APRIL 26, 2019
Children's Room Events
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| Every day is a great day for reading at the Edgartown Library. |
BULLETIN: The FARM Institute story hour with spring lambs has been rescheduled
from April 24 to Wednesday, May 1, at 10:30 a.m.
from April 24 to Wednesday, May 1, at 10:30 a.m.
Events for Kids in April
Story Hours
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. -- Story Time
All this month we celebrate the arrival of spring. Join us for stories about this season of new beginnings.
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.
Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. -- Portuguese Story Hour
Join us for stories in Portuguese geared toward preschool children.
Crafts and Play Groups
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- Open Paint Group
Come use our collection of finger paints and assorted brushes, paint and dot art.
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 foster effective communication. The goal is to encourage imagination, conversation, empathy, creativity, and individuality. All middle schoolers are welcome to join! This program is made possible by a grant from the Cape Cod 5 Foundation.
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.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to noon -- Discovery Days with the Martha's Vineyard Family Center
For preschoolers, with a different theme each week.
No sign-up is required, but kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
No sign-up is required, but kids under 9 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 to sign up.
Special Event: Wednesday, April 10:
Nursery School Naturalists, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Nursery School Naturalists, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Join Felix Neck naturalist Liz Dengenis to look for signs of spring. We'll experience the awakening of spring through stories, crafts, live animal presentations, and more.
School Vacation Week in the Children's Room
Note: The Library is closed Monday, April 15
Drop-in crafts will be available every day during school vacation week
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drop-in Egg Dyeing
Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We will provide the eggs and all of the supplies needed to create beautiful dyed eggs. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Drop-in Seed Planting
Tuesday, April 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us for a program about growing your own flowers, herbs, and
vegetables. We'll provide the seeds and egg cartons to
get you started with plants you can take home. Thank you to Mahoney's
get you started with plants you can take home. Thank you to Mahoney's
for donating the seeds.
IGI Community Lunch
Wednesday, April 17, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
This program is free and all are welcome.
Family Movie and Popcorn
Thursday, April 18, 1 p.m.
Up on the big screen today is
Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse.
Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse.
Family Movie and Popcorn
Friday, April 19, 1 p.m.
This afternoon we'll be screening a
favorite film, A Dog's Way Home.
favorite film, A Dog's Way Home.
Easter Bunny Visits the Library:
Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Stop by to say hi and take a photo with the Easter Bunny,
before heading to the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which starts at
1 p.m. sharp at the town recreation center, adjacent to the
Boys' and Girls' Club.
After-School Nutrition Program
Friday, April 26, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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. No preregistration is required.
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. No preregistration is required.
Coin Day: Thursday, April 25, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Come learn about coins and the hobby of coin collecting.
All ages are welcome; children under 9 must be
accompanied by an adult.
All ages are welcome; children under 9 must be
accompanied by an adult.
THE POOL
Oil on canvas, 25.5 by 36 inches. By Peleg Franklin Brownell, 1883. From the Simpson Collection.