Ramen Cooking Class @ SMI
Join Food Explorers for a warm and cozy cooking program on Thursday March 6. You’ll be making Ramen Bowls, full of noodles and your choice of veggies, toppings and sauces. Recipe is nut free but will contain gluten and soy.
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Dance Mode
This program at the library is called...Dance Mode! Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments in this family-oriented program!
This program is recommended for ages 18 months and up.
Siblings are welcome!
Registration is not required.
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10:30am - 11:00am View DetailsStuffed Animal Sleepover
Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and come to the library for a nighttime storytime!
We will sing songs, make a craft, and read a bedtime story.
Then, we'll tuck our stuffed animals in for an overnight stay at the library! When you pick up your stuffed animal the next day, you'll get to see what shenanigans they got up to during their library sleepover!
Recommended for ages 4-11.
Registration Required.
6:00pm - 6:30pm View DetailsAfternoon Dance Mode
This program at the library is called...Dance Mode! Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments in this family-oriented program!
This program is recommended for ages 18 months and up.
Siblings are welcome!
Registration is not required.
Click Here to access the Spotify playlist!
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