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AlabamaNorth Shelby LibraryBirmingham2018<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2018: North Shelby Library will provide snacks for parents and their children, as well as little passports that they can use to "travel" through the Children's Department. When they reach a destination listed on the passport, they will get a sticker. If they reach all of the destinations, they will get a small prize! (So super!)212237
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Alabama
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
Florence2020 - welcome!2020: The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library will host a full day of activities including a Lego station, bookmark design station, and family board games in the afternoon.
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AlabamaGrant Public LibraryGrant2020 - welcome!2020: Activity stations in children's area: craft station, Lego station, coloring station, tablet station - What a wonderful day - Grant!
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AlabamaMonroe County Public LibraryMonroeville2019<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G)
2019: Storytime, craft, and snack!
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ALABAMAPinson Public LibraryPinson2016 - our FIRST ALABAMA LIBRARY!<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: Drop in craft and kids get a sticker that says they visited the library!716386068854
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AlaskaCollege Gate Elementary LibraryAnchorage2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: We are hosting a library read-in and book making event. - Welcome to your school library! We're glad you're joining
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AlaskaCordova Public LibraryCordova2019<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) our 3rd Alaska library! 2019: IceWorm Festival, A lunch bag puppet craft Ground Hog activity is planned, streaming the programs from the Punxsutawney Phil ceremonies on the east coast onto a big screen in our Education Room.2187
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AlaskaHomer Public LibraryHomer2014, 2015our first Alaska library<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 5003
populations served! And counting!
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Alberta, CanadaGrimshaw Municipal LibraryGrimshaw2015-2016, 2019-20202020: Call for details.<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Scavenger hunts, displays and doorprizes (Love it!) 2016 events - Call for detailsour first Alberta library! 2015 was Lego Block Party Building Readers one block at a time, Random Acts of Reading promotion with our local Subway Restaurant2515
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Alberta, CanadaTaber Public LibraryTaber2018<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2018: Call for details8428
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ArizonaCarlisle Public Library (Navajo County library)Carlisleour first Arizona library<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G)
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ArizonaCibecue Community Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 1331
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ArizonaClay Springs Public Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 401
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ArizonaHolbrook Public Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) event coordinator of 2014 TYC Day week!5053
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ArizonaHopi Public Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 746
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ArizonaKayenta Community Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 5189
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ArizonaMcNary Community Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 528
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ArizonaPinedale Public Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 487
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ArizonaPinetop-Lakeside Public Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 4282
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ArizonaRim Community Library (Navajo County library)Heber2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2822
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ArizonaShow Low Public Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 10660
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ArizonaSnowflake-Taylor Public Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 5590
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ArizonaWhiteriver Public Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 4104
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ArizonaWinslow Public Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 9655
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ArizonaWoodruff Community Library (Navajo County library)2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 191
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ArkansasCentral Arkansas Library System2013, 2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) State representative Lisa Donovan393193
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ArkansasFayetteville Public LIbraryFayetteville2013<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 73580
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ArkansasWoolfolk Public LibraryMarion2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: Story time at 10am for all children, multiple crafts and snacks!12345
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CaliforniaAnaheim Public LibrariesAnaheim2015<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) welcome!336265
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CaliforniaAnaheim Public Libraries - BookmobileAnaheim2015<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) welcome!
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CaliforniaAnaheim Public Libraries - Haskett Library2015<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) welcome! Enjoy a storytime and craft project.
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CaliforniaAnaheim Public Libraries - Ponderosa Joint-Use LibraryAnaheim2015<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) welcome! Enjoy a storytime and craft project.
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CaliforniaCalifornia Library Literacy Services<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G)
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CaliforniaCalifornia State Library<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G)
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CaliforniaCarlsbad City LibraryCarlsbad2017<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2017: call for details105328
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CaliforniaSierra Del Oro Little Free LibraryCorona2017<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2017: Library open to the public, 24/7. Take a book, Share a book, Return a book (The pictures online look great!)152374
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CaliforniaCosta Mesa Technology LibraryCosta Mesa2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G)
2016: - 3D printing demo
- Decorate and manipulate your own photo using apps on a tablet
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CaliforniaValle Vista LibraryHemet2018<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2018: Story time, children's literature trivia, craft and prizes (Great!)84281
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CaliforniaGarden Grove Chapman LibraryGarden Grove2019<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Children who visit the library will be given a voucher for a free pizza from a local pizza restaurant. (Okay, that's just awesome!)170883
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CaliforniaTibor Rubin LibraryGarden Grove2017<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2017: Saturday, February 4 - All Day
The Garden Grove/Tibor Rubin Library invites families to visit the library. There will be toys to play with and coloring sheets available for children all day .
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CaliforniaIdyllwild Library (Riverside County Library System)Idyllwild2017<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2017: Special Guests: Musician Sandii Castleberry (Musical Spoon Workshop), Children and Young Adult Author Diana Diehl (discussion), and Mayor Max of Idyllwild (local area dog who serves as unofficial mayor).
Other events: Library tours, Library scavenger hunt, drawings for prizes, free books, Newbery and Caldecott book display, child photograph in character backdrop with library card, library resources display (Fabulous day planned!)		3874
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CaliforniaLa Palma LibraryLa Palma2017<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2017: Saturday, February 4 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The La Palma Library invites will host family game time. Families are invited to come play one of our games or bring their own.15568
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CaliforniaLincoln Public LibraryLincoln2015<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) welcome! Activities include local author visit, Mother Goose storytime, and crafts.42819
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CaliforniaEl Toro LibraryLake Forest2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: Visit our craft table where children can color a "I went to the Library!" door hanger.77264
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CaliforniaRoynton School LibraryLa Verne2013, 2018<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) our first school library 2018: Bookmark contest and games31063
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CaliforniaLong Beach Public LibraryLong Beach2015<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) Storytime, Make and Take Craft, Launch of Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Club (fun!)469428
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CaliforniaMono County LibraryMammoth Lakes2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: Passing out free books to children when they come into the library.
Holding story times.
Signing up for a library card.
Sign up for Raising A Reader (A free book bag lending program)		8234
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CaliforniaMcKinleyville Public LibraryMcKinleyville2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: It's our usual Baby Read and Grow story time day, but we will have an additional component with a library tour for attendees. We'll have a prize for children coming into the library that day, we may also do a scavenger hunt.15177
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CaliforniaNorco LibraryNorco2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: We will be offering games, crafts and a friends of the library book sale for the children.27063
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CaliforniaOntario City Library, Ovitt BranchOntario<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 167500
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CaliforniaA.K. Smiley Public LibraryRedlands2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 68747
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CaliforniaMiscone Recreation CenterSan Francisco2019<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Fliers - be sure to visit your local library!884363
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CaliforniaSan Jacinto Public LibrarySan Jacinto2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 44199
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CaliforniaSan Juan Capistrano LibrarySan Juan Capistrano2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: free screening of "Hotel Transylvania 2" with complimentary popcorn and water.34593
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CaliforniaCrowell Public LibrarySan Marino2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 13147
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CaliforniaSanta Clarita - Old Town Newhall Library2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 179500
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CaliforniaSanta Clarita - Valencia Library2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 61237
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CaliforniaSanta Clarita Public Library2014<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G)
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CaliforniaLibrary of the CanyonsSilverado2018<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G)
2018: Storytime, crafts, and games
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ONTARIOIngersoll Public Library2012<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 12146
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ColoradoDenver - Park Hill Branch LibraryDenver2015-2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: Bingo for Books -famililes play bingo and win books! 2015 was decorate bookbags and bookmarks - Park Hill, will you be our Colorado rep? Email us if you're still interested :)649495
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ColoradoErie Community LibraryErie2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 18135
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ColoradoRiverside LibraryEvans2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016 :Children's author visit
Passive programming..... literacy crafts
Take home materials and prizes
Special book display featuring materials about books and libraries		18537
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ColoradoJohn C. Fremont LibraryFlorence2016, 2018<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2018: Call for details.2016: Special Story Time and make our own book tracker using up-cycled DVD cases. The cover will feature the TYCLD logo and information.3881
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ColoradoLafayette Public LibraryLafayette2017<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2017: selfie station for families to take photos of themselves at the library and post to Instagram or Twitter. We'll also have giveaways of posters, bookmarks and stickers. All day, 10 am to 5 pm. Come join us!24453
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ColoradoNederland Community Library2013<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 1445
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ColoradoNew Castle Branch LibraryNew Castle2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016 : We have a Who am I? poster with 10 book characters for kids to name. Each participant will receive a READ sticker and be placed into a drawing to win a book. We are copying the I went to the Library doorknob holders for them to color. We will have snowflake patterns for both parents and children to cut out and hang in our window polar bear display. And they can create a bookmark. 4518
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ColoradoGarfield County Libraries - Rifle BranchRifle2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016 Teddy Bear sleepover9172
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ColoradoYuma Public LibraryYuma2019<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G)
2019: breakfast and crafts for families.
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ConnecticutAndover Public LibraryAndover2015-202020: ON SAT. FEB 8. Call for info.<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Mr. Magic @ Andover PL - Magic for the Whole Family! 2018: Call for details2018: call for details 2017: Special Saturday Storytime with Mrs. Campen, followed by Silly Songs with Andover musician Tony Susi. There will also be snacks. :) 2016: Storytimes, drop in crafts, Legomania, Book Bingo3303
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ConnecticutAnsonia LibraryAnsonia2015<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2015 was Join us for stories, crafts and snacks from 10:00-11:30am19249
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ConnecticutAshford - Babcock LibraryAshford2014-2016, 2018, 20202020: ON FEB 4. We are planting spring flower bulbs, in clear cups so kids can see the root systems, after we read Planting a Rainbow and Library Lion. We will also have the kick off of our Seed program and one of our Cultural Programs. (This sounds wonderful, Ashford!)<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2018: refreshments, winter themed crafts, and a scavenger hunt based. We will also be giving away one free book per child that contains the official "take your child to the library" bookmark stuffed inside. 4317
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ConnecticutAvon Free LibraryAvonbefore 2015, 2015-20202020: Something WONDERFUL!<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Minds in Motion Outreach Program - featuring Rigamajig hands on play 2018: Magic Show as part of our grand opening celebration to announce the arrival of The Amazing Castle ~ a magical place where visitors can become inhabitants of a castle village! Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Public Library, Carmon Funeral Home, with special thanks to the Avon Public Works Department, a traveling exhibit created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum. Build with “stone” blocks, create meals, don costumes, play with puppets and work in castle workshops. 2017: ON FEB 10: Valentine's Dance!2016: Storytime. 2015 was show, storytime, activity18098
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ConnecticutBeacon Falls Public LibraryBeacon Falls2013-20202020: storytime, STEM activity, refreshments<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: We will be offering crafts and lego building. 2018: open drop in Craft and Cookies day. 2017: We will have drop in crafts for the children from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.2016: drop in craft, a readers theater group performance, craft. 2015: Valentine's Day Craft, Reader's Theatre, crafts6049
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ConnecticutBerlin-Peck Memorial LibraryBerlin2012, 2013, 2015-20202020: Noah's Ark Tie-Dye Teddy Bear Workshop<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Call for info 2018: ON FEBRUARY 3-9: Take Your Child to the Library Day Week. Drop by the Children's Department any time during the week for fun activities for the whole family! Crafts, a scavenger hunt, a special "Library Game," and more. Participate in our Guessing Jar contest for a chance to win an Amazon Gift Card! 2017: Hungerford Nature Center will be presenting a program (with live animals) called "Animals Preparing for Winter."19866
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ConnecticutBethany - Clark Memorial LibraryBethany2015-2019<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Mini-golf in the library and food trucks (fun!!!) 2018: The Eli Whitney Museum of New Haven will lead a special story time featuring Jon Agee's Life On Mars. Participants will make an astronaut and a spaceship.

We are also hosting a raffle for a Basket of Books. 2017: Call for details 2016: Cyril the Sorcerer. 2015 was woodworking storytime, Frozen showing, raffle		5563
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ConnecticutBethel Public LibraryBethelbefore 2015, 2015-2019<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: All day library themed crafts. Kids Music with Ryan SanAngelo. 2018: All day crafts featuring Children's book characters.

1:00 - 3:00 - Showing children's feature film. TBA 2017: Family program - 2:30 pm-Edward Leonard - Silly Sing-Along Program2015 was Let's Take a Trip to Africa family program		9549
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ConnecticutBethlehem Public LibraryBethlehem2015, 2017-20202020: Call for details.<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: "Upcycled Egg Drop with How Cool is That?" a hands-on science workshop, i2018: Make a Mobile project - all ages
Family Game, Puzzle and Lego Challenges 2017: White Memorial Conservation Center will present a program "Wildlife in Winter' for children, their parents. grandparents and caregivers. 2015 was FAMILY DAY GAMES, PUZZLES, SCRABBLE AND LEGO FROM 10:00 am UNTIL 2:00 pm.		3422
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ConnecticutBloomfield - Prosser LibraryBloomfieldbefore 2015, 2015-20202020: "Events all day long!
Curious Creatures—11:00 @ Prosser
Meet live reptiles, snakes, and more, when Curious Creatures visit the library. The program is designed to be fun and interesting with an emphasis on teaching respect and appreciation for all animals.

Pumpernickel Puppets—1:00 @ McMahon Wintonbury
Three Billy Goats Gruff & The Lion and The Mouse
Pumpernickel Puppet shows are presented with a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects and fast paced scripts that not only entertain, but stimulate children's imagination and creativity. A demonstration period follows every performance.

When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree—3:00 @ Prosser
This CT Author visit from Jamie Deenihan will include a read aloud, a sneak peek of the next book, sing along to the Lemon Tree song, interactive cup stacking challenge, art project, optional temporary tattoos, and bookmarks!

CT Henna Queen—2:30-4:30 @ Prosser
CT Henna Queen will be in the Library for anyone who would like a henna tattoo!"		<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: "Indoor Story-walk all day- Snowballs- Lois Ehlert, Hartford Symphony Petting Zoo, Sticky Jams, Bwana Iguana (McMahon Wintonbury Branch Library)- Ray Ward`s award winning reptile show is entertaining to people of all ages. 2018: Events all day! Our 2018 focus will be charity and kindness towards others..Storyteller Deidre Murtha (Branch library)
Knitting" for charity. Author visits: Marion Dodd, Talia Aikins-Nunez & Melissa-Sue John. Magic show: Chris Lengyel 2017: Build a book buddy bear workshop at Prosser.
Bwana Iguana (live reptiles) at the Branch-P.Faith McMahon Wintonbury Library. " Meet the Cello" music program for families at Prosser. All day coloring 2016 - Drumming program. Large scale coloring poster, Cartooning program. 2015 was indoor story walk, all morning craft buffet, Valentine the clown face painting, balloon animals, clowning		20486
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ConnecticutBolton - Bentley Memorial LIbraryBolton2012, 2013, 2015-20202020: Saturday, February 1,
2020 at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate “Take Your Child To The Library Day” and Bolton’s 300 th anniversary celebration.

The Lutz Museum of Manchester, CT. will be presenting a program on the Podunk Tribe of Manchester.

The Podunk Tribe lived in Manchester over 400 years ago.
Together, we’ll travel back in time to learn about the Native
American Tribe and culture. Students will have a chance to study
maps and touch artifacts as we compare life in the 1600s today.
Contact the library at 860-646-7349 or bentley@biblio.org.		<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Tim Van Egmond "The Groundhog's Shadow" folksinger and Storyteller. 2018: storytime, read to the therapy dogs
refreshments activities 2017: Check website for details		5017
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ConnecticutBridgeport - Newfield BranchBridgeport2018<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2018: Bring your child to the library and receive a special bookmark. Learn about all the library has to offer you even when the library is closed!
Make and take craft from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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ConnecticutBridgeport - North BranchBridgeport2012-2019<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: We have 4 locations-- North Branch will be having Lot Therrio for storytelling at 11 a.m. followed by the Parent Child Book Group discussing Cendrillon by Brian Pinkney. Making valentines will be available all day. 2018: 2:00 P.M. Parent/Child Book Club led by Nancy and Ron Stone.
Enjoy discussing two books with related crafts and yummy snacks at this ongoing series. This month's books are Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, illus. by Micheal Emberley and Yolanda's Genius by Carol Fenner. The series is geared for the whole family! For information, call 203-576-7821 or email Nancy Stone at nancy.stone52@yahoo.com

10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Make your own valentines in the children's room. For all ages! 2017: 11:00 a.m. visit with author Nicky Tomboulides talking about her book It's A Clean Green World		145936
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ConnecticutBridgeport Public LibraryBridgeport2012-20202020: Call for details.<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: We have 4 locations-- North Branch will be having Lot Therrio for storytelling at 11 a.m. followed by the Parent Child Book Group discussing Cendrillon by Brian Pinkney. Making valentines will be available all day.
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ConnecticutBridgewater - Burnham LibraryBridgewaterbefore 2015, 2015-20202020: Call for info.<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Pancakes and Pajamas 2018: Edward Leonard's Silly Song Sing-a-Long as well as some other activities -- 'check out our MakerSpace' etc. Call for details.2017: Special performance; call for details.1727
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ConnecticutBristol Public LibraryBristol2016-20202020: Story time with a special guest reader, crafts, and more! Magician Ed Popielarczyk to present "A Magic Comedy Show" at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020!<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: On February 2, 2019 we are offering TWO Teddy Bear picnics...with a big brown bear. Stories, snacks, and crafts! Kids of all ages are welcome! FREE! "2018: We are offering a day FULL of fun. In the morning at 10:00 a.m. Stories, crafts, and games during the American Girl Book Club featuring ADDY!

In the afternoon at 2:00 p.m. ""Sing, Laugh, and Learn"" musical fun with Mr. Joe!

At 3:00 pm. Sweet Decorating and yummy food fun for Tweens & Teens!" 2017: Love your Library Day with our big lovable Bubba the Purple Gorilla visiting child for stories and lovable crafts! 2016: Train Conductor magic show with magician Steve Woyce. Crafts and library card registration!		60477
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ConnecticutF.N. Manross Memorial LibraryBristol2016, 20202020: ON FEB 8: We will have a performance by Mr. Gym at 2:30pm; crafts and snacks all day; and a free raffle all month for children who come to the library.<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2018: Call for details2017: On FEB 11, Family Valentine's Day program for TYCTTL day. 2016: Valentine Candy Workshop, featuring it! LLC. special candy-making workshop with chocolatier and owner of it! LLC, a local Forestville business.
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ConnecticutBrookfield LibraryBrookfield2012-20202020: 9:30 a.m. "Donuts With Dads" Storytime
Children age 3 and up
Dads, Stepdads, Uncles, Grandpas and any other significant male figures are invited to bring their children to the library's Community Room to enjoy donuts and stories with Miss Debbie and Miss Meg. No registration required.

2:00 p.m. "Hold Onto Your Hats" Musical Program
For ages 3-10

Join Al deCant and Jill Kubeck for a new interactive musical show, HATS! Come explore this musical journey and learn about the countless hats people wear, and how those hats make us who we are while helping to make a difference in the lives of others! A fun and inspirational program for every little superstar that will spark their imagination about the hat they may want to wear when they grow up.

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Library Luau! 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Featuring limbo contests, games, dancing and lots of """"cool"""" fun.""""2018: Teddy Bear Sleepover Animal Pick-Up 9:00-10:00 AM
Donuts with Dad 9:30-10:00 AM
""Bird Brains"" Program by Horizon Wings 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Mini Masters of Library Science Program Drop-In Between 2:00-4:00 PM" 2017: 9:30 "Doughnuts with Dad," "Winter Wonderland" Magic Show, "Purple Party" to celebrate "Harold and the Purple Crayon," All Day "Find Harold" Scavenger Hunt2016: Doughnuts with Dads. Native American Life in Early Brookfield with Drew Shuptar-Rayvis. Life-sized Chutes and Ladders		16452
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ConnecticutBrooklyn Town LibraryBrooklyn2015-2016<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2016: Monthly winter program for children. Pete the Cat.8244
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ConnecticutBurlington Public LibraryBurlingtonbefore 2015, 2015-20202020: Call for details. We will be celebrating with Paw Patrol Day - including a special visit from Chase!<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: We will be unveiling new artwork in our Children's area created by local children and artists as well as having several art-exploration activities. 2018: 11:00 a.m. Book reading and signing with local author Jenna Grodzicki. 1:00 "Real Good Play" will bring their oversized foam blocks to provide creative play, building skills and teamwork! 2016: Dancin' with Hoops with Judi Ann Jones.Coloring, board games and a Raffle! 9301
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ConnecticutCanaan - David M. Hunt LibraryCanaan2015, 2017<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2017: ON FEB 11: February is Pancake Month, and it has become our tradition to have a pancake breakfast for the children following Story Time.
Pancake related stories included of course!
Feb. 11 at10:30am		1101
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ConnecticutCanterbury Public LibraryCanterbury2014-20202020: Call for details.<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: large train set up, crafts, board games, video games, and popcorn! (Who doesn't love trains!!)"2018: Have train running and will have train die cuts to take home.

Making cards for Valentines Day, and talking about animal tracks." 2017: live turtle visit, put name of secret word in using pony beads for coding, see the library train. Each activity will have an hour slot. Check for more activities.
2016 We will be offering activities based on Mo Willems' books:
- Pigeon plate puppets
- Coloring & Mad-Libs handouts
- Drive the bus, but don't let the Pigeon take the wheel!. 2015 was Crafts every hour from 10-2, color a rocket ship,		5132
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ConnecticutCanton Public LibraryCanton2012-2017, 20202020: "Take Your Child to the Library Day Long Scavenger Hunt
Preschool Art Show
Special Yoga Story Time with storyteller Sarah Prattson and yoga instructor Eliza Chekas at 11 a.m.
Motorized Vehicles - a LEGO S.T.E.A.M. program with NextGen SmartyPants at 1 p.m."		<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2017: Call for details 2016 is Early Childhood Community Fair
Preschool Special Event 4th Annual Communiry Wide Preschool Art Show 2015 was Early Childhood Community Fair, animal program for young children		10292
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ConnecticutChaplin Public LibraryChaplin2018-20202020: ON FEB 8. We'll be decorating Valentine cookies, making Valentine's, and playing with LEGOs from 10 am to 1 pm.<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: We will have several activities going on from 10am-1pm: building with Legos, decorating heart cookies, making Valentines, and showing a movie, Incredibles 2. 2018: The library will be open from 10am-1pm. We'll be showing The Lego Movie, and have a lego-building activity area. We will also be making Valentines and bookmarks. Snacks and drinks will be available. (What a great day!)2305
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ConnecticutCheshire Public LibraryCheshire2012, 2013 +(?), 2015-20202020: ON FEB 8: Visit Cheshire Public Library on Saturday, February 8 for a day filled with activities for children and their caregivers! From 9:00am-5:00pm you can stop by our children's room for crafts, games, a photobooth, and more! At 10:00am you can join us for the The Winter-Wonderland Music, Bubble and Comedy Show presented by Turtle Dance Music. This event is best for children ages 2-12. We hope to see you there!<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: ON FEB 16: Rainbows and Unicorns Storytime, other passive activities2018: activities as well as a Cuentos y Cantos Storytime in English and Spanish in the afternoon. 2017: Preschool Fair
The Cheshire Public Library Preschool Fair. Meet with preschools in the Cheshire area. One-stop-shop to community preschools to navigate information regarding school facilities, personnel, and educational philosophies.

Participating Preschools:

Boulder Knoll Montessori School
Bunny Village Child Development Center
Cheshire Community YMCA Preschool
Cheshire KinderCare Learning Center
Cheshire Nursery School
Darcey Early Childhod Center of Cheshire
First Church Preschool
Independent Day School in Middlefield
Little Cherubs Christian Preschool
Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center
St Bridget School
Stork Club Pumpernickel Puppets for 2016		29261
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ConnecticutChester Public LIbraryChester2013, 2015-20202020: Call for details.<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Drop-in craft!2018: We will be having cake with the rabbit logo on it, giving away books, having crafts and encouraging kids to get their library cards! Hoping for some games, too 2017: Call for details 2016: Cake with the TCL logo on it and crafts, too. Making buttons with the logo. 2015 was Meet Fairbanks the dog3832
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ConnecticutHenry Carter Hull LibraryClinton2012-20202020: ON FEB 8. Magician Bob Hale @ 11:00, crafts and snacks available in the Children's Room all day. <-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: ON FEB 9: Magically Christina! will perform at 11:00 and drop-in crafts and snacks will be provided all day. Saturday Hours 10:00-4:00"2018: Join Al Decant for ""Rockin' and Reading with Pete the Cat!. Also available, walk in crafts.
2017: Magic Show with Bob Hale Magic 2016: Rockin' & Reading with Pete the Cat (concert by Al deCant)		13260
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ConnecticutColchester - Cragin Memorial LibraryColchesterbefore 2015, 2015-20202020: Call for details<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2019: Join us for a craft, drawing, games, and more.2018: Follow the wolf prints to learn about wolves. The tracks will take them to a display on wolf books. There will be wolf crafts and activities in the Children's Department for the day. (We love this!) 2017: coloring sheets, crafts, and activities. Check website for further details. 2016: Indoor storywalk, crafts and snacks 2015:Play, Move, and Sing with Sukey Malloy16068
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ConnecticutColumbia - Saxton B. LibraryColombia
before 2015, 2015-2018, 2020
2020: Get a sticker, do a scavenger hunt, work on some community art projects<-- 2020 EVENTS, look LEFT! (column E) PAST YEAR EVENTS, look RIGHT! --> (column G) 2018: On FEB 20 (a school holiday). 2 Story Times, Bookmark Making, and a family movie with snacks 2017: Drop in crafts in the morning, Animal Program from Children's Museum in the afternoon 2016: Crafts, have a ‘book’ snack, and of course check out some great books! 4971