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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211127T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T170754Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211117T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20211102T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T170200Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211114T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211114T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T202713Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211110T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211110T153000
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CREATED:20211102T165356Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211030T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20211002T144156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T152502Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20211002T151704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T152223Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211010T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210914T152719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T151149Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210824T101005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T125333Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211002T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20211002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210904T124828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T174044Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210925T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210820T142545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210911T131727Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210912T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210903T135251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T095828Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210911T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
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:20260413T212735
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210818T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210818T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210716T165930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T170718Z
UID:30497-1629297000-1629300600@americanlibraryinparis.org
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:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210622T161117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T170612Z
UID:30135-1627729200-1627732800@americanlibraryinparis.org
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:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210622T155100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T083910Z
UID:30123-1627482600-1627486200@americanlibraryinparis.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210612T141928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T143114Z
UID:30019-1625310000-1625313600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Word Wizardry (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 8–12 \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \n \nJoin Children’s and Teens’ Librarian Kirsty for a small-group workshop all about vocabulary! \nWe’ll play word games and complete challenges to practice spelling and learn new words. \nThis event will be in-person in the Children’s Library for a small group. Masks are required. \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. 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 CLICK HERE TO RSVP \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/word-wizardry-ages-8-12-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210514T140313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T140436Z
UID:29427-1621692000-1621695600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Sherlock in the Library (ages 6–12) [Virtual Event\, Library members only; RSVP Required]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6–12 \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nJoin us for an online interactive mystery game! Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all: Sherlock Holmes!\n \n \nThis live\, interactive virtual event will be hosted on Zoom. Detectives ages 6-12 (of all abilities or experience) can join Children’s and Teen’s Librarian Kirsty for an afternoon of entertaining puzzles and challenges. Some involve riddles\, some will include plays on words\, and some will require you to use your skills of observation. See if you can be a Sherlock and solve them all! \n\n  \nThis virtual event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. \n  \n\nCan’t make it to this live virtual event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children. If 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 \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/sherlock-in-the-library-ages-6-12-virtual-event-library-members-only-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210515T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210421T145524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T145807Z
UID:29073-1621076400-1621080000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:A Parisian Scavenger Hunt with Katelyn Aronson\, author of Piglette (ages 3-9) [Virtual Event\, Library members only; RSVP Required]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–9 \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n3–9 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a reading with author Katelyn Aronson as she reads her picture book Piglette\, about a pig who finds a way to bring a little Parisian perfection back home to her pasture. Katelyn will be joined by illustrator Eva Byrne\, who will show participants how to draw a very chic pig!\n \n“Accompanied by pleasant\, warm cartoons depicting family\, friendship\, and a little adventure\, Piglette’s story is a joyful one that makes for an amusing read-aloud. A sweet\, lighthearted tale of a piglet discovering where she belongs.”–Kirkus Reviews \n  \nThis live\, interactive virtual event will be hosted on Zoom. Library programs are created to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Download the scavenger hunt ahead of time here\, and complete it as we read the story. Plan to join in\, as you would do in one of our in-person events and participate in a virtual scavenger hunt as we Katelyn reads the story. We will keep microphones muted during the reading and art demonstration\, then participating children will be encouraged to turn on their microphones and ask questions during the Q&A portion of the event. \n  \nKatelyn Aronson \nAbout Katelyn Aronson: Katelyn grew up in a home where reading was more of a shared activity than a solo one. Her mother was a children’s literature lover; her father—a natural-born storyteller. TV wasn’t a big part of life. Make-believe was\, and words were just another way of creating magic\, together. One day\, Katelyn realized voilà! She had a few stories of her own\, ready to be shared. Find out more Katelyn Aronson and her work here. \n\n  \nThis virtual event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. \n  \n\nCan’t make it to this live virtual event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children. If 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 CLICK HERE TO RSVP \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/a-parisian-scavenger-hunt-with-katelyn-aronson-author-of-piglette-ages-3-9-virtual-event-library-members-only-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210506T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210417T170230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T143642Z
UID:29048-1620320400-1620324000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee reading "Kylie the Crocodile in Paris" (ages 3–9) [Virtual Event\, Library members only; RSVP Required]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–9 \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP. \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 Kylie the Crocodile in Paris. Following the reading\, Lina will show participants how to draw a crocodile and then the pair will answer questions about what inspired this “absolutely true story.” \nThis live\, interactive virtual event will be hosted on Zoom. Library programs are created to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, as you would do in one of our in-person events. We will keep microphones muted during the reading and art demonstration\, then participating children will be encouraged to turn on their microphones and ask questions during the Q&A portion of the event. \n  \nAbout Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee: 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 Kylie the Crocodile in Paris here. \n\nThis virtual event is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. \n\nCan’t make it to this live virtual event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children. If 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 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/oliver-gee-and-lina-nordin-gee-reading-kylie-the-crocodile-in-paris-ages-3-9-virtual-event-library-members-only-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210505T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210417T130012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T130012Z
UID:29023-1620225000-1620228600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Snails and Slugs (ages 3–5) [Virtual Event\, Library members only; RSVP Required]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP. \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for our weekly interactive Wednesday Story Hour! This virtual program lasts 45 minutes and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English\, and is hosted by our children’s librarians and volunteers. \nFor this Story Hour\, we’ll read tales of snails and slugs—both factual and fictional—that are full of surprises\, including Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor.\n \nThis Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste\, along with volunteers Mary Wessels and Samuel Kuria\, who will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during an interactive\, live\, virtual session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, as you would do in one of our in-person events. If you join in this virtual session\, it will be as important as ever to model movement and song for your little one. \n\nThis virtual Story Hour is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. \n\nCan’t make it to this live virtual event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children. If 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 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-snails-and-slugs-ages-3-5-virtual-event-library-members-only-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210424T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210326T210803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T114813Z
UID:28515-1619262000-1619265600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Bookworms: Brown Girl Dreaming (ages 9-12) [Virtual Event\, Library members only; RSVP Required]
DESCRIPTION:A book club for 9-12-year-olds! \n  \nCelebrate poetry month by reading a novel-in-verse\, Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson\, and then join in a discussion and related creative activities with other readers. The aim of this group is to foster discussion among our community of young readers\, and to explore the work together. Bring along your book to have on hand for the meeting. Multiple copies of Brown Girl Dreaming are available in the Library’s collections. \nDuring the meeting\, each child will be expected to participate\, and offer thoughts\, and comments about the book. \nThis book group is intended for children who read independently\, although parents are welcome to join. Parents and caregivers who participate alongside their children will be expected to have read the novel with their children. \n  \n  \nThis program requires advance registration\, and is open to Library members. Each child attending must have their own Library card\, or be covered by a family membership. Registered participants will be sent a link to join the event via Zoom. Parents and caregivers are responsible for connecting via the link provided\, and for monitoring their children’s use of the internet.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/bookworms-brown-girl-dreaming-ages-9-12-virtual-event-library-members-only-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210331T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210331T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210325T162639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T162639Z
UID:28475-1617201000-1617204600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Building and Construction (ages 3–5) [Virtual Event\, Library members only; RSVP Required]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for our weekly interactive Wednesday Story Hour! This virtual program lasts 45 minutes and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English\, and is hosted by our children’s librarians and volunteers. \nFor this Story Hour\, we’ll be reading stories about building and construction. \nThis Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteer Mary Wessels\, who will read books and lead you and your little one in stories during an interactive\, live\, virtual session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, as you would do in one of our in-person events. If you join in this virtual session\, it will be as important as ever to model movement and song for your little one. \n\nThis virtual Story Hour is free for Library members\, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. \n\nCan’t make it to this live virtual event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children. If 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 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-building-and-construction-ages-3-5-virtual-event-library-members-only-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210327T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210302T125613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T125636Z
UID:28096-1616853600-1616857200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Vikings (ages 6–12) [VIRTUAL; RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6–12 \n  \nChildren ages 6–12 are invited to join us for an interactive event exploring the Vikings. Who were the Vikings? How did they travel\, and why? Join us and explore Viking culture from battles to farming\, and learn some Viking runes so that you can send your own messages. We’ll even design our own Viking long-ship! \n  \nCaregivers are requested to join in with their children and participate in the program. \n  \n  \nThis event requires advance registration. Click 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/vikings-ages-6-12-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210320T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210223T123857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T103500Z
UID:27958-1616248800-1616252400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Barbara Diggs on Boycotts\, Strikes\, and Marches (ages 9–18) [VIRTUAL; RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:For children and teens ages 9–18 and their families\n \n  \nDive into history with author Barbara Diggs\, and find out about the pivotal role youth played in protests and movements for change during the Civil Rights Era and the Vietnam War\, then learn about Barbara’s writing and research process for her nonfiction books. Aspiring writers\, curious readers\, and children and teens interested in American History are all encouraged to attend this live\, virtual event. 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.\n  \nAbout Barbara Diggs: Barbara Diggs writes history books for middle-school children and teens. Her titles include Boycotts\, Strikes\, and Marches\, and Race Relations: The Struggle for Equality in America\, among others. 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. \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Click HERE  to register. \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/boycotts-strikes-and-marches-talking-about-youth-in-revolt-with-barbara-diggs-ages-9-18-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210310T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T212735
CREATED:20210301T090449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T144342Z
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Unusual Animals (ages 3–5) [VIRTUAL; RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–5 \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for our weekly interactive Wednesday Story Hour! This virtual program lasts 45 minutes and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English\, and is hosted by our children’s librarians and volunteers. \nFor this Story Hour\, we’ll be reading stories about unusual animals\, including Inky’s Amazing Escape: How a Very Smart Octopus Found His Way Home\, by Sy Montgomery\, illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford\, based on a true story of an octopus who escaped from an aquarium in New Zealand. Participants will be asked to tell the group the name of their favorite animal during this session. \nThis Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteer Mary Wessels\, who will read books and lead you and your little one in stories during an interactive\, live\, virtual session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, as you would do in one of our in-person events. If you join in this virtual session\, it will be as important as ever to model movement and song for your little one. \n\nThis virtual Story Hour is free for Library members. Click HERE to register. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. \n\nCan’t make it to this live online event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children here. If 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 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-unusual-animals-ages-3-5-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Paris by Phone: A Reading with Pamela Druckerman (ages 5–adult) [VIRTUAL; RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:For children ages 5+ their families\n \n  \nEnjoy a reading of Paris by Phone by bestselling author Pamela Druckerman\, followed by a Q&A.\n \n  \nThe magic of independence meets the meaning of home in the picture book debut of the #1 bestselling author of Bringing Up Bébé. When Josephine Harris decides that Paris is where she really belongs\, all it takes is a quick call on her magical phone to whisk her away. The city of lights has fancy cafés\, baguettes under every arm\, the Eiffel Tower\, and a fabulous new family who can’t wait to show her around. \nJoin us as Pamela reads Paris by Phone from her own home in the city of light\, and then stick around for a Q&A about her writing process and the inspiration for her first picture book. \n  \nAbout Pamela: \nPamela Druckerman is the author of five books including Bringing Up Bébé\, which has been translated into 30 languages and optioned as a feature film by Blueprint Pictures. (Its UK title is French Children Don’t Throw Food.) Pamela also wrote There Are No Grown-Ups: A Midlife Coming-of-Age Story\, Bébé Day By Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting and Lust in Translation: Infidelity from Tokyo to Tennessee. Her rhyming picture book for kids\, Paris by Phone\, illustrated by Benjamin Chaud\, will appear in February 2021. Pamela writes a column about France for The New York Times\, and the Dress Code column for 1843/The Economist. Her op-eds\, essays\, articles and reviews have also appeared in the The Atlantic\, Harper’s\, The New York Review of Books\, The New York Times Book Review\, New York Magazine\, Marie Claire\, Vanity Fair France\, Madame Figaro\, The Washington Post\, The Guardian\, the Financial Times\, The Times (UK)\, The Sunday Times (U.K.) and many other publications. She has appeared as a commentator on All Things Considered\, Morning Edition\, BBC Woman’s Hour\, Good Morning America\, the Today Show\, CNN\, CNBC\, MSNBC\, PRI\, the CBC\, Europe1\, Le Grand Journal\, On n’est pas couché\, France24 and Oprah.com. \n  \nThis event requires advance registration. Click HERE to register. \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. We 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/paris-by-phone-a-reading-with-pamela-druckerman-ages-5-adult-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210227T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210227T150000
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SUMMARY:Stars of Children's Literature: Black History Month (ages 6-12) [VIRTUAL—RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6-12 \n  \nFebruary marks Black History Month\, and stories are just one of the many ways you can teach your kids about the accomplishments of black trailblazers. Let’s celebrate Black History Month by finding out more about literary and artistic figures from the 20th and 21st centuries! Then\, show off your knowledge of children’s literature in our fun trivia quiz covering Newbery Medal winners\, Coretta Scott King award winners\, classic children’s books\, past Library visitors\, and more! \n  \nWe encourage you to explore these resources (most recommended titles are available in the Library’s collections): \nWe Need Diverse Books strives to create a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book. \nThe Diverse BookFinder is a comprehensive collection of children’s picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC). \nBrown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad Black voices writing for young readers. \nThis event requires advance registration. Click 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/stars-of-childrens-literature-black-history-month-ages-6-12-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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