Youth Programs
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ONEBOOKAZ 2012: Arizona Way Out West & WittyTuesday, May 22 • 4 – 5 p.m. • Meeting Room • FamilyAuthors Conrad Storad and Lynda Exley make it fun to learn about Arizona's history! The authors will visit the library to entertain adults and children alike. Highlights of Arizona's history are punctuated with true but gross, humorous, interesting and witty stories and facts about the Grand Canyon State. Copies of this book, provided by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Division, will be given to the first 12 children. For more information: OneBookAZ for Kids 2012 |
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Summer Reading Program KickoffThursday, May 24 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Meeting Room • FamilyJoin us as we kickoff the Summer Reading Program with crafts, activities, drawings, snacks, and loads of fun! This is a drop-in program. 2012 Summer Reading Program: Our State, Our Story Event Schedule |
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Pizzaman DaveWednesday, May 30 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Meeting Room • TeensLove pizza? Learn the history of pizza, then get creative, make your own and eat it! |
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Magic Show by Cody LandstromThursday, May 31 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. • Meeting Room • FamilyCody Landstrom will present a magic show that is an interactive mix of magic, juggling and comedy designed to encourage reading and use of the library. Attendance Limited. Tickets will be handed out 1/2 hour before program. |
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Ronald McDonaldMonday, June 4 • 2 – 3 p.m. • Meeting Room • FamilyHave a magical time exploring Arizona’s Centennial with Ronald McDonald. We will celebrate Arizona’s 100th birthday with a party of magic, music and lots of fun! Attendance limited. Tickets will be handed out 1/2 hour before program. |
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Capoeira Mandinga TucsonSaturday, June 9 • 3 – 3:30 p.m. • Meeting Room • FamilyAn exciting show for the entire family! Capoeira Mandinga Tucson will demonstrate Capoeira, a thrilling Afro-Brazilian martial art that contains elements of dance, song and percussion. Attendance limited. Tickets will be handout out 1/2 hour before program. |
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Magic Tree House Book ClubThursday, June 21 • 4 – 5 p.m. • Program Room • Ages 6 – 10If you love the Magic Tree House books by Mary Pope Osborne, then this is the club for you! Explore a different book each month and enjoy fun activities, crafts and discussion. Magic Tree House Book Club Schedule |
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Birth to FiveReading aloud to your child every day increases language and literacy skills and is the most important thing you can do to help your child learn to read. Find out more about Birth to Five. |
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Crafty ReadersFor ages 6 – 8 years. Meets the first Thursday of every month from 4 – 5 p.m. The librarian reads a picture book, then the group discusses it and does a related craft. Crafty Readers Schedule |
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Pet Partners Presents Read to A DogTrained, certified service and therapy dogs visit the Oro Valley Public Library twice a month. These gentle dogs listen as children learn to read and expand reading skills. |
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Storytimes @ the LibraryIntroduce your children to reading and language in a fun way. All programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. Storytimes Schedule |