Information for all events: Contact Colleen Crowley, or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, [email protected], [email protected], www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327
Cost: FREE
BIRTH – AGE 6 EVENTS
Tuesdays, 9:45am
Story Kids – Preschool Storytime
April 3, 10, 17 & 24
Children ages 3 to 6, or those who have not yet entered kindergarten, are encouraged to join us for a 30 minute storytime featuring books, music, felt stories and musical movement. Each week there will be an activity of some kind that follows the stories. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.
Thursdays, 9:45am
Little Ones – Family Lapsit
April 5, 12, 19, & 26
Little ones ages 10 to 35 months are invited to join us for a fun 20-minute romp with music, books, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt stories. We reinforce concepts such as colors, shapes & counting to help your child build their literacy skills. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.
Monday, April 16, 11-Noon
Sensory Playdate
We provide sensory play activities in a group setting to enhance the development of all children from 2 years of age & up. We offer stations of tactile objects, water or sand play, musical movement, or simple art. Call to register.
Friday, April 6, 11am – Noon
B is for Bug
Young children ages 3 to 6 are invited to a literacy party focusing on bug-themed games and activities. Edible creations and simple crafts to follow. Call to register.
KIDS
Friday, April 20, 10am – Noon
Homeschool CreateSpace & Game Day
Homeschool families with children ages 10 & under, can join us to build items from a variety of building materials such as: magnetic tiles, snap circuitry, K’Nex, marble mazes or play with board games. This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Registration is not required.
Thursday, April 26, 4-5pm
Lego Club
Meet for one hour to build with Lego and Duplo blocks. Call to register.
Bring your imagination and build Legos. Geared to children ages 3-12. Younger children may need parental guidance, but are welcome to attend and use the bigger blocks. February theme is ‘birds’, but children may build whatever they want. Registration is not required.