Baby Bookworms

Wednesdays at 10am

Come get acquainted with our newest storytime at Valdese—the Baby Bookworms. Each week Ms. Amber will teach some nursery rhymes, sing some lullabies or baby tunes, read fun books, or offer playtime and movement suggestions. We’re so excited about our new Baby Bookworms! We hope to see lots of little ones crawling around the library!

February is a very musical month. We will sing, play music and rhyme all month. Our nursery song for the month is “Hickory Dickory Dock”.

February 15

Number One Tickle Your Tum by John Prater sends us into giggling fits as we jump and move and sing and dance.

February 22

The Bear Went Over the Mountain by John Prater takes us up and down and all around. Whee! After our fun trip, we will make an handprint polar bear scene.

February 29

Bunny's Rainbow Day by Monica Wellington lets us end our music month as we hop, hop, hop and make lots of noisy fun.

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Songs of the Month for March: "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" and "Good Morning To You"

March 7 – Colors

March is a time for bright new colors, so today we will read Little Elmo’s Book of Colors by Anna Ross. Then get ready for some messy fun as we play with paint and learn a few colors.

March 14 – Happy Sounds

Up, down and all around — wiggle, jiggle, jump! Today is a day for movement! First we’ll read If You’re Happy and You Know It by Raffi then it’s time to make lots of wonderful noise. It’s music day! Everybody can make music of some kind!

March 21 – Spring

Wake up, flowers! Wake up, animals! It’s Spring! Let’s wiggle and sing as we read Over in the Garden by Jennifer Ward. Then we get to make beautiful tissue flower pictures to take home and hang to welcome spring.

March 28 – All About Me

Fingers, tummies and feet – giggly, tickly body parts. Today we will learn and sing “all about me”. Get ready to do some giggling. We will read Here are my Hands by Bill Martin. Since we love to make our bodies move and shake, we’ll have another music and instrument day!

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Terrific Tots Storytime

For Those 2-3 Years Old
Mondays at 10am

February 13 — HAPPY VALENTINE

We will read I Love It when You Smile by Sam McBratney and hear how Christine loved her Mommy so much she didn’t want to grow up in Kangaroo Christine by Guido van Genechten. Ms. Linda has some valentine fingerplays and rhymes for you to learn too. Then you can make a kangaroo valentine and enjoy Ms. Linda’s Valentine “hug” of a party!

February 20 — GIVE ME A HUG

Today we are looking at different ways to hug as you hear the story of Hugless Douglas by David Melling and Koala Lou by Mem Fox. You and your mom or dad or caregiver and Ms. Linda can practice giving each other great squeezy hugs as you sing and rhyme about those cuddles. And what’s more cuddly than a cute little koala that moves its arms and legs for you to make and take home?

February 27 — GREAT BIG SMOOCHES

We’ll end the month of love with great big kisses! Let’s not lose ours like Matilda Rose does in I Lost My Kisses by Trudie Trewin. We want lots and lots of kisses. What does your best pucker look like? Not everybody likes kisses though, if you can imagine. Find out why Momo wants No More Kissing by Emma Clark. Ms. Linda has a surprise craft planned for you. YOU’RE GOING TO “LOVE” IT!

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March 5 – Animals

This month we will visit some animals that live in Africa. We will start by reading a fun book by Judy Sierra called Zoozical. The fun doesn’t stop there as we go on to hear Giraffes can’t Dance by Giles Andreae. Maybe giraffes can’t dance but can you? We’ve got some fun songs and rhymes that you can do some stepping’ and stompin’ to. Then you can make a wild animal necklace to wear home.

March 12 – Music and Movement

Come ready to wiggle and jump and make a little noise. No quiet library time this week! We’re getting out the musical instruments and playing along as we hear Bearobics by Vic Parker and The Animal Boogie by Debbie Harter. We’ve got rhythm! We’ve got rhyme! We’re going to shake it, shake it, shake it and have a fun time! You’ll even make a musical craft so you can keep having fun once you get home.

March 19 – Elephants

Do elephants really never forget? Let’s find out in Elephants Never Forget by Anushka Ravishankar. Then our colorful elephant friend, Elmer is excited about Elmer’s Special Day by David McKee. Join Ms. Linda in fun fingerplays and songs about our great gray friends and then make an elephant puppet of your own.

March 26 – On A Safari

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on a safari? Ms. Linda is going to take you on one today. Get ready to go Way Far Away on a Wild Safari (by Jan Peck) as you look for a lion and other jungle animals. Goin’ on a lion hunt….. We’re not scared! Every good safari hunter needs a good pair of binoculars to see all the things deep in the jungle, so you’ll make a pair today so you’ll be ready for a hunt anytime.

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Pre-School Pals

For Those 4-5 Years Old
Wednesdays at 10:30am

February 15 — KINDNESS

Today is special because we are talking about kindness, not just towards our mommy and daddy but our friends too. We will read Elmer the Elephant and sing a song about sharing. Our craft today is a kindness and helping chart.

February 22 — DENTAL HEALTH

Open wide and get ready to talk about your teeth. We’ll sing and play and learn about those wonderful pearly chompers in your mouth. Mrs. Amber has a flannelboard story where you can help her find out good and bad foods for your teeth. You will also make a cool toothy puppet.

February 29 — MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC

Toot your horn and bang your drum because today we’re talking about musical instruments. We will read The Happy Hedgehog Band and play real musical instruments. Our craft today is a colorful drum.

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March 7 – Weather

Wind, rain, snow and sunshine — weather is all around us; and March is the perfect time to see different kinds of weather. Today we will read Whatever the Weather by Karen Wallace and do a silly flannel story about weather. We’ll end our day by making wind paintings.

March 14 – Leprechauns

What is short, wears green and loves gold? A Leprechaun, of course! Today we will read The Leprechaun Who Lost his Rainbow by Sean Callahan. We’ll go on a treasure hunt to find the leprechaun’s gold and sing an Irish song about being happy. Our craft today is a leprechaun’s tie you can wear.

March 21 – Spring

Listen...can you hear the birds tweeting? The flowers are budding and spring is here! Let’s be brave and go on a springtime bear hunt! We’ll read Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson. Then we’ll make ourselves all beautiful by making pretty flower hats.

March 27 – FAMILY GOLD MOVIE NIGHT

Come join us for Family Gold Movie Night as we present the wonderful classic “ET”. The movie will begin at 6:00 PM and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided for those attending.

March 28 – Colors

We all know our colors, but do you know what colors mix to make other colors? Today is a messy day. We’ll read The Mixed-up Chameleon by Eric Carle. Afterwards, Ms. Amber will use the overhead projector to tell a story about mixed up colors. To end our adventure in mixing colors, we will make colorful crayon scratch pictures.

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Library Explorers

For Those 6-8 Years Old
Tuesdays at 3:30pm

February 14 — HAPPY VALENTINE

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today we will read our book February Friend then the party begins! We’re playing Valentine bingo and munching on sweet and yummy treats.

February 21 — READ ME A RIDDLE

Today is a day to pay very close attention because it’s spot the plot day. We will read the cool book Spot the Plot: A Riddle Book of Book Riddles by Patrick Lewis, then we’ll play a memory game about the book.

February 28 — PIECING IT TOGETHER

It’s back to our book February Friend today. When we finish, you are going to be making some of the most beautiful fuse bead crafts you’ve ever seen! Come ready to place every piece in the just the right place.

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Do you love to look at the stars at night? Have you ever wondered what other planets look like? Well this month is all about the solar system and SPACE!

March 6 – Lost in Space

We begin our trip into space with the movie The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space. We’ll watch as Ms. Frizzel and her class get into trouble as they explore the great unknown. We can nibble on Moon Pies and space junk and wash it all down with SunDrop.

March 13 – Planets

Today we will be true astronauts as we begin constructing a solar system. Come learn some truly amazing things about our planet Earth as well as ones that no human can ever explore. Do you know why? Come find out!

March 20 – Galaxies

So far to travel… so little time...millions of miles! We will travel all the way to two of the most amazing planets in our solar system, Saturn and Mars, and study about their unique terrain. We’ll finish making our solar system from last week and then create a glittery galaxy that’s almost as beautiful as the real thing.

March 27 – FAMILY GOLD MOVIE NIGHT

Come join us for Family Gold Movie Night as we present the wonderful classic “ET”. The movie will begin at 6:00 PM and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided for those attending.

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Cool Kids Club

For Those 9-12 Years Old
Tuesdays at 3:30pm

February 14 — HUGS AND KISSES

Today is our Valentine party! Come play bingo and have a Valentine snack. Get a “hug” from Ms. Edwina or you can give her one.

February 21 — ANTARCTICA

Let’s go south, way down south, to the South Pole! We are going to “travel” to the coldest, windiest, and driest (really!) place on earth… Antarctica. We will learn who and what is able to live there and make a very special bookmark to remind you of your travels.

February 28 — MARCH OF THE PENGUINS

We’re continuing a look at the cold South Pole and one of the creatures that lives there– the one that gets the award for best-dressed– the penguin. We’ll learn all about this beautiful bird in the movie “March of the Penguins” as we enjoy snow cream and popcorn.

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March 6 – Leprechauns

Who are the Wee People? Leprechauns! I believe, do you? Cool Kids travel to Ireland this month to learn about all things Irish. You’ll be surprised at what’s true about Ireland and what’s Irish folklore or legend. We will make a teeny tiny hat perfect to leave out for a Leprechaun.

March 13 – Saint Patrick’s Day

Come celebrate “the wearing of the green”! We will play bingo, Irish Pictionary and Saint Patrick’s Scramble. Of course, we will have to eat something green.

March 20 – Fairies

Irish lore is just bursting with fairies. You know about leprechauns, but do you know what a Banshee is? Have you ever heard of a Pooka or a Merrow? There are many types of fairies just waiting to be discovered. Come join the hunt through the forests of Ireland and see what we can catch. It’s important to know what kind of fairy you have because you’re going to make a fairy house for him/her this week.

March 27 – FAMILY GOLD MOVIE NIGHT

Come join us for Family Gold Movie Night as we present the wonderful classic “ET”. The movie will begin at 6:00 PM and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided for those attending.

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Terrific Tots Storytime

Tuesdays at 10am

February 14 — HAPPY VALENTINE

Hugs and kisses from Ms. Judy today! Valentine rhymes and fingerplays, songs and flannel stories are just waiting for you. You’ll hear about Little Mouse’s Big Valentine by Thacher Hurd and The Valentine Bears by Eve Bunting. Don’t forget to bring your smooches. There will be plenty for all. Of course, there will be special hugs and “treats” too.

February 21 — CHINESE NEW YEAR

Happy New Year – again! It’s the Year of the Dragon. That’s right—in China, they’re having their new year. Who doesn’t love dragons? You’ll hear all about them today; and you’ll learn about the boys and girls in China and some of the ways they celebrate their new year too. Ms. Judy has a special story about The Story of Chopsticks by Ying Chang Compestine. There’s a special surprise after the story too. Isn’t the new year always a surprise?

February 28 — TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS

Chug, chug, choo choo! Here comes the train! Everybody loves trains, and Ms. Judy has a storytime filled with lots of clickity clackity chuggy trains running down the tracks. Put on your engineer hat and get ready for some fun as you hear Thomas and Percy and the Dragon by Awdry and The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper. You’ll make a special train craft before you chug-a-chug home.

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March 6 – Dr. Seuss Day

“Slow feet, quick feet, fuzzy furry feet…” so many silly feet in Dr. Seuss’ The Foot Book. Today is a day with the wonderful and silly rhymes of Dr. Seuss. We’ll make silly matches that go with his creatures that are only in our imaginations. Imagine those creatures in clothes like we wear! What!? You mean, like Fox in Socks. Ridiculous! Oh what kind of wonderful thing will you create from your imagination after the story is over?

March 13 – St. Patrick’s Day

Shh! We’re going on a leprechaun hunt. If we tiptoe very quietly we just might sneak up on a wee person and if we do, we get to keep the gold! Maybe if we sing some leprechaun songs or call them with our leprechaun jingles, we can get them to peek out. Ms. Judy has some leprechaun stories and a special story about St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting. Then it’s tiptoe to the craft table for a little leprechaun crafting.

March 20 – Dinosaurs

Listen! I hear a rumble in the library! Look up, up, up! It’s a mighty – and -GIGANTIC— DINOSAUR! Hear Dinosaur Roar (by Paul Strickland)- what is all the Dinosaurumpus (by Tony Mitton) about? Can you believe that dinosaurs can actually do a dinosaur dance? Ms. Judy is going to teach you how today. Get your best dinosaur roar ready because she’s going to need your help as you rhyme and dance your way through today’s ginormous fun.

March 27 – March Winds

Blow, winds, blow! Hold on to your hats for this storytime. The winds are going to be blowing and whisking things all around. What if you were a tree out in the wind? There’s a story about a bet between the sun and the wind and who is stronger. Who do you think is stronger? Ms. Judy will read about our favorite monkey, Curious George, in Curious George Flies a Kite by H.A. Rey. Maybe you can fly your own kite.

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Cool Kids Club

For Those 6-12 Years Old
Wednesdays at 3:30pm

February: This month we will celebrate a variety of winter holidays and events with special stories, crafts and treats.

February 13 — FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT 6:OO PM — Come one and all to make Valentine Crafts and enjoy snacks!

February 15 — PRESIDENT’S DAY

Fun trivia and freaky facts – what do you know about our presidents?

February 22 — WARM FUZZIES

Do you know what a warm fuzzy is? Come find out. There’s a wonderful story that goes along with this great craft that you’ll make. You’ll want to make more than one!

February 29 — BEADS, BEADS, BEADS

Beading crafts—with history and techniques. You won’t want to miss this one.

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March 7 – Catawba Science Center

“Toying with Motion” -Experiment with things that fly, roll and balance, exploring concepts of force, gravity and inertia. This interactive program presented by the Catawba County Science Center begins at 3:30. It is free and open to the public, but you must register in order to attend. The program is limited to 20 participants.

March 12 –Family Bingo Night

Everyone is invited to come enjoy a night of Bingo at the library. All ages are welcome. The fun begins at 6:00pm.

March 14 – St. Patrick’s Day

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the library, and don’t forget to wear your green! I don’t know if we’ll catch a leprechaun but there may be some gold hidden. For sure there will be some green snacks and some Irish Bingo.

March 21 – AH Peanuts!

Peanuts, Peanuts, Peanuts– the life and times of peanuts! Yep! Today is all about Peanuts – the munchy, crunchy kind — not Charlie Brown….. You’ll learn how they grow, why they’re actually good for you, what it is that makes some people allergic to them, and what all is made from them (you might be surprised by this one). Is anyone in our group allergic to peanuts? Be sure and let Ms. Judy know before this storytime.

March 28 – Annaul Kite Flying Day

It’s time again– “let’s go fly a kite– up to the highest height”… Everybody hope for a perfect windy day as once again we gather on the playground for our annual kite flying festival. Whose kite will make it the farthest this year? Who will have the most creative, the silliest, the most colorful? We need to decide– will we design our own or will we use one from a store and add our own “extra touches” to it? Be thinking how you want to celebrate kite flying day with us this year.

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