Community brief: library programming in January
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Early literacy classes return to ImagineIF Bigfork for interactive classes for toddlers and preschoolers that helps them prepare for future learning success. Hands-on activities to follow storytime. The program is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups on Wednesdays 11am, at Bethany Lutheran Church Ark Building.
Metal stamping will be offered Jan. 11-15 in Bigfork with special tools to stamp a design of your own making onto a metal pendant, string it with a cord to wear home as jewelry or attach to your backpack. While supplies last.
Teens can explore the creative scene with the latest activity kit, Astro Origami— inspired by the night sky. The kit is available Jan. 4-8. Learn more at Imagineiflibraries.org under their education tab.
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