Sticky Science! – Activity Room
Ages 8-12. This pr0gram is for all of our patrons who like to get a little messy with science! Kids 8+ can stop by to learn the science behind making bouncy balls and slime as well as participating in creating their own!
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Computer Lab to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Maker Monday – Activity Room
3/4 -- Creature Clutches 3/11 -- Crochet 3/18 -- Fragrance Stones 3/25 -- Pop Up Cat Greeting Card
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18m-3yrs This storytime is for all of the roamers, movers, and shakers! The program lasts 30-40 minutes, with about 15-20 minutes dedicated to reading, rhyme, and music, and 20minutes dedicated to block play and socialization or crafts and coloring.
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Thelma Topper – “Vivid Colors, Vibrant Rhythms, Voodoo, and (nearly) a Volcano: Glimpses of West Africa, December 2023”
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+ This is a story hour filled with rhymes, music, games, and crafts. Our goal here is to have fun while learning to be a good audience member and developing a love of reading. We’ll read a story and work on a themed craft or game.
Teen Reads Book Club – Activity Room
Ages 13-17 What are you reading? What is everyone else reading? Bring your current book and tell us why you love or hate it. 5pm on the last Tuesday of every month in the Activity Room.
Public Forum: What’s Happening to Local News? – Giddens
The League of Women Voters of Baldwin County invite you to a panel discussion with moderator Cynthia Tucker and panelists Rob Holbert, Lynn Oldshue, and Mary Helene Hall to discuss the state of local news. Free and open to the public.
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
Ages Newborn-18m This storytime is for our lap-sitters and crawlers. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes, with about 10-15minutes dedicated to reading and rhyme, and 20 minutes dedicated to tummy time/ floor play or socialization for parents and babies!
Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
LDS volunteers will be available for one-on-one assistance with the use of the Family Search database. Use our computers or bring your own laptop. Reservations are required for this class; please call the Reference Desk at 251-929-1464 to reserve your spot.
Master Gardener Series – Giddens
Marilyn Mannhard will be presenting "Planting Your Spring/Summer Garden"
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Ages 4-14 We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. The idea is to explore fun topics in a laid-back, relaxed setting – the perfect place to make new friends!
Tech Tutor – Computer Lab
2nd Thursday of the month, PC Basics 4th Thursday of the month, iPhone/iPad Basics Sign up for Tech Tutor here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqeaVREJNWmNxvEsODseHYAq1VnFF5TBnSQBiMpQdKxiyhXQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Lego Club – Activity Room
Ages 8-12 Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 8-12 can come to the Activity Room downstairs in Youth Services for collaborative play and building, working toward our very own LEGO brickfilm, filmed by our FHPL builders!
