Creativity blossoms in the library! We had a great time creating spring wreaths at our Crafty Creations event on Saturdya, march 9 at the Peebles Library. Thanks to Mariah, Rilynn and Jade for coming to this event.
By Julia McCane-Knox
Transport your children to a world of learning and imagination with Storytime. At 11 a.m., on designated days, dive into a variety of themes, like Libraries, Sand, Rain, Under the Sea, and the ABCs! Our programs allow children to explore and cultivate essential skills in phonics, math, reading, and art in an immersive and creative way. Plus, every child will receive an Enrichment Kit filled with interactive activities to continue learning at home. Rediscover your childhood and bond with your little one at this fun and educational experience!
Library Storytime will be at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 9, at the North Adams Library. We will say the “I Can Read with My Eyes Shut” rhyme by Dr. Seuss, create bookmarks, play a matching game, and listen to Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen. Sand Storytime will be at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, April 10, at the Peebles Library. We will sing “Seashells by the Sea Shore,” create a sand art craft, learn Ss words using Phonics, play with a parachute while singing Shake, Shake, Shake, and listen to Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies.
Rain Storytime will be at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, April 10, at the Manchester Library. We will sing classic kid’s songs and rhymes, create a rain cloud paper craft, and listen to The Little Raindrop by Joanna Gray. Moreover, Under the Sea Storytime will be at 11 a.m., on Thursday, April 11, at the West Union Library. We will sing the “Sea Creature” song, make a paper plate fishbowl filled with goldfish crackers, and listen to Over in the Ocean by Marianne Berkes.
If your children are between the ages of 6 and 11 and enjoy arts and crafts, then check out the following programs: Create a stunning cherry blossom soda bottle painting from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 10, at the Peebles Library. In addition, your children can make a flashlight sea scene craft at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 11, at the West Union Library.
Children can explore our STEM activities, as well. Your children can learn about diffusion through a rainbow science experiment using Skittles at 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 11, at the Manchester Library. Furthermore, they can join us for our After School STEAM Adventures program at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11, at the North Adams Library. We will build Lego creations with our Lego building kit!
Need an activity for the whole family? We have two programs for you to choose from! Learn about garden planning at our Ohio State University Homesteading Series presented by Jenny Stoneking at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 10, at the North Adams Library. Or unleash your creativity and explore the world of art through a variety of mediums at our Craft Smorgasbord Program at 1 p.m., on Saturday, April 13, at the West Union Library.
Guess what? We offer snacks in the library. If you would like a snack, ask us for one at the front desk. Snacks are also provided at all our programs.
Call us for more information about our library programs, services, and resources: West Union Library: 937-544-2591 – Peebles Library: 937-587-2085 – North Adams Library: 937-386-2556 – Manchester Library: 937-549-3359. Go to our website at adamscolibrary.org for more library news.
