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Celebrate the holidays by searching the Children's Area for different characters from family holiday movies, and take home a mystery prize!

Jacqueline J. Russell writes about relationships, memory and the quiet resilience of women. Based in Western Kentucky, she draws inspiration from the small towns and strong voices that shaped her own story. Her debut novel, The Thing SheDidn’t Tell Me, traces the hidden lives of generations bound by love and silence. When journalist Bea Bennett agrees…

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Parents and caregivers of toddlers (12-36 months) are encouraged to spend quality time together while we learn, play, and meet new friends. Our playgroup will provide opportunities for toddlers to interact with peers, practice social skills, strengthening language & communication development, as well as improve fine & gross motor ability. Parents and caregivers will supervise…

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Celebrate the winter season by searching the Children's Area for different characters from the hit Disney movie, Frozen, and take home a mystery prize!

Lori Lewis is a first-time author with a heart for stories that carry both tenderness and truth. She’s Yours to Keep grew out of her deep connection to family, motherhood, and the fragile yet powerful journey of love, loss, and belonging.Drawing from her experiences and the many ways life shapes us-through family, fertility, fostering, adoption…

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For Children Ages 7-12: Put your taste buds to the test! Join us for a sweet challenge where tweens will sample a variety of mystery chocolate pieces and try to match each one to its flavor profile. From fruity to nutty to just plain wacky, can you tell which chocolate is which?This Valentine’s-themed tasting experience…

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Parents and caregivers of toddlers (12-36 months) are encouraged to spend quality time together while we learn, play, and meet new friends. Our playgroup will provide opportunities for toddlers to interact with peers, practice social skills, strengthening language & communication development, as well as improve fine & gross motor ability. Parents and caregivers will supervise…

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Celebrate Black History Month by searching the Children's Area for pictures of notable African Americans, and take home a mystery prize!

Stop by anytime between 12 pm and 2 pm and speak to Ms. Sarah Tuck about her new book, Bunny Rabbit Ben, which details how Ben copes with being lonely.Sarah Tuck is a writer, producer, director, and actor.  She has been writing for many years, but in May 2014, she wrote her first play, Shantel…

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For ages 5-12: Hop on over for a fun-filled day at the garden! We’ll leap into the amazing life cycle of a frog, from tiny egg to tadpole to full-grown hopper, and discover how these amphibians grow and thrive in their watery homes. Then make your own felt frog plush to take home! Afterwards we will…

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Are you 14-18 years old and looking for a job? Check out our teen job fair! Local businesses, including Holiday World, will be at the library ready to hire. Employers who are interested in having a booth at the job fair can contact Sarah Jacobs at sjacobs@dcplibrary.org.