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Family Night Out: Valentine's Day

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  • Thu, 02/07/2019 - 5:00pm
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Make a loving Valentine's Day gift using beginner handiwork skills. Whether you're weaving a simple cloth for Grandma or sewing a chew toy for apet, you can embody the Valentine's spirit by getting crafty at this program.

6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Family Night Out: Sock Hop

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  • Tue, 01/08/2019 - 5:00pm
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Jan. 8
6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Sock Hop

Special Family Event: Trains

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Spend time together as a family at these programs especially designed for preschool through third grade.

All Day Board Gaming

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Visit the Library any time today to play board games.  With over a dozen games available, you're sure to find a playful time!  Games will range from classics to indies, will be age-inclusive and family-friendly, and will include different skill sets: word games, strategy games, cooperative games, etc. Pop in for a single game or stay for hours.  Play with family, friends, out-of-town guests, and everybody in between.

To play, sign out games at the Research or Youth Services desks.  Play anywhere in the Library, and return the games to the desk when you leave.

Game On! (Teen Edition)

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Play video games, board games, or do a craft--all are available at every meeting of Game On!  Teen Edition is open to students in grades 7-12.

Game On! (Tween Edition)

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Play video games, board games, or do a craft--all are available at every meeting of Game On!  Tween Edition admits students in grades 4-6 only, please.

Teen Cafe: Manga Anime Extravaganza

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This event is an extravagant, yet laid-back evening dedicated to manga and anime.  There will be games, crafts, chatting and snacks.  Join in the selected activities or bring your own to share. For grades 7-12.

Family Special Event

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Spend time together as a family at these programs especially designed for preschool through third grade. All events are drop-in programs with a variety of stations for play and learning.

January 12: Trains
February 9: Wright Library 80th Anniversary Open House with kid's activities 
March 16: How Do Dinosaurs?

Family Night Out

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Drop-in programs—come for 2 minutes, 20 minutes, or 2 hours.  For families with preschool and elementary-age children.

September: Puppeteering.  Make your own paper bag puppets and play with the Library’s stash of puppets.  Record a skit with the puppets, using our pre-made scripts or one of your own!

Family Movie at OCC

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In collaboration with the Oakwood Community Center, the Wright Library presents Sing-a-Long Beauty and the Beast (2017) shown in the OCC's large programming. Yes, singing out loud is encouraged—Miss Jacqui will be singing along right alongside you! Popcorn is provided. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs and a flashlight. (This program was originally at Old River but has been moved indoors due to inclement weather).
Gates open at 8:30pm and the movie starts at 9:15pm.
 
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