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TUESDAY TALES STORYTIME

Storytime for preschoolers is held on Tuesdays at 10:45 am. Books, crafts, fingerplays, and more! Children 2 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.

FABLE-ISH & FAIRY-LIKE

January 6 – So Silly!
January 13 – New Fables
January 20 – Lessons Learned
January 27 – Jan Brett’s Tales 
February 3 – A New Spin
February 10 – Hey Birdie!

THURSDAYS AT THE LIBRARY 

Join us every Thursday at 4:15 pm at the library!

SIMPLY STEAM (K-4)

• January 8 – Winter Survival Fun: Bird Migration. Learn about birds in winter and help feed them!
• January 15 – Winter Survival Fun: Monarch Butterflies. Learn about monarch butterflies and the important of milkweed, and plant your own butterfly garden piece with supplies donated by Rita Dryer.
• January 29 – Winter Survival Fun: Hibernation. Design your own warmer dog house!

YOUTH CHESS CLUB (K-12)

January 22 – Kids and teens are invited to join librarian Alonna to learn about and/or play the game!

Chocolate Candy Contests

In honor of many chocolate holidays this month, kids and teens can look for a jar full of chocolates in their respective areas. Come closest to guessing the correct number without going over and win the jar! Random drawings will take place in case of a tie. Good luck!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

This program is a nationwide challenge encouraging parents and caregivers to read aloud to their children. Families read in 100-book segments, with incentives for every 100 books finished. Participation is free of charge. To learn more, visit our website or http://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/.

Pokémon Club

Are you a fan of Pokémon? Do you like the games? The show? The cards? Pokémon Go? Any of it? All of it? Then SPL’s Pokémon Club is for you – no matter what it is, we’ve got it!

Join the club on Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 am to explore all facets of Pokémon. At the first meeting, get a free card and free stickers and share what you like best about Pokémon. Then, come every month for more Pokémon fun! Thanks to the American Library Association for the grant supporting the club!

Interested in joining BOLT (Board of Library Teens)? The next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 7 at 4:30 pm. Pick up an application at the library and turn it in at the front desk or bring it to the meeting. Members help with party planning and book selection, and eat snacks! Open to grades 5-12.

Teen Clubs

• Club Club Afterschool for Teens: Every day after school from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Enjoy snacks and arts and crafts, work on homework, or just hang out together. No CCA on January 2, 19, or 29.
• Prism Club: Tuesdays, January 6 and 20 at 3:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and an open mind, and be ready to play games and talk about your favorite pride reads.
• Cosplay Club: Mondays, January 12 and 26 at 3:30 pm. Meet the club Sew Beyond Blessed (101 Church Street) to learn more about cosplaying and sewing.
• Retro Anime Club: Join us from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Wednesday, January 14, to watch episodes of older (but great!) anime chosen by the attendees. Japanese snacks included!

Library Bingo Night!

Join us at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28 for a night of good old-fashioned Bingo! Prizes and light refreshments will be included. No need to register; just come ready for a good time!

Thank you to everyone who remembered the library this holiday season! We wish you a great 2026!