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Ingleside Library has a host of events available to the general public this January.
Playtime for Families: Fun with toys and games during this drop-in play session that promotes family bonding and school readiness. For kids and their families.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Storytime for Toddlers: Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, sing-along songs, scarves and bubbles. Storytime lasts 30 minutes and with playtime with toys afterward. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers.
Date: Monday, Jan. 6, 2020
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
LEGO Time: Kids 5 and older can use their creativity (and hands) to build whatever they can imagine. Family participation encouraged. LEGOs provided.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Storytime for Babies: Rollicking rhymes, songs, and books for infants to 15 months and their caregivers. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes, playtime with toys follows after.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
LEGO Time: Kids 5 and older can use their creativity (and hands) to build whatever they can imagine. Family participation encouraged. LEGOs provided.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Red Envelope Artwork for Chinese New Year: Join Ms. Chomei to make paper lanterns out of red envelopes for Chinese New Year. All materials are provided.
Date: Friday, Jan. 10, 2020
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Secret Life of Pets 2: In this 2019 film, “Max and his pet friends explore the idyllic farm they now call home once their owner is absent. Hilarious circumstances ensue as the formerly urban denizens acquaint themselves with their new pastoral neighbors.” Rated PG. 85 minutes.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Storytime for Toddlers: Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, sing-along songs, scarves and bubbles. Storytime lasts 30 minutes and with playtime with toys afterward. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers.
Monday, Jan. 13, 2020
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Playtime for Families: Fun with toys and games during this drop-in play session that promotes family bonding and school readiness. For kids and their families.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Storytime for Babies: Rollicking rhymes, songs, and books for infants to 15 months and their caregivers. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes, playtime with toys follows after.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Magna-Tiles: Build skyscrapers, forts, castles or whatever your imagination desires with these colorful, multi-shape tiles. All ages welcome.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Origami: Explore the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding or share more complex paper projects. For ages 10 – 13. Create clothes, robots and so much more. All materials provided.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Jewelry Making with Chelsee Robinson: Join Chelsee Robinson for a 90-minute class of jewelry making. All materials are provided, including tools, beads, stones, crystals and gift bags.
Date: Friday, Jan. 17, 2020
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Performance: Lion Dancers: Ring in the Lunar New Year of the Rat, 4718 with exciting Chinese lion dancers and martial arts demonstrations. All are welcome.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020
Time: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
LEGO Time: Kids 5 and older can use their creativity (and hands) to build whatever they can imagine. Family participation encouraged. LEGOs provided.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Storytime for Babies: Rollicking rhymes, songs, and books for infants to 15 months and their caregivers. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes, playtime with toys follows after.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Asian Pop Karaoke: Belt out your favorite K-pop, C-pop or J-pop songs. For ages 13 – 18.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Paper Zodiac Masks: Make paper masks based on the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac for the Lunar New Year of the Rat. For ages 5 and older. All materials provided.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Toilet Paper Tube Firecrackers: Get ready for the Lunar New Year by transforming recycled toilet paper tubes into firecrackers or red lanterns. For ages 5 and older.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Storytime for Toddlers: Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, sing-along songs, scarves and bubbles. Storytime lasts 30 minutes and with playtime with toys afterward. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers.
Date: Monday, Jan. 27, 2020
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Winter-themed Craft: Children can make something unique for winter. Ages 3-5. All materials are provided.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Storytime for Babies: Rollicking rhymes, songs, and books for infants to 15 months and their caregivers. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes, playtime with toys follows after.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Single Subject ACT Math Prep: This two-session, four-hour course teaches specific strategies and tips for the ACT Math section.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Ingleside Library is located at 1298 Ocean Ave. All events are subject to change. For more information, call (415) 355-2898.
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