Pop-in Friendship Bracelets @ SMI
Pop-in to the library for different crafts and activities during April break! Join us on Wednesday April 16 starting at 3PM to make your own adorable color filled bracelets at Smith Library. Open while supplies last.
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Upcoming Events
Stuffed 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 DetailsDance 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 DetailsLittle Makers
Come to the library for 30 minutes of making! Each Little Maker's session will have a simple craft activity that we do together. In April we will be learning about Earth Day and create an Earth Day craft.
Recommended ages 2-6
Registration is Required
Note: This program will also take place on Tuesday, April 22nd @ 10:30am
4:30pm - 5:00pm View Detailsfull Events Calendar
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