Thanks to everyone who came to our Dragon Training Academy programs. Brock Barnabas led an engaging and hilarious session on training dragons. He wowed us with two incredible dragon puppets, demonstrated the science of vortex rings using smoke and a trash can, and shared fascinating insights about historical figures, all with his unique comedic style. We had an amazing time – it was a fun and educational experience!
By Julia McCane-Knox
Are you running out of fun and educational activities for your little ones at home? Come to Storytime! Storytime prepares children for school in an exciting and engaging way, giving them the confidence they need to excel. We have entertaining and enriching programs that cover various topics, including Swimming, Back to School, Days of the Week, and Fables.
Swimming Storytime will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6 at the North Adams Library. We will sing “In the Swimming Pool,” create paper pool floatie art, play beach ball toss, explore a water sensory tub, and listen to Swimming by Donna Bailey. Back to School Storytime will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7 at the Peebles Library. We will sing “The Wheels on the Bus,” create photo frames, and listen to Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney.
Days of the Week Storytime will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7 and at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 at the Manchester Library. We will sing “Days of the Week,” create a craft stick puzzle, and listen to Chickens to the Rescue by John Himmelman. In addition, Fables Storytime will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 8 at the West Union Library. We will sing “If I Were a Bird,” create a Little Red Hen booklet, explore through sensory play, and listen to The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone. At Storytime, families will also receive Enrichment Kits, which include book recommendations and activities centered around math, art, life skills, motor skills, and phonics.
If you are looking for programs for the whole family that won’t break the bank, come to the library. We will have a magical experience with bubbles at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7 at the North Adams Library. You will have the opportunity to create bubbles using various bubble blowers. Who will make the biggest bubble? Come to the program to find out. Additionally, check out Family Night at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6 at the West Union Library. Relax and spend time with your family while conducting science experiments, making crafts, and/or playing games. Don’t let these events pass you by!
Get ready for the upcoming school season with us. We will have two backpack drawings for children and teens ages 18 and under at the Peebles and North Adams Libraries. The program is from Monday, July 29 through Saturday, August 10 at the Peebles Library and Thursday, August 1 through Tuesday, August 13 at the North Adams Library. You will be given one ticket when you check out a book, limit of one checkout per day. We will have a few backpacks to choose from filled with some school supplies. See you in the library!
For more information about our events, services, and resources, please contact us: West Union Library at 937-544-2591 – Peebles Library at 937-587-2085 – North Adams Library at 937-386-2556 – Manchester Library at 937-549-3359. Moreover, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest library news.
