This month we will have Maggie here with us for StoryTails: Children Reading to Dogs.  This program is designed to help children develop confidence in reading.  Each child reads to a dog for 15-20 minutes with the dog's handler sitting nearby to give reading assistance if necessary.  All dogs are certified by Therapy Dogs International. At the end of each reading session, each child will receive a bookmark with a picture of the dog that they read to.  This program provides a great opportunity for kids who need to work on reading skills and would like the opportunity to read to an animal.

Homeschoolers @ the Library  2:30 PM - 3:30 PM  Children's/Teens
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room

Stretch, Strength, and Science with Tiffany Blackden

Saturday, February 09, 2013

Grantsville Library Adult Book Club  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM  Adult Services
Branch: Grantsville Grantsville Library

Grantsville Library's Adult Book Club meets the second Saturday of each month.  Please join us.  Bring a snack...we'll eat, chat...and talk about what we've read.  February's selection is Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Teen Reading and Writing Group  5:00 PM - 7:30 PM  Teen Services
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room

The Teen Readers and Writers Group for people ages 13--18 will meet at the Oakland library on the first Monday of each month (except for February) from 5:00 until 7:30. Teens will meet to read, discuss, and do creative projects related to young adult literature. Sign up in advance by contacting Deb at 301-334-3996 x.104.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

No Children's Story Hour today.   Children Services
Branch: Accident Accident Library
No Children's Story Hour today due to meetings.  See you next week!

Head Start - Library Book Checkout  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  Children Services
Branch: Kitzmiller 
Head Start students will be coming to the library to checkout books from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

LapSit  10:30 AM - 11:15 AM  Children Services
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room
A children's program designed especially for babies and toddlers (children age three and under).  LapSit is a special program that incorporates singing, rhymes, stories, and other activities that will entertain and stimulate children’s language skills.  A parent or caregiver must stay with the child for the program.

Using a Non-Tablet eReader with Overdrive  1:30 PM - 3:30 PM  Adult Services
Branch: Oakland 6 N. Second St.

Do you have a non-tablet eReader/device (Kindle keyboard, Nook, Sony, Kobo, etc.)? Would you like to enjoy free and popular eBook and audiobook titles? Then bring your device and come to our free class. We'll show you how to use your device with Overdrive, the library's online resource for eBooks and audiobooks. Get details and register on our website. Registration is required for all classes.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Children's Hour  10:30 AM - 11:30 AM  Children Services
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room
An hour of stories, crafts, and fun for preschoolers age 3-5, held each Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am, except in June and August.  Children's Hour teaches creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letter and number recognition, and vocabulary building.

STORYTIME  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Children Services
Branch: Grantsville Meeting Room at the Grantsville Branch

   TOPIC:       Valentine's Day! 

 

Children will enjoy an hour of stories, crafts and activities on WEDNESAYS from 11:00am - NOON. Birth - Age Eight are welcome to attend with an adult; the focus group is preschoolers age 3-5.Throughout this hour, children will build social, listening, vocabulary, & creative skills as well as letter and number recognition   =O)

 

Accident Adult Book Club  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM  Adult Services
Branch: Accident Accident Library

The Accident Adult Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month.  Newcomers are welcome.  The book selected for February is The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani.       Regular members have been put on a hold list for copies of this book.  If you would like to be added to the list, let us know (see contact info below).

Thursday, February 14, 2013

International Book Giving Day Book Giveaway  9:15 AM - 5:30 PM  Children Services
Branch: Oakland 

Forget the chocolates and flowers, bring the kids to the Oakland Branch of the Ruth Enlow Library on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013, for a FREE book in celebration of International Book Giving Day. Young patrons can visit anytime between 9:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to select a book and bookmark, and share why they love reading with the new Children’s Specialist, Deb Spurrier.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

LapSit  10:30 AM - 11:15 AM  Children Services
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room
A children's program designed especially for babies and toddlers (children age three and under).  LapSit is a special program that incorporates singing, rhymes, stories, and other activities that will entertain and stimulate children’s language skills.  A parent or caregiver must stay with the child for the program.

Storytime  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  Children Services
Branch: Kitzmiller 
A time of stories, crafts, and fun filled activities for children ages 3-5.

Children's Story Hour  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Children Services
Branch: Accident Accident Library
Children will enjoy an hour of stories, crafts, & activities on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.  This program is geared towards children ages 3-5.  Come join the fun!

Young Readers' Book Club  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Children Services
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room

Young Readers Club is a book discussion group for readers age nine through twelve.  The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from September through November and January through May.

 

You must be pre-registered to attend this program.

 

Students will be provided with books that they will read and discuss with the group.  They will also enjoy a craft, game, or activity and a snack based upon themes relevant to the particular book selected for the program.  If interested please contact Deb Spurrier at 301-334-3996 ext. 104.

 

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Children's Hour  10:30 AM - 11:30 AM  Children Services
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room
An hour of stories, crafts, and fun for preschoolers age 3-5, held each Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am, except in June and August.  Children's Hour teaches creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letter and number recognition, and vocabulary building.

STORYTIME  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Children Services
Branch: Grantsville Meeting Room at the Grantsville Branch

   TOPIC:    President's Day!    

 

Children will enjoy an hour of stories, crafts and activities on WEDNESAYS from 11:00am - NOON. Birth - Age Eight are welcome to attend with an adult; the focus group is preschoolers age 3-5.Throughout this hour, children will build social, listening, vocabulary, & creative skills as well as letter and number recognition   =O)

 

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Home Schoolers  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Children Services
Branch: Accident Accident Library
All home-schooled children and teens are invited to participate in programs and activities at the Accident library on the third Thursday of the month, September through May.

On February 21st, Carolyn Collen-Dubose, retired art teacher, will give a handpuppet-making workshop.  This workshop will have a limit of 20, with a sign-up sheet at the library starting in January.  Adult assistance will be needed for younger children.  Please bring adult scissors that can cut cloth and felt.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Head Start - Library Book Checkout  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  Children Services
Branch: Kitzmiller 
Head Start students will be coming to the library to checkout books from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

LapSit  10:30 AM - 11:15 AM  Children Services
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room
A children's program designed especially for babies and toddlers (children age three and under).  LapSit is a special program that incorporates singing, rhymes, stories, and other activities that will entertain and stimulate children’s language skills.  A parent or caregiver must stay with the child for the program.

Children's Story Hour  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Children Services
Branch: Accident Accident Library
Children will enjoy an hour of stories, crafts, & activities on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.  This program is geared towards children ages 3-5.  Come join the fun!

Kids' Book Club  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Children Services
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room

Kids Book Club is a book discussion group for children ages six through eight.  Programs are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month from September through November and January through May.

 

You must be pre-registered to attend this program.

 

Students will be provided with books that they will read and discuss with the group.  They will also enjoy a craft or other fun activity and have a snack based on the themes relevant to the book selection for that month.  If interested please contact Deb Spurrier at 301-334-3996 ext. 104.

 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Children's Hour  10:30 AM - 11:30 AM  Children Services
Branch: Oakland Meeting Room
An hour of stories, crafts, and fun for preschoolers age 3-5, held each Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am, except in June and August.  Children's Hour teaches creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letter and number recognition, and vocabulary building.

STORYTIME  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Children Services
Branch: Grantsville Meeting Room at the Grantsville Branch

   TOPIC:  Nighty-Night      ZZZZZzzzzzz.....     

 

Children will enjoy an hour of stories, crafts and activities on WEDNESAYS from 11:00am - NOON. Birth - Age Eight are welcome to attend with an adult; the focus group is preschoolers age 3-5.Throughout this hour, children will build social, listening, vocabulary, & creative skills as well as letter and number recognition   =O)

 

Using a Non-Tablet eReader with Overdrive  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Adult Services
Branch: Oakland 6 N. Second St.

Do you have a non-tablet eReader/device (Kindle keyboard, Nook, Sony, Kobo, etc.)? Would you like to enjoy free and popular eBook and audiobook titles? Then bring your device and come to our free class. We'll show you how to use your device with Overdrive, the library's online resource for eBooks and audiobooks. Get details and register on our website. Registration is required for all classes.