It may not have a fireplace for patrons to cozy up to as they peruse their books and magazines, but Perry Memorial Library has a full schedule of programs that can be just the ticket for youngsters when it’s too cold to be outside.
Youth Services Director Melody Peters was with WIZS’s Bill Harris on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! to give a rundown of programs and activities to keep kids busy during the cold of winter.
Kids Connect kicks off 2024 next Tuesday at 4 p.m. A park ranger from the Kerr Lake will present a program -geared to the students in grades K-5 – about wildlife in the state recreation area.
“The ranger does a great job talking about the animals you might see, tracks you might see,” Peters said. Children will get to make a cast of an animal track that they can take home, she added.
Then, on Jan. 22, the inaugural “Community Read Aloud” will take place from 5:30 p.m. to about 6 p.m.
Participants of all ages, but especially new readers or struggling readers, will get a chance to practice reading aloud.
“It’s important to be read to,” Peters said, “even adults. You’re never too old to be read to.”
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With a nod to Valentine’s Day, the Found Object Art project on Feb. 13 will also include chocolate fondue.
Participants will get a chance to dip their favorite food items in the melted chocolate to create a yummy confection – think marshmallows, pretzels and more dipped in warm, velvety chocolate.
The fondue experience surely will inspire some creativity as participants create art with random items like bottle caps, string, nails, newspaper
“It’s an exploration in art” and a chance to be creative, Peters said. Found Object art begins at 4 p.m.
Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/ for a complete schedule of upcoming events at the library.