February Update!

Happy February! We have reached the shortest month of the year, and the snow season has officially begun. Are we in for a mild winter or an intense one? We'll have to see what that groundhog has to say. (There are an astonishing number of picture books about groundhogs learning to predict the weather, if anyone wants something timely and funny to read with their children. I was particularly partial to Groundhog Gets It Wrong by Jessica Townes.)

February also includes vacation week. We'll be putting on some fun activities to help get you out of the house. Come visit us for Lotus Flower Suncatchers, Slime Time, Marble Painting, and more!

If you want to see our most up-to-date information, check out our social media pages and our website using the links below:

PROGRAMS

*To register for any of the listed programs please see our calendar here.*

Storytime with Calico
Thursday, February 23 at 5PM

It's time for storytime! Come read books, sing songs, and do crafts with Abigail and her storytime assistant, Calico the Cat Puppet!

Lapsit
Monday, February 6 and 27 at 10AM

Join Joanna for a baby storytime on Monday mornings in the Cavallero Room! We have storytime supplies for families to use and keep, so that the kiddos can safely participate in this fun program (i.e. shaker, scarf, song/rhyme handouts). You'll get a storytime bag the first time you attend Lapsit, then bring it with you every Monday!  

Program geared at ages 0-2 (older siblings welcome)

Program will be outdoors when weather is nice! Then, we will meet on the hill next to the library. Bring a blanket to sit on.

Pre-K Storytimers!
Wednesdays at 10AM

Join us for reading adventures at Pre-K Storytimers!! We will read stories, play games, do crafts, and have oodles of fun.

This program geared at children who are 3 to 5 years old, and the program may be held outside during nice weather. (Registration is appreciated, but don't let not having registered stop you from coming!)

FCC Music Class
Fridays at 9AM

Please join Family and Community Connection (FCC) for a fun interactive music class for children ages 0-8. We will sing songs, play with instruments and dance away with scarfs, parachutes and more!

Registration required.

Crafts and Creations

Community Valentines
Saturday, February 4 from 2-4 PM

Help make someone's Valentine's Day really special! Drop in to make a special card, and we will deliver them to area nursing homes!

For ages 3-12
Drop-in

Valentine Ornaments
Tuesday, February 7 at 6PM

Join us in making Valentine ornaments! Each child gets two ornaments: one Cute Monster and one Cute Cupcake!

Ages 6-11

Registration Required

Create a Snowflake
Wednesday, February 8 from 4-4:45 PM

Test your geometry and your creativity with seasonal fun: come make pattern-block snowflakes with our paper pattern blocks! We'll glue them to a background and you'll have a marvelous snowflake to take him.

Drop-in

Lotus Flower Suncatchers
Tuesday, February 21 at 6PM

Join us as we color Jumbo Lotus Flower suncatchers! A variety of colorful Sharpies will be provided, as well as ribbon to hang the suncatchers.

As we're using permanent markers, this program is geared for ages 6-11
Registration Required

Marble Painting
Friday, February 24 at 3PM

Come paint--with marbles! Coat your marbles in paint, then roll them over the page to make beautiful abstract art!

Registration Required

Art Club: Keith Haring
Monday, February 13 at 4PM

Join Joanna for our art club! In this club we will be learning about different artists and then trying out their style of work for ourselves. This month we will be learning all about Keith Haring and his bright shapes!

Ages 6-11

Registration Required

Creation Station
Mondays at 2PM and Tuesdays at 11AM

Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles.

Wear old clothes--sometimes we get messy!

Ages 3-5

Registration Required

Adventures and Activities:

Heroes of the Underground Railroad
Tuesday, February 21 at 1PM

Bright Star Touring Theater will be performing their show, Heroes of the Underground Railroad.

During one of the darkest periods of American history, thousands of enslaved people undertook a harrowing journey to find freedom. That story comes to life in Heroes of the Underground Railroad. This play highlights several of the heroic stories of the brave men and women who dared to escape slavery, and the abolitionists who risked everything to aid them along the way. Your audiences will be amazed at the heroics of Harriet Tubman, Henry "Box" Brown, Frederick Dougless, Levi Coffin, and John Parker in this incredible show of true American heroes.

This show is best for children in kindergarten to 5th grade, but all family members are welcome to attend.

Registration Required

Slime Time!
Wednesday, February 22 at 2PM

Squelch through school vacation with this slime-tastic program!

Sparkly, foamy, squishy - Oh. My. Slime.

Ages 7-12
Registration Required

Children's Yoga
Saturday, February 11 at 1PM

Get ready for some movement, relaxation, and breathing fun in children's yoga class. Wear your comfy clothes and get ready to move.

Ages 6-11
Registration Required
 
Stories with Finn
Thursday, February 9 at 4PM

Cuddle up and read with a very special therapy dog and their handler! Choose your own books, relax with Finn, and practice your reading skills. Children must be able to read independently.
Registration is required. There are four 15-minute time slots.

Stories with Dottie
Saturday, February 11 at 10AM

Cuddle up and read with a very special therapy dog and their handler! Choose your own books, relax with Dottie, and practice your reading skills. Children must be able to read independently.
Registration is required. There are four 15-minute time slots.

Stories with Tosh
Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30PM

Cuddle up and read with a very special therapy dog and their handler! Choose your own books, relax with Tosh, and practice your reading skills. Children must be able to read independently.
Registration is required. There are four 15-minute time slots.

Jump and Jam with Joanna
Thursdays at 10AM

Join Joanna for a morning of dance, music, and fun! Bring your singing voice and your dance moves and get ready to jam.

For children up to age 10. Registration is appreciated.

Family Movie Night: Vivo
Wednesday, February 15 at 6PM

Join us for an evening movie! Tonight's feature film will be Vivo.

Electronics Play!
Thursday, February 16 from 5-6PM

Come once again to play with our magnificent STEM toys! Build circuits with the Little Bits, drive around our Sphero robots, and try your hand at writing directions for the Dash robot!

Ages 6-11

Drop-in

Little Explorers
Monday, February 13 at 10AM

Bring your little one in to explore some new types of activities and materials with other little ones.

Program is geared towards ages 0-2 (older siblings welcome).

REXommendation Boxes

REXommendations is a FREE packaged experience for readers twelve and younger. Your REXommendations box is available monthly with a personalized book recommendation and special items for your child to KEEP! Sign up here.

Online Resources

Bookflix - videos, stories, and educational games
Freegal - music streaming and downloads
Hoopla - ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music, tv, and movies
Libby/Overdrive - ebooks, audiobooks, magazines

For a full list of our electronic resources please visit here.

That's the month! We hope to see you in the library this February. And from all of us here in the children's room, Happy Groundhog Day!

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