WINTER 2018
Mondays
Mother Goose Time
10–10:30 amfor ages 1–2 ½, with a grownup
Mother Goose rhymes and songs with lots of participation & music.
January 8, 22, 29 • February 5, 12, 26 • March 5, 12, 19, 26
Baby Laptime
11–11:15 am
for babies not yet walking
Music, movement, and rhymes for babies.
January 8, 22, 29 • February 5, 12, 26 • March 5, 12, 19, 26
New Moms & Infants Support Group
11:15 am–1 pmCome when you can & leave when you need to.
Companionship, community, advice, & support for new moms & pregnant women. Dads & siblings welcome. Group will be run by Katherine Whiteside CPD (CBI), Certified Postpartum Doula. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the OPL.
January 8, 22, 29 • February 5, 12, 26 • March 5, 12, 19, 26
15 Minute Mysteries
4:15–5 pmFor grades 3–6
Whodunnits, riddles, and puzzles will test your wits in this fast paced after-school challenge. Can you beat the clock and solve the mystery?
January 8, 22, 29 • February 5, 12, 26 • March 5, 12, 19, 26
Family Game Night
7–8 pmClassic games, and games you've never played before, will be available in the Children's Program Room.
January 8, 22, 29 • February 5, 12, 26 • March 5, 12, 19, 26
Tuesdays
Trivia Tuesdays
4:15–5 pm
for grades 3–6
Compete as a team answering rapid-fire trivia questions and win sweet prizes!
January 9, 16, 23 • February 6, 13, 27 • March 6, 13, 20, 27
for grades 3–6
Compete as a team answering rapid-fire trivia questions and win sweet prizes!
January 9, 16, 23 • February 6, 13, 27 • March 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesdays
Literary Legos®
4:15–5:15 pm
for grades 1–4
Calling all Lego® lovers! Listen to a fun story and build a Lego® creation based on the story. Have fun and win prizes!
January 10 • February 7 • March 7
for grades 1–4
Calling all Lego® lovers! Listen to a fun story and build a Lego® creation based on the story. Have fun and win prizes!
January 10 • February 7 • March 7
Full STEAM Ahead!
4:15–5:15 pm
for grades 2–6
Engage in a fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math) activity each week.
January 17, 24, 31 • February 14, 28 • March 14, 21, 28
for grades 2–6
Engage in a fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math) activity each week.
January 17, 24, 31 • February 14, 28 • March 14, 21, 28
Thursdays
Time for 2's
10–10:30 amfor 2 year old children, with a grownup
Short stories, fingerplays, and activities.
January 11, 25 • February 1, 8, 15 • March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Cooking Corner
4:15–5 pmfor grades 4–6
*Limited to the first 15 chefs to arrive. Registration begins at 3:45 on the day of each program.
January 18, 25 • February 1, 8, 15
Drop-in Video Gaming
4:15–5 pmfor grades 4–6
Drop in to play Wii games and more!
March 1, 8, 14, 22, 29
Fridays
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
11–11:30 amfor ages 2 & up, with a grownup
Stories and free play with our collection of cars, trucks, and trains.
January 12, 26 • February 2, 9, 16 • March 2, 9, 16, 23
First Steps in the Library
1:30–2:15 pmfor preschoolers, with a grownup
Bilingual program of stories, rhymes, and songs.
Dates to be determined.
Let's Practice our Spanish
4–5 pmfor ages 5 and up
Do fun activities while making friends and speaking Spanish.
January 26 • February 2, 9, 16 • March 2, 9, 16, 23
Saturdays
Family Storytime
11:30–12 noonfor all ages; children 6 & under must be accompanied by a grown-up
Storytime fun for the whole family!
January 13, 20, 27 • February 3, 10, 17, 24 • March 3, 10, 17, 24
Special Programs
Homework Help
Mondays–Thursdays, 3:30–5:30 pm
for children through 6th grade
Bring your homework or project for help from our teachers and volunteers.
Homework Help will NOT be available on January 1, 15 • February 19 to 22 • March 8
for children through 6th grade
Bring your homework or project for help from our teachers and volunteers.
Homework Help will NOT be available on January 1, 15 • February 19 to 22 • March 8
OPL Fantasy Stock Market Opening Bell
Friday, January 12, 4:15–5 pm
for ages 8 and up
Manage a portfolio of a million fantasy dollars! At the Opening Bell, you will learn what financial markets are and how they create wealth. Then, for 12 weeks, you will pick real stocks and funds, follow the news, and see if you can make the most fantasy money. The winner will receive a real prize and become this year's OPL Fantasy Stock Market Champion.
for ages 8 and up
Manage a portfolio of a million fantasy dollars! At the Opening Bell, you will learn what financial markets are and how they create wealth. Then, for 12 weeks, you will pick real stocks and funds, follow the news, and see if you can make the most fantasy money. The winner will receive a real prize and become this year's OPL Fantasy Stock Market Champion.
OPLbery Award Day
Friday, January 19, 4:15–5:30 pm
for OPLbery Club members only
The OPLbery Club will award the coveted OPLbery Medal to the most distinguished children's book published in 2017.
for OPLbery Club members only
The OPLbery Club will award the coveted OPLbery Medal to the most distinguished children's book published in 2017.