Honk Squeak Scratch Boom

Honk Squeak Scratch Boom. Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr., S.E. Saturday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 286-8742. www.rochestersymphony.org. Free. No registration.
Sponsored by the Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, RSOC professional musicians will provide hands-on mini lessons for the kids. Both band and orchestra instruments will be available to try. Geared toward 4, 5, and 6th graders and their parents.

Rainbow Preschool Open House

Rainbow School Christian Preschool...Guiding the minds and spirits of God?s children. 2010-2011 Registration Begins January 5. Rainbow School Open House January 9, 2010 from 10am-12pm. Located in: Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 3rd Ave SW.For more information please call (507)261-0586. Visit us on the web www.rainbowschool.us

Storytime @ B&N Apache

Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Apache Mall • 281-7950

Upcoming Storytimes

Saturday, Jan 9 at 10:30 am. Numbers are neat! Miss Pam will be reading stories about numbers of numbers. Join her in the Children's Department.

Monday, Jan 11 at 11:00 am. Giraffes Can't Dance Storytime. Can you dance? Do you think giraffes can dance? We'll find out today in the Children's Department.

Saturday, Jan 16 at 10:30 am. It's polar bear time. Join Miss Pam as she reads Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? and other stories about those furry white bears.

Monday, Jan 18 at 11:00 am. Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late Storytime. Sometimes it's fun to stay up past our bedtime, but, sometimes it's not a very good idea. Visit our Children's Department today and find out what happens to the Pigeon when he doesn't go to bed on time.

Saturday, Jan 23 at 10:30 am. Penguins are strange creatures. Join Miss Pam to hear Little Penguin's Tale and other stories about these overdressed birds.

Monday, Jan 25 at 11:00 am. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type Storytime Description: Cows can moo. Cows can give milk. Cows can eat grass. But can cows type? See what mischief is happening at Farmer Brown's farm today in our Children's Department.

Saturday, Jan 30 at 10:30 am. Is blue one of your favorite colors? Join Miss Pam to hear fun blue stories, like Little Blue Truck Leads the Way.

Storytime w/ Jamie Schembri @ The Library

Rochester Public Library •101 2nd Street SE • 328-2309 • www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org

Saturday, January 9, 10:30 am. Hooray for Saturday! Special Program: Let's Move! Story Time with Jamie Schembri. Special guest storyteller and yoga instructor Jamie Schembri invites children to participate in a fun, active and imaginative story time!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Event @ B&N Apache

Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Apache Mall • 281-7950

Upcoming Events

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Event. Saturday, Jan 9 at 2:00 pm. Are you a Wimpy Kid expert? Are you already waiting restlessly for the next book to arrive? Break up your wait with this fun event featuring all things Wimpy Kid.

American Girl Doll Craft Studio Event. Saturday, Jan 23 at 2:00 pm. Join us in our Children's Department for crafts featuring the American Girl dolls. Sign up is required due to limited number of supplies. Ages 8 and up only please.