2023 EPLS Spring Newsletter Digital (1)

KIDS Story Time Stars Mondays, Feb. 6 - Feb. 27, Mar. 20 - May 8 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 & Under Join us weekly for stories, songs, and crafts! Preschool Pals Wednesdays, Feb. 8 - Mar. 1, Mar. 22 - May 10 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 & Under Join us for this interactive program that includes stories, songs, and more! My First Story Time Thursdays, Jan. 12 - Mar. 2, Mar. 23 - May 11 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 - 2 Join us for a lapsit story time with stories, songs, and rhymes! When we’re done, we’ll have some open playtime! Game Time! Wednesdays, Feb. 1 - May 31 @ 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Ages 8+ Destroy your friends in tabletop gaming and video games. 1001 Things to Do Before You’re 113/4! Thursdays, Feb. 2 - May 25 @ 4 p.m. | Ages 6 - 11 Try a fun, new activity each week! Get your own library card, decode a secret message, make a gift for someone, and more! Hearts and Hugs Party Friday, Feb. 10 @ 10:30 a.m. | Ages 2 - 5 Join us for a fun morning celebrating LOVE! We will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and even frost a tasty treat! Registration is required. Coding Without Computers Select Dates@6 p.m. | Ages 8 - 12 Learn basic coding concepts with fun hands-on activities that do not involve a computer! Registration is required. Feb. 14: Binary Code Pictures Mar. 14: Loops April 11: LEGO Mazes May 9: Conditionals Lego Club 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 4 - 5 p.m. | Ages 5 - 12 Drop in to show off your Lego building skills and creativity. Music & Motion Story Time Fridays, Feb. 17, Mar. 24, Apr. 14, May 26 @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 - 5 We’ll have lots of fun with music and dancing during this monthly storytime! Registration is required. Homeschool STEM Jr.: Biology Select Mondays @ 1 p.m. Ages 7 - 10 Each month, visit various stations and complete hands-on activities about different aspects of biology! Registration is required. Feb. 20: DNA Mar. 20: Heredity Apr. 17: Animal Classifications May 15: Animal Adaptations Homeschool STEM: Biology Select Mondays @ 1 p.m. Ages 11 - 14 Learn a bit about various aspects of biology and complete a hands-on activity. Registration is required. Feb. 20: DNA Mar. 20: Genetics Apr. 17: Taxonomic Systems May 15: Animal Adaptations Pet Rocks Tuesday, Mar. 28 @ 6 p.m. Ages 5+ These rocks need a home! Come and decorate a rock before it moves into our community garden. Registration is required. (Join the Garden Squad as a family for volunteer opportunities. Call 440-324-9825 for info.) Planting the Future Saturday, Apr. 22 @ 2 p.m. Ages 7 - 12 Celebrate Earth Day by decorating a pot and planting seeds in it! Registration is required. FAMILY Coloring Club 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month Feb. - May @ 4 p.m. | Ages 3+ Join us for a relaxing creative session of coloring and art activities for the whole family! Family Movie Night 2nd Wednesday of the month Feb. - May @ 6 p.m. | All Ages Join us for popcorn and a fun family movie! Registration is required. Family Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, Feb. 23 @ 6 p.m. Ages 10+ Play D&D with the whole family in a short fantasy adventure. Snacks and beverages provided. Registration is required. Escape Room: Legend of Zelda Saturday, Mar. 18 @ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | All Ages Solve the puzzles, defeat Ganon, and escape in time. Call 440324-9823 to register for your 30-minute slot. Author Talk: Justin Reynolds Wednesday, Apr. 5 @ 6 - 7:30 p.m. | All Ages Author of Opposite of Always, Spider-man Miles Morales, and numerous other works, Justin Reynolds will talk about his new book Shot Clock (written with Caron Butler), answer questions, and sign your books. Visit the West River Children’s desk or call 440-324-9823 to book your FREE ticket(s). Life-Sized Candy Land Tuesday, Apr. 11 @ 1 - 5 p.m. Come play a life-size version of the beloved children’s game, Candy Land! Call 440-324-9823 and register for your time slot to be played between 1 & 5 p.m. Butterfly Bash Thursday, May 18 | All Ages Enjoy butterfly crafts and fun all day. Join us at 4 p.m. when we release our butterflies in the garden, weather permitting! The Barn Yard Petting Zoo Tuesday, May 30 @ 4 - 6 p.m. Get up close and personal with these furry friends in this special walk-through exhibit. For the safety of animals and patrons, pet dogs or any other house animals are prohibited. TEEN Teen Dungeons & Dragons Starting Feb. 9, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, except Feb. 23 @ 6 - 7:45 p.m. | Ages 12 - 17 Have fun with new and old friends in a fantasy adventure of your own making. Registration is required. Magic: the Gathering Starting Feb. 11, 2nd Saturday of the month @ 10 - 11 a.m. Ages 8 - 17 We’ll provide basic decks to this classic card game and teach you the rules. All skill levels welcome. Registration is required. 4 WE S T R I V E R 1194 West River Road North | Elyria, Ohio 44035 | 440.324.2270

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