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Upcoming Youth Events

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Arts Alive Concert: Movie Tunes Tribute Show
Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Experience a tribute show like no other—celebrating musical memories... more
Experience a tribute show like no other—celebrating musical memories from over eleven decades of cinematic history with world-class vocals and an immersive video backdrop. Registration is required.
¡Lotería!
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete... more
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete a nosotros para jugar a la lotería, un juego de mesa tradicional de Latinoamérica, para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
Arrorró bebé
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha... more
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha llegado! Disfrutarán de cuentos cortos, música, rimas y canciones.
Kids Camera Club: The Great Photo Hunt
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Can a group of photos tell a story? Young photographers will receive a... more
Can a group of photos tell a story? Young photographers will receive a theme and create a photo series. Come join the club!
Happy 100th Birthday, Winnie-the-Pooh!
Thu, Oct 01, All day
Youth Services
Hip-hip-hooray…Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends from the Hundred... more
Hip-hip-hooray…Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood are turning 100! Celebrate with us all month long with scavenger hunts, crafts, guessing games, and more!
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great... more
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great stories at this evening storytime. Perfect for families with kids of multiple ages.
Drop In Crafts
Fri, Oct 02, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need... more
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help.
Book Match Subscription Box
Fri, Oct 02, All day
Youth, Teens, & Adults | Want to get next month's box? Fill out the... more
Youth, Teens, & Adults | Want to get next month's box? Fill out the form at rmlib.org/box
Junior Picassos
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and... more
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and crafts. No experience needed.
¡Lotería!
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete... more
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete a nosotros para jugar a la lotería, un juego de mesa tradicional de Latinoamérica, para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 07, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.
Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Youth Program Room60
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are... more
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST). Sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Oct 07, 6:20pm - 6:40pm
Youth Program Room60
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are... more
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST). Sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Oct 07, 6:40pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are... more
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST). Sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
Puppy Dog Tales
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.
The Cradle Will Rock
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
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New arrivals

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NEW! Picture Books

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  • New Picture Books
    • Can you spot animals?
    • Un tropezón de tres años : basado en un cuento popular coreano
    • I am not your hat!
    • The baby who stayed awake forever
    • What is scarier than thunder?
    • Head full of clouds

NEW! Kids Movies

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  • New Kids Movies
    • Moana two
    • Sonic the Hedgehog three
    • Mufasa, the Lion King
    • Dog Man
    • Paddington in Peru
    • Migration

NEW! Juvenile Fiction

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  • New Juvenile Fiction
    • The magician next door
    • Toto
    • Attack of the cheez funk breath!
    • To the rescue!
    • Miriam's magical creature files. 1
    • Play ball!

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