fun, build confidence, and increase their love of reading!
Come learn how to sew or expand your skills at our weekly Sewing Club for Kids! We'll have sewing machines, fabric, and all the notions you need to sew your own projects. A variety of beginner and intermediate patterns will be provided for both hand and machine stitching.
Want a welcoming, fun place to practice speaking English? Join us for our weekly English Conversation Club! An activity for children ages 5-10 will be provided in the next room.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
Join us for our Read to a Therapy Dog program, where kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog! Kids can read to a dog for 10 minutes and the dogs will love it! Children believe they are teaching the dog to read, but they are actually teaching themselves. With the focus on the dog, children feel less pressure or embarrassment about their reading skills. They have fun, build confidence, and increase their love of reading! Plan to arrive a few minutes early to select your book. Check in with library staff at the "Doggy Desk" to sign in when you arrive.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
Bring your little ones for a weekend morning of stories, music, and fun!<u></u><br><u></u><br>All ages
Every second Saturday of the month we offer a kids' crafts program from 11:00-12:00. Sept. 12th we are making colorful collage art on poster board.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
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Come enjoy fun stories, songs and silliness with Miss Bonnie. All ages.
Preschool stories will help children practice kindergarten readiness skills and spark a lifelong love of reading.<u></u><br><u></u><br>Ages 3-5
Join us for a weekly story time for children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Library staff will help you nurture your child’s love of reading through rhymes, stories, and play.
Designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. We'll clap, stomp and dance to music together!
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.
<u></u>All Ages<br>Music and Movement with a gentle approach and sensory-sensitive techniques.<u></u>
A programme at Children’s Museum of Idaho.