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Waterworks Mall Barnes & Noble Storytime

Randa — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:49:05 +0000

At Barnes and Noble at the Waterworks Mall, you and your child can come for storytime! Check the website to find upcoming events.

Salem Public Library Discovery Room

tdomf_09f5c — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:47:26 +0000

The Salem Public Library always has great programs going on for kids (especially their summer reading program), and they have a Discover Room that is themed and changes about every 3 months Past themes have been: Grandpa’s Garage (Vehicles and Tools) and Bugs. They also have a really great reading/play area for small kids that includes building bricks, puppets, phone booths, and benches where they can read with parents.

Hours:
Tues-Wed-Thurs: 10am-9pm
Fri-Sat- 10am-6pm
Sun: 1-5pm
Closed Monday

p.s. There’s a great outdoor fountain outside the library in the courtyard between the library & the city hall – great place for a spring/summer picnic!

Reynoldsburg Metropolitan Library

tdomf_09f5c — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:28:52 +0000

The Reynoldsburg library is part of the award winning Columbus Metropolitan Library system.
Tuesdays 11am Baby Lap Story Time

Mondays & Thursdays 10am Toddler Story Time

Tuesdays 10am & Wednesdays 11am Preschool Story Time

Pottery Barn Kids Story Time

Randa — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:31:42 +0000

Kids of all ages are invited to join Pottery Barn Kids (at the Easton Town Center) for story time every Tuesday. Members receive an official Book Club Card at their first story time, and a special gift after attending five story times.

Tuesdays from 11:00-11:30 am.

Pottery Barn Kids Story Time/Book Club

Randa — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:26:36 +0000

Kids of all ages are invited to join Pottery Barn Kids (Oxmoor Mall) for story time every Tuesday. Members receive an official Book Club Card at their first story time, and a special gift after attending five story times (usually a $10 gift card!).

Tuesdays from 11:00-11:30am.

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Randa — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:04:57 +0000

The Columbus library system has been ranked in the top libraries in the nation for a number of years. The downtown library, besides being a great place to get books, videos and music, is also a great place to play! They have computers with games, legos, a kitchen, train table, puppet theater and MUCH more.

Parking might cost a small amount, so take at least a couple of bucks.

Sachse Public Library

tdomf_09f5c — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:13:37 +0000

The Sachse Public Library may be small, but it has a lot to offer. They are open weekdays from 12-6 pm and Saturdays 8-12noon. They have a nice play/reading area for the kids with a little play house and a puppet show area. They also do readings for the kids on Thursdays at 11 am. When we need to get out of the house, we go there, pick out dvd’s, books and things.

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Huntington Beach Central Library

tdomf_09f5c — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:46:58 +0000

The Huntington Beach Central Library is huge! It’s housed on a 350-acre park, which has a large lake and plenty of room for running around. This is NOT the same place as the Huntington Library, which is in San Marino, CA (the famous home of a copy of the Gutenberg Bible, Canterbury Tales and the Pinky and Blue Boy paintings).

Huntington Library

tdomf_09f5c — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:43:44 +0000

The Huntington Library is an amazing place for book lovers, botanical enthusiasts and art lovers. It is probably most appropriate for older children and teens who will enjoy looking at the paintings, sculptures, collections of antique books and gardens, but little ones will have fun running about the expansive garden areas. The Huntington is more of a historical estate than a library and it boasts some amazing pieces including a copy of the Gutenberg Bible, Canterbury Tales and the famous Pinky and Blue Boy paintings. The library has 14 themed gardens, including a fun and interactive Children’s Garden for the younger ones. There are free audio tours on site and podcasts available on the website to download to your MP3 player beforehand.

Weekdays tend to be the least crowded and they are cheaper than weekends. Parking is free. Bring a lunch and snacks to eat as the cafe is a little expensive.

There is a free admission day the first Thursday of every month, but it is very crowded and you MUST make advanced reservations online. No audio tours are available on these days.