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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.
September: Milk Plastic
Session 1: Monday, September 21, 6:30 p.m.
Session 2: Monday, September 28, 6:30 p.m.
Registration is required and begins September 1
Can you use Milk to make plastic toys? Yes you can! Did you know Queens wore jewelry made from casein long before the development of synthetic plastic in 1945. Join us to learn this 100+ year old technique to change milk into plastic.
October: Popsicle Stick Flashlights
Session 1: Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. Session 2: Monday, October 26, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required and
begins October 1
October is a fun and spooky time of year. You can always use an extra flashlight when the nights are getting longer.
Join us to make this fun popsicle stick flashlight.
November: Owl Pellets
Session 1: Wednesday, November 11, 6:30 p.m.
Session 2: Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m.
Registration is required and begins October 21
Owls are fascinating birds! Did you know they eat mice whole? Join us in dissecting an owl pellet. Yep, an owl pellet is owl poop! But the pellets have been heat sterilized for us to cut apart and see what mouse bones we can find.
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 Facebook page and the website for details.
101 Books to Read in Kindergarten Poster Giveaway
If you have a child in Kindergarten, pick up a poster and stickers at the Youth Desk to track the best books to read to your Kindergartener.
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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