Teen

Discuss Let it Snow by John Green,

It’s a building extravaganza! Design a video game with Bloxels, build with LEGOs and K’Nex, and snack on some popcorn. 

Make your own mini winter wonderland in a jar! Best for kids and teens, 7 & older. No registration, while supplies last. Elise the therapy dog will also visit.

Nothing tops a thoughtful, homemade gift! Create unique, handmade items to give to family and friends. Examples provided or improvise using a variety of materials! Best for ages 7 & older. Elise the therapy dog will also visit.

Make an adorable gumball machine ornament and a cookie plate for Santa! Use as holiday decor or give as a gift. Registration and advanced payment (cash, check, or paypal) required. Cost is $6 to make both crafts. Choose one for $3 or make additional items for $3 each. All ages welcome, but caregiver assistance required for ages 7 & under. Elise the therapy dog will also visit.

Join us at the Eldridge Branch for this free after-school club for 3rd-6th grade girls to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Technology provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 563-285-4794 ext. 0. Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization aiming to inspire, educate, and equip girls with computing skills they need in the 21st century. This program was made possible through a grant given by the North Scott Rotary Club. *This session is for girls who attended the November meetings. New sessions will open in 2020.*

Join us at the Eldridge Branch for this free after-school club for 3rd-6th grade girls to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Technology provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 563-285-4794 ext. 0. Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization aiming to inspire, educate, and equip girls with computing skills they need in the 21st century. This program was made possible through a grant given by the North Scott Rotary Club. *This session is for girls who attended the November meetings. New sessions will open in 2020.*

Calling all aspiring writers! Get your creative juices flowing with writing exercises and games and decorate a notebook for writing, journaling, and drawing. For kids in grades 3rd-7th.

Shop the Friends of the Library sale featuring homemade baked items and candies, santas, snowmen, ornaments, and other holiday decor and gifts. Children & families can join us at 9:45am for a special story time, followed by a visit from Santa and cookie decorating, 10am-12pm.

Discuss the graphic novel Sheets by Brenna Thummler, make crafts, play games, & more! Registration required. To register, call 285-4794 and press 0. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation desk. For grades 6th-8th.