Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Margaret Davis – Review of Bel Canto, by Ann Patchett
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Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+ years. 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.
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Mouse House Build – Giddens
Mouse House Build – Giddens
Ages 8+ We're bringing back the Mouse Houses! Come prepared to decorate a tiny house, fit for a mouse. The build will take place over three Tuesdays, and we will provide the houses, craft, and art supplies, completely free! Registration is required. Click the link below: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084AADAE2AA5FDCF8-52323483-mouse
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 0-18 months. This storytime is for our lap-sitters and crawlers. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes, with about 10-15 minutes 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.
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Ages 8-15 years. We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. 8-12 years will learn with Ms. Stephanie, while 13+ split off with Ms. Allyson. Activities will be available for siblings 7 and under in the E room.
Lego Club – Activity Room
Ages 8-12 years. Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 8-12 can come in every 1st and 3rd Thursday for collaborative play and building. Create your own castle, spaceship, or even a LEGO Brickfilm with your friends.
Free Build – Activity Room
All ages. Our Activity Room will be open and stocked with Lincoln logs, blocks, LEGOs, and more. This is unstructured free play and exploration. Parents are required to directly supervise their children and help clean up. Stop by and see what you can build!
Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome.
Free Build – Activity Room
All ages. Our Activity Room will be open and stocked with Lincoln logs, blocks, LEGOs, and more. This is unstructured free play and exploration. Parents are required to directly supervise their children and help clean up. Stop by and see what you can build!
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Computer Lab to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18 months - 3 years. 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 20 minutes dedicated to block play and socialization or crafts and coloring.
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Susan Diemert – Review of By Any Other Name, by Jodi Picoult
