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Children's Homepage
Time to Turn in your Read-a-thon Monies
If you collected any money for your reading this summer, you can still turn it in at the Children's Department desk.
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Summer Reading Program
The 2010 Summer Reading Program “Make a Splash. Read!” is over. Congratulations to Wadsworth children who did some fantastic reading. 1,445 children registered for the program and reported reading a whopping 8620 hours. Excellent work! Congratulations to Lincoln Elementary School which had the highest percentage of students participating in the program. We look forward to seeing you for a great line up of fall programs.
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Story Time and Playgroup
2-year-old story time
Mondays, September 13 - October 11
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Fun with Mother Goose
Story Time for ages 6 months - 24 months
Wednesdays, September 15 - October 13
10:30 - 10:50 a.m.
Registration Required
Drop-in Story Time
Tuesdays, September 14 - November 23
Thursdays, September 16 - November 18
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
All Ages
No Registration Required
Playgroup
Get together with other parents/caregivers and children while playing with developmentally appropriate toys provided by the library
Mondays, September 13 - November 29
Wednesdays, September 15 - November 24
11 a.m. - noon
ages 6 months - 2 years with caregiver
No Registration Required
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Special Programs
Fun with Clifford, the Big Red Dog
Stories, crafts, and games
Tuesday, September 14
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Ages 3 - Grade 2
Registration Required
Giant Candy Land
Play the classic board game in a life-sized format!
Tuesday, October 5
6 - 7:15 p.m.
Ages 3 - Grade 2
Registration Required
3 Little Pigs Puppet Show and Crafts
Watch a puppet show and then make your own puppet
Tuesday, October 12
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Ages 3 - Grade 2
Registration Required
Spooktacular Storytime for 2's and 3's
Enjoy Halloween stories and crafts
Thursday, October 21
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
2 and 3 year olds
Registration Required
A Visit with Babar
Stories, crafts, and games
Tuesday, November 9
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Ages 3 - Grade 2
Registration Required
Meet American Girl Kaya
Explore with world of Kaya, an adventurous Nez Perce girl, through games, crafts, and other activities
Wednesday, November 17
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Grades 2-6
Registration Required
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Movie
Thursday, November 18
5 - 8 p.m.
All ages
No Registration Required
Pumpkins and Pilgrims Storytime for 2's and 3's
Thanksgiving stories and crafts
Tuesday, November 23
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
2 and 3 year olds
Registration Required
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Lego Club
Legos + Imagination = Fun
The library will provide the legos
We will meet monthly on the second Thursday of each month
September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9
6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
All ages
No registration Required
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Family Science Programs
Tree Science
Experiments and activities
Monday, September 20
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Registration Required
Magnetic Science
Experiments and activities
Monday, November 15
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
All Ages
Registration Required
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Art/Craft for Homeschoolers
L.C. Tiffany
Stained glass designs with tissue paper
Wednesday, September 22
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
All ages
No Registration Required
Joseph Stella
Straight line design
Wednesday, November 17
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
All ages
No Registration Required
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Computer Classes
Learn to Use Electronic Resources
Great resources for homework help
Tuesday, September 28
4 - 5 p.m.
Grades 2 -6
Registration Required
Technology Q and A
Do you have a technology related question? Come to our question and answer session for help
Tuesday, October 26
4 - 5 p.m.
Grades 3-6
Registration Required
Computer and Internet
Join us to learn what the computer and internet can do for you
Tuesday, November 23
4 - 5 p.m.
Grades 2-6
Registration Required
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Family Game Night
Join us for a variety of board games
Mondays, October 4, November 1, and December 6
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All ages
No Registration Required
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Chess Club
Play chess with new friends; learn to play chess if you don't know how.
Thursdays, September 23, October 28, November 18
4 - 5 p.m.
Grades K - 6
No Registration Required
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Tales and Tails
Children practice reading to furry friends
Second Saturday of each month
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
No Registration
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Thanks to our Sponsors!
We couldn't do it without you!
The Library's Summer Reading Programs have ended. We'd like to thank the following donors/sponsors for their support:
| Friends of the Wadsworth Library |
Kohl's |
| Akron Aeros |
Lake Erie Monsters |
| Applebee's |
LaserQuest Akron |
| Bidinger's |
Malley's Chocolates |
| Blooming Acres |
Melting Pot |
| Bob Evans |
Mohican Adventures |
| Boss Frosty's Ice Cream |
Petco |
| Boston Mills/Brandywine |
Petit's Auto Wash |
| Build-a-Bear Workshop |
Sluggers & Putters |
| Canal Fulton Canoe Livery |
J.M. Smucker Company |
| Cleveland Metroparks Zoo |
Target |
| Der Dutchman Restaurant |
Toyrifix Toy Store |
| Great Lakes Brewery |
Verizon Wireless: The Cellular Connection |
| Great Oaks Cinema |
Wasabi Steakhouse |
| Kings Island |
Winking Lizard Tavern
Pizza Hut |
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