Do you like to write poetry? Have you ever tried the art of blackout poetry? April is National Poetry Month, and the Baldwin Boettcher Library is celebrating by having a blackout poetry contest! To participate, just come inside the library and we will direct you to the poetry contest board. You can grab a page, read the directions, and get started. The deadline has been extended to the 20th to submit your poetic work of art. You will receive a small prize for participating while supplies last of course.
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Do you like to write poetry? Have you ever tried the art of blackout poetry? April is National Poetry Month, and the Baldwin Boettcher Library is celebrating by having a blackout poetry contest! To participate, just come inside the library and we will direct you to the poetry contest board. You can grab a page, read the directions, and get started. The deadline has been extended to the 20th to submit your poetic work of art. You will receive a small prize for participating while supplies last of course.
Do you like to write poetry? Have you ever tried the art of blackout poetry? April is National Poetry Month, and the Baldwin Boettcher Library is celebrating by having a blackout poetry contest! To participate, just come inside the library and we will direct you to the poetry contest board. You can grab a page, read the directions, and get started. The deadline has been extended to the 20th to submit your poetic work of art. You will receive a small prize for participating while supplies last of course.
Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time.
Calling all sleuths! Join us in the meeting room as we discuss this month's book -
Where It Hurts by Reed Farrel Coleman
Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time.
Join us in this very popular and relaxing craft activity. Diamond painting involves applying tiny resin rhinestones to a pre-printed canvas to create a mosaic-style art piece. Beginners are welcome and you will be able to create an Earth Day magnet - either an animal or tree.
All supplies are provided.
The Northwest Library expresses its gratitude to the Friends of the Northwest Branch Library for their support in providing supplies.
Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity!
For ages 12-17, 18 if in school.
Read, sing, and learn together!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. for this engaging storytime designed for children ages 3–5. Through stories, rhymes, songs, and playful activities, children will build important early literacy skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition.
After storytime, children can enjoy a simple craft or coloring activity to wrap up the fun. It’s a wonderful way to support early learning while making Storytime magical at the library!