DECEMBER 18, 2018
Children's Room Events
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| Cindy Bonnell led an introduction to knitting in November.
She's leading a knitting group for kids on Fridays beginning this month. |
Weekly Events for Kids in December
Story Hours
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time
Join Elyce to listen and sing along to rhymes
and songs. This story hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all are
welcome.
December's theme is Hibernation: we'll share stories featuring animals that hibernate each winter.
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. -- Silly Stories
Here's a chance for toddlers to get those wiggles out. We'll share silly stories that encourage play and movement.
Weekly Crafts and Play Groups
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Open Paint Group
Come use our collection of fingerpaints and assorted brushes, paint and dot art.
Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. -- Radio Games
Radio Games
with Laurel Redington of MVY Radio is an after-school program created
to engage middle schoolers with each other and learn to communicate
effectively. The goal is to foster courage, imagination, conversation,
empathy, creativity, and individuality. All middle schoolers are welcome
to join!
Wednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m. -- After School Crafts
We'll feature a new project every week -- just drop in.
For ages 9 and up.
For ages 9 and up.
Thursdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. -- After School Gaming
Use our Nintendo Switch consoles to try out different games. For ages 9 and up.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to noon -- Discovery Days with the Martha's Vineyard Family Center.
Each week we'll have a different preschool-age theme. No sign-up is required, but kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Fridays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. -- After School Knitting
With expert knitter Cindy Bonnell, for ages 9 and up.
Pre-registration is strongly suggested.
Call the library at 508-627-4221 for details and to sign up.
Special Events for Kids in December
Open House at the Library:
Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In the Children's Room, we're holding a
drop-in crafts program for the whole family: decorating your own
wrapping paper for holiday gifts.
Santa Visits the Library:
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
All are welcome
to the Children's Room for a visit and photo-op with Santa. He'll have
special gifts -- a book for each child to take home. We'll also have
holiday crafts tables set up, and will be serving hot chocolate and
kettle corn. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. This
event is free and open to all.
After-School Nutrition Program:
Friday, Dec. 21, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Once a month, public health nurse Lila Fischer offers this program for kids age 9 and up, teaching good nutrition habits and leading participants in making a healthy after-school snack. We're holding today's program after a half-day at the school, as the long holiday break begins. Registration is not required.
Once a month, public health nurse Lila Fischer offers this program for kids age 9 and up, teaching good nutrition habits and leading participants in making a healthy after-school snack. We're holding today's program after a half-day at the school, as the long holiday break begins. Registration is not required.
Drop-in Crafts:
Saturday, Dec. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit the Children's Room to make your own
holiday cards and wrapping paper. All ages are welcome; children under 9
must be accompanied by an adult.
Annual Family Re-Gifting Party:
Thursday, Dec. 27, beginning at 1 p.m.
Not sure what to do with that gift you
received that's "not quite you?" Bring it to the library for our Yankee
swap-style gift exchange. Just re-wrap the new item you'd like to swap
and bring it to the library. One item per person, please. We'll gather
for light refreshments at 1 pm. before starting the swap. No
registration is required.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Saturday, Dec. 29, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended for this monthly club.
For ages 11 and up.
Children's New Year's Eve Celebration:
Monday, Dec. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come make New Year's party poppers and decorate cookies.
We'll have free New Year's Eve sunglasses while supplies last.
All ages are welcome -- children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
TWILIGHT, FOLLY COVE, CAPE ANN
Oil on Canvas by Harry Aiken Vincent, American artist (1864-1931). 25 by 30 inches.