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Hayner Library to Sponsor Youth Contests Celebrating Alton’s 175 Anniversary

Posted Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

The year of 2012 will mark the City of Alton’s 175th year anniversary. Mayor Tom Hoechst, the Alton City Council and community organizations are already busy planning great activities and events to celebrate this significant milestone.

As part of the events and to foster participation of Alton citizens of all ages, The Hayner Public Library District will be sponsoring two competitions for any child attending schools in the Hayner library district (Alton, Godfrey and Foster Townships) or any child being homeschooled within the Hayner district. The two contests include an original poster design competition and an original essay competition.

There will be three levels of judging for each of the two contests (poster drawing contest/essay contest). The three levels of judging are: elementary school age, middle school age and high school age. A Grand prize winner will be picked for each judging level in both competitions. The grand prize winner will receive a Kindle Fire and their work will be featured in the Alton 175 Year Commemorative Booklet to be published by the City of Alton and the Alton Telegraph. The winners will be recognized by the Alton City Council and their work displayed in various sites throughout the community. Continue Reading

Spanish Story Time

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Come join us in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library for Stories with Hector. Hector Lozano, from Hayner Public Library’s downtown location, will be assisting us for this special story time. This 45-minute activity is a lively combination of books, finger plays, and songs in both English and Spanish for preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Please note: This program will be held in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.

Please register at 433-2881.

Mommy and Me Story Time

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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This story time is exclusively for the little ones ages birth–2 years old accompanied by an adult. This 30-minute story time includes themed stories, songs, finger plays, and manipulative. Limited space is available.

Please note:  This program will be held in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.

Please register at 433-2881.

Movers and Shakers Story Time

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Come join us for this fun and interactive story time for 3–5 year olds.

Limited space is available.

Please note: This program will take place in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.

Please register at 433-2881.

Bow-wow Pow-wow

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Join us for a Bow-wow Pow-wow. Certified therapy dogs will be in the Hayner Alton Square Library, and your child can read stories to them or just visit to receive furry hugs and wet kisses. It’s a great way to increase your child’s reading skills, and absolute fun for everyone.  Bring your camera!

Itsy Bitsy Yoga

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Bring babies up to 12 months old for calm, relaxing yoga practice. Class includes baby massage, holding baby during yoga postures, interactive song and dance, and sharing a story with baby. Bring a towel or yoga mat.

Please note: This program will take place in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.

Registration is limited! To register call 433-2881.

After-School Craft

Posted Friday, September 30th, 2011

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Kids, come join us for After-School Craft at Hayner Public Library downtown KidsSpace.

The craft will be for children 5–10 years of age.  The fun begins at 4 p.m.

Please register at 433-2881.

Family Movie Night

Posted Friday, July 8th, 2011

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Bring the whole family to this G-PG rated new release.  Movie titles will be available one week prior to show date.

This program will be held in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.

Please call 433-2881 to register for this program.

Mommy and Me Story Time

Posted Friday, July 8th, 2011

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This story time is exclusively for the little ones ages birth—2 years old, accompanied by an adult. This 30-minute story time includes themed stories, songs, finger plays, and manipulative.

Limited space is available.

Please call 433-2881 to register for this program. 

This program will take place in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.

Movers and Shakers Story Time

Posted Friday, July 8th, 2011

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Come join us for this fun and interactive story time for 3—5 year-olds.
 
This program will take place in KidsSpace at Hayner Alton Square Library.
 
Call 433-2881 to register for this program.