Family Program schedule for Winter/Spring 2011
Toddler Time: Wednesdays, January 12 – April 27th, 10:00-10:20am
For Toddlers with an accompanying adult.
A storytime especially for babies and toddlers emphasizing simple concepts, patterns, and unconditional acceptance. We stress “I Love You” rituals that help optimize your child’s brain for success at school and in life. This 20 minute program includes books, songs, finger plays and flannel board stories.
No registration required. Closed April 13 Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday.
Preschool Storytime: Weds, January 12 – April 27th, 10:30-11am
For ages 3-5
An independent activity for children ages 3-5. This 30 minute program of books, songs and flannel board stories introduces more complex concepts and ideas, increases vocabulary, improves listening skills and promotes reading readiness.
No registration required. Closed April 13 Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday.
Thursday Afternoon Adventures
For 5-10 year olds. Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM.
Listen to the story and then do a fun and creative project.
Registration required and limited to 15 participants.
Parents are welcome to join the activity.
January 20 – The Three Billy Goats Gruff JP 398.2 Galdone – Collage a Troll
February 3 – The Princess and the Pea JP Child – Make a Soft Pillow
February 17 – The Enormous Turnip JP 398.2 Cousins – Make a Felt Storyboard
March 3 – The Little Red Hen JP 398.2 Forest – Yummy Cake Painting
March 17 – The Three Little Pigs JP 398.2 Bucknall – Build a Shack
April 14 – The Bremen Town Musicians JP 398.2 Stevens – Clay Sculpture
April 28 – Kate and the Beanstalk JP 398.2 Osborne – Plant a Bean
Family Fun Time!
These programs are suitable for school age children with their parents.
For the week of January 10 - 14, each day from 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Snuggle up and be ready to laugh as Evelyn Edson, author, historian, teacher and mom extraordinaire reads aloud the classic chapter book Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth.
Wednesday, April 6, 10 AM
Wildlife Center: Birds of Prey
What makes birds of prey such successful hunters? Learn about the fantastic tools these magnificent predators have and discover what they can teach us about the world they inhabit.
Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 – 8 PM
For Young Adults, Parents and Grandparents
Remember and enlarge your love of the richness and rewards of picture books; learn their history and how to use them. With Joanne Washington, Librarian at Fluvanna County High School
Friday, April 22, 3:30 PM
Celebrate Earth Day
Plant a tree at the Library.
Young Adult Programs
Inklings
A Book Club for 11-18 year olds.
Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
January 31 – Read The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
March 28 – Read one of our great photography books like Digital Photo Madness! Bring your camera, meet and discuss ideas with local photographer Chris Hogger.
April 18 – Discuss our YA Collection titles and make a Wish List.
Tangles UnRaveled
Creative, inspiring and useful projects for 11-18 year olds.
Mondays, 5 to 6:45 PM
Registration required and limited to 15 participants.
January 10 – Stop, Look and Listen. How YOU can Make a Difference in Scottsville.
February 7 – Meet at the Scottsville Museum for a Private Tour.
February 14 – Paintings from the Heart.
March 7 – Knitting, Crocheting and Crafts
March 21 – Who was Virginia Moore? A talk by Scottsville native, local historian,
former mayor and magician, Robert K. Spencer.
April 11 – Profile Scottsville on Facebook with your Collected Work
Register for programs at the library, by email bg@jmrl.org or call 434-286-3541
These programs are made possible through the support of
The Friends of the Library.
