The Weather – La Météo – Poetry Contest for Kids
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by writing a poem about the wild and wonderful rhythms that weather brings to our lives! Entries will be accepted through March until April 26. Entries accepted in French and English. No more than two poems per entrant. Please include your name, age, grade, and school on your submission. […]
Teen Poetry Contest 2024 – The Weather
April is National Poetry Month AND Earth Month! Celebrate and share by writing a poem that dives into the experiences and feelings inspired by the weather on Planet Earth. Contest closes midnight April 26. Prizes for TEENS are in TWO age categories: Ages 12-15 & 16-18. 1st PRIZE: Youth 6-punch climbing pass 2nd PRIZE: 5 […]
Write On
VirtualWrite On is a fun, creative, and informal online space for writers. Participating writers will receive creativity-sparking prompts each week, and we will write for 20-25 minutes followed by discussion and time to share and celebrate writing. Write On meets virtually on Fridays from 2-3 pm. Registrants will receive a link by email each week for […]
Young Writers’ Group
Meeting Room BInteract, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk writing, genre, learn new techniques, and develop your craft. Ages 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday when school is in session, from 3:45-4:45 pm in Meeting Room B. Drop-in.
Spring Poetry Slam
Join emcee Amira Abouelalla and compete to win or join the open mic at the end of the night. Come listen and/or share at this friendly all-ages event. Do it for enjoyment, snaps, the chance to parade with PRPL’s SLAM MEDALLION and CASH PRIZES collected by optional donation at the door by the qathet Friends […]
ASL Story Hour for Kids (RESCHEDULED)
First Credit Union Community RoomSorry! The April ASL Story Hour has been RESCHEDULED. Please join us for our next session May 27! Join deaf storyteller and ASL Specialist Heidi Feenstra and Children's Services Coordinator Sonia Zagwyn for an enchanting storytelling experience presented in both American Sign Language and English. We warmly welcome all school-aged children and their families. For […]
TinkerTrunk
Rotary MakerSpaceKids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
Preschool Storytime
Anne Woznow Children's Reading RoomSonia Zagwyn offers a lively fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes, singalong songs and the best-of-the-best-of book-tales Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:00 am in the Anne Woznow Children's Reading Room. Toddlers and preschoolers and family members come discover the energy of words and pictures. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
After School Prime Time
First Credit Union Community RoomPrimary grades K+ are invited to unwind and connect through play in this weekly afterschool drop-in featuring a cool collection of low-tech, high-interest play and crafting resources. This program is best suited for children ages 5+. Adult supervision is required. Full details below: Children are an important part of the community the library serves and […]