Posts tagged kids
February 1, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Book Reviews, Ongoing Programs · Tagged books, children, hammond wi, kids, reading challenge, review
Stop by the Hammond Library to pick up information on a fun Winter Reading Challenge for kids ages 2-5!
To participate:
1. Color a coloring page
2. Read 5-7 books to earn points
3. Complete a reading log and turn into staff at the Library
Earn 10 points per book read; at 50 points, you can pick a prize from the basket.
Read bonus books for15 points each; if you earn 80 points, your name will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize!
We also have a contest open to kids ages 6 and older:
To participate:
1. Complete a fun activity sheet
2. Read 3-5 books to earn points
3. Complete a reading log and turn into staff at the Library
Earn 15 points per book read; at 45 points, you can pick a prize from the basket. If you earn 75 points, your name will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize!
Winter is a great time for reading; stop by the Hammond Library today and get started on the Winter Reading Challenges!
January 3, 2011 · Filed under Announcements, Upcoming Programs · Tagged activity, event, hammond library, kids, winter
Join us each Tuesday morning at 10:30 am at the Library for a Hodge Podge of Activities! We will be exploring art, music, movement, science, math and more – a different activity each week! This program is meant for kids of all ages and runs from January 11 to February 22, 2011. No registration necessary – just come for some fun when you can.
November 19, 2010 · Filed under Announcements, Fun Stuff, Upcoming Programs · Tagged books, children, christmas, donation, event, hammond wi, holiday, kids, library
Help us bring the gift of reading to children throughout our community this Christmas. We are collecting new or very gently used books that we will distribute to families in need this season. Here’s how you can get involved:
* Drop a book or two by the Hammond Library during regular business hours. (M-Th 10-8, Fri 10-6 and Sat 10-1)
* Bring books when you come to meet Santa on Dec 3 from 6-8 pm at Sandy Brecht Photography. (Bring a Food Shelf item, too!) (Free photo with Santa provided by Sandy Brecht Photography.)
* Bring books to FREE Holiday Spirit Yoga at Baldwin Area Medical Center on Wednesday, December 15 at 5:30 PM.
* Bring books when you come and visit Santa and two of his reindeer at Heritage Court Assisted Living, Wednesday, December 15, 6:00-7:30 PM. (Free photo with Santa provided by Sandy Brecht Photography.)
Thanks for helping us make someone’s Christmas morning extra special!
July 29, 2010 · Filed under Announcements, Events, Fun Stuff, Upcoming Programs · Tagged children, event, hammond wi, kids, national night out, safety
Get to know your neighbors on Tuesday, August 3, from 6-9 pm! Bring your family to the Hammond Hotel area, and enjoy FREE hot dogs for dinner. The Hammond Queen candidates will offer root beer floats and lemonade for sale, and there will be plenty of kid’s activities.
To help promote a safer community, you will also be able to meet a police officer, a fireman, an EMT and a US Army Reservist! Kids – bring your bikes and helmets, as there will be bike helmet safety checks, as well. We hope to see you there – we’d love to meet you!
June 7, 2010 · Filed under Announcements, Fun Stuff, Upcoming Programs · Tagged challenge, children, elementary school, hammond wi, kids, memorize, middle school, poetry, recite
Children ages 8-12 are invited to participate in a Summer Poetry Challenge! In order to participate, you need to pick up a copy of the poem at the front desk of the library, memorize it, and recite it to a member of the library staff. You have until closing time (8 pm) on Wednesday, July 14 to recite the poem. The first 5 children to successfully recite the poem will be invited to recite it for their family and friends at a special recital on Wednesday, July 21 at 4:00 PM! If you meet the challenge, you will earn $50 for your efforts! Stop by the library soon to pick up your copy of the poem and get started today!
May 14, 2010 · Filed under Announcements, Upcoming Programs · Tagged class, Gardening, hammond wi, kids, library, summer
Constant Color Perennials and “I Dig Gardens” Club of Hammond are co-sponsoring a fun new gardening class for kids this summer. Children in first through fourth grades are welcome to join us to learn more about how gardens grow, and to get their hands dirty!
The class will be held on Thursdays June 10-July 1 at 10:30 am at the Library. The fee is $10 per child. Please register at the Library or by calling 715-796-2281 or email hammondpl@ifls.lib.wi.us.
UPDATE: The fee for this class has been waived! Please register early, as there is limited space available!
April 29, 2010 · Filed under Announcements, Events, Ongoing Programs, Summer Reading, Upcoming Programs · Tagged children, class, event, hammond, kids, library, program, Summer Reading, wi
We have TONS of great programs and classes coming up this summer at the Library. Be sure to join our Facebook group for updates on the latest in class offerings. The complete list of programs can also be found on the Library website, on the Programs page. Here is a taste of the programs geard toward the children this summer:
- Summer Reading (Make a Splash!)
- Family Yoga
- Gardening for Kids
- Active Kids
- Summer Dance
- Altered Book Class
Please register for all programs (except Active Kids) at the Library, by calling 715-796-2281 or by emailing Michelle at hammondpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. And, watch the blog for more details, updates, changes and class additions!
January 4, 2010 · Filed under Announcements, Upcoming Programs · Tagged active, hammond, kids, library, program, wi, winter
Kids getting a little stir-crazy?? I know mine are! Starting Tuesday, January 19 at 10:30 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church we will be hosting Winter Active Kids. This fun program will run each Tuesday through February 23.
What does this mean? It means that your kids, ages 3 and up can join Michelle for parachute play, walking a balance beam, playing games with bean bags, maybe a little yoga, and just some old fashioned fun and games to beat the Winter blahs. See you there! For more information please check out our
webpage. And, be sure to come back here and leave a comment so others can see what fun you had!
January 4, 2010 · Filed under Announcements, Upcoming Programs · Tagged children, cooking, craft, event, fun, hammond, kids, library, program, wi
Starting Thursday, January 21, for children ages 3 and older at 4:00 PM we will be creating a healthy and quick snack that your child can prepare and then delving into some pretty neat crafts.
Some of the crafts we will be doing are making a fleece blanket and using wool as a fabric to create a unique craft. We will also paint, glue, and color various projects. Check out the library website for more information.
This program will continue each Thursday until February 25. Come back to the blog after your children attend, and let us know what they thought by leaving a comment!
