Tag: family

January 22, 2021 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Who can shoot a marshmallow furthest? Take a break from the after-holiday stupor and create a fun physics experiment with the family. Supplies limited to one per household and can be picked up at the York Street branch day of. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. 

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STEAM
Age: 
Family
December 9, 2020 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Local piñata maker extraordinaire Maribel Arredondo of Mamibel Piñatas leads us through the process of creating our own candy cane holiday piñatas. The program will be held online using GoToMeeting, and supplies will be available to pick-up from Anythink Perl Mack beginning on Wednesday, December 2. A link to the program will be sent out via email to registrants. Supplies are limited and registration is required. One piñata supply kit per registration.

Email bjacobs@anythinklibraries.org for questions. 

Event Type: 
Arts and Crafts
Age: 
Family
December 11, 2020 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Watch the film, follow the script, and participate in movie magic. Join us for this virtual Family Movie Night as we watch the original Frogs-to-riches story. Experience the sights, sounds, smells, and humor of Kermit the Frog and Fozzie’s adventures as they travel to Hollywood to make it big as stars. Register online and pick up your interactive movie kit any time after December 1 at the Anythink Wright Farms branch. Be sure to include your email address when you register so that we can send you the link to our watch party. This movie is rated G and is appropriate for ages 6 and up.  We will have a limited number of DVD and Blu-ray copies of the movie available for check out at Anythink Wright Farms. You are also welcome to use your own copy or stream the movie using your favorite streaming platform. Kits are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.  

Event Type: 
Movies
Age: 
Family
November 4, 2020 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Local piñata maker extraordinaire Maribel Arredondo of Mamibel Piñatas, will lead us through the process of creating our own Day of the Dead sugar skull piñatas! The program will be held online using GoToMeeting, and supplies will be available to pick-up from the Anythink Perl Mack branch beginning on Wednesday, October 28th. 

 

Piñatas are limited, so one supply kit per household, and only one registration per family required. A link to the program will be sent out via email to registrants. Please visit our online calendar to register. For questions or concerns please email bjacobs@anythinklibraries.org

Event Type: 
Arts and Crafts
Age: 
Family
November 2, 2020 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Watch the film, follow the script and participate in movie magic. Join us for this virtual watch party and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Día de los Muertos with Miguel and his pals, Hector and Dante. Register online any time after October 20 and pick up your interactive kit from the Anythink Wright Farms branch. Be sure to include your email when you register so we can email you the link to our watch party. This movie is rated PG for thematic events. Kits are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
Movies
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Family
October 24, 2020 - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Drop by the children's desk anytime this week for a self-guided adventure using clues, navigation tools and secret codes to explore the library's backyard. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids and their families. No advance registration required.

Event Type: 
STEAM
Age: 
Children, Family
October 23, 2020 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Join us for an hour of mindfulness that is perfect for the whole family. We will share contemplative stories, explore different breath techniques, and move our bodies mindfully in a fun and playful yoga practice with yoga games. Bring your own mat, or feel free to use one of ours. All ages and abilities welcome. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing will be in place. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Event Type: 
Health and Wellness
Age: 
Family
October 10, 2020 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Join us for an outdoor hour of movement as Yoojung from the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company teaches us how to combine street-style dance with playful movement as we groove to hip-hop beats. Wear comfortable clothes that will allow for movement and dress in layers. All ages and abilities welcome. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing will be in place. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Event Type: 
Movement & Dance
Age: 
Family
October 17, 2020 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for a festive fall morning as we carve-up some pumpkin-themed fun! Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt, explore pumpkin-themed books and carve your very own jack-o-lantern! Masks are required per state mandate, and physical distancing will be in place. Space is limited; registration required. 

Event Type: 
Arts and Crafts
Age: 
Family
October 3, 2020 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Let your inner artist soar at Anythink Perl Mack’s sidewalk chalk art festival! Each participant will be given one box of sidewalk chalk and a square of sidewalk to create their own masterpiece. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing will be in place. Space is limited; registration required. Art will be on display all day Saturday, and all are welcome to view. 

Event Type: 
Arts and Crafts
Age: 
Family

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