August 2023 Events

Kiddies Korner, Story Time–Join us on Tuesday August 1 at 10:00am! We will be hearing stories about “Around the World!”, doing some fingerplays, songs, a craft and more! Open to toddlers through preschool!

Kreative Krafters group– Meets every Tuesday from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the program room! This is open to anyone who wants to work on a craft but never finds the time.  If it’s a craft and you can bring it with you, then pack it up and come on over! (August dates are August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.)

Stuffed Animal Sleepover– Have you ever wondered what happens in the library at night? Now you have a chance to find out! Children ages 3+ are invited to drop off a stuffed animal for a special sleepover. Make sure to send a friend who doesn’t need to sleep with you each night! No advanced registration required, just drop off anytime starting Monday July 31 through Wednesday August 2 between 12:00pm-7:00pm. Each child will need to fill out a “My Name Is” form and create a nametag for your stuffed friend upon drop off.  Then they are all ready for a fun time as they spend the night with us Wednesday night! Watch our Facebook page and see all the fun your friend is having at our sleepover! Thursday August 3 from 10:00am-7:00pm stop in and get your friend and learn about their adventures! Each friend will have some goodies to take home!

Morning Walking GroupEvery Thursday AM (if it’s rainy, stay home) at 10:00am to get some steps in for health! Open to any that are available and able to walk! That means our older patrons, our homeschool patrons, moms/dads while the kiddos are at school, kids in strollers (bring your parents), etc. Meet new friends, bring a friend, come and socialize while we get healthy! (Be sure to wear proper walking shoes and bring a bottle of water too!) This program will run every Thursday through October 19, 2023! (You do not need to attend every week.) August dates are: August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Evening Walking GroupEvery Thursday PM (if it’s rainy, stay home) at 6:00pm to get some steps in for health! Open to any that are available and able to walk! That means our older patrons, our homeschool patrons, moms/dads with or without your kids, kids in strollers (bring your parents), etc. (Please note: If you bring a young child who isn’t in a stroller, you need to assure us that he/she will be well attended to and able to walk the entire time.)  Meet new friends, bring a friend, come and socialize while we get healthy! (Be sure to wear proper walking shoes and bring a bottle of water too!) This program will run every Thursday through October 19, 2023! (You do not need to attend every week.) August dates are: August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

Bubbleman– Bring the entire family out on Friday August 4 at 6:00pm for a bubblin’ good time!  The Bubbleman can make bubbles bigger than your head! All he needs to amuse people is some bubble soap and a wand!  Fun for all ages!

Take-n-Make-Stop in Monday August 7-Friday August 11 and get your activity to do at home! This week will be Beaded Butterflies! Craft kits are for kids ages 2-12 ONLY!

Yarn Art Makerspace-Stop in Monday August 7-Friday August 11 and make a yarn art creation.  Open to ages 6 to 17. (The makerspace will be set up by the circulation desk.)

Kiddies Korner, Story Time–Join us on Tuesday August 8 at 10:00am! We will be hearing stories about “Science it Up!” and doing some fingerplays, songs, a craft and more! Open to toddlers through preschool!

Homeschool Retreat!– Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month from 1:00pm-3:00pm for games, fun, snacks and socializing! We meet on Thursday August 10! Feel free to bring a game or two and a snack if you want! (We will provide them too!) Come meet other homeschoolers and have some fun too!

Spoonman– Come and get “SPOONED” on Friday August 11 at 6:00pm! It’s a lot better than getting forked or knifed. Stop sitting around the house getting all tarnished up and come out and have some clean fun!  The “Spoon Man” offers a hilarious interactive comedy program for all ages. He gives a real stirring performance. Everyone will really eat him up. No bibs required. The “Spoon Man” has a totally clean act. He never uses dirty silverware. It’s a spoonful of family fun!

Take-n-Make-Stop in Monday August 14-Friday August 18 and get your activity to do at home! This week will be Hodgepodge Week! Grab a craft you missed from a prior week or grab a favorite and do it again! While supplies last.  Craft kits are for kids ages 2-12 ONLY!

Kiddies Korner, Story Time–Join us on Tuesday August 15 at 10:00am! We will be hearing stories about “Kindness is the Bestest!”, doing some fingerplays, songs, a craft and more! Open to toddlers through preschool!

Tie Dye Night– Join us for some tie dying on Wednesday August 16 at 6:00pm!  Bring your own pre-washed 100% cotton t-shirt and we will provide the rest! Dress to get messy!  Make sure to do library business BEFORE the program as the library closes at 7pm.

Nighttime NERF– Bring your own Nerf equipment (darts too–please label them) and join us for open play around the library on Friday August 18 at 7:00pm!  See if the library stacks provide you enough shelter from getting hit by a friend’s foam dart!  Open to ages 7 and up; so, adults are welcome too!  Everyone must bring a snack and a drink.  We only have 14 spaces so sign-up starting August 1!

Summer Reading Ends!–  Be sure to get all your reading records (kids) and book reviews (adults) in by 7:00pm Friday August 18!  Make sure you have turned in all your contest entries etc. too!  REMEMBER only kids who have read AT LEAST 12 hours will graduate! SO READ, READ, READ!

Summer Reading Graduation– Join us on Wednesday August 23 at 6:00pm for graduation!  All the children who completed the 12-hour reading requirement will be invited to this ceremony.  Prizes, t-shirts, certificates and ice cream sundaes! 

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