Building Readers, Growing Futures Parent Cafe!
August 24th from 6-7:15pm (Virtual()
Register: https://www.childandfamilyresourcenetwork.org/events
Free
Caregivers & their children
Clive Public Library Greenbelt Room
No registration required
“Say goodbye to Summer and get ready to go back to school with the City of Clive and West Des Moines Community Schools! This end-of-summer celebration is a free, family friendly event designed to bring neighbors together and kick off the new school year with excitement and connection. Come out for an afternoon of music, delicious food from local food trucks, and fun, interactive activities for students of all ages. Families can interact with school staff, city leaders, and community organizations dedicated to supporting
youth throughout the school year. This event is all about fostering community spirit, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring every student feels welcomed, supported, and ready to thrive as we head back to school together! For more information, contact Stephanie at skeller@cityofclive.com”
“Join us at Forest for a special Pajama Storytime! Enjoy stories, a warm beverage, and a fun craft. Wear your coziest pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to snuggle along.”
https://www.dmpl.org/event/pajama-storytime-132700
“Join us at Forest for Mindfulness Storytime. This will be a calm, gentle storytime where we will read books about big feelings, practice some simple yoga, learn breathing exercises, and tap into our creativity with a guided art therapy activity.”
https://www.dmpl.org/event/mindfulness-storytime-141289
“Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend.
Join us for some food-based crafts and sensory play.”
https://grimes.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-play-8029
“Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. ”
https://grimes.librarycalendar.com/event/family-night-8026
“Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend.
Bring your littles to an Autumn-themed craft and sensory play day!”
https://grimes.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-play-8011
“Strengthen your reading skills! Register for 15 minutes of reading aloud and 5 minutes of play with a therapy dog. Your child may bring their own book to read or come a few minutes early to choose a library book. If your child is able, we encourage them to attend this program on their own. Parents are free to wait in the Library. Registration is required. This program is also a great way to introduce children who are hesitant around animals to a trained therapy pet!
*Remember that all animals, even trained therapy pets can get overwhelmed. We expect all readers to be gentle and respectful with their Therapet partner. Handlers know their pets best and may end the reservation at any time for the safety of the pet and child. ”
