Babies in Bloom
It’s never too early to come to the library!
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their babies (up to
two years) for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes
and fingerplays all specifically designed to stimulate early
infant development.
Tot’s Line, a lively and informative discussion of issues
and concerns related to caring for newborn to five year-olds follows
all programs marked with an asterisk (*). Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wednesdays, March 17*, April 21 and May 19 at 10:15 a.m.
Storytime
Storytimes are presented for children aged two to five. Parents
and caregivers must accompany two and three year-olds, while children
four years and older may attend alone, providing an adult remains
in the branch.
Wednesdays, March 24 through April 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Special Events
Mommy and Me Day!
Wednesday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Help us celebrate Mother’s Day with stories, activities and
songs about children and their mommies.
For preschoolers
Teen Events
Anime Club
Thursdays, March 25 and May 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.
For teens
Book Club
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
Tuesday, March 30 at 7 p.m.
Thirteen short stories about love, loss, family and the ability
to endure are linked by one vibrant character – Olive Kitteridge.
Through the stories, readers will not only be alternately entertained
and horrified by Olive’s behavior but also learn the secrets
that mold the lives of the inhabitants of the small seaside town
in Maine.
Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! by Fannie Flagg
April 27 at 7 p.m.
Set in the late 1970s, this novel contrasts fast-paced life in
New York City, with that of a small town in Missouri. In her quest
for happiness, New York TV anchorwoman Dena Nordstrom finds she
must confront her mysterious past in Elmwood Springs, the small
town her mother was forced to leave when she was a child.
Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner
May 25 at 7 p.m.
Weimer returns with familiar themes of love, friendship, family
dysfunction and physical appearance in her seventh novel. Childhood
best friends Addie and Valerie, who suffer a teenage falling-out,
reunite in Best Friends Forever for an unexpected
female-bonding adventure.
Games
Family Trivia Night
Tuesday, March 9 and May 11 at 7 p.m.
Test your "trivial" knowledge! Bring three to eight people
and face off against other teams for fun prizes. Call the
branch to reserve a table. Walk-ins also welcome.
For families
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