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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210424T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210424T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210331T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210331T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20210325T162639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T162639Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210327T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20210302T125613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T125636Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210320T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20210223T123857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T103500Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210310T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210306T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20210205T162816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T121551Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20210201T125845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T132550Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210226T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
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SUMMARY:Editing and Revising Your Short Story (ages 6-12) [VIRTUAL—RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6-12 \n  \nChildren ages 6-12 are invited to join us for an interactive writing workshop direct to your living room\, kitchen\, bedroom\, or wherever you connect. Caregivers are requested to join in with their children and participate in the program. \n  \nJoin us for a workshop dedicated to editing and revising your writing. In time for the Library’s Young Authors Fiction Festival (YAFF)\, we’ll look at skills to improve your writing and make your story the best it can possibly be! A first draft of a story is required to participate in this workshop. Children must have a one-page story (or beginning) prepared before the workshop begins. Writers of any skill can attend and it doesn’t matter if you intend to submit to YAFF or not. \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/editing-and-revising-your-short-story-ages-6-12-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20210201T120419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T164450Z
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SUMMARY:Read-a-Thon (all ages)
DESCRIPTION:The American Library in Paris and Message Paris are organizing a Read-A-Thon to encourage vacation reading\, and raise funds for the American Library in Paris! This Read-A-Thon is open to children and teens of all ages.\n  \nWHAT IS A READ-A-THON? \nDuring a 2-week reading period\, children and teens complete reading challenges\, and collect money based on the number of challenges they finish. The donations will be used to support the American Library in Paris\, a non-profit English language Library founded in 1920. \n  \nWHY READ FOR THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN PARIS? \nThe American Library in Paris is the largest English-language lending library on the European continent. Founded a hundred years ago\, the Library is a place where people gather to explore ideas\, build community and connect with other English speakers. As an independent non-profit\, we count donations big and small\, and the support of readers of all ages. \n  \nABOUT MESSAGE PARIS: \nMessage is the largest association for English-speaking parents and parents-to-be in France. It is an entirely volunteer-run\, independent\, nonprofit association that provides a social and support network to expectant women\, new mothers\, fathers and parents of children of all ages. Message Paris and The American Library in Paris have been supporting the English-language community in the Paris area for years. The Message playgroups and forums are well known in the Anglophone community; in addition\, Message also offers programs for older children. The Primary School Kids Group (PSK) and Tweens and Teens is proud to bring you this Read-A-Thon in conjunction with the American Library in Paris. Learn more at www.messageparis.org. \n  \nTIMELINE \n\n6-13 February: Download your Read-a-Thon materials here. Find sponsors (like family and friends) who will pledge (or promise!) a certain amount of money for every reading challenge that you complete (for example: 1€ per challenge)\, then add the sponsor’s name\, address and pledge amount to your pledge sheet.\n13-28 February: Read! Complete as many challenges as you can! The more you read the more you raise for the Library!\n1 March-13 March: Collect your pledges. Turn in the pledge sheet and donations at the Library by 13 March to receive a certificate of participation. Hand in your donations by 13 March!\n\n  \nRead-A-Thon is open to members of the American Library in Paris and Message Paris. Please register HERE to participate and receive your Read-a-Thon pack.\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/read-a-thon-all-ages-2/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210130T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20201218T140310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T162428Z
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Time: Starting Your Short Story (ages 6-12) [VIRTUAL—RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6-12 \n  \nBegin your own original short story during this interactive writing workshop.\n \n  \nChildren ages 6-12 are invited to join us for an interactive writing workshop direct to your living room\, kitchen\, bedroom\, or wherever you connect. Caregivers are requested to join in with their children and participate in the program. \n  \nChildren’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers will read two short stories\, then lead you through creating an outline of your own original story. We’ll discuss story structures and opening lines. Participants should log-in with pens and paper ready! \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/once-upon-a-time-starting-your-short-story-ages-6-12-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210127T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20210118T125249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T162246Z
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SUMMARY:Story Hour (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. \nOur Story Hours are hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste\, Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty\, and volunteers\, who will read books and lead you and your little one in stories during this live virtual session. While we usually don’t recommend screen use for young children (see articles here\, here and here)\, video conferencing can be appropriate when mediated by an adult. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to 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 a 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-ages-3-5-virtual-rsvp-required-29/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210116T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
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SUMMARY:The Ship We Built: A Discussion with Lexie Bean and Noah Grigni (ages 9-adult) [VIRTUAL—BY RSVP]
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an interactive book talk on The Ship We Built with author Lexie Bean and illustrator Noah Grigni.  \nfor ages 9-Adult \nPlease join us for an interactive book talk on The Ship We Built with author Lexie Bean and illustrator Noah Grigni. We’ll talk about the creative process\, and how identity shaped the story\, as well as how the author and illustrator worked together to find artwork to fit the story. Lexie will read a passage from The Ship We Built\, and Noah will share several of the sketches used in the book\, then following a discussion moderated by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste\, we will move into a Q&A with the audience. Both Lexie and Noah identify as queer and trans\, and The Ship We Built\, which received starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist\, is the first middle grade book from a major American publisher centering a trans boy and written by one. The text deals with themes of isolation\, faith\, gender and sexuality\, abuse\, addiction\, incarceration\, and imagination as a tool for survival. This event is sure to interest young readers\, aspiring writers\, activists\, and artists of all ages. You can check out the book from our collections. \nAbout Lexie: Lexie Bean is a queer and trans multi-media artist from the Midwest USA whose work revolves around themes of bodies\, homes\, cyclical violence\, and LGBTQIA+ identity. They are a member of the RAINN National Leadership Council and are Lambda Literary Finalist for their anthology Written on the Body\, centering trans survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The Ship We Built is their debut novel\, which began with a text message dare from a crush in 2014. It has also taken the form of an animated short\, and soon a feature-length script. Like Rowan\, Lexie has a deep resonance with water and letter writing\, and is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.\n\n  \n\nAbout Noah: Noah Grigni is a children’s book illustrator and trans activist from Atlanta\, Georgia. Influenced by queer futurism\, magical realism\, dreams\, and the subconscious\, Noah uses art to imagine a radically inclusive future and uplift voices fighting for change. Their art ranges from vibrant watercolor illustrations\, to meticulous anatomical drawings\, to promotional graphics for activist groups. Noah is the illustrator of It Feels Good To Be Yourself by Theresa Thorn\, The Every Body Book by Rachel Simon\, The Ship We Built by Lexie Bean\, and The Gender Identity Workbook For Kids by Kelly Storck. Last year\, The American Library in Paris hosted Noah’s first-ever book signing event! Noah is excited to return to the library virtually for this discussion.\n\n  \n\nThis event is free and open to the public (ages 9-Adult). This event will be hosted virtually via Zoom. Registered participants will be sent a link to join the event. Advance registration is required (register HERE).  \n  \nSend an email to Celeste\, our Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, with questions about events and collections for ages 0-18: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/the-ship-we-built-a-discussion-with-lexie-bean-and-noah-grigni-ages-9-adult-virtual-by-rsvp/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Kids,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20201024T203117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T131316Z
UID:25272-1607176800-1607180400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Monster Dance: a reading and Q&A with Eva Lou and Denis O'Hare (ages 3+) [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:For children ages 3+ their families\n \n  \nEnjoy a reading of Monster Dance by Denis O’Hare\, then stay for a Q&A with another of the book’s creators: Eva Lou (connecting virtually).\n \n  \n \n  \nMeet Maurice\, an endearingly melodramatic dog\, and Charlie\, an artistic little girl\, as they take on a world that’s suddenly gone topsy-turvy. This picture book (also available as a picture book app) is a story about coping with our fears. Monster Dance was created to teach the youngest readers that living with a virus — or any sickness — isn’t just about “waiting it out.” \nFind out more about Monster Dance\, and buy the book here. \nThis event requires advance registration. 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/monster-dance/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201017T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200826T164549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T110445Z
UID:24213-1602932400-1602937800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Scary Stories: Write Your Own (ages 6-12) [VIRTUAL–RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6-12 \n  \nCreate your own haunted tale during this writing workshop – not for the faint of heart!\n \n  \nChildren and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive writing workshop direct to your living room\, kitchen\, bedroom\, or wherever you connect. Caregivers are requested to join in with their children and participate in the program. \n  \nChildren’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers will read two short scary stories from the book In a Dark\, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz\, then lead you through as you write your own spooky tale – just in time for Halloween! \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/scary-stories-write-your-own-ages-6-12-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200822T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200729T132434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T125216Z
UID:23857-1598094000-1598097600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Gift-making and Crafting (ages 6-12) [VIRTUAL - RSVP Required]
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-12 \nJoin us for an hour dedicated to crafting and making fun gifts to give to friends and loved ones.  \nGet your paper\, pencils and scissors at the read and join Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty for some summer inspired crafts!  We’ll make some cool presents to give out and all crafting abilities are welcome! \nCrafts will be made using paper\, scissors\, coloring pens (or pencils or crayons!) and glue. Any other craft supplies you have at home can also be used. \nThis program requires advance registration\, and is open to Library members. Click HERE to register. Registered participants will be sent a link to join the event via Zoom. Parents and caregivers are responsible for connecting to the meeting\, and monitoring their children’s use of the internet.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/gift-making-craft-party-ages-6-12-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200627T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200618T115840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T080205Z
UID:23293-1593255600-1593259200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Mixed-Up Fairy Tales (ages 6-12) [VIRTUAL - RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-10\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou know the original fairy tales. Now\, tune in for a few new takes on the classic stories! This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste\, who will read several new spins on classic stories\, and then lead participants in the creation of their own fairy-tale inspired character art.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program requires advance registration\, and is open to Library members. Click HERE to register. Registered participants will be sent a link to join the event via Zoom. Parents and caregivers are responsible for connecting to the meeting\, and monitoring their children’s use of the internet.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/mixed-up-fairy-tales-ages-6-12-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200625T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200612T143525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T144453Z
UID:23168-1593102600-1593106200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Bookworms: A book club for ages 9-12 [VIRTUAL - RSVP REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:A book club for 9-12-year-olds! \n  \nThis month\, we’re trying out a new book group for kids! The aim of this group is to create a space for strong readers to share books they’ve enjoyed\, and to foster discussion among our community of young readers. Bring along your current or most recent fiction or nonfiction read in English to talk about with the group during our online meeting. \n  \nDuring the meeting\, each child will be asked to: \n\nread the first line of the book they’ve selected\nbriefly tell the rest of the group about the book (genre\, favorite characters\, setting…)\ntell the group whether they recommend the book and why\n\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 or to bring along their own children’s book to share and discuss. \n  \n  \nThis program requires advance registration\, and is open to Library members. Click HERE to register. This program is free for 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 to the meeting\, and monitoring their children’s use of the internet.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/virtual-bookworms-a-book-club-for-ages-9-12-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200612T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200604T132532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T132748Z
UID:23039-1591983000-1591990200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Young Authors Fiction Festival Celebration Events (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:YAFF 2020 Celebration Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s celebration events will be held virtually via online platform Zoom on Friday 12 June 2020. \nFor each event 1st – 5th  winners in each grade will be announced from the 5 finalists. These live events will be hosted by the Library’s YAFF committee and will include the announcement of the winners by grade\, extracts from the winning stories and comments from the judges. Please join us to celebrate your story and the young writers in our community! \n  \nKindergarten – 5th Grade Celebration from 17h30 \nTopic: YAFF Celebration Event – K-5th Grade\nTime: Jun 12\, 2020 17h30 Paris \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89306058742 \nMeeting ID: 893 0605 8742 \n  \n6th Grade – 12th Grade Celebration from 18h30 \nTopic: YAFF Celebration Event – 6th-12th Grades\nTime: Jun 12\, 2020 18h30 Paris \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88915160384 \nMeeting ID: 889 1516 0384 \n  \n  \nYAFF Celebration Booklets \nThe Library publishes the 1st-5th place stories in a Celebration Book. One Booklet for Kindergarten-5th Grade and a separate booklet for 6th-12th Grade. These booklets are available for purchase\, and a copy of each booklet is added to the Library collection and will be available for checkout after the Celebration Events. \nThe booklets can be ordered via our website here. Each booklet costs 15€. \nThere are two options for ordering: \n\n\nPick up at the Library during open hours. Payment will be made online before pick up. \n\n\nPostal service. Payment will be made online for booklet(s) and a charge of 5€ applied for the postage.  Postage is only available within Ile-de-France and books will be posted weekly on Fridays. \n\n\nConfirmation of order\, with information on pick up times and days or postal service\, will be sent via email once payment has been received. Please allow 2 working days for confirmation to be sent. \nIf you have any questions about YAFF\, the booklets or the celebration event then please contact yaff@americanlibraryinparis.org
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/young-authors-fiction-festival-celebration-events/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200606T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200523T100124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T100124Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Crafts: Costumes and Masks (ages 6-12) [VIRTUAL - REGISTRATION REQUIRED]
DESCRIPTION:Make a cool headpiece or mask during this DIY crafting event.\n \n \n  \nChildren and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an crafting event direct to your living room\, kitchen\, bedroom\, or wherever you connect. Caregivers are requested to join in with their children and participate in the program. \n  \nParticipants will receive a list of required materials (all readily available in most homes) and then our librarians and volunteers will lead you through fun craft projects to help you get ready for your next costume party. \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! While the Library facilities are currently closed\, we are thrilled to be able to bring the Library to you virtually. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about our events\, collections or programs. Our staff is available remotely to help you. 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/diy-crafts-costumes-and-masks-ages-6-12-virtual-registration-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200505T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200423T144654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T131729Z
UID:22320-1588689000-1588692600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Descriptive Writing (Ages 9-12) (VIRTUAL - RSVP REQUIRED)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 9-12  \nRSVP Required – Virtual Event \nJoin Children’s Librarian Kirsty for a virtual workshop dedicated to descriptive writing. We’ll look at how great writing includes vivid sensory description. We’ll learn about how to use adverbs and adjectives to bring characters and places to life.  \nFor this workshop you’ll need paper and something to write with. We’ll do writing activities together\, and share our writing with the group\, then all participants will receive feedback.\n \nThe event will begin at 14h30 on 5 May. The event will be held on the virtual platform Zoom. The link to join will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to monitor your child’s use of the internet and connect via the link provided. Kirsty will be ready for participants by 14h20.  \n  \nAdvance registration in required. Click HERE to register. \n  \nAs the situation with Covid-19 evolves\, here at the Library we continue to monitor the news carefully. We’re moving as many programs for children and teens as possible to a virtual format through the end of June.  You can check our online calendar for other virtual programs. The Library is currently closed but members have access to all of our online resources here\, and Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty and Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste are available via email if you have any questions.  \n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/workshop-descriptive-writing-ages-9-12-virtual-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200422T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200225T174506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T122726Z
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SUMMARY:Story Hour (ages 3-5): Classics & Favorites (VIRTUAL - RSVP REQUIRED)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-5 \n  \n3-5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for our weekly Wednesday Story Hour! The program lasts 45 minutes and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English. Caregivers are requested to sit with their little ones and participate in the program. \nAs the situation with Covid-19 evolves\, here at the Library we continue to monitor the news carefully. We’re moving as many programs for children and teens as possible to a virtual format until further notice.  We will maintain this program by connecting online via Zoom.\n\n \nWhile we usually don’t recommend screen use for young children\, as per guidance from specialists (see articles here\, here and here)\, video conferencing can be appropriate when mediated by an adult. We will happily read books and lead you in stories during this virtual session. 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\n\n\nThis virtual Story Hour is free for Library members\, and registration is required in advance. Click here to find out more about Library memberships. \nClick HERE to register. \nRegistered participants will be sent a link to join this event via Zoom. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty will be ready for you by 10h15\, with volunteers Mary Wessels and Emily Bonn. You can join at anytime after 10h15 on Wednesday 22 April. The session will begin at 10h30. \n  \n\nWith your help\, we can develop and nurture your child’s love of books and the library! \n  \nCan’t make it to this live event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children here. \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-ages-3-5-big-cities/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200410T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200331T140424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T140424Z
UID:21881-1586514600-1586516400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Dance Party (all ages) (RSVP REQUIRED)
DESCRIPTION:For all ages!\n \n  \nChildren and their grown-ups\, teens\, and adults are invited to join us for an indoor dance party direct to your living room\, kitchen\, bedroom\, or wherever you connect. Caregivers are requested to join in with their little ones and participate in the program. \nAs the situation with Covid-19 evolves\, here at the Library we continue to monitor the news carefully. We’re moving as many programs for children and teens as possible to a virtual format for the time being.  We will run this program by connecting online via Zoom.\n\n \nWhile we usually don’t recommend screen use for young children\, as per guidance from specialists (see articles here\, here and here)\, video conferencing can be appropriate when mediated by an adult. We will lead you in songs like “Go Bananas\,” “Twist and Shout\,” and more during this dance-along virtual session. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, as you would do in one of our in-person events. Adults are welcome.\n\n\n\nChildren’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste\, Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty and guest singer/guitarist Emily Bonn will be ready for you by 10h15. Find out more about Emily here. The session will begin at 10h30. \n\nThis virtual Indoor Dance Party is free and open to the public\, however advance registration is required. Click HERE to register.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/indoor-dance-party-all-ages-rsvp-required/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200328T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200226T122107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T112115Z
UID:21023-1585407600-1585411200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Series: Rad rocks and minerals (ages 6-12) (VIRTUAL - RSVP REQUIRED)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-10\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn about rocks\, minerals and natural rock formations\, and find out fascinating facts to amaze your friends. Discover our online resources\, and get tips for searching out facts online.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program requires advance registration\, and is open to Library members. Click HERE to register. Registered participants will b sent a link to join the event via GoToMeeting. Parents and caregivers are responsible for connecting to the meeting\, and monitoring their children’s use of the internet.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/saturday-series-rad-rocks-and-minerals-ages-6-10/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200327T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200320T112532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T141425Z
UID:21672-1585305000-1585306800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Dance Party (all ages) (VIRTUAL - CLICK HERE)
DESCRIPTION:For all ages!\n \n  \nChildren and their grown-ups\, teens\, and adults are invited to join us for an indoor dance party direct to your living room\, kitchen\, bedroom\, or wherever you connect. Caregivers are requested to join in with their little ones and participate in the program. \nAs the situation with Covid-19 evolves\, here at the Library we continue to monitor the news carefully. We’re moving as many programs for children and teens as possible to a virtual format through the end of March.  We will run this program by connecting online via Zoom.\n\n \nWhile we usually don’t recommend screen use for young children\, as per guidance from specialists (see articles here\, here and here)\, video conferencing can be appropriate when mediated by an adult. We will lead you in songs like “Go Bananas\,” “Twist and Shout\,” and more during this dance-along virtual session. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, as you would do in one of our in-person events. Adults are welcome.\n\n\n\nChildren’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste\, and Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty will be ready for you by 10h15 with guest guitarist and singer Emily Bonn. Find out more about Emily here. You can join at anytime after 10h15 on Friday 27 March via Zoom. The session will begin at 10h30. \nJoin the virtual Indoor Dance Party (hosted on Zoom): https://zoom.us/j/735852327 \n\nMeeting ID: 715 746 492 \nThis virtual Indoor Dance Party is free and open to the public.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/indoor-dance-party-all-ages-virtual-click-here/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200324T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200317T163132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T160211Z
UID:21566-1585045800-1585049400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Sing-Along with Emily Bonn (all ages) (VIRTUAL - CLICK HERE)
DESCRIPTION:For all ages!\n \n  \nChildren and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a sing-along with musician Emily Bonn. Caregivers are requested to sit with their little ones and participate in the program. We recommend finding your shakers\, and rattles before the program\, or creating a makeshift instrument from your kitchen (for example: a plastic Tupperware and a wooden spoon). \nAs the situation with Covid-19 evolves\, here at the Library we continue to monitor the news carefully. We’re moving as many programs for children and teens as possible to a virtual format through the end of March.  We will run this program by connecting online via Zoom.\n\n \nWhile we usually don’t recommend screen use for young children\, as per guidance from specialists (see articles here\, here and here)\, video conferencing can be appropriate when mediated by an adult. We will lead you in songs such as Train is a Coming\, If I Had a Rooster\, and more during this virtual sing-along session. 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 with your child\, it will be as important as ever to model movement and song for your children. Adults are welcome.\n\n\nVolunteer host Emily Bonn will be ready for you by 10h15. You can join at anytime after 10h15 on Tuesday 20 March via Zoom. The session will begin at 10h30. \nJoin the virtual Story Hour (hosted on Zoom): https://zoom.us/j/548148340 \n\nMeeting ID: 548 148 340 \nWith your help\, we can develop and nurture your child’s love of books and the library! \nThis virtual sing-along is free and open to the public.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/sing-along-with-emily-bonn-all-ages-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200320T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200317T155322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T163400Z
UID:21560-1584700200-1584703800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Dance Party (all ages) (VIRTUAL - CLICK HERE)
DESCRIPTION:For all ages!\n \n  \nChildren and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an indoor dance party direct to your living room\, kitchen\, bedroom\, or wherever you connect. Caregivers are requested to join in with their little ones and participate in the program. \nAs the situation with Covid-19 evolves\, here at the Library we continue to monitor the news carefully. We’re moving as many programs for children and teens as possible to a virtual format through the end of March.  We will run this program by connecting online via Zoom.\n\n \nWhile we usually don’t recommend screen use for young children\, as per guidance from specialists (see articles here\, here and here)\, video conferencing can be appropriate when mediated by an adult. We will lead you in songs like Go Bananas\, I’m a Little Teapot\, and more during this dance-along virtual session. 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 children. Adults are welcome.\n\n\n\nChildren’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste will be ready for you by 10h15. You can join at anytime after 10h15 on Friday 20 March via Zoom. The session will begin at 10h30. \nJoin the virtual Indoor Dance Party (hosted on Zoom): https://zoom.us/j/735852327 \n\nMeeting ID: 735 852 327 \nWith your help\, we can develop and nurture your child’s love of books and the library! \nThis virtual Indoor Dance Party is free and open to the public.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/indoor-dance-party-virtual-click-here/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200318T113000
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UID:20958-1584527400-1584531000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour (ages 3-5): Classics & Favorites (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-5 \n  \n3-5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for our weekly Wednesday Story Hour! No advance registration is required. The program lasts 45 minutes and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English. Caregivers are requested to sit with their little ones and participate in the program. \nAs the situation with Covid-19 evolves\, here at the Library we continue to monitor the news carefully. We’re moving as many programs for children and teens as possible to a virtual format through the end of March.  We will maintain this program by connecting online via Zoom.\n\n \nWhile we usually don’t recommend screen use for young children\, as per guidance from specialists (see articles here\, here and here)\, video conferencing can be appropriate when mediated by an adult. We will happily read books and lead you in stories during this virtual session. 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\n\n\nChildren’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste will be ready for you by 10h15. You can join at anytime after 10h15 on Wedensday 18 March via Zoom. The session will begin at 10h30. \nJoin the virtual Story Hour (hosted on Zoom): https://zoom.us/j/424077102 \n\nMeeting ID: 424 077 102 \nWith your help\, we can develop and nurture your child’s love of books and the library! \nThis virtual Story Hour is free and open to the public.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-ages-3-5-bikes-and-trikes/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200307T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
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SUMMARY:Saturday Series: Flip books and pop-ups
DESCRIPTION:for ages 6-12 \n  \n \n  \nJoin us for a reading of some three dimensional pop-up book stories\, and fun flip books\, and then get tips and tricks to create your own pop-up book or flip book to take home. You can create your own original funny\, silly\, scary\, realistic or cute with our help! Materials will be provided by the Library. This event will take place in the Children’s Library. \nNo sign-up required. \nParents welcome! \n  \nThis program does not require advance registration\, however\, each child attending must have their own Library card\, or be covered by a family membership otherwise the non-member fee applies. Unless otherwise stated\, all programs are free for library members and 10€ for non-members. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/saturday-series-pop-ups-and-flip-books/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200226T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T125845
CREATED:20200130T175412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T175412Z
UID:20389-1582713000-1582716600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour (ages 3-5): Classics & Favorites
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-5 \n  \n3-5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for our weekly Wednesday Story Hour! No advance registration is required\, but we recommend that you arrive a few minutes early\, as seating is limited. The program lasts one hour and features songs\, stories and hand rhymes in English followed by a simple craft project that children can take home and keep. Caregivers are expected to sit on the floor with their little ones and participate in the program. \n  \nFor this Story Hour\, we’ll be reading classic tales and a few new favorites! \n  \n \n  \nPlease remember: \n– each child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone \n– arrive on time so that everyone can make the most of this activity \n– accompanying adults are expected to actively participate in the program \n– sing along to the best of your ability to model for your little ones \n– use quiet voices when leaving the Children’s Library \n– the use of cell phones is not permitted during this activity \n– pass on guidelines to nannies and other caregivers \nWith your help\, we can develop and nurture your child’s love of books and the library! \n  \n  \n\nWednesday Story Hours are drop-in and do not require advance registration. However\, each child attending Story Hour must have their own Library card\, or be covered by a family membership otherwise the non-member fee applies. Unless otherwise stated\, all programs are free for library members and 10€ for non-members. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-ages-3-5-classics-favorites-5/2020-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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