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Bee Nice Show with Lady Bug Ooopsy (ages 1 to 5)
Friday, December 1st at 10:30 a.m.
Each insect represents good traits like being nice, polite, kind and how to wake up in the morning to make the day happy! Puppets, music, stories and a sprinkle of magic make this show adorable and fun for the children! Parkland Library card required to register. 

Art Class: Seaside Seagulls (ages 6 and 7)
Monday, December 4th at 3:00 p.m.
Choose to either draw or cut out shapes in this lesson that features a seagull by the seaside. In either scenario, students will learn how to combine simple shapes to create a seagull perched on a dock post. Students will paint their composition, using the wet-on-dry technique. Texture is shown on the post and water by using wax resist. For a fun finish, students can even embellish the post with a “rope” made from yarn and glue a googly eye on the seagull. Parkland Library card required to register. 

Art Class: Caribbean Sunset (ages 8-11)
Monday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m.
Inspired by the beautiful ocean and sunsets found in the Caribbean, this lesson focuses on using lines to create movement, experimenting with watercolor techniques to create texture and incorporating a foreground and background to create space. Parkland Library card required to register.

Zumbini (newborn to 4 years)
Tuesday, December 5th at 12:15 p.m.
This class combines music, dance, and educational tools for 45 minutes of parent-child bonding and fun. Tap your toes, sing-along and get lost in the only program to combine early-childhood development with the magical joy of Zumba® Fitness. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org or call (954)757-4207.

Stories with Nanny Gingerbread (age 4 and older) 
Tuesday, December 5th at 3:30 p.m.
Nany Gingerbread will present a storytelling show all about the magic of spices and the gingerbread man. Fabulous fun for all! Parkland Library card required to register. 

STEM Class: Coding with The Coder School
Monday, December 11th at 3:30 p.m. (grades 2-4) and 4:30 p.m. (grades 5-8)
Want to learn how to code? This fun and educational class will show your child how exciting technology can be. We will have the Coder School, owned by Aditi and Rajiv Ralhan teaching each class how to learn new coding languages and helping each child learn to build their own apps and websites. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4214.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) 
Wednesday, December 13th at 10:30 a.m.
Through the use of stories, songs, flannel board visuals and crafts, preschool age children will enhance their literacy, social and motor skills in a fun way. Children enter the classroom alone but accompanying adults must remain in the library. Parkland Library card required to register. 

Outer Space with Galaxy Girl (ages 6 to 11) 
Monday, December 18th at 3:30 p.m.
Cool Stories about planets stars outer space and our amazing Milky Way Galaxy. This Show is filled with Magic and plenty of interstellar information! Parkland Library Card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org or call (954)757-4214.

Mr. Roy’s Family Music (newborn to age 4)
Tuesday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. 
Parents or caregivers can join us with children newborn to 4 years old to dance and sing familiar melodies, play instruments, and take advantage of this fun, interactive 30-minute class. The benefits of music-making are well documented, especially its impact on brain development in children. Don’t miss this chance to make learning music fun. Presented by Roy and Caryl Fantel of Fantel Music. Parkland Library card required to register. Note: There are two sessions of this class this morning. Limit one session per family. Parkland Library card required to register. 

Chess Club (age 8 and up)
Tuesday, December 19th at 4:30 p.m.
Come to the library for a friendly game of chess. All levels welcome. Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and up. Registration is required for each game date. Parkland Library card required to register. 

Bricks and Books (age 5 and up)
Wednesday, December 20th at 3:30 p.m.
Children ages 5 and up, bring your imagination and Lego building skills to the library!  Build with a buddy or work on your own. Parkland Library card required to register. 

Broward Bookworms provides FREE BOOKS to Broward County families with children between 0 to 5 years of age. 
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Countdown to Kindergarten
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