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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220227T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220227T150000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Your Short Story (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:For children ages 8–12 \nRegister here\n \nJoin Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian and YAFF Coordinator Kirsty for a writing workshop dedicated to brilliant beginnings. \nWe will read some great opening lines of stories together\, then focus on creating the beginning and an outline of your own original story. We’ll discuss story structures and different ways of beginning stories. \nKirsty will also talk through the requirements of entry into the Young Authors Fiction Festival (YAFF) for those who wish to enter their short story.  Find out more about the Library’s Young Authors Fiction Festival on the YAFF page. \n Register here\n \nThis event open to Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \nDonate to the Library
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/beginning-your-short-story-ages-8-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220226T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20220223T120936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T120936Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Comic (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Own Comic\n\nFor ages 6–12 \n\nJoin Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers in the Children’s Library to begin creating your own original comic. Outline your story\, and sketch the illustrations\, and then begin putting it all together.\nEach child (aged 6–12) may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. \nThis live\, interactive event will be hosted in the Children’s Library—Juvenile. \nThis event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. In compliance with French regulations\, a pass sanitaire is required for all visitors ages 12+. Visitors ages 6+\, staff\, and volunteers are required to wear masks on the premises. \nCaregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \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\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/make-your-own-comic-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220219T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211203T154637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T115117Z
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club: "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" (ages 12–adult)
DESCRIPTION:Join fantasy fans to discuss new worlds and novels with like-minded readers.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\n\n\nNew book club members are always welcome! Participants are welcome to attend meetings based on the individual book. In February\, we’ll be reading and discussing The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Beware—there will be spoilers! This book club meeting will be facilitated by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager (and fantasy fan) Celeste Rhoads.\n \n\nThe following books will be read and discussed during Saturday meetings from 14h00-15h00: \n19 February: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab \n19 March: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan \n9 April: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn \n12 May: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas \n  \n\n\nAdvance registration is required. Participation in this book group is open to Library members\, and free of charge. If you are not yet a Library member\, but would like to participate\, please join the Library before this session.\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\n\nFor questions about collections or events at the Library for Children and Teens contact Celeste Rhoads\, our Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/fantasy-book-club-the-invisible-life-of-addie-larue-ages-12-adult/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220205T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220205T120000
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SUMMARY:Race Relations: The Struggle for Equality in America\, with Barbara Diggs (ages 9–12)
DESCRIPTION:For children ages 9–12\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDive into history with author Barbara Diggs\, and follow the evolution of race relations in America from the country’s earliest beginnings until present day. Find out about how race relations changed—and didn’t—through the eras of Reconstruction\, Jim Crow\, and Civil Rights\, and under the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump through examples from Diggs’ book Race Relations: The Struggle for Equality in America. Learn about people from four different centuries—some famous\, some ordinary citizens—who took great risks to fight for freedom\, equality\, and social justice.\n  \nAbout Barbara Diggs: Barbara Diggs writes history books for middle-school children and teens. She is currently at work on a middle-grade historical fiction novel. A graduate of Stanford Law School\, Barbara practiced law in New York and Paris for several years before becoming a professional writer. You can find out more about Barbara on her website. Barbara’s nonfiction titles\, Boycotts\, Strikes\, and Marches\, The Vietnam War\, and Race Relations: The Struggle for Equality in America\, are available in our print collections and on our e-book platforms for members. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\nThis event open to Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n  \nWe thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/race-relations-the-struggle-for-equality-in-american-with-barbara-diggs-ages-9-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220123T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211125T094637Z
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SUMMARY:Bookworms: "Echo" (ages 9-12)
DESCRIPTION:BOOKWORMS! \nThe book club for 9-12-year-olds! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nIn January\, we’ll be reading Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan\, which was a 2016 Newbery Honor Book. \nAbout the book: Lost in the Black Forest\, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and finds himself entwined in a prophecy\, a promise\, and a harmonica. Decades later three children\, Friedrich in Germany\, Mike in Pennsylvania\, and Ivy in California find themselves caught up in the same thread of destiny in the darkest days of the twentieth century\, struggling to keep their families intact\, and tied together by the music of the same harmonica. \nHow Bookworms works: Sign-up HERE to reserve a spot for this book group. When we meet on 23 January\, each participant will be expected to have finished the book\, so that we can discuss the story in depth and create our own writing and artwork inspired by the story. This event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. \nCaregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/bookworms-echo-ages-9-12-2/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220122T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211201T120303Z
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SUMMARY:Art and Collage with Alexandra Vangsnes (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6–12\n \nLearn how to make your own original collages with the help of artist and illustrator Alexandra Vangsnes. \nUsing the work of American author/illustrator Christian Robinson as inspiration\, Alexandra will show participants how to create collage pieces using painted paper\, cutouts\, and more. The Library will provide all the necessary supplies for this workshop! \nChildren ages 0–6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times when inside the Library\, and for the duration of this event. Children between the ages 7–12 may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. \nAbout Alexandra Vangsnes: Alexandra is originally from the state of Virginia\, and currently lives in Paris\, France with her husband and daughter. Her family is from Norway\, and she is very inspired by folk costumes and traditional knitting techniques from Norway and other Northern European countries. You’ll often find Alexandra reading\, writing\, drawing\, cooking\, listening to records\, doing yoga\, or knitting. You can see Alexandra’s Etsy shop here. \nThis event open to Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \n\n  \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/art-and-collage-with-alexandra-vangsnes-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220115T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211201T114350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T114739Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland (all ages)
DESCRIPTION:For all ages\n \n  \nKick off the new year\, and meet fellow Library members during our annual winter and new year celebration! Join us for stories\, winter crafts\, games\, and surprises for all ages. Each child will go home with a special winter treat courtesy of the Library.\n  \nChildren ages 0–6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times when inside the Library\, and for the duration of this event. Children between the ages 7–12 may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. \nThis event open to Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the 11h00 event for ages 0–4 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the 14h00 event for ages 4–8\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the 16h00 event for ages 8–12\n \n\n  \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/winter-wonderland-all-ages-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220112T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211201T152501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T152501Z
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Seasons Change (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. \nFor this Story Hour\, enjoy stories and songs all about the seasons and how they change. This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty\, 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. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\nThis event is open to Library members\, and registration is required. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child\, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.  
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-seasons-change-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220108T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211203T112706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T112830Z
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SUMMARY:The Worries Book Group with Jion Sheibani (ages 5-9)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 5–9\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nJoin us for a book group discussion about The Worries: Sohal Finds a Friend. Author and illustrator Jion Sheibani will host this book group\, and lead the discussion with participants. All participants should finish reading the chapter book before we meet!\n\n  \n\n\nAbout Jion Sheibani: Jion is the author and illustrator of Lily & The Polar Bears and The Worries young fiction series. She grew up in Brighton and now lives in Paris with her family. She’s a self-taught illustrator and studied English literature at Oxford University. When she moved to Paris\, she taught English to students at Sciences Po and ENSAE universities before opening her own language school for children\, Anglofun. Now\, she mainly draws and writes in her garden studio. As well as picture books and young fiction\, she also writes and illustrates for older readers. Her first YA novel\, The Silver Chain\, will  be released in April 2022. Find out more about Jion and her work here.\nEach child (aged 5–9) may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. \nThis live\, interactive event will be hosted in the Children’s Library—Juvenile. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\nThis event open to Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/the-worries-book-group-with-jion-sheibani-ages-5-9/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211127T133342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T133342Z
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SUMMARY:Music Together with James Elliott (ages 0–5)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 0–5\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nJoin guest James Elliott of Music Together for a workshop dedicated to music and movement!\nToday\, it’s common for us to simply listen to music rather than create it ourselves. But actively making music—with our voices and our bodies—is important to children’s overall development. Since 1987\, Music Together\, has introduced millions of children\, parents\, and teachers to the joys of music-making and the powerful benefits of having music in their lives. In our family workshops children and parents learn together through active exploration and live\, meaningful interaction. So\, take out the earbuds and pick up the instruments we were all given at birth—ourselves! Each child (aged 0–5) should accompany one of their favorite grownups. \nThis live\, interactive event will be hosted in the Children’s Library—Early\, and is intended for children and their caregivers. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\n\nThis event open to Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/music-together-with-james-elliott-ages-0-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211204T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211027T094436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T094728Z
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SUMMARY:Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee reading "Roger the Liger in Paris" (ages 3–9)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–9\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n3–9 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a reading with author Oliver Gee and illustrator Lina Nordin Gee as they read their new picture book Roger the Liger in Paris. Following the reading\, Lina will show participants how to draw a liger (a combination of a tiger and a lion!) and then the pair will answer questions about what inspired this fantastical tale. \nThis live\, interactive event will be hosted in the Children’s Library—Early. Library programs are created to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children and adults will be invited to ask questions during the Q&A portion of the event. Books will be available for purchase at the event. \nAbout Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee: Together\, Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee created Kylie the Crocodile in Paris. Oliver Gee is the creator of the award-winning podcast about Paris and France\, The Earful Tower. He used to be a full-time journalist in Paris\, but switched to podcasting in December 2017. Lina Nordin Gee runs a chic shoe and handbag company\, Deuxième Studios\, and likes to draw and paint. You can see her illustrations on Instagram @ParisianPostcards.  Find out more about The Earful Tower or purchase your own copy of Roger the Liger in Paris\, their second picture book\, here. \n\nThis event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/oliver-gee-and-lina-nordin-gee-reading-roger-the-liger-in-paris-ages-3-9/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211201T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211124T113906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T113906Z
UID:32394-1638369000-1638372600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Ocean Tales (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. \nFor this Story Hour\, enjoy stories and songs all about the ocean and creatures of the seas! This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste\, 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. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\nThis event is open to Library members\, and registration is required. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child\, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.  
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-ocean-tales-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211127T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211101T170708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T170754Z
UID:32160-1638010800-1638014400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Focus on Julie Flett (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6–12\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nJoin Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers to explore the books of Cree-Metis author\, illustrator\, and artist Julie Flett\, then make your own artwork inspired by her creations. All supplies will be provided by the Library. \nThis event will be in-person. Face masks are required. Parents/chaperons are required to remain inside the Library for the duration of this activity. \n\nThis event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/focus-on-julie-flett-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211117T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211102T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T170200Z
UID:32198-1637159400-1637163000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Dinosaurs Galore (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour\, and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. In the event of rain the event will be moved indoors to our Children’s Library. \nFor this Story Hour\, enjoy stories and songs all about dinosaurs! This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste\, 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. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\nThis Story Hour is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child\, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.  
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-dinosaurs-galore-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211114T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211012T202252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T202713Z
UID:31873-1636898400-1636902000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Fact or Fiction Challenge (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-12\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nJoin Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty for an afternoon trivia game to celebrate Non-Fiction November. Build your research skills and learn fun facts about people\, places\, and history. Then\, face the Fact or Fiction Challenge to separate the truths from falsehoods\, in our interactive trivia game. \n  \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nThis event is for Library members only and registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nCaregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.\n\n\n  \nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/fact-or-fiction-challenge-ages-8-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211110T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211102T165356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T113354Z
UID:32195-1636554600-1636558200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Outer Space (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour\, and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. In the event of rain the event will be moved indoors to our Children’s Library. \nFor this Story Hour\, enjoy books all about the moon\, the stars\, and the planets in our solar system! This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty\, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels. 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. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \n\nThis Story Hour is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child\, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.   \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-outer-space-ages-3-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211101T162959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T162959Z
UID:32151-1636196400-1636200000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Hibernate\, Migrate\, Adapt (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6–12\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nJoin Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers in the Children’s Library to explore animal behavior. Through trivia\, and games\, we’ll learn about the ways creatures survive the winter. \nThis event will be in-person. Face masks are required. Parents/chaperons are required to remain inside the Library for the duration of this activity. \n\nThis event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/hibernate-migrate-adapt-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211030T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211002T144156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T152502Z
UID:31663-1635616800-1635620400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Costume Contest (all ages) (Virtual/In-person)
DESCRIPTION:The American Library in Paris presents: the annual Halloween Extravaganza\, with a virtual costume contest\, Halloween trivia\, and fun on Saturday 30 October.\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nJoin us for a virtual celebration\, trivia\, and a costume contest! Log in from wherever you are in the world and join in the fun! The event will begin at 18h00\, and will be streamed live from The American Library in Paris in front of a small on-site audience. If you would like to attend the in-person event\, read through all of the information on this page. \nSubmit your costume photos by 15h00 on 30 October to be included in the show (information below). \n\nYou may send in your photos all month long! Submit photos to: kidsandteens@americanlibraryinparis.org (Subject: “Costume Contest Photo.” Include the child’s name and the title of their costume in the body of the email). \nPrizes will be awarded in these categories: \nReally Funny Costume \nReally Pretty Costume \nReally Scary Costume \nGreat Book-Inspired Costume \nGreat Superhero Costume \nGreat Classic Halloween Costume \nGreat Animal Costume \nGreat Costume Incorporating a Mask \nReally Creative Costume \nGreat Parent Costume \n\n\nTeens and adults are also encouraged to attend our Zombie Fashion Show on Friday 29 October. \n\n\nAdvance registration is required for this event. Participation is free for Library members. If you are not yet a Library member\, but would like to participate\, please join the Library. If you want to join us for the in-person event\, click on the word “institution” on this page.\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\nQuestions about the Halloween Extravaganza? Contact the Children’s and Teens’ Services Department: 01 53 59 12 69 or send an email to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org \nWe thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/virtual-costume-contest-all-ages/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20211002T151704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T152223Z
UID:31670-1634382000-1634385600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:DIY Halloween Decorations (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:The American Library in Paris presents: the annual Halloween Extravaganza\, with a DIY Decoration event on Saturday 16 October.\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nMake your own Halloween decorations to take home and keep\, or help decorate the Library. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make a few fun\, seasonal decorations for the fall. \n\n\nAdvance registration is required for this event. Participation is free for Library members. If you are not yet a Library member\, but would like to participate\, please join the Library.  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\nQuestions about the Halloween Extravaganza? Contact the Children’s and Teens’ Services Department: 01 53 59 12 69 or send an email to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org \nWe thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/diy-halloween-decorating-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211010T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210914T152719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T151149Z
UID:31321-1633874400-1633878000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Library (ages 6-12)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-12\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for games and learn fun and spooky facts about the Library‘s history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThe American Library in Paris has been operating for 101 years! In that time we’ve had three buildings and a lot of interesting things have happened. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nDid you know that the Library remained open during most of World War II when Paris was occupied by the Nazi’s and secretly delivered books to its Jewish members? \nDid you know that many famous authors (and musicians and actors!) have visited\, spoke at or wrote for the Library? \nDid you know the Library has a secret passageway? \nDo you know any fun facts about people who have worked in the Library in the past and about the people that work here now? \nDo you know the Library collection has lots of spooky stories and scary books? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFind out about all of these\, and much more\, as we explore the Library‘s history (and Paris’s history) with interactive games and help create a timeline of the life of the Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is for Library members only and registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nCaregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/ghosts-of-the-library-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210824T101005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T125333Z
UID:30869-1633777200-1633782600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Creating Scary Characters: A Writing Workshop (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:For Library members ages 8-12 \nWork on your own original short story\, and create compelling villainous characters\, with help from other young writers\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nWe’ll look at classic and contemporary villains from English-language literature\, and discuss the characters together. Then\, we’ll look at examples of interesting and fully-developed characters before creating our own. Participants will also get advance information about the Library’s 2022 Young Authors Fiction Festival.  \n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to register for our workshop on creating short stories\, which will be held on 25 September. \nAdvance registration is required for this event. Participation in this event is free for Library members. If you are not yet a Library member\, but would like to participate\, please join the Library. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \n \nWe thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/creating-characters-a-writing-workshop-ages-8-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211002T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210904T124828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T174044Z
UID:31079-1633172400-1633183200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Fall Scavenger Hunt (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6–12\n \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nMeet Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers in the Children’s Library to get started and find out a few tips and tricks and to find out the rules for this seasonal scavenger hunt\, then head into the stacks and the neighborhood on a fall adventure to collect clues. \nThis event will be in-person. Masks are required. Parents/chaperons are required to remain with children under ages 12 for the duration of this activity. This scavenger hunt will last about one hour\, and is a self-guided activity. Much of the event will take place outside\, so bring along an umbrella if it looks like rain. All scavenger hunts must be completed by 14h00. \n\nThis event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n CLICK HERE TO RSVP
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/fall-scavenger-hunt-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210925T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210820T142545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210911T131727Z
UID:30833-1632582000-1632585600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Looking at Art with Stephen T. Johnson (ages 6–12) [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:for ages 6–12\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nJoin us for a virtual presentation and art workshop with artist\, author\, and illustrator Stephen T. Johnson. Stephen will talk about his work and process as an artist\, and then lead participants in a short drawing lesson with pen and paper. \nAbout Stephen Johnson: Stephen T. Johnson’s art art spans a broad range of concepts and contexts and can be seen in site-specific public art commissions\, gallery and museum exhibitions\, and original award-winning children’s books such Alphabet City\, a Caldecott Honor and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the year. His drawings and paintings are in numerous private collections\, and in the permanent collections of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania\, the New Britain Museum of American Art in Connecticut\, and the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. Find out more about Stephen here. \nThis event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nCaregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/looking-at-art-with-stephen-t-johnson-ages-6-12-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210912T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210903T135251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T095828Z
UID:31066-1631455200-1631458800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Math Club (ages 6–9)
DESCRIPTION:for ages 6–9\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nJoin Children’s Librarian Kirsty and have some fun with math!\n\nWe’ll play number games\, crack some codes\, and complete a few puzzles\, as well as a math based quiz! Mathematics is a diverse and playful subject and our activities are full of surprises! All mathematical abilities are welcome!\n\nThis event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nCaregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/math-club-ages-6-9/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210911T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210824T100138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T101200Z
UID:30866-1631358000-1631363400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Creating Short Stories (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:For Library members ages 8-12 \nWork on your own original short story with other young writers\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nWe’ll look at examples of contemporary American short stories\, and discuss the short stories as a group. Then\, we’ll talk about story structures before beginning our own short stories. Participants will also get advance information about the Library’s 2022 Young Authors Fiction Festival. \n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to register for the follow-up workshop on creating characters\, which will be held on 9 October. \nAdvance registration is required for this event. Participation in this event is free for Library members. If you are not yet a Library member\, but would like to participate\, please join the Library. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens\, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nQuestions about collections and programs for teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n \nWe thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/creating-short-stories-ages-8-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210901T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210901T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210820T091821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T091821Z
UID:30771-1630506600-1630510200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: We Love the Library (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP. \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour\, and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. In the event of rain the event will be moved indoors to our Children’s Library. \nFor this Story Hour\, we’ll read stories about libraries\, and making the most of your library card. \nThis Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads\, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels. 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. \n\nCLICK HERE TO RSVP. \n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. This Story Hour is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email with more information about where we will meet. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child\, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. \nQuestions about programs and collections for children and teens can be sent to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-we-love-the-library-ages-3-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210818T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210818T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210716T165930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T170718Z
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SUMMARY:Story Hour in the Park: Monster Mayhem (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP. \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour\, and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. \nFor this Story Hour\, we’ll read stories about friendly\, fabulous\, and funny monsters\, including Go Away Big Green Monster\, by Ed Emberly. \nThis Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads\, with the help of Library volunteers. 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. \n\nThis Story Hour is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email with more information about where we will meet. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child\, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP. \n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \nQuestions about programs and collections for children and teens can be sent to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-in-the-park-monster-mayhem-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210731T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210622T161117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T170612Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Disasters (ages 6–12) [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6–12 \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nJoin  Children’s and Teens’ Librarian Kirsty for a virtual event all about natural disasters. Tornadoes\, earthquakes\, tsunamis—we’ll look at all kinds of natural disasters and how they occur\, how they affect people and the environment. \n\nThis virtual event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. \n\nIf you would like to support the Library and our services\, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nQuestions about programs and collections for children and teens can be sent to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/natural-disasters-ages-6-12-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210728T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210728T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192008
CREATED:20210622T155100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T083910Z
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SUMMARY:Story Hour in the Park: Let's Sail Away (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP. \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour\, and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. \nFor this Story Hour\, we’ll read stories about sailing and boats of all kind\, including the book Sail Away by Donald Crews. \nThis Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Librarian Kirsty\, along with volunteer Mary Wessels who 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. \n\nThis Story Hour is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email with more information about where we will meet. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child\, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP. \n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-in-the-park-lets-sail-away/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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