Children's 2011 Winter Schedule

Hamilton
Fairfield
Oxford

* children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
® Registration required. Contact the appropriate branch to confirm availability. Programs subject to change. All library programs are free. Some dates are color coded by library location (see above).

* Baby Time
Ages newborn - 24 months
Build a foundation for literacy by talking, cuddling and singing to your baby. We introduce music, books, finger plays and songs to support this process.
Thursdays, December 1 - 15, January 5 - February 23
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. for newborns - 11 months
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for babies 12 - 24 months (Oxford)
Tuesdays, December 6 & 13, January 3 - February 28
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. for newborns - 11 months
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for babies 12 - 24 months (Hamilton)
Wednesdays, December 7 & 14, January 4 - February 29
11:00 - 11:30 a.m., repeated 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Fairfield)

* Toddler Time
Ages 2 - 3
Enjoy books and songs! New words are introduced in this program, including rhymes and patterns that invite children to join in.
Thursdays, December 1 - 15, January 5 - February 23
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Fairfield)
Wednesdays, December 7 & 14, January 4 - February 29
10:30 - 11:00 a.m., repeated 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Oxford)
Wednesdays, December 7 & 14, January 4 - February 29
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Hamilton)

Story Time
Ages 4 - 6
Hear stories read from books that are full of wonderful and rare words, learn about letters and increase your pre-reading skills.
Tuesdays, December 6 & 13, January 3 - February 28
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. (Oxford)
Tuesdays, December 6 & 13, January 3 - February 28
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Fairfield)
Thursdays, December 8 & 15, January 5 - February 23
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Hamilton)

* Family Story Time
Fridays, December 2 - 16, January 6 - February 24
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
All ages
Oxford Lane Library
Stories, songs, finger plays and fun activities designed for preschoolers. Younger and older siblings welcome.

Let's Decorate! ®
Saturday, December 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All ages
Hamilton Lane Library
The Friends of the Lane Libraries invite you to help make decorations for the new Christmas tree in the Children's Department. Supplies will be furnished.

The Pirates Show ®
Saturday, December 3, 2:00 p.m., repeated at 3:30 p.m.
Families with children ages 3 - 12
Fairfield Lane Library
"Light Up Fairfield" and your holiday season with the Pirates Show. Squiffy Paul O, the pirate, will teach you how to talk like a pirate, the pirate's code, and about infamous pirates that sailed the seven seas!

Early Readers Book Club ®
Mondays, December 5 & 12, January 9 - February 27
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Hamilton Lane Library)
Wednesdays, December 7 & 14, January 18 & 25, February 1, 15 & 29, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Oxford Lane Library)
Ages 5 - 7
Keep your new reader excited about reading with book discussions and activities! Participants can pick up a copy of the book one week before the program. Book titles available at the library.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robotics ®
Tuesday, December 6, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 17, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 9 - 12
Fairfield Lane Library
Program a pre-built LEGO NXT robot to tackle some space-faring rover challenges. Teach your robot to "think" by adding sensors that influence the robot's decisions. See if you and your robot can master the challenge!

Read To a Therapy Dog ®
All ages, individuals or families welcome.
Registered therapy dogs love for children to read to them. Contact the Children's Department to sign up for a session.
Thursdays, December 8, January 12 & February 9
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Fairfield)
Saturdays, December 10, January 21 & February 11
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (Oxford)

Cincinnati Children's Theatre Presents The Gift of the Magi
Monday, December 12, 6:30 p.m.
Ages 5 - up
Oxford Community Arts Center
In this tale, based on the short story by O. Henry, we follow Della and Jim, a young couple on a selfless journey to make each other's holiday dreams come true.

* Family Flicks
Sundays, December 18, January 15 & February 19
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Families with children ages 5 - 12
Fairfield Lane Library
Join us Sunday afternoons for fun, friendly films. Bring your own snacks, pillows and blankets for a fun-filled afternoon.
December 18 - "Cars 2"
January 15 - "The Muppet Movie"
February 19 - "Gnomeo and Juliet"

Family Film Fest: Christmas at the Movies
Tuesday, December 27 - Thursday, December 29
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
Hamilton Lane Library
Bring the family! Bring some popcorn! Join us to watch classic family Christmas movies during the holiday season.
December 27 - "Polar Express"
December 28 - "The Muppet Christmas Carol"
December 29 - "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

Creative Creatures ®
Tuesdays, December 27, January 24 & February 28
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Families with children ages 5 - 12
Fairfield Lane Library
Create your own collection of "Creative Creatures." Each month, we'll create a new creature based on the books and stories shared during the program.

Wings of Wonder
Wednesday, January 4, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 - up
Oxford Lane Library
Flock to the library and visit with live birds from around the globe. Waddle with the penguins, hoot like an owl and laugh among the kookaburras right alongside the zookeepers from the Cincinnati Zoo.

Furry Friends Sleepover ®
Thursday, January 5, 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages 4 - 6
Oxford Lane Library
Wear your PJs and bring your favorite furry stuffed animal friend for a bedtime story. Read books, sing songs and help tuck your friend in for their sleepover at the library. Visit the library the next morning to pick up your furry friend.

Revved Robots ®
Tuesday, January 10, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 11
Oxford Lane Library
Boonshoft Museum "Exhibits to Go" will teach children what separates a robot from an ordinary machine. Enjoy hands-on activities and games.

Digging for Dinosaurs ®
Wednesday, January 11, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 7 - 9
Oxford Lane Library
Cincinnati Museum Center will take you on a "dinosaur dig." Learn how fossils are formed and make a plaster cast of a fossil.

Experimenting with Physical Science ®
Thursday, January 12, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 11
Oxford Lane Library
Explore bubbles, sound, electricity, magnets, motion, light, color, mirrors and more with the Cincinnati Museum Center.

* Kindermusik ®
Saturday, February 4
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. for 18 months - age 3
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. for newborn - age 7
Oxford Lane Library
Explore songs, dances and instruments designed to reflect the importance of movement and wiggles and giggles with licensed Kindermusik educator, Elizabeth Taylor.

Hail to the Chief!
Saturday, February 18, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Hamilton Lane Library
Join us to celebrate President's Day. Discover unusual and interesting facts about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and our other 42 Presidents. We'll create a cool patriotic craft for you to take home as well!

Art Explorers: Stories and Crafts at Miami University Art Museum
Thursday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages 3 - 5
Miami University Art Museum
Storytellers from the Lane Libraries present tales, followed by hands-on activities facilitated by the museum staff.

Cooking with the Books ®
Saturday, February 25, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 11
Oxford Lane Library
Make and eat recipes inspired by favorite children's literature.