The Friends contributes funds to provide occasional snacks and craft supplies for many of the children's programs.
Very special events ahead!
you won't want to miss these!
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For the young—and the young-at-heart—HGO's Storybook Opera presents an outdoor performance of the children's book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats on Friday, December 3 at 10 am. |
Crafts for December for all ages include an Artic Animals Kit using a handprint to create an artic scene AND a “Centennial Celebration Tote for Future Library Visits” kit to paint your own library tote. Both available while supplies last.
In February, for Black History Month, Tommy Terrific will present a magic show for kids based on the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American military aviators in the U.S. armed forces. Date TBD.
Also in February, the Library has partnered with the Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum for an exhibit entitled "Young at Art: Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations." The gallery will be open each Saturday in February, from 10 am to 3 pm. Our own librarians will be putting on a related story time and craft project on one of the Saturdays (TBD). More about the exhibit….
In February, for Black History Month, Tommy Terrific will present a magic show for kids based on the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American military aviators in the U.S. armed forces. Date TBD.
Also in February, the Library has partnered with the Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum for an exhibit entitled "Young at Art: Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations." The gallery will be open each Saturday in February, from 10 am to 3 pm. Our own librarians will be putting on a related story time and craft project on one of the Saturdays (TBD). More about the exhibit….
ongoing EVENTS FOR OUR CHILDREN
Outdoor Story Time for all ages—Fridays at 10:15 am
Programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolersSTORY TIMES
Because of the difficulty in managing safe distancing and masks for young children, Story Times for our youngest patrons will remain virtual on the Library's Facebook page.
The programs are currently revisiting past programs on Thursdays at 10:15 am. |
fOR gRADES k THROUGH 6KIDS' CORNER (GRADES K-6) RETURNS TO LIMITED IN-PERSON PROGRAMS IN JANUARY! Wednesdays from 5-5:30. The current monthly rotation includes: Young Artists Workshop with crafts that explore famous artists and Fairytale Theater with puppet shows. NEW PROGRAM! Wild Card Wednesday!—A variety of activities that may include cooking and crafts! Space is limited and pre-registration will be required for all in-person activities. read with a furry friend continues https://redstone.armymwr.com/calendar/my-time-milo?occurrenceID=633897
This program is particularly designed for reluctant readers ages 5 and older. Again, space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Read with a Furry Friend will be a monthly activity outside on a Saturday morning from 10:15 am - 11:15 am. The December event will be December 11. The Library will post future Saturday dates each month in advance of the event. See its website for future dates. |