JUBAL HARP AND SONG
Thursday, November 21st at 10:30 AM in the SAL Room.
Join Judi for a Thanksgiving-Themed Sing-Along with harp & guitar, movement to music and fingerplays!
For babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their parents and caregivers.
No registration needed.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 AM in the SAL room.
For ages 2-5 with caregiver.
Designed for children ages 2-5, this Storytime features early literacy activities which include books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed to develop your child’s language, socialization skills, and love of reading.
Just drop in, no registration necessary.
A Monthly Book Club for Queer & Allied Youth.
(ages 12-18)
Queer Reads is an LGBTQ-friendly book club for kids 12-18. It’s a safe place to share thoughts around books we are reading and to talk about ideas and issues.
Please stop by the youth desk for a copy of this months book.
December Discussion Book and Date:
The Best at It
by
Wednesday, December 4th
From award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own. One of Time Out’s “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month,” this is perfect for fans of Tim Federle’s Nate series. A Stonewall Honor Book!
Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you’re really good at and become the BEST at it.
Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul’s brain. While he’s not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won’t be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge…. But what if he discovers he isn’t the best at anything?
Funny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth.
January Discussion Book and Date:
Wynd: The Flight of the Prince
by James Tynion iv
Wednesday, January 8th
TO FIND YOUR HOME, FIRST YOU HAVE TO FIND YOURSELF
In a world where magical heritage is punishable by death, a young boy named Wynd must hide his true identity – and pointy ears – from everyone in Pipetown, even if it means he’ll never have the normal life he wants. But when his secret is threatened, Wynd is forced to leave his home behind to embark on a dangerous quest that will put him at the heart of a royal conspiracy beyond imagination. Now on the run with the boy of his dreams, his best friend Oakley, and a literal prince, Wynd will have to embrace the magic within himself if he wants to save them from the shocking dangers that await!
The team of award-winning superstars James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, Batman) and Michael Dialynas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) present the first graphic novel in an all-new fantasy epic about the power that lies inside each of us.
Busy Bees Playgroup
Most Thursdays from 10:00 – 12AM.
For ages 0-24 Months
This class is geared toward babies and toddlers from 0 months up to 24 months. There will be soft foam blocks and mats, sensory bins, toys, and a drop-in, unstructured playtime.
We will come together to sing a few songs and to read a book 15 minutes before 11am and 12am. Caregivers and babies alike will love this opportunity to socialize and learn from each other, and to get excited about reading together!
Siblings are welcome.
Saturday Storytime with Sandra
First Saturdays of the month at 10:30 am.
Storytime features early literacy activities including stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed to develop your child’s language, socialization skills, and love of reading.
Teen Hangout
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Open teen hangout afterschool! Middle and high school kids can come on their own after school to talk, play, and just hang out. The SAL Room will be available as a safe and welcoming space for teens and older tweens to just be themselves. Youth will be expected to adhere to the library’s behavior policy. The library is on the Crossett Brook Bus 6 route.
(Ages 12-18)
Watercolor for Kids with Pauline Nolte
Second Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in the SAL room.
Grades 2-4.
Dates:
December 10th
Join artist Pauline Nolte to explore techniques and to maximize creative exploration in Watercolor!
*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED* 12 seats available.
To register:
Watercolor for Kids – December (Google Form)
* We will have a new registration form each month *
Middle School Cooking Club
Third Mondays from 4pm – 5pm in the SAL room.
Open to anyone in grades 5 – 8.
Dates:
December 16th
DIY afterschool snack, anyone? In this class for Middle School students, we will challenge you to cook up something delicious in the SAL afterschool with your friends.
*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED* 12 seats available.
To register:
Middle School Cooking Club – December (Google Form)
* We will have a new registration form each month *
12 Seats Available
Lego Club
Every Third Wednesday from 3pm-4pm in the SAL Room.
Ages 6 and up with caregiver.
Try a different Lego Challenge every month.
November 20th – Country – What is your favorite country?
December 18th – Cityscape – Design a city that you know, or a mysterious, made up place.
January 15th – Kinetic – Create something that has one or more moving parts.
February 19th – Self Portrait – Create a self portrait out of LEGO.
March 19th – Two Dimensional – Create in only two dimensions, height and width.
April 16th – Earth Day – April 22nd is Earth Day.
May 21st – Bird House – Create a bird house.
June 18th – Aircraft – Design a custom made aircraft.
Teen Makerspace
Third Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Recommended for ages 12-18
Come one come all and hang with your friends at WPL while exploring various art mediums.
