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SUMMARY:Saturday Series: Ordinary/Extraordinary (Painting Still Life) (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Learn about the work of Van Gogh and other artists who painted in still life and then create your own picture during this painting workshop. \nThis activity is entirely in English\, and no translation will be provided. All participants must be able to understand and speak English in order to participate in the program. Children between the ages 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. \nThis event will be hosted by Member Services Assistant Colette Dia with the help of Library volunteers.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686067596052{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]Important information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdi53Twtc5ZT3kpndvw41uXrRVTTMTT5qLlvC4kKPA7cTTPRQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Game Day (ages 4–12)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Learn how to play one of the board games or card games available at the Library\, or bring in a game from home to share and play. Library volunteers will help walk you through the rules of the games. \nChildren between the ages 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. Children ages 4–6 must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times for the duration of this event. Caregivers are welcome to participate in this event. Please note on the registration form if you plan on attending and playing along.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704818439803{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]Important information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. The activity is entirely in English\, and no translation will be provided. All participants must be able to understand and speak English in order to participate in the program. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSckg-6fKpsxm2uN3J-sH3Iwvzir0YWkYHY4BOhNX2QLiVWMtg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Final day: American authors and illustrators A–Z summer reading challenge
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The summer reading challenge for kids ages 0–12 (open to Library members) \n20 June–29 August 2026 \nRead books by these American authors and illustrators* and win prizes!  \n(Reading together counts! Ask a parent or guardian to read to you!) \nRead books by 10 different authors and illustrators on our list and win a new book from our selection. \nRead books by one author or illustrator from every letter on our list of authors A–Z to win two books and a tote bag. \nAll participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing. \nPrint and fill out the American Authors and Illustrators A–Z Summer Reading Challenge Sheet and turn it in at the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk at the American Library in Paris to collect your prize. All challenges must be submitted by 29 August at 12h00. Open to Library members only. \n*There are many more American authors and illustrators than those listed. Ask our children’s and teens’ services staff for more recommendations![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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