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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Diggers & Dump Trucks (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:Story Hour: \nDiggers & Dump Trucks\n\nFor ages 3–5 \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! This program lasts an hour\, and features songs\, stories\, and hand rhymes in English. \nFor this Story Hour\, enjoy picture books\, and rhymes all about diggers\, dump trucks and other vehicles\, including Digger\, Dozer\, Dumper by Hope Vestergaard\, illustrated by David Slonim. This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads\, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels\, and Library Intern Pallas-Amenah Morgan. They will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that caregivers put away their phones and other devices for the duration of this program. \n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. In compliance with French regulations\, please note: a valid Pass Vaccinal (ages 16+) or Pass Sanitaire (ages 12–15) is required to enter the Library. Masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up\, staff\, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \n\nDonate to the Library\n \n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-diggers-dump-trucks-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Creating Characters: A Writing Workshop (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:Creating Characters: A Writing Workshop\n\nFor ages 8–12 \nJoin Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers in the Children’s Library to begin creating your own characters to use as the basis for an original short story. Participants will create an outline for a character\, and add details and a backstory to bring that character to life. Then\, each child will share their ideas and receive feedback from peers in the group.\n\n  \n\nThis workshop is part of our Young Authors Fiction Festival programming. We are proud to be the organizer of the Young Authors Fiction Festival (YAFF).  YAFF is a short story writing contest\, the only creative writing initiative in the Paris area in English\, that aims to strengthen community among English-speakers through the art and craft of storytelling. We believe that creative writing plays an important role in a child’s literacy development. Creative writing is fun and a great tool to help broaden a child’s imagination and foster a life-long love of reading and writing. YAFF is free of charge and open to all students ages 5–18 in the greater Paris area who write in English. Read more about YAFF here. \nEach child (aged 8–12) may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. \nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. In compliance with French regulations\, please note: a valid Pass Vaccinal (ages 16+) or Pass Sanitaire (ages 12–15) is required to enter the Library. Masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up\, staff\, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n  \nRegister here\n \n\n\n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \n\nDonate to the Library\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/creating-characters-a-writing-workshop-ages-8-12-2/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Joan Koenig on the Power of Music (ages 0–6)
DESCRIPTION:Joan Koenig on The Power of Music\n\nFor ages 0–6 \n\nJoin Joan Koenig\, Founder & Executive Director of the L’Ecole Koenig Preschool & Music School\, for an introduction on the importance of musical education. During this interactive program\, Koenig will discuss the benefits of a musical education\, and demonstrate examples of tools to make music with children and for integrating music into our daily lives. Adult chaperones are expected to actively participate in the program with their children. \nIn Joan Koenig’s book The Musical Child: Using the Power of Music to Raise Children Who Are Happy\, Healthy\, and Whole\, Koenig shares stories from her classrooms\, along with tips about how to use the latest research during the critical years when children are most sensitive to musical exposure—and most receptive to its benefits. The Musical Child reveals the multiple ways music can help children thrive—and how\, in the twenty-first century\, its practice is more vital than ever. \n\nAbout Joan Koenig: Koenig is an American-born musician\, educator\, author\, public speaker\, mother\, creative dervish\, and science nerd who has made her home in Paris for the past 40 years. She’s a graduate of the Juilliard School and has performed worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician. Jazz and Hindustani music (classical music of northern India) have played an integral role in her musical life and reflection on human musicality. Koenig’s pioneering research and innovative work with music have earned L’Ecole Koenig a solid reputation in the Parisian community\, among music cognition experts\, and beyond. Her dynamic and integrative approach to early music experience has shifted conventional thinking about literacy acquisition\, empathy building\, and the potential for creating collaborative communities among young children. Koenig is regularly invited to present her research in education and music cognition conferences around the world. \n\n  \n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. In compliance with French regulations\, please note: a valid Pass Vaccinal (ages 16+) or Pass Sanitaire (ages 12–15) is required to enter the Library. Masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up\, staff\, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \nRegister here\n \n\n\n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \n  \n\nDonate to the Library\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/joan-koenig-on-the-power-of-music-ages-0-6/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Kids
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: St. Patrick's Day (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:Story Hour: \nSt. Patrick’s Day\n\nFor ages 3–5 \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! This program lasts an hour\, and features songs\, stories\, and hand rhymes in English. \nFor this Story Hour\, put on something green\, and enjoy picture books all about St. Patrick’s Day\, including That’s What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting\, illustrated by Arnold McCully. This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty McCulloch Reid\, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels\, and Library Intern Pallas-Amenah Morgan. They will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that caregivers put away their phones and other devices for the duration of this program. \n\n  \n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. In compliance with French regulations\, please note: masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up\, staff\, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \n\nDonate to the Library
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-st-patricks-day-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Treasure Map-Making (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:Treasure Map-Making\n\nFor ages 6–12 \n\nJoin Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers in the Children’s Library to learn about treasure seekers and pirates in history\, then create your own treasure map to take home. \nEach child (aged 6–12) may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. \n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Please note: masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up\, staff\, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \nRegister here\n \n\n\n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \n  \n\nDonate to the Library\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/treasure-map-making-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Grammar Rules (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:Story Hour: \nGrammar Matters\n\nFor ages 3–5 \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! This program lasts an hour\, and features songs\, stories\, and hand rhymes in English. \nFor this Story Hour\, enjoy picture books all about English-language grammar and parts of speech\, including I Yam a Donkey by Cece Bell. This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads\, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels\, and Library Intern Pallas-Amenah Morgan. They will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that caregivers put away their phones and other devices for the duration of this program. \n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Please note: masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up\, staff\, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \n\nDonate to the Library
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-grammar-matters/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Yummy Stories (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:Story Hour: \nYummy Stories\n\nFor ages 3–5 \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! This program lasts an hour\, and features songs\, stories\, and hand rhymes in English. \nFor this Story Hour\, put on something green\, and enjoy picture books\, songs and rhymes all about food\, including Soul Food Sunday by Winsome Bingham\, illustrated by C.G. Esperanza. This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty McCulloch Reid\, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels\, and Library Intern Pallas-Amenah Morgan. They will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that caregivers put away their phones and other devices for the duration of this program. \n\n  \n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up\, staff\, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \n\nDonate to the Library
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-yummy-stories-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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