Week of Events
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Computer Lab to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Gee’s Bend Quilts & Quilt Trading Cards – Activity Room
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
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
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Mary Gottschalk – Review of How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America, by Clint Smith
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
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 Squad Night – Activity Room
Teen Squad Night – Activity Room
Ages 13-17 Bring your friends and have some fun! Games, crafts, trivia, it’s different every time. First Tuesday of the month at 5pm in the Activity Room.
Point Clear Tennis Club Owners Association – Giddens
SAPPA setup – Giddens
After School Art – Activity Room
After School Art – Activity Room
Ages 7-12 February 7: Mardi Gras Lego Parade Join Ms. Grace for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Each month is a new art project, of all shapes and sizes. All art supplies are provided free.
Friends Book Sale Setup – Giddens
Friends of the Library Book Sale – Giddens
SAPPA setup – Giddens
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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!
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
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
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
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!
SAPPA setup – Giddens
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
Ages 2-8. 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
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.