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JUST FOR KIDS                                                                                                               MARCH



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            STORYTIMES Mar. 1 - May 31                                                                                                    Adults Teens     Kids Everyone
            No Storytimes Mar. 20 - Apr. 3 or May 1 - 31

            Baby Time                                                                                                                 Armchair Travels: A VR Experience                 E    Through the Eyes of Coretta Scott King E
            Mondays  |  9:30 a.m.  |  VML                                                                                             Mon., Mar. 2  |  3:30 & 4:15 p.m.  |  VML              Sat., Mar. 14  |  2 p.m.  | VML
            For children under 2 years old.                                                                                           Do you dream of traveling to faraway places? Join      We will honor the memory of Rev. King through
            We weave stories, songs, rhymes, and play                                                                                 us on an "armchair travel adventure" as we visit       a dramatic and interactive performance by mixed
            activities together to create an experience                                                                               popular destinations in South America using virtual    media artist, Rosie Chapman. Miz Rosie will share
            specific to toddlers' needs.                                                                                              reality. The recommended minimum age is 8 years        with us the story of MLK Jr. through the eyes of his
                                                                                                                                      old. Registration required.                            wife, Coretta Scott King.
            Terrific Twos and Threes
            Mondays  I  10:15 a.m.  I  VML                                                                                            Forts, Food and Reading Too!                      E    True Crime Club                                   A
            For children 2 to 3 years old.                                                                                            Fri., Mar. 6  |  12 p.m.  |  VML                       Sun., Mar. 15  |   6 p.m.  | Biggby Coffee
            Preschoolers will have a ball with stories,                                                                               What better way to celebrate Reading Month than        Join us for an engaging, lighthearted discussion of
            dances, and songs, all while building vital early        World Language Storytime                                         to build a fort at the library and read inside it! Pizza   this fascinating, yet disturbing genre. This month's
            literacy skills.                                         Mar. 12, Anishinaabe                                             will be served at noon followed by fort building       discussion is Murders and Misdeeds in Michigan
                                                                     Apr. 9, American Sign Language                                   and time to use your reading fort. Bring your own      (Blood on the Mitten by Tom Carr). Group meets at
            Family Storytime 0-5 years                               May 14, Spanish                                                  books or use ours. Fort building supplies provided.    Biggby Coffee, 210 S. Mission, Mt. Pleasant. Bonus:
            Wednesdays  |  10:15 a.m.  |  SCL                        6 p.m. | VML                                                     Registration required.                                 get 50% off your favorite Biggby drink during the
            Wednesdays  |  11:30 a.m.  |  FJML                       Join us for stories, movement and rhymes                                                                                meeting! Registration required.
            Thursdays      |  10:15 a.m.  |  VML                     celebrating a different language spoken by                       VolunTeen Night - DIY Squishy Toys                T
            For children 0 to 5 years old.                           members of our community. Refreshments                           Tues., Mar. 10  |  6 p.m.  |  VML                      Genealogy Drop-In Help                            A
            Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs,        provided.                                                        Combine science and creativity as we make our          Tues., Mar. 17  |   1 - 4 p.m.  |  VML
            and dancing all while building vital early literacy      Registration required.                                           own homemade squishies! Paint one squishable           Are you interested in learning more about your
            skills.                                                                                                                   stress toy to take home and earn volunteer hours       heritage? Do you struggle with documenting your
                                                                     Sensory Storytime                                                by creating extra squishes for younger kids to paint   family's history? Spend a few minutes or a few
            Music and Movement                                       Mar. 5, Apr. 2 and May 7                                         at a later event. For grades 6 - 12. Registration      hours in a group setting with volunteers of The
            Mar. 6, 20 and Apr. 17                                   6 p.m.  |  VML                                                   required.                                              Genealogical Society of Isabella County as they
            10:15 a.m.  |  VML                                       Join us as we use books, songs, movement                                                                                assist you and point you toward new sources to
            Mar. 13, 27 and Apr. 24                                  and therapeutic activities to stimulate all                      Spinning Yarns:                                   A    uncover those missing pieces.
            10:15 a.m.  |  FJML                                      five senses and promote learning. Enjoy                          Knitting and Crochet Circle
            Sing and dance with your child! Wave some                Domino's Pizza before storytime begins.                          Tues., Mar. 10  |  6:30 p.m.  |  VML                   LEGO Club                                         K
            ribbons, play with scarves, tap some rhythm              Registration required.                                           Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Or just hang     Thurs., Mar. 19  |  4:30 p.m.  |  VML
            sticks, and shake some shaker eggs.                                                                                       out with other fabulous knitters and crocheters?       Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us
                                                                     Rainbow Storytime                                                Our Spinning Yarns group welcomes adult knitters       for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.
            Coffee & Caregivers Playgroup                            Mar. 26, Apr. 23 and May 28                                      and crocheters of all skill levels. Please bring your
            Mar. 5 |  9:30 a.m.  |  VML                              6 p.m. | VML                                                     own supplies. Registration required.                   Middle School Reading Masters                     T
            Come relax with us and enjoy some adult time             Stories, songs and crafts celebrating                                                                                   Tues., Mar. 24  |  6 - 7 p.m.  |  VML
            and support with fellow parents and caregivers           diversity of every kind. Dinner provided by                      Pizza and Pages                                   K    A monthly book club led by middle schoolers for
            as your child meets and plays with other                 Panera Bread.                                                    Wed., Mar. 11  |   5 p.m.  | VML                       middle schoolers! Please contact Tinna Mills to
            children. Refreshments provided.                         Registration required.                                                                                                  reserve a copy of this month's book. Attendees
                                                                                                                                      Join us for a monthly book club lead by students,
                                                                                                                                      for students!  Attendees can enjoy pizza served by     can enjoy pizza served by Domino's during the
            Playgroup Dinner Night                                                                                                    Domino's during the discussion. March's book is The    discussion. For grades 6 - 8.  Registration required.
            Mar. 19, Apr. 16 and May 21 |  6 p.m.  |  VML          Create, Make & Take                                                One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
            Join us for a special nighttime playgroup pro-         Wednesdays  |  3:30 p.m.  |  SCL                                                                                          Reading with the Tale Waggers                     K
            gram.  Enjoy good food and the community of            Children of all ages are invited to come to their                  For grades 4 - 5. Registration required.               Tues., Mar. 24 & 31  |   5:30, 6, 6:30 p.m. |  VML
            fellow parents, while also giving your child an        library to make crafts. The library will provide                                                                          Have fun reading with a dog pal while also building
            opportunity to meet and play with other chil-          all the materials and directions to create your                    Contra Dance Night                                E    reading skills and self-confidence at this program
            dren. Food will be provided.                           crafts. You only need to bring your creativity.                    Fri., Mar. 13  |   6 p.m.  | VML                       provided by the Mt. Pleasant Kennel Club's Tale
            Registration required.                                                                                                    Come dance with us to live music and a local
                                                                                                                                      dance-caller to lead us in this fun-filled evening! No   Waggers. Reading sessions are limited. Registration
                                                                                                                                      experience or partner required.                        required.



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