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Baby Playtime
Parents, caregivers, and grandparents! Bring baby to experience a variety of sensory play areas including building boxes, art activities, shakers, and much more! For babies ages 6-18 months and an adult. Pre-registration is not required.
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Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, & Apr. 8 11:15 a.m. Pajama Story Time Come in your pajamas and cozy up with your blanket and favorite stuffed animal for an hour of stories, music, rhymes, crafts, and snacks. Registration is not required.
Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 17, & Apr. 21 6:30 p.m. Saturday Storytime
Enjoy stories, music, and movement for the whole family! Saturday Storytime will be held the third Saturday of each month. This program is for all ages.
Feb. 19, Mar. 19, & Apr. 16 3 p.m. Adventure Time
Too old for the kid stuff, but not ready for the teen stuff? Then come join Ms. Rhiannon and Ms. Courtney for a wide range of fun activities and adventures! Every month is a different experience! Adventure Time is held on the first Thursday of the month. For ages 9-12.
Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, & Apr. 7 4:45 p.m. S.T.E.A.M Club
Join other students in grades K-5 to create, learn, and explore the world around us through science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Parents are recommended to attend with their child.
Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, & Apr. 14 4 p.m. AniManga
Do you love all things anime? Then join us as we watch popular anime and talk about the manga series that you just can't put down. Anime may be rated up to PG-13. Open to teens in Grades 6-12.
Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, & Apr. 14 4:30 p.m. Film Fanatics
Keep it 'reel' in the Library with a different movie theme each month. Films are voted on by the Teen Advisory Group. Movies are for grades 6-12 and may be rated up to PG-13.
Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, & Apr. 6 4:30 p.m. Random Fandom
Are you obsessed with a fandom? Then join us as we celebrate through themed games, crafts, and food. Fandoms are voted on by the Teen Advisory Group. Open to teens in grades 6-12.
Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, & Apr. 13 4:30 p.m. TAG! (Teen Advisory Group)
Students in grades 6-12 can earn volunteer hours and plan teen library programs. This is a great opportunity to meet other teens and to make a difference at the library.
Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, & Apr. 27 4:30 p.m. Teen Time
Bring it on! Play fun games, ranging from virtual to board, and prove you're the ultimate gamer. Open to students in grades 6-12.
Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, & Apr. 20 4:30 p.m.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS Book Club for Adults
Adult readers are invited to discuss popular titles. Choose from Monday evening or Thursday morning. Finding Chika by Mitch Albom
Jan. 10 7 p.m.
Jan. 13 (via Zoom) 9:30 a.m. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Feb. 14 7 p.m.
Feb. 17 (via Zoom) 9:30 a.m. Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Mar. 14 7 p.m.
Mar. 17 (via Zoom) 9:30 a.m. The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate
Apr. 11 7 p.m.
Apr. 14 (via Zoom) 9:30 a.m.
Treat Yo' Shelf
Talk about new teen books and share what you're obsessed with reading. For teens in grades 6-12.
Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 29, & Apr. 26 4:30 p.m. Craftastic Mondays
Join us for craft sessions led by craft teacher Sharon Oels Martyn and Library staff. Visit the Library's website for information about the month's craft. For ages 14 and above.
Jan. 24, Mar. 21, & Apr. 18 7 p.m.
WEEKLY STORYTIME CLASSES
All attendees must have a pass to attend weekly classes. Passes are free and available upon request at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of the program. Masks are required for adults when social distancing is not possible. Wiggly Walkers
Stories, songs, and movement for “new walkers” up to age 2 and their grownups.
Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays 11 a.m. Romping Rhymers
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for ages 2 to 3 and their grownups.
Wednesdays 11 a.m.
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Leaping Learners
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for ages 3 to 5.
Mondays 11 a.m. Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. Buzzing Bumblebees
Books, songs, rhymes, and related activities geared toward children who are not yet walking.
Mondays 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays 11 a.m.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES
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oPen to the PuBLiC Jan. 22 & Apr. 23 Jan. 23 & Apr. 24 5 - 7 p.m.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m.
Join the Library for an evening honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day with the Teach the Shoah Foundation. More details about this event and instructions to register will be announced at a later date.
Jan. 27 7 p.m. FloMo Mini-Con
Join anime and manga fans for fun activities, games, and a chance to win fun prizes! For grades 6-12 and college-aged adults. Visit the Library website for registration information.
Jan. 15 12 - 4 p.m. College Preparedness Series
Learn all about college life and how to start preparing now.
Feb. 26 1 - 4 p.m. Teen Spring Lock-In
Ready to be locked in at the library after hours?!? Enjoy fun games, a movie, and pizza! For teens in Grades 6-12.
Mar. 11 4:30 - 9 p.m. Top 10 Tips for Planning an International Trip
Calling all world travelers! In this presentation for adults, Stephen Solosky, author, speaker, and founder of The Traveling Professor travel company, will offer tips and tricks for planning an international vacation. Learn how to get the most out of your next big trip to the destination of your dreams. Visit the Library website to register.
Jan. 18 7 p.m. Handling Stress & Anxiety
In this workshop for adults, Chris Guzniczak, Licensed Professional Counselor at Flower Mound Counseling, will discuss ways to identify, acknowledge, and manage anxiety. Learn to analyze the value in negative emotions, challenge thinking patterns, and communicate during conflict. Visit the Library website to register.
March 23 7 p.m. Teen Stress Management Workshop
Chris Guznizcak with Flower Mound Counseling will host a stress management workshop for teens.
Mar. 31 4:30 p.m. PROGRAM SERIES Spring Gardening Series
The Library will host four gardening sessions full of useful tips and information in the 2022 Spring Gardening Series, presented by the Denton County Master Gardener Association. All presentations will be held via Zoom. Visit the Library website for more information, including topics to be covered.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, & 28 7 p.m.
CREATION LAB CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Patrons can reserve machines in the Creation Lab in advance, with a valid Flower Mound Public Library card. Safety training will be required for some of the Creation Lab machines. Visit the Library website for more information and to register for classes or training sessions. Creation Lab
Join us for crafting in the Creation Lab! Library staff will demonstrate how to use Lab equipment, including Cricut and the Laser Cutter, to make a variety of projects. The Library will provide all supplies. Classes are open to teens and adults, and registration is required. Visit www.flower-mound.com/creationlab for program details and to register.
Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, & Apr. 27 7 p.m. Teen Creation Lab
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to get crafty in the Creation Lab and learn how to make things like stickers and buttons with Creation Lab tools. Registration is required. Visit the Library website for more information.
Safety training is required before independent use of the embroidery machine can be scheduled. Sign up for one of the following times at www.flower-mound.com/creationlab.
Day Date Time
Tu Jan. 4 & 18 5 - 6 p.m. Tu Feb. 1 & 15 5 - 6 p.m. Tu Mar. 1 & 15 5 - 6 p.m. Tu Apr. 5 & 19 5 - 6 p.m. Sa Feb. 5 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Laser Cutter Safety Training
Safety training is required before independent use of the laser cutter can be scheduled. Sign up for one of the following times at www. flower-mound.com/creationlab.
Day Date Time
Th Feb. 10 & 24 7 - 8 p.m. Th Mar. 10 & 24 7 - 8 p.m. Th Apr. 14 & 28 7 - 8 p.m. Sa Mar. 5 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sa Apr. 2 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
