Halloween Party!

Our upcoming Tot Tuesday storytime on Tuesday, October 27th at 1 p.m. will be a Halloween Party! Join us for Halloween stories, songs, crafts, snacks and games! Costumes and snacks are welcome!

Update to Creative Kids!

Here is our update flyer for Creative Kids - we have decided to cancel the November 14th Creative Kids session due to the visit of The Mermaid Princess!!

Groups of Family Interest

Local Baby Storytime Programs!

If you are looking for a wonderful chance to get out and about with your little one - there are many local, fabulous, opportunities for you and your infant or toddler!

Halloween Movie Marathon!

Join us on Halloween for a movie marathon featuring family Halloween favorites!

An upcoming special program!

Join us for a stories, songs, and games with the Mermaid Princess on Saturday, November 14th! Registration for this event is required! Please contact the library to reserve a spot for your family today! Visit www.farawaycharacters.com for more information about character appearances!

Michigan Reads! Author Visit on October 1st!

Fall Programs!

Be sure to check the homepage of our website for the Calendar of Events, or stop into the library for a copy of your own! Here are some of the upcoming programs that will be taking place in the Children's Room!

Summer Reading at ICPL

Our Summer Reading program is in full swing!  Stop by the Library's website for a downloadable calendar of events brochure and calendar.  We are offering a program a day, every single day, until August 1st!  Be sure to visit, and like, our Facebook page and receive event reminders!

Click here to visit the Library's website!

Click here to visit our Facebook page!

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Last Yoga Storytime until Fall!

Upcoming Special Programs

Mark your calendar for these upcoming special programs!!

 

 

Last LEGO Club of the Spring Season!

Join us for the last LEGO Club meeting of the Spring season! Look for a LEGO program this summer and for LEGO Club's return in the Fall!

Library Lapsit and Breastfeeding Moms Group

Join us tomorrow for our infant and toddler storytime, Library Lapsit, followed by a meeting with the Breastfeeding Moms Group.

Money Smart Week

The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library is a Money Smart Week library partner this year! Our library will be holding a money-themed storytime at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25th! Thanks to the Michigan Credit Union League, each family in attendance will receive a free copy of "The Berenstain Bears' Dollars and Sense" by Stan and Jan Berenstain. Registration is not required, but you can register at the Children's Room desk or by telephone in order to reserve a copy of the book for your family.

A Family of Instruments

Yoga Storytime

Upcoming Special Programs

The Lorax - Story and Movie!

Dr. Seuss Family Story Hour

A Special Family Storyhour Event

New programs beginning in MARCH!

LEGO Club!

Fancy Tea Party featuring a Royal Guest!

Join us for a Family Storyhour event! We will be hosting a special storytime program with a tea party theme! Fancy attire is encouraged - so break out those dress-up clothes! A special royal guest will make an appearance and even read a story or two! We will have stories, crafts, and snacks! This program is for families with children of all ages!

JLAB Meeting Minutes for February

JLAB Meeting Minutes

February 12, 2015

The meeting began at 6:05 in the Programming Room.

3 members were present: Kaitlyn, Ian, and Isabelle

Tween and Teen Fridays are as follows:

·         Feb. 20^th- Archaeology and Dinosaur Dig

·         March 6^th- Minecraft Crafts

·         March 20^th- Gaming Day

The group shared ideas about summer reading, including potential prizes and programs, suggestions include:

Prizes:

·         Rainbow Loom Set

·         Bone graphic novels

·         Board games

·         Mini Basketball Hoop

·         Basketball

·         Water Balloons with pump

·         Superhero-themed Lego sets

·         Magazine subscriptions

·         Pokemon Cards

·         Frisbee Ball

Programs:

·         Minute to Win It – Superhero Version

·         Live Clue

·         Costume Contest

·         Gods/Goddesses Bracket

·         Capes

The group also shared suggestions about potential community helpers that could come in for Preschool/School Age programs:

·         Military

·         Police

·         Ambulance

·         Fire Department

·         Teacher

·         Nurse or Doctor

·         MarqTran

·         UPAWS/Veterinarian

Our next meeting will be held on March 12^th at 6 p.m.

Join us for a special program on Valentine's Day!

Upcoming Programs!

Library Lapsit

Join us tomorrow for our Library Lapsit program! This is a storytime perfect for infants and toddlers and their loving caregivers! Beginning in February, this program will meet EVERY Friday! We hope to see you there!

Creative Writing Opportunity

The Henry Ford is pleased to kick off its Third Annual "Building Stories: A
Creative Writing Contest". Students in grades 3-12 from across the United
States are invited to create a story that celebrates the life and times of
Thomas Edison, one of America’s greatest innovators.


The Henry Ford provides foundational materials, primary sources from our
collections, to set the backdrop for a creative story of historical
fiction. We encourage you to introduce this contest to your library
patrons. The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2015. Students can win
great prizes, including the publication of the grand prize winner’s story
on The Henry Ford’s website, as well as 10 printed copies. You can find the
official rules and contest details at thehenryford.org/BuildingStories
<http://www.thehenryford.org/education/buildingstories.aspx>.

Dragon Storyhour!

Current and Upcoming Programs for Children and Families