Library offering various programs
Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert Ave., South Whitehall, will offer Teen Big Brainers Coding for kids in grades five through eight from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Carol and Perry Zirkel Meeting Room.
Learn the basics of python coding with the Big Brainers.
Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops.
Snacks will be provided.
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Join library staff to create a keepsake that is also fun and stimulating for baby’s sensory development 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 5 in the Karen Tamerler Children’s Meeting Room.
This event is for adult caregivers and their child ages birth-12 months.
Dress children in clothes that might get a little messy.
This month’s project is a dough ornament.
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Teen’s Dungeon and Dragon Night for kids in grades seven-12 will take place 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the Carol and Perry Zirkel Meeting Room.
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Bring a favorite book and practice reading to the patient and gentle Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the Carol and Perry Zirkel Meeting Room.
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The library will offer a computer basics class 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 7 in the Tech Center at the library.
They will be discussing ways to stay safe while on the Internet.
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Teens in grades five through 12 will have a winter blast while making snowflakes, playing winter-themed games, and enjoying snow-themed snacks at the Snowed-in at the Library-Teens program from 5-6 p.m. Dec. 7.
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The library will offer holiday rock painting for adults 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 8 in Carol and Perry Zirkel Meeting Room.
Patrons will paint and decorate rocks however they like, while socializing and meeting new people.
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Candy Cane Coding for kids in first through fourth grade will take place 5-5:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Karen Tamerler Children’s Meeting Room.
Kids are invited to design their own patterned candy cane in beads that spell their name in binary code.
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The library is virtually hosting Chef Rob Scott for his Winter Cookie Festival 1-2 p.m. Dec. 10.
Learn how to make gooey and chocolate mini cookies, holiday jam thumbprint cookies and spiced Eggnog cookies with Rum Eggnog frosting.
Visit the library’s new blog for the recipes.
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The Magic Tree House Book Club for kids in first through third grade will meet 6:30-7:15 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Carol and Perry Zirkel Meeting Room.
Join library staff to discuss and make crafts based on the beloved Magic Treehouse series.
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The library is offering a dementia support group 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Carol and Perry Zirkel Meeting Room.
This informational and supportive group will help participants learn more about the disease as well as their feelings about the changes it has made on their daily lives.
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The Teen’s Anime Club for kids in grades six through 12 will meet to watch a selected anime and chat while eating snacks 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Carol and Perry Zirkel Meeting Room.
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The library’s DIY Day for adults will take place 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 15 in the Carol and Perry Zirkel Meeting Room.
All materials and supplies will be provided.
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The Young Critics Book Club will meet to discuss the novel, “The Silver Arrow,” by Lev Grossman 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Karen Tamerler Children’s Meeting Room.
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Registration is needed to attend all these programs except Read to the Pups, Dungeon and Dragon Night, dementia support group, and Teen Anime Club. For information, call the library at 610-398-1361.