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Youth Services
STEAM Explorers (Grades 4 and 5)
Join Ms. Jane for a fun STEAM activity. Each participant will have their own table and supplies to maintain social distancing. Registration is required. Register in person, online at www.MiOPL.org or by phone at (248) 628-3034.
March: Space Art
Monday, March 15, 6:30 p.m.
Registration is required and begins March 1. Get ready STEAM Explorer’s for a trip into space! We are going to look at some pictures
taken in space; then create our own artistic interpretation of the picture you choose using, chalk, colored pencils, markers and pens.
April: Learning to write Braille
Monday, April 12, 6:30 p.m.
Registration is required and begins March 29. Join us to discover how Braille language was developed. We’re going to learn about Louis
Braille the inventor of this language for the blind that allows them to enjoy books independently. We’ll make our own Braille stylus and write some words and look at some of the Braille children’s books we have here at the library
Money Smart Program (Kindergarten – 5th Grade)
April is Money Smart Month! Sign up for a Money Smart kit which
will include a free book and some other money related items. The program will be virtual and we will email a link to it once you pick
up your kit. One kit per family, while supplies last. Sign up for a kit beginning March 29, in person, online at www.Miopl.org or by phone at (248) 628-3034. Kits can be picked up beginning April 12.
Take and Make Crafts & STEAM Activities
Pick up craft or STEAM kits in the lobby while supplies last. Kits will be available bi-monthly. Check our website for details.
www.MiOPL.org
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1000 books with their young children before they enter Kindergarten. Reading to preschool-age children builds vocabulary, language skills, and helps prepare them with the skills they need for Kindergarten.
In as little as 15 minutes a day, families can build the skills for future school and life success.
How does 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten work?
Getting Started - Pick up a free 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Log at Oxford Public Library. Any child aged 0-5 can participate.
Track Your Reading - Each time your child listens to a book, record it in your reading log.
Show Us Your Reading Logs - Each time you and your child reach a milestone bring in your reading log and collect your prize. Read 1,000 books before kindergarten and your child will receive a free book of their very own.
*Thank you to the Oxford Library Friends for helping sponsor this program.*
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