Meade County Public Library Storytimes

06/15/2017

We still have a few spots open in the Lego story time programs next week. We will be doing some Lego challenges, building with Legos, and exploring the library's Lego book collection. These programs are free with a Meade County Public Library card. You can register by going to www.meadereads.org and clicking on the event calendar.

09/24/2012

Sorry about last week guys. I was busy getting ready to attend a library conference in Indy and I kinda sorta forgot all about facebook...

So...

This week at MCPL

Tuesday 25: Lego Club 6:00-7:00 PM You guys made some AWESOME (!!!) star ships last month, so this month your mission is to make an alien!

Wednesday 26: Toddler Time 10:30-11:00 We will be talking, reading, and singing about bedtime this week!

Thursday 27: Story Time 10:30-11:30 We will be celebrating apples this week. We will try some apples and cider, read some books about apples and good ol' Johnny Appleseed, sing some songs, make a Johnny Appleseed hat, and paint with apples. Yup. I said paint with apples!

Thursday 26: Family Story Time's Disco Dance Party. 6:00-7:00 PM
We are going to convert the programming room into a discotheque complete with a disco ball and dance floor. Come out in your best dance duds and boogie! We will be giving awards for the most creative costume, the best dancer, and the largest family in attendance. Light refreshments will be served.

Upcoming: Saturday, October 6 1:00-3:00 PM Climb Aboard at Meade Olin Park

09/10/2012

This week at MCPL:

Kindergarten 101 starts today! There is still one spot open in the morning session and 3 in the afternoon session.

Monday 10: Little Princess 6:00-7:00 Miss Donna is out sick so I will be covering the show. (Might be worth coming just to see me in a tiara!) We will be making two different castles, reading about princesses, and having a snack.

Wednesday 12: Toddler Time 10:30-11:00 This week's theme is "Eye see You" We will play a rousing game of "peek-a-boo", read some adorable stories, and decorate some eye glasses!

Thursday 13: Storytime 10:30-11:00 This week's theme is Teddy Bears. Please bring your Teddy to Story time! We will read, sing, have a snack, and make teddy bear masks.

Thursday 13 6:00-7:00 PM Crafts and games with Junie B Jones- We will be sharing a chapter from Junie Smells Something Fishy, playing some games, and maybe even hunting a little treasure. Ages 6-8.

08/31/2012

Posting early this week because of the Holiday!

Next week at MCPL:

Ongoing: Kindergarten 101 Registration- We are offering two sessions this year. The morning session meets Mondays from 10:30-11:30 and the evening session meets Mondays from 4:00-5:00. We will begin sessions on September 10th. You MUST register your child in order for them to attend either session. This is the last week for registration. There are still a couple spots in the morning session and four in the afternoon session.

September 4: Teen Tuesday Resumes! - 3:00-5:00 PM. The theme this week is "Pimp my Locker", so put on your creative caps and get ready to decorate your home away from home. (Ages 12 & Up)

September 4: Girls' Night Out- 6:00-7:00 PM. Get ready for Grandparent's Day! (Girls ages 7-11)

September 5: Toddler Time- 10:30-11:00 AM. Our theme this week is "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." We will be learning the rhyme, making making magic wands and even learning a little sign language. (Ages 2 & under)

Thursday 6: Story Time- 10:30-11:30 AM. This week's theme is "Its a Zoo in Here!" We will learning about zoo animals through song, rhymes, crafts and play. We'll even bring out the zoo train during free play! (Ages 3 & Up)

Thursday 6: Family Story Time- 6:00-7:00 PM. We will be learning about Rockets during this Family Story Time. We will make a rocket to hang on the wall, make a rocket that really blasts off, have a rocket launching contest, read some great books, and top it all off by launching a real (hobby) rocket in the Library's back yard. Great fun for all ages!

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend everyone!

08/27/2012

This week at MCPL:

Ongoing: Kindergarten 101 Registration- We are offering two sessions this year. The morning session meets Mondays from 10:30-11:30 and the evening session meets Mondays from 4:00-5:00. We will begin sessions on September 10th. You MUST register your child in order for them to attend either session.

Tuesday 28: Lego Club- Come out and use the library's lego collection to build something awesome! 6:00-7:00 PM. For kids in grades 1-6.

Wednesday 29: Toddler Time- 10:30-11:00 AM. Our theme this week is "If You're Happy and You Know It". We will be singing, reading some cute books, acting like zoo animals and making some smiley face bling!

Thursday 30: Story Time-10:30-11:00 AM. In honor of the upcoming holiday, our theme this week is "Picnics". We will be reading about picnics, marching like ants, talking about watermelons, making a fan, and if the weather permits, having a picnic outside!

Thursday 30: Boys Nite Out-6:00-7:00 PM. Come out and blow some (reeeeealllly, reeeeealllly, BIG) bubbles! For guys ages 9-12.

We are in the process of updating the MCPL children's website! I am so excited! Watch for lots of new content and program info in the coming weeks!

Have a WONDERFUL Labor Day weekend everyone!

08/20/2012

This week at MCPL:

Ongoing: Kindergarten 101 Registration- We are offering two sessions this year. The morning session meets Mondays from 10:30-11:30 and the evening session meets Mondays from 4:00-5:00. We will begin sessions on September 10th.

Tuesday 21: Family Movie Night: Chimpanzee (Rated G) 5:30-7:30 PM (This looks sooooo cute!)

Wednesday 22: Toddler Time 10:30-11:00 AM. Our theme this week is "Hickory Dickory Dock". We will be learning the rhyme, reading about mice, and playing with our toy clock!

Thursday 23: Story time 10:30-11:30 AM. Our theme this week is gone fishin'. We will be reading about fish, making a fish craft from a CD, doing the fishy pokey, and maybe even swapping some fishing stories. This story time will include a snack of goldfish crackers and a juice box.

Thursday 23: Girls Night Out 6:00-7:00 (for girls ages 7-11). This month's theme is "On the Beach".

08/13/2012

This week at MCPL:

Ongoing: Kindergarten 101 Registration- We are offering two sessions this year. The morning session meets Mondays from 10:30-11:30 and the evening session meets Monday from 4:00-5:00. We will begin sessions on September 10th.

Monday 13: Little Princess 6:00-7:00 PM

Wednesday 15: Toddler Time Resumes! Our theme this week is "Wheels on the Bus"! We'll be making a bus and singing, of course. We meet from 10:30-11:00 in the children's programming room.

Thursday 16: Story Time 10:30-11:30. Our theme this week is "Dog Days" and we will be making a cute little puppy craft, reading some cute dog books, and playing some games.

Thursday 16: Family Story Time 6:00-7:00 PM. This is new program design for the whole family and we will meet twice a month. The theme this week is "Ice Cream". If you come, wear old clothes!

Saturday 18: Super Science Saturday 12:00-2:00 PM

07/19/2012

IMPORTANT-
The Summer Reading Bash scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. We have rescheduled it for Wednesday, August 1st from 1-3 PM at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg. A list of prize winners will be posted at MCPL after 4 PM today. Thanks to all you wonderful parents and grandparents who worked with your kiddos and brought them to our programs. And most of all, thanks to all you funny, sweet, smart, beautiful readers who made this summer one so much fun! I miss you all! Hope to see you all at the party on August 1st (I have some serious popsicles to give away...)!
-Miss Marie

05/23/2012

TIME CHANGE- Wulfe Brothers Concert on June 2nd at Brandenburg Primary- 11:00 AM (formerly 1:00 PM). Sorry guys; they overbooked.

05/02/2012

Summer Reading MCPL

Sign-ups start May 14th and run through May 26th.

Wulfe Brothers Concert, 1:00 PM June 2 Brandenburg Primary

Weekly Programs begin June 4 and run through July 12:

Mondays: (Ages 2-4) One hour sessions at 9:00, 11:00, 2:00, & 5:00
(Caregivers must attend the Monday sessions with their child)

Tuesdays (Entering Kindergarten-Entering 1st grade) One hour sessions at 9:00, 11:00, 2:00, & 5:00

Wednesdays: (Entering 2-3 grades) Two hour sessions at 9:00 & 1:00

Thursdays: (Entering 4-6 grades) Two hour sessions at 9:00 & 1:00

Special Programs:
June 2: Wulfe Brothers Concert, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
June 8: Night Animals of KY, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
June 15: Owls of Kentucky, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
June 22: Mark Comely, Magician, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
June 29: Bubble Truck, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
July 6: Camping Crafts, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
July 14: Stone Carving, 12:00-2:00 PM, MCPL
July 19: End of Program Bash, 6:00-8:00 PM Riverfront Park

04/16/2012

Teaching Kids Everyday Skills

04/11/2012

Celebrate National Poetry Month with your little one.

These catchy little songs and poems are more than just entertainment.