Events for week of November 10, 2024

Meets on Mondays in the Computer Lab to discuss a TED talk of interest.  Everyone is welcome.

Ages 13-17

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.

Margaret Davis – Review of Blue Skies, by T. C. Boyle

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.

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.

2/27 Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates 4/30 Lapvona by Otessa Moshfegh 6/25 The Elementals by Michael McDowell 8/27 Children of the Dark by Jonathan Janz 10/29 White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi 12/10 The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

Ages 13-17 Mandatory for teen volunteers, but any teens may attend. We ask for your ideas about library programs – tell us what you want to do at the library!

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!

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!

The Mysteries of Burning Man: America's Iconic Desert Experience presented by Ron Ross and Paul Nix

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!

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!

The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room.  All experience levels welcome.