The holiday decorations are down, the kids are back in school and winter programming at Perry Memorial Library is returning to full swing. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters and staff welcome patrons of all ages to the library for some social interaction and literacy fun.
Mother Goose Storytime fans can return Thursday morning, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. Later that afternoon, kids can enjoy Lego Fun from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. One scheduling note is the Thursday afternoon story time, Peters said. She is pushing the start time back to 4:30 p.m., which she hopes will be a friendlier time for families with children.
Speaking of fun, Fun Fridays launch this Friday, Jan. 9.
Baby Rave runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the youngest kiddos, 0-2. There’ll be dancing and movement to music, complete with party lights and bubbles, Peters said.
The morning morphs into Parachute Play at 11:30 a.m. for a half hour of games and songs for children ages 3-5.
Fridays are busy at the library, with the Home School Social Hour cranking back up at 1 p.m.
This program helps connect homeschooling families – adults and children alike – allowing them to meet new people while they get together to share resources and other areas of interest.
Peters said she hears from homeschooling families routinely who want to find ways to connect with others. “If you’re new to the area, you may not know others nearby,” she said.
- Pajama Story Time is another favorite for families who may not have time during the day because of work or school commitments.
It’s a short program, just 30 minutes or so, but Peters said it’s all about parents and children engaging in the story together.
The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and continues on Jan. 13, Feb. 3, Mar. 3 and April 7.
- Teddy Bear Storytime kicks off the new program year on Sunday, Jan. 16 at 3:30 p.m.
- Drop off your favorite stuffed animal or “lovey” at the library between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23 to take part in the “Teddy Bear Sleepover,” Peters said. Kids often ask what happens at the library at night, she said. “The animals take over the library, and we get to see the fun that they have,” she added. Lovey pickup is on Sunday, Jan. 25 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Check out all the library’s programs and activities at https://www.perrylibrary.org.
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