Name: Scary Story Contest
Start: 2023-09-05T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2023-10-10T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Mead Public Library

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Scary Story Contest

09/05/2023 @ 8:30am - 10/10/2023 @ 5:30pm

Library Branch: Mead Public Library

Age Group: Kids, Teen

Event Details:

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Students in grades 3 through 12. HOW DOES IT WORK? Write a scary story of 800 words or less. The story must be your own creation. Stories will be judged on originality, creativity and quality of writing. Use y...

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am

Library Branch: Mead Public Library

Room: Story Garden

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities at this interactive storytime for toddlers and their grown-ups. Toddler toys are put out after each session for optional playtime. Recommended for ages 18 months - 3 years, siblings welcome. Id...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Mead Public Library

Room: Story Garden

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Storytime

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Stories, Songs, and Stretches Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am

Library Branch: Mead Public Library

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Stories, Songs, and Stretches!® envisions an entire generation of mindful kids who are school-ready in body, heart, and mind. This movement based storytime program uses yoga shapes to build both gross and fine motor skills through stories ...

Saturday Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am

Library Branch: Mead Public Library

Room: Story Garden

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for Saturday Storytime! Activities are most appropriate for preschool aged learners, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Stay for Open Art Studio afterwards! ...

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