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Registration opens:
January 02nd, 2025

Graphic Novel Book Club

The Snowcat Prince
2025-01-28 16:30:00 2025-01-28 17:30:00 America/Chicago Graphic Novel Book Club You love graphic novels--now come talk about them! Share what you enjoyed (or didn't) about The Snowcat Prince by Dina Norlund and trade recommendations to find new favorites. Snacks will be provided. Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)

Tuesday, January 28
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-28 16:30:00 2025-01-28 17:30:00 America/Chicago Graphic Novel Book Club You love graphic novels--now come talk about them! Share what you enjoyed (or didn't) about The Snowcat Prince by Dina Norlund and trade recommendations to find new favorites. Snacks will be provided. Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)

Ela Area Public Library

Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)

You love graphic novels--now come talk about them! Share what you enjoyed (or didn't) about The Snowcat Prince by Dina Norlund and trade recommendations to find new favorites. Snacks will be provided.

For unaccompanied kids in grades 3-5. An adult must remain in the building while their children aged 10 and younger are attending a program.

Ela Library cardholders have priority registration. Non-Ela cardholders may be placed on the waitlist and notified by email.

Registrants can pick up their copy of the book at the Children's Desk beginning January 2.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussions |

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Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime - Winter Session
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Young children will explore the world... more
Young children will explore the world through stories, songs, and crafts specifically selected for their developmental stage. For ages 3-5 with an adult.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Kids Book Club - How to Heal a Gryphon
Thu, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
We will brew our own potions as we... more
We will brew our own potions as we discuss How to Heal a Gryphon by Meg Cannistra. Snacks will be provided.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
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