Branching Out - Children's: Winter 2016 by Durham County Library

Branching Out Highlights of News & Events for Dec. 2016 - Feb. 2017

Programs for kids

Locations Main Library

300 N. Roxboro St., 919-560-0100 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0130 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center 3200 Dearborn Dr., 919-560-0210 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 2 - 6 p.m.

East Regional

211 Lick Creek Ln., 919-560-0203 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0214 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

North Regional

221 Milton Rd., 919-560-0231 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0232 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

THE DURHAM COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY, LOCATED DOWNTOWN, WILL BE CLOSING ON JANUARY 15 FOR A COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION! CHECK US OUT

South Regional

4505 S. Alston Ave., 919-560-7409 Children’s Unit, 919-560-7410 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Southwest Regional

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3605 Shannon Rd., 919-560-8590 Children’s Unit, 919-560-8592 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Stanford L. Warren Branch

1201 Fayetteville St., 919-560-0270 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Photography Photos taken by Satsuki “Sunshine” Scoville at the Summer Reading Finale 2016 at Durham County Stadium. Her website is scovillephotography.com. Thank you, Sunshine! If you are a photographer interested in volunteering your time and talents by photographing a Durham County Library event, please email huburke@dconc.gov.

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Table of Contents: Children’s Programs Directory/Locations.....................................2 Storytimes.............................................. 3-5 Bragtown.................................................. 6 East Regional.......................................... 6-7

Main Library........................................... 7-8 North Regional.......................................... 8 South Regional.......................................... 9 Southwest Regional................................. 10

Holiday Closings

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All Durham County Library locations will be closed: Winter Holiday Friday, Dec. 23 - Tuesday, Dec. 27 New Year's Sunday, Jan. 1 - Monday, Jan. 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 16

Winter Reading Program Dec. 1 - Apr. 1 Sleigh bells ring, are you reading? Join Durham County Library for our 1st Annual Winter Reading Program! Come by any Durham County Library location, pick up your Winter Reading log and earn a chance to win prizes. And, back by popular demand, we’re also hosting a Winter Fine Read Down; read at the library and remove $1.00 of fines for every 10 minutes you read. We can’t wait to see you!

storytime @ your library Storytimes are in order by age, then date.

Br ag tow n SING A SONG STORYTIME (Preschool) Mondays, Dec. 5; Jan. 9; Feb. 6 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Music strengthens children’s literacy skills. Help your child grow as they expand their vocabulary through songs and rhymes. MAGICAL MONDAYS STORYTIME (Preschool) Mondays, Dec. 12; Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 13, 20, 27 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Stop by for a morning of magical stories!

Eas t Reg ional BABY STORYTIME (Baby) Tuesdays 10 - 10:20 a.m. Parents and their babies can enjoy this lapsitstyle program filled with finger plays and stories focusing on early literacy. Come meet other new parents in the area while you spend time with your little one. TODDLER STORYTIME (Baby - 3 Year Olds) Tuesdays 10:30 - 11 a.m. Walkers to 3 year olds and their parents/ caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs and finger plays while spending time with other little ones.

FAMILY STORYTIME: PLAY AND READ/ JUGAR Y LEER (Preschool) Saturdays, Dec. 3; Jan. 14; Feb. 25 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. This storytime-style program, intended for children ages 3 to 5, includes stories, music and crafts in both English and Spanish.

*SENSORY STORYTIME Saturdays, Dec. 17; Jan. 28; Feb. 25 10 a.m. - 12 noon The whole family is invited to a 30 minute program of books, songs and fun for children with special needs. All abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver.

*Registration is required.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: STORYBOOK FUN Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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Storybook Fun is a 25-35 minute program featuring picture books, activities, songs and flannel board stories for preschool age children. Our program gives caregivers and children the opportunity to share, listen and enjoy stories together.

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*LAPSIT TIME (Infants, 2 Year Olds) Wednesdays (No Program Dec. 21, 28) 10:30 - 11 a.m.

*GROUPTIME STORYHOUR (All Ages) Thursdays (No Program Dec. 22, 29) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Singing and dancing is good for the soul, and it is never too early to get your little one grooving to the beat. Join us for this magical sing-along special, sprinkled with hand rhymes, finger plays, stories and more.

Join local daycares, schools and camps for this fun-filled series. Grouptime Storyhour offers stories, songs, crafts and more. This program is presented only at the request of a group as it is designed specifically for schools, daycares and camps, however, parents and children are welcome to join in, too. For further information call Anna Cromwell at 919-560-0130.

*TODDLER TIME (2 Year Olds) Mondays (No Program Dec. 19, 26) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Give your child a strong educational foundation through engaging, ageappropriate play and experiences. Toddler Time introduces children to sounds, rhythmic movement and music. It also provides parents and caregivers a chance to exchange ideas and information. Join us for stories, hand rhymes, finger plays and more.

*PAJAMA TIME (Infants, 2 Year Olds, Preschool) Mondays (No Program Dec. 19, 26) 7 - 7:30 p.m. Bring your soft blankets and stuffed animals, and let’s get cozy as we share whimsical stories and bedtime songs. Parents and caregivers can sit back and relax while we get your little one ready for bed at Pajama Time!

*PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (Preschool) Tuesdays (No Program Dec. 20, 27) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime helps prepare children for kindergarten by introducing preschool concepts, circle-time etiquette, socialization skills and creativity. Join us for stories, games, music, crafts and so much more! This program is suggested for children between 3 and 5 years old.

*Registration is required.

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*SATURDAY MORNING STORYHOUR (All Ages) Saturdays (No Program Dec. 24, 31) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Looking for a fun family outing for the weekend? Visit your local library for Saturday’s Storytime! Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more, all while getting to know others from your community. This program is open to children from infancy to first grade. Come and join in the fun!

*BILINGUAL STORYTIME WITH MS. CLAUDIA AND MS. OLIVIA (All Ages) Saturday, Dec. 10 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and songs in both Spanish and English, followed by a wonderful craft session! Sing and dance together, and make new friends.

Kids: Tu W., Lai J. and Can W.

SINGIN’ AND SHAKIN’ STORIES (Babies, 2 Year Olds, Preschool) Wednesdays (No Program in Dec.) 10 - 10:30 a.m. (Please Note New Time) Join us for this old favorite—a music and movement storytime for little ones! STORYTIME FOR ALL AGES (Babies, 2 Year Olds, Preschool) Wednesdays (No Program in Dec.) 10:40 - 11:10 a.m. (Please Note New Time and Day) Babies, toddlers and kids are invited to listen to books, boogie to the music and participate in fun pop-up activities that build early literacy skills. We hope to see you there! FAMILY STORYTIME (All Ages) Tuesdays (No Program in Dec.) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for this fun-filled family storytime.

Fo r a c o m p l e t e l i s t i n g o f e v e n t s , v i s i t d u r h a m c o u n t y l i b r a r y. o r g / c a l e n d a r. R e g i s t e r f o r e v e n t s o n l i n e , o r c a l l y o u r f a v o r i t e l i b r a r y. Kids: Eliana M. Hannah M. Vanessa M. and Owen M.

S o uth Reg ional BABY LAPSITTERS (6-23 Months) Wednesdays, Jan. 4 - Mar. 29 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories perfect for your baby. TODDLER RHYMETIME (1-3 Year Olds) Mondays, Jan. 9 - Mar. 27 (No Program Jan. 16) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for songs, rhymes, finger plays and lots of fun for toddlers.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (3-5 Year Olds) Tuesdays, Jan. 3 - Mar. 28 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for books, songs, activities and a craft perfect for your preschooler. KOREAN STORYTIME (All Ages) Saturdays, Jan. 14; Feb. 11 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for a bilingual storytime featuring Korean and English stories, songs and games for children of all ages. FAMILY STORYTIME (All Ages) Saturdays, Jan. 28; Feb. 25 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for books, songs, activities and a craft perfect for your young child.

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S o uthwes t Reg ional BABY AND ME LAPSIT (Baby, 0-23 Months) Mondays, Dec. 5 - Feb. 27 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Join Miss Margaret for songs, stories, rhymes and activities for you and your baby. BABY AND ME LAPSIT (Baby, 0-23 Months) Tuesdays, Dec. 6 - Feb. 8 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.; 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Allie for songs, stories, rhymes and activities for you and your baby. STORYTIME FOR TWO’S (2 Year Olds) Thursdays, Dec. 1 - Feb. 23 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 10:30 - 11 a.m. This storytime is the perfect transition from low-key lapsit to more ruckus storytimes. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with Miss Margaret. TERRIFIC TALES (3-6 Year Olds) Wednesdays, Dec. 7 - Feb. 22 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Ruth for some terrific tales, silly songs and family storytime fun! GERMAN STORYTIME (Preschool) Saturdays, Dates TBA (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Carolina Kinder for songs, stories and rhymes in German! It’s fun for the whole family!

CHINESE STORYTIME (Preschool) Saturdays, Dates TBA 11:15 - 12 noon Join us for songs, stories and rhymes in Chinese. PAJAMA STORYTIME (Family) 1st and 3rd Mondays, Dec. 5 - Feb. 27 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 6:30 - 7 p.m. Join Miss Allie and Miss Patty for bedtime stories, songs and family fun on the first and third Monday nights of the month! Pajamas and stuffed animal friends are encouraged. BILINGUAL FUN: SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME Alternate Wednesdays, Dec. 14 - Feb. 22 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Hola Amigos, join Ms. Patty in the Children’s Program Room for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Hope to see you there!

SPANISH STORYTIME / TIEMPO DE HISTORIAS EN ESPAÑOL Alternate Thursdays, Dec. 1 - Feb. 23 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Hola Amigos, vengan a cantar canciones y escuchar historias en espanol. Espero verte pronto! / Hi kids, join us for songs and stories all in Spanish. I hope to see you there!

*Registration is required.

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Programs for kids Eas t Reg ional HOMESCHOOL HUB Every other Thursday, Dec. 1, 15, 29; Jan. 12, 26; Feb. 9, 23 10 - 11 a.m. Come meet other homeschoolers in your area! Each program will explore a new, exciting topic and activity in science, history, literature or art—all of which aim to nurture a love of reading, reinforce literacy skills and encourage creative thinking. *BIRD FEEDER CRAFT Friday, Dec. 2 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.

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*MUSIC AND MOVEMENT (3-5 Year Olds) Mondays, Dec. 5, 19; Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6, 10 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Br ag tow n THE WORD GAMES (Grades 2-5) Thursdays, Dec. 1 - Feb. 23 4 - 5 p.m. Improve spelling and vocabulary skills with games, competitions and more! EXTREME GINGERBREAD CHALLENGE (Grades K-12) Wednesday, Dec. 7 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Combine sugar and a festive spirit with even more sugar and you get an awesome gingerbread challenge! Make a gingerbread house with all the trimmings! Then, after you build it your way, decide whether to eat it, share it or give it away as a present. All supplies will be provided. READERS THEATER WORKSHOP (Grades 3-6) Tuesdays, Jan. 3 - Feb. 7 4 - 5 p.m. Join in the fun and make stories come to life! Adapt stories from books into plays! Children will run lines, do acting warm ups and practice staging the play they will perform for friends and family at the end of this six-week series. *Registration is required.

Join us as we make bird feeders using pine cones, peanut butter and bird seeds. Hang them outside and watch the birds enjoy a tasty treat.

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Together with an adult, children ages 3 to 5 years old will be introduced to music through movement, singing and rhythmic activities. Program is limited to 10 child/adult pairs.

*LEGO CLUB (Ages 4 and Older) Sunday, Dec. 11 3 - 4 p.m. Children ages 4 and up are invited to join library staff on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the children’s room to build something together out of LEGOs.

*HOLIDAY COOKIE HOUSES (All Ages) Friday, Dec. 16 4 - 5:30 p.m. Join us for our third annual cookie houses program! Come put your cookie house building skills to the test! All materials will be provided.

*SNOWFLAKES & ORNAMENT CRAFT Sunday, Dec. 18 3 - 5:30 p.m. Join the children’s staff as we make holiday crafts.

*COOKIES, COCOA AND A MOVIE! Monday, Dec. 19 6:30 - 8 p.m. Come enjoy cocoa and cookies while you watch the classic: A Muppet Christmas Carol (PG)!

“CHILL OUT AND READ!” SERIES VIDEO GAMES NIGHT!

Monday, Dec. 5 6:30 - 8 p.m. Play Mario classics like Super Mario and Mario Kart! MOVIE NIGHT!

Monday, Dec. 19 6:30 - 8 p.m. Come watch a Dickens’ classic, Muppet style: A Muppet Christmas Carol (PG)! ROBOTICS NIGHT!

Monday, Jan. 9 6:30 - 8 p.m. Come play with the library’s robots Dot and Dash! ART NIGHT!

Monday, Jan. 23 6:30 - 8 p.m. Come out and paint a masterpiece! VALENTINE’S PARTY!

Monday, Feb. 13 6:30 - 8 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with books, games, crafts and more! MAKER’S SPACE NIGHT!

Monday, Feb. 27 6:30 - 8 p.m. Come enjoy all the cool gadgets the library has to offer!

Fo r a c o m p l e t e l i s t i n g o f e v e n t s , v i s i t d u r h a m c o u n t y l i b r a r y. o r g / c a l e n d a r. R e g i s t e r f o r e v e n t s o n l i n e , o r c a l l y o u r f a v o r i t e l i b r a r y.

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Wednesdays, Jan. 4 - Feb. 22 3:30 - 5 p.m. We’ve taken back Wednesdays and turned them in to a day to go bananas for! Kids of all ages can drop into the children’s room. LEGO MANIA

Wednesdays, Jan. 4; Feb. 1 3:30 - 5 p.m. Build something cool with LEGOs the library provides. CRAFT PROJECTS

Wednesdays, Jan. 11; Feb. 8 3:30 - 5 p.m. Make new friends and create using materials provided by the library. Wii

Wednesdays, Jan. 18; Feb. 15 3:30 - 5 p.m. Children are invited to play Wii games and other educational games. SIMPLE SCIENCE

Wednesdays, Jan. 25; Feb. 22 3:30 - 5 p.m. Complete an interesting and simple science project with library staff. CREATE AND GET MESSY! (All Ages) Fridays, Jan. 20; Feb. 10 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Come create some messy crafts! In January, make a snowman craft! Don’t worry, the library will handle the clean up! All supplies will be provided. 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Ongoing All over the country, families are embarking on an exciting challenge to get young children on track for a future of reading success. The goal is to read 1,000 books together before children enter kindergarten. East Regional Library encourages all parents of young children, no matter how small, to take the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge. Pick up your reading log at the library. Earn prizes for reaching milestones along the way.

Main Li b rar y DESIGN ART (6-12 Year Olds) Sundays (No Program Dec. 18, 25) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Coloring is no longer just for kids! People of all ages enjoy design art, and researchers and therapists tout its calming benefits. Experiment with watercolor pencils and two tone markers on intricate coloring pages. The effects are stunning. Join us for this calming activity and create a masterpiece! *ZUMBA FOR FAMILIES WITH JANET LEVY! (All Ages) Dec. 5, 17, 19 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. It’s time to get moving! The only thing better than exercise is exercise in the form of dance! Join us for this fast tempo, exciting program and meet some of your local neighbors. This is an intergenerational program—everyone’s welcome: moms, dads, teens, tweens and kids. Stop by and meet Janet Levy, a licensed Zumba instructor, as she introduces us to some popular tunes, cool moves and the fun of Zumba exercise!

*FOUR MAGIC WORDS: PLEASE AND THANK YOU (All Ages) Tuesday, Dec. 6 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. This program offers helpful hints to good manners that every child needs to know. What do you say when you get socks instead of the cool race car you really wanted? How soon after receiving a gift should you send a thank you card? Knowing and using good manners can make holidays and any day pleasant and enjoyable for everyone. Through stories, songs, role-playing and more, children can brush up on the winning behavior we all wish to give and receive.

*JOIN OUR LEGO CLUB! (All Ages) Wednesdays (No Program Dec. 14, 21, 28) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. If you can’t get enough of LEGOs, then join our LEGO Club! There’s a different building assignment every week. Join in the fun with your fellow LEGO Maniacs, and let’s get building!

*GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP (Preschool, Elementary) Saturday, Dec. 10 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Make your own gingerbread house using graham crackers and an array of edible decorations. All ingredients are provided. Try not to eat them all!

*HOLIDAY TREATS FOR YOUR FURRY FRIENDS! (Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary) Monday, Dec. 12 3:30 - 4 p.m. Does your dog or cat like treats? Do they purr or bark every time they see you with a cookie? Come make a cookie treat for your furry family member! Come join in the fun and make a special treat to take home for your pet!

A TAIL-WAGGING HOLIDAY SPECIAL! (All Ages) Tuesday, Dec. 13 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Come meet a special dog! The Humane Society of Durham joins us for a visit to the library with a canine mascot to talk about animal adoptions! We are also going to have a puppet show about our barking friends, presented by Ms. Laurel and friends. Join us for a really good time! *SNOWFLAKE WORKSHOP (Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Wednesday, Dec. 14 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Learn to make beautiful and intricate snowflakes. Snowflakes are great for winter-time decorating. This program is recommended for children ages 6 to 12, as scissors and cutting will be involved.

*EASY ORIGAMI WITH MS. ANNA! (6-12 Year Olds) Friday, Dec. 16 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Origami beginners are welcome! During this session children are introduced to basic folding skills and simple techniques of origami. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to provide assistance. *Registration is required. Winter 2016-2017 Branching Out

Programs for kids Mai n Li br ar y *A LETTER TO SANTA! (All Ages) Ongoing, Dec. 1 - 15 Santa has lots of mailboxes throughout the world to help collect children’s holiday wishes. We are lucky to be one of his chosen locations. Drop off a letter for Santa at the Main Library Children’s Unit and Santa’s elves will make sure a letter arrives at your home, just in time for Christmas. Parents, make sure your child’s first and last name is written clearly. The full address should be correct and legible, so that Santa’s little elves won’t get lost! All letters must be hand-delivered at the Children’s Unit desk and arrive no later than Dec. 15.

*LIBRARY ETIQUETTE AND TOUR SESSION (6-12 Year Olds) Ongoing, Dec. 1 - 17 This program is open to schools, daycares, homeschoolers and day camps. Enjoy a tour of the library followed by an information session explaining the expectations for children when visiting the library. Each session is scheduled upon request. Please call Anna Cromwell at 919-560-0130 for more information.

*HORIZON & INTERNET TRAINING (6-12 Year Olds) Ongoing, Dec. 1 - 17 One on one sessions provided to individuals and groups of five or less. Learn how to use both the internet and the Library Computer Catalog effectively. Sessions provided upon request. Call Anna Cromwell at 919-560-0130 for more information.

*STORY SHARING KITS (Adults) Ongoing, Dec. 1 - 17 Calling all daycare providers! We have a great resource for you! Story Sharing Kits are a story time in a bag! Each Kit is theme-based and designed to support daycare curriculums— there are over 75 themes. The Kits provide information in a variety of mediums: books, videos, cds, puzzles, puppets, flannel board stories, activity guides and more. The Kits can only be checked out and returned at the Main Library’s Children’s Unit to ensure they are complete prior to check out and upon return. Kits are available only to daycare providers. That status will be verified prior to check out. For more information, please call Anna Cromwell at 919-560-0130 or stop by for a list of themed kits available.

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Nor th Reg ional HOMESCHOOL LEARNING LAB (Preschool, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Thursdays, beginning Jan. 12 9:30 a.m. The Homeschool Learning Lab is a program that allows homeschoolers time and space to come together in the library for social, educational and fun programming. Each week brings exploration of different activities. Parents are always invited to facilitate a lab. NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY Wednesday, Jan. 18 10 - 11 a.m. Join us in the celebration of the loveable, huggable, Winnie the Pooh! Create fun crafts, sing, dance and watch a movie too!

NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY Monday, Jan. 23 4 p.m. Handwriting is as unique as fingerprints. Come out and display your handwriting, learn the lost art of cursive writing and discover what your handwriting reveals about you. TUTORING AT NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY (Elementary School) Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 17 - Mar. 30

*HELLO KITTY PARTY! (VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT) (All Ages) Tuesday, Feb. 14 3 - 4 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making a festive craft and a lovely snack!

*NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVERS Saturday, Feb. 18 10:30 a.m. Celebrate your love for the library by creating a story in a box, joining a library scavenger hunt and much more.

*NAIL ART (6-12 Year Olds) Friday, Feb. 24 3 - 4 p.m. At this fun Friday afternoon program, children will get to enjoy a book and also learn how to paint their nails using their choices of colors inspired by a book. We will add simple nail art designs, too, and make your nails really pop!

Tutoring is offered on a first-come, firstserved basis to children in grades K-5. Space is limited, and an application must be completed in order to receive tutoring. Applications will be accepted January 2 - 9. Schedules will be emailed out no later than January 13.

*NEW YEAR FESTIVAL (All Ages) Friday, Jan. 27 3 - 4 p.m. Are you interested in Asian celebrations of the New Year? Let’s find out and learn about Asian cultures and explore the world we live in together.

*Registration is required.

Ramlah J.

S o uth Reg ional *GINGERBREAD COOKIE DECORATING (Elementary) Saturday, Dec. 3 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. You are invited to attend our very special Gingerbread Cookie Decorating program! We will provide the cookies, frosting, and treats, just bring your imagination! This program is designed for children ages 6 to 11.

ZUMBA JR. (4-6 Year Olds) Tuesdays, Dec. 6, 13 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join South Regional Library and Renee Parks-Bryant for Zumba Jr.! Zumba Jr. is a high-energy, fun way to get kids moving and have fun. *WINTER CRAFT TIME! (Elementary) Tuesday, Dec. 6 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. We’re making snowy crafts! Join us here at South Regional Library as we celebrate winter with snowflake-inspired crafts.

HOLIDAY SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS (Elementary) Friday, Dec. 9 3:30 - 5 p.m. Want to make glow in the dark Jell-O, or your own snow? Join us at the South Regional Library for a morning filled with science experiments holiday style. MEET THE AUTHOR: MELISSA ROONEY (Elementary) Saturday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. - 12 noon Monday, Dec. 19, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. South Regional Library is excited to welcome Melissa Rooney, local author of Eddie the Electron. There are two chances to hear her presentation—Dec. 10 or Dec. 19! Ms. Rooney will be reading from her book and kids will be able to do hands-on science activities about electricity.

*WINTER SING-A-LONG CELEBRATION (Ages 5 and Under) Saturday, Dec. 17 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Join us for a morning of winter songs, stories and a craft.

FROM BOOKS TO THE BIG SCREEN (All Ages) Mondays, Jan. 9; Feb. 6 5 - 7 p.m. Many beloved books, new and old, are being transformed into movies. Join us for your favorite classic and popular children’s literature books on the big screen. *MATH EOG PREP PARENT WORKSHOP (Adults) Thursdays, Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 16, 23 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join us for a series of Math End-of-Grade (EOG) Test Prep Workshops. This four-part series is presented by Mike Gallagher, Ph.D., a retired consultant in Test Development. Gallagher has worked with the Public Schools of North Carolina. Each session will focus on released EOG questions, facts students should know and problem solving skills. This program is for adults only, and registration is required.

MEET THE AUTHOR: CAROLYNE KENNEDY SMITH (All Ages) Saturday, Jan. 28 2 - 3 p.m. South Regional Library is excited to welcome Carolyne Kennedy Smith, local author of Timber Tails. Kennedy Smith will read two of her stories from this charming collection all about the animal friends (and sometimes foes!) around her woodland Piedmont home. Children will also make a woodland creature craft. These stories are fun for the whole family!

*Registration is required.

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Programs for kids S o uthwes t Reg ional LEGO LAB (All Ages) Alternate Fridays, Dec. 2 - Feb. 25 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 4 - 4:45 p.m. Are you ready to build? We’ve got the LEGOs, you just need to bring the imagination!

*PARACHUTE PLAYTIME (2-4 Year Olds) Alternate Tuesdays, Dec. 6 - Feb. 28 (No Program Jan. 19 - Feb. 3) 2:30 - 3 p.m.

*7TH ANNUAL KIDS COOKIE SWAP! (5-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Dec. 3 4 - 4:45 p.m.

MOVEMENT & MUSIC (2-5 Year Olds) Wednesdays, Dec. 7 - Feb. 22 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. This is an opportunity to get out some energy by creating your own dance moves to fun children’s music

Join us for an easy and rewarding way to combine baking, fun and gift giving. Each child should bring 36 cookies to share (homemade or store bought). Step 1: Talk about our cookies and why we enjoy them so much. Step 2: Remember to bring a container to take some cookies home! Step 3: Begin Cookie Swap! Step 4: Enjoy a sample or two of cookies along with some fun trivia.

*HOMESCHOOL BOOKCLUB (Grades 3-6) Wednesdays, Dec. 7; Jan. 4; Feb. 1 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Join Miss Ruth for this book club for homeschoolers! Read a book of your choice on a monthly theme and come talk about it with other homeschool kids.

*Registration is required.

Join Miss Patty and Miss Ruth as we walk, sit, dance and play with a parachute.

PLAY-DOH LAB (All Ages) Alternate Fridays, Dec. 9 - Feb. 25 (No Program Dec. 19 - Jan. 3) 4 - 4:45 p.m. Are you ready to squish, moosh and create with Play-Doh? We have the Play-Doh, you bring your imagination. Please note: glutenfree supplies available upon request.

HOGWARTS CLUB FOR WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY (6-12 Year Olds) Saturdays, Dec. 10; Jan. 7; Feb. 4 4 - 5 p.m. Every month, the Hogwarts Club for Witchcraft and Wizardry meets to discuss Harry Potter and do a magical activity!

Isabelle E.

DISNEY PRINCESS MOVIES Tuesday, Dec. 13 (Princess Leia - Star Wars: The Force Awakens); Jan. 10 (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs); Feb. 14 (Frozen) 4 - 6 p.m. Join us once a month for a showing of a Disney princess movie. Popcorn will be provided, and feel free to dress up. All princesses and princes welcome. *WHERE IN THE WORLD? (Elementary) Wednesdays, Dec. 14; Jan. 11; Feb. 8 4 - 4:45 p.m. Where in the world can we go? Come to the library and get ready to travel to a new place and time every month. We’ll learn about a different country, its history and make a craft!

*ELEMENTARY DEDUCTION (7-10 Year Olds) Wednesdays, Jan. 25; Feb. 22 4 - 4:45 p.m. It’s time to experiment! Join us at Southwest for science discovery time. We’re going to experiment, create and unearth cool things at this monthly program. Please register!

VALENTINE CARDS CREATIONS (All Ages) Feb. 1 - 9 All Day Roses are red, violets are blue, you must be a senior, because I care for you! Come use your creativity and spread some love by designing Valentine cards for local senior citizens.

Winter 2016-2017 Branching Out