There’s going to be a book-tasting next week at Perry Memorial Library.
Yes, that’s correct – a book-tasting. And Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters can’t wait to share all the yummy offerings that books provide!
And while they’re not literally edible, Peters hopes that this Tasty Tuesday will whet the appetites of children and their families as the library celebrates the Week of the Young Child April 11 – April 17.
The library staff is embracing the annual observance with activities each day that align with the national campaign, Peters said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! The activities will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
On Music Monday, kids will make a musical egg shaker. On Work Together Wednesday, it’s all about the Lego, then on Artsy Thursday, there will be markers, crayons, paper and more to get creative. And on Family Friday, participants will have the chance to write and share their favorite poems – or they can get inspired and pen original creations.
But back to Tasty Tuesday – that’s when kids get to learn about different genres of books and understand that there are many different types of books. There’s literally something for everyone, she said.
“It’s a great way for kids to understand (genres like) fantasy, mystery,” and more, Peters said.
Sure, children are exposed to reading for school and for other instructional purposes, she explained, but it’s so important for children to understand that reading also can be fun and pleasurable. “You just have to find something that you like to read about,” she said.
Other upcoming programs include:
Thursday, Apr. 9 – Mother Goose Story Time at 11 a.m. – the theme is Dogs! Then there’s Afternoon Story Time at 4:30 p.m. and Lego fun and games from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 14 – Teen Time at 4 p.m. – Craft activity to create a jellyfish mobile
Friday. Apr. 17 – Baby Rave from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the 0-2 crowd, then Parachute Play for ages 3-5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/ for a complete listing of programs, activities and services at Perry Memorial Library.
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