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13	14	15	16 National Library Week @ DeMotte Library National Library Week @ DeMotte Library Wednesday, Apr. 16 (April 14-19) DeMotte This special event will be observed with random prize drawings and a coloring contest for children ages 3-11.  We are also launching a new service that will provide a variety of e-magazines for in-house use on the library's iPads.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - National Library Week  National Library Week Wednesday, Apr. 16 Rensselaer Come on in and visit the Rensselaer Library.  We will have daily giveaways and also a coloring contest for ages 3-11. We will also be launching our in house iPad for viewing a variety of magazines.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lapsit Story Time 10:00-10:30am  Lapsit Story Time Wednesday, Apr. 16, 10:00-10:30am (Wednesdays, April 2-23, 10:00am) DeMotte A variety of activities, such as music, stories and other fun activities for babies ages 6-23 months old, along with their caregiver. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	17 National Library Week @ DeMotte Library National Library Week @ DeMotte Library Thursday, Apr. 17 (April 14-19) DeMotte This special event will be observed with random prize drawings and a coloring contest for children ages 3-11.  We are also launching a new service that will provide a variety of e-magazines for in-house use on the library's iPads.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - National Library Week  National Library Week Thursday, Apr. 17 Rensselaer Come on in and visit the Rensselaer Library.  We will have daily giveaways and also a coloring contest for ages 3-11. We will also be launching our in house iPad for viewing a variety of magazines.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Senior Movie Matinee 2:00pm  Senior Movie Matinee Thursday, Apr. 17, 2:00pm DeMotte This feature film is based on the best-selling novel by Marcus Zusak and is rated PG-13. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	18 National Library Week @ DeMotte Library National Library Week @ DeMotte Library Friday, Apr. 18 (April 14-19) DeMotte This special event will be observed with random prize drawings and a coloring contest for children ages 3-11.  We are also launching a new service that will provide a variety of e-magazines for in-house use on the library's iPads.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - National Library Week  National Library Week Friday, Apr. 18 Rensselaer Come on in and visit the Rensselaer Library.  We will have daily giveaways and also a coloring contest for ages 3-11. We will also be launching our in house iPad for viewing a variety of magazines.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stuffed Animal Sleepover 3 p.m.  Stuffed Animal Sleepover Friday, Apr. 18, 3 p.m. Rensselaer Friday, April 18th.  Drop off at 3 p.m.  and pick up Saturday, April 19th.  The Rensselaer Library is inviting your favorite stuffed animals over for a sleepover! Just imagine all of the shenanigans the animals will get into at the library after hours.  The sleepover adventures w...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	19 National Library Week @ DeMotte Library National Library Week @ DeMotte Library Saturday, Apr. 19 (April 14-19) DeMotte This special event will be observed with random prize drawings and a coloring contest for children ages 3-11.  We are also launching a new service that will provide a variety of e-magazines for in-house use on the library's iPads.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - National Library Week  National Library Week Saturday, Apr. 19 Rensselaer Come on in and visit the Rensselaer Library.  We will have daily giveaways and also a coloring contest for ages 3-11. We will also be launching our in house iPad for viewing a variety of magazines.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar
20	21 Under the Sea Scavenger Hunt  Under the Sea Scavenger Hunt Monday, Apr. 21 ( April 7th, 14, 21 & 30) Rensselaer All Children ages Pre-school to 12 yrs old stop by the Rensselaer Library and see why “The seaweed is always greener, in somebody else’s lake…” Under the sea is the theme for April at the Rensselaer Library, and during the entire month, we invite children of...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 10 a.m.  Story Time Monday, Apr. 21, 10 a.m. (Mondays, April 14th, 21st & 28th at 10 a.m.) Rensselaer Mondays, April 14th, 21st and 28th at 10 a.m.  Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register.   Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Toddler Time for 2 Year Olds 10:30-11 a.m.  Toddler Time for 2 Year Olds Monday, Apr. 21, 10:30-11 a.m. Wheatfield Children who are 2 years old, along with their caregiver, are invited to the Wheatfield Library for the next Toddler Time session. We will offer stories, crafts and other age appropriate activities. Due to limited space, please make other arrangements for children not signed up for the program. Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 6 p.m.  Story Time Monday, Apr. 21, 6 p.m. (Mondays, April 14th, 21st & 28th at 6 p.m.) Rensselaer Mondays, April 14th, 21st and 28th at 6 p.m.  Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register.   Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	22 Wheatfield Friends of the Library meeting 1:00 pm Wheatfield Friends of the Library meeting Tuesday, Apr. 22, 1:00 pm Wheatfield There will be no meeting this month due to lack of business and some member absences.  The next meeting will be May 27th.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Basic Internet /Web Navigation 2-3:30 p.m.  Basic Internet /Web Navigation Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Rensselaer Tuesday, April 22 from 2-3:30 p.m.  Learn to explore the internet starting with the library’s website and visit the most popular websites in the world. Learn tips and tricks to navigate web pages and search for information you need. Class will touch on Google, YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo, Am...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Grade 4-5 Book Discussion 4-5 pm  Grade 4-5 Book Discussion Tuesday, Apr. 22, 4-5 pm Wheatfield Kids in grades 4-5 are invited to the Wheatfield Library for our next book discussion which will be Scat by Carl Hiaasen.  Snacks will be provided. Books are available at the front desk. Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Adventure: The Titanic age 7-12 5-6 p.m.  Adventure: The Titanic age 7-12 Tuesday, Apr. 22, 5-6 p.m. Rensselaer Tuesday, April 22nd at 5-6:00 p.m. ages 7-12.    The fateful trip of the Titanic on April 15, 1912 has captured our interest for over 100 years. The Rensselaer Library invites children and teens ages 7-12  to ...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Searching Online Resources Class 5:30-7:30 pm Searching Online Resources Class Tuesday, Apr. 22, 5:30-7:30 pm Rensselaer Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Explore the library’s free online educational resources, including INSPIRE, Learning Express Library, Opposing Viewpoints and World Book Online. Discover quality, fully-citable resources for term papers and school projects. Learn how to research with...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Exploring the Titanic age 13 and up 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Exploring the Titanic age 13 and up Tuesday, Apr. 22, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Rensselaer Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:30-7:30 p.m. ages 13 and up.    The fateful trip of the Titanic on April 15, 1912 has captured our interest for over 100 years. The Rensselaer Library invites children and teens ages 1...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	23 Lapsit Story Time 10:00-10:30am  Lapsit Story Time Wednesday, Apr. 23, 10:00-10:30am (Wednesdays, April 2-23, 10:00am) DeMotte A variety of activities, such as music, stories and other fun activities for babies ages 6-23 months old, along with their caregiver. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Overdrive e-books Class 2 p.m.  Overdrive e-books Class Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2 p.m. Rensselaer Wednesday, April 23rd at 2 p.m. All interested adults/children are invited to learn how to download e-books using Overdrive to a mobile device or e-reader by attending Learn How to Download e-books Using Overdrive, offered at the Rensselaer Library on Wednesday, April 23rd. Two stan...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Overdrive e-books Class 5:30 pm  Overdrive e-books Class Wednesday, Apr. 23, 5:30 pm Rensselaer Wednesday, April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. All interested adults/children are invited to learn how to download e-books using Overdrive to a mobile device or e-reader by attending Learn How to Download e-books Using Overdrive, offered at the Rensselaer Library on Wednesday, April 23rd. Two s...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	24 Morning Movie Presentation 10:00 am  Morning Movie Presentation Thursday, Apr. 24, 10:00 am Wheatfield Movie title to be announced All interested adults are invited to attend Beverages and popcorn will be served.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4th Thurs. Book Discussion 1 p.m.  4th Thurs. Book Discussion Thursday, Apr. 24, 1 p.m. Rensselaer Thursday, April 24th at 1 p.m.  Join us as we read the classic Persuasion by Jane Austin. It has been eight years since Anne Eliot took the advice of her friend, Lady Russel and refused to marry her sweetheart, the penniless Captain Wentworth. Anne resigns herself to liv...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - April Teen Book Discussion 4-5 p.m.  April Teen Book Discussion Thursday, Apr. 24, 4-5 p.m. Wheatfield Best friends and unofficial brothers since they were six, ninth graders T.C. and Augie have got the world figured out. But all that changes when both friends fall in love for the first time.  Told in alternating perspectives, this is the hilarious and touching story of their most excellent year...read more Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Afternoon Adventure Club 4:00-5:00pm  Afternoon Adventure Club Thursday, Apr. 24, 4:00-5:00pm DeMotte The theme for the April meeting is poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Month. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	25	26 Library Lego 9:30-11:00am  Library Lego Saturday, Apr. 26, 9:30-11:00am DeMotte Children age 4-14 will enjoy transforming their Legos into a favorite fairy tale shape or character. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar
27	28 Story Time 10 a.m.  Story Time Monday, Apr. 28, 10 a.m. (Mondays, April 14th, 21st & 28th at 10 a.m.) Rensselaer Mondays, April 14th, 21st and 28th at 10 a.m.  Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register.   Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Toddler Time for 2 Year Olds 10:30-11 a.m.  Toddler Time for 2 Year Olds Monday, Apr. 28, 10:30-11 a.m. Wheatfield Children who are 2 years old, along with their caregiver, are invited to the Wheatfield Library for the next Toddler Time session. We will offer stories, crafts and other age appropriate activities. Due to limited space, please make other arrangements for children not signed up for the program. Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 6 p.m.  Story Time Monday, Apr. 28, 6 p.m. (Mondays, April 14th, 21st & 28th at 6 p.m.) Rensselaer Mondays, April 14th, 21st and 28th at 6 p.m.  Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register.   Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	29 Rummage Sale 4:00-7:00pm  Rummage Sale Tuesday, Apr. 29, 4:00-7:00pm (April 29, 4-7pm & April 30 9am-2pm) DeMotte Many household items, jewelry, outdoor planters, pictures, holiday decorations and miscellaneous items for sale at bargain prices.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Making videos with iPads 5:30-7:30 pm  Making videos with iPads Tuesday, Apr. 29, 5:30-7:30 pm Rensselaer Tuesday, April 29th from 5:30-7:30 pm.  Explore the library’s free online educational resources, including INSPIRE, Learning Express Library, Opposing Viewpoints and World Book Online. Discover quality, fully-citable resources for term papers and school projects. Learn how to research wit...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	30 Rummage Sale 9:00am-2:00pm  Rummage Sale Wednesday, Apr. 30, 9:00am-2:00pm (April 29, 4-7pm & April 30 9am-2pm) DeMotte Many household items, jewelry, outdoor planters, pictures, holiday decorations and miscellaneous items for sale at bargain prices.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Under the Sea Scavenger Hunt  Under the Sea Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, Apr. 30 ( April 7th, 14, 21 & 30) Rensselaer All Children ages Pre-school to 12 yrs old stop by the Rensselaer Library and see why “The seaweed is always greener, in somebody else’s lake…” Under the sea is the theme for April at the Rensselaer Library, and during the entire month, we invite children of...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar
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