OXFORD CHILDRENS' PROGRAMS

Oxford Lane Public Library
15 South College Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056
513-523-7531 Ext. 218 (Children's Department)

*Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
® Registration required.

Spring Programs

* Baby Time ®
Mondays, March 2 - April 6
Thursdays, April 30 - June 4
10:00 a.m. for babies 12 - 24 months
11:00 a.m. for babies 0 - 11 months
Build a foundation for learning and reading by talking, cuddling, rocking and singing to your baby. We introduce music, books, finger plays and songs to support this process.

* Toddler Time ®
Tuesdays, Mar 3 - Apr 7, Apr 28 - Jun 2
Wednesdays, Mar 4 - Apr 8, Apr 29 - Jun 3
11:00 a.m.
Ages 2 - 3
Enjoy books and songs! New words are introduced in this program, including rhymes and patterns that invite children to join in.

Story Time ®
Tuesdays, Mar 3 - Apr 7, Apr 28 - Jun 2
10:00 a.m.
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.

Family Story Time
Fridays, March 6 - April 10, May 1 - June 5
10:30 a.m.
All ages
Stories, rhymes, movement and songs.

Reading With Sugar ®
Saturdays, March 14, April 11, May 9 & 23
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Mondays, March 23 & April 20
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
All ages
Sugar loves books, so sign up and read to her! Sugar is registered with Therapy Dogs International.

Unplugging Games ®
Saturdays, April 11 & May 23
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12 and families
Learn how to play classic board games like chess and some new ones like "Apples to Apples," or bring your favorites to play and share with others. Any board or card game is welcome.

Early Readers Book Club ®
Mondays, March 2, 23, April 13 & May 4
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Ages 6 - 7
We'll read and discuss a different book each month. Call the Children's Dept. for titles.

Awesome Readers ®
Mondays, March 9, April 13 & May 11
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
Join us for a lively discussion of:
March 9 - Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett
April 13 - Leepike Ridge by N. D. Wilson
May 11 - Participants will choose this month's book.

Third Thursday Book Club ®
Thursdays, March 19, April 16 & May 21
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
Is Fantasy your thing? Come read about unlikely heroes with unexpected powers who find unknown courage to overcome evil and save their worlds! Join us for book discussions and fun activities, if you dare!
March 19 - Well Wished by Franny Billingsley
April 16 - Squire's Tale by Gerald Morris
May 21 - Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda

Discovery Saturday ®
Saturdays, March 21 & May 30
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12 and families
Every month a new discovery to be made, a fun mystery to unravel, a great puzzle to be solved.
March 21 - So You Think You Can't Dance?
May 30 - Caution: Construction Site!

Mother's Day Tea Party ®
Saturday, May 16, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 4 - 8
Throw on your party clothes and come to a tea party. Stories, crafts and snacks.

Summer Programs

* Story Time
Tuesdays, June 2 - August 11
10:00 a.m.
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.

* Toddler Time
Tuesdays, June 2 - August 11
Wednesdays, June 3 - August 12
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2 - 3
Enjoy books and songs! New words are introduced in this program, including rhymes and patterns that invite children to join in.

* Baby Time
Thursdays, June 4 - August 13
10:00 a.m. for babies 12 - 24 months
11:00 a.m. for babies 0 - 11 months
Build a foundation of literacy for learning and reading by talking, cuddling, rocking and singing to your baby. We introduce music, books, finger plays and songs to support this process.

Family Story Time
Fridays, June 5 - August 14
10:30 a.m.
All ages
Stories, rhymes, movement and songs.

Print to Picture
Thursday, June 11, July 9 & August 13
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Many children's books have been made into movies. We will read selected books, then meet to view the movie and discuss how they are alike and different.
June 11 - The Collected Tales of Nurse Matilda by Christianna Brand
July 9 - The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith
August 13 - BFG by Roald Dahl

Summer Reading Kickoff
With Allan and Dan
Saturday, June 13
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
All ages
Join us for some great folk songs and music. Allan and Dan, who are professors by weekday, musicians by weekend, really get the audience involved!

Kids' Picks! ®
Ages 7 - 12
Join our online book reviews. Arrange for a time to have your book review filmed on camera. Your review will appear on the Lane Web site to promote your favorite "kid picked" book.

Reading With Sugar ®
Saturdays, June 13, 27, July 18 & August 8
Mondays, July 27 & August 24
Call for times.
All ages
Sugar loves books, so sign up for a 20-minute session and read to her! Sugar is registered with Therapy Dogs International.

Puppet Workshop
Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Must have completed grades 1, 2 or 3.
Participants will select scripts, create puppet characters and perform in a show. Registrants are expected to attend all four days of the workshop.

Puppet Show
Thursday, June 18
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
Come and see the puppet show presented by participants from our puppet workshop.

Unplugging Games: Artopoly
Saturday, June 27
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Become a master art collector as you travel the game board, purchasing great art and opening your own art museum. Submit your own art to be a part of our game! See our staff to submit your art.

Kamishibai for Kids
Monday, July 13
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Ages 6 - 8)
7:15 - 8:15 p.m. (Ages 9 - 12)
Japanese storytellers used to bike around the countryside with miniature theaters on their bikes. Now you can learn how to tell a story the Kamishibai way. It's easy and fun to do!

Mad Scientist: Color Crazy
Saturday, July 25
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 5 - 8
Learn about color through stories and cool experiments with our Mad Scientist!

Officer Bob and His Horse, Sydney
Thursday, August 6
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
All ages
Officer Bob will teach important safety tips for children. Bring your camera if you'd like to take a photo with Sydney the horse!

End of Summer Reading
Saturday, August 15
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
Play competitive games that involve brawn and brains as you round our super fantastic obstacle course! Complete the tasks, solve the clues and become a "Super Summer Survivor!" Don't forget to turn in your reading challenge cards!