New Books

Not seeing the new December books in our catalog?  Our books have been delayed from the distributor due to technical issues with their new software system.  We will post it here and on social media when our December books arrive!

 

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Sensory Story Time

Help Plan the Next Day and Time

We would like your help choosing a day that works best for Sensory Story Time.  This program includes interactive stories and songs that allow for movement and accommodate varying needs.  The story time is followed by a time for sensory play and activities.  All children and all abilities are invited to participate with their family.
If you would like to participate, please help us choose a day and time that are convenient with this link.

 

This Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, December 23

  Nifty Knitters 1p

Tuesday, December 24

  Library Closed

Wednesday, December 25

  Library Closed - Merry Christmas

Thursday, December 26

  Library Open - Happy Hanukkah

                          Happy Kwanzaa

Friday, December 27

  Science Fair Prep Group Informational Meeting 4p

  LEGO Nigh 6-7:30p 3rd-5th gr

Science Fair Prep Group!

Science Fair Prep Group is back at the library for the 3rd year! This program, facilitated by the Dudgeon Family, will prepare young people in 4th-8th grade for the Central New York Science and Engineering Fair at the end of March in Syracuse. Come to an informational meeting on Friday, December 27th from 4-5 pm. Registration is not required but if you're planning to come we'd love to hear from you. If you have questions, let us know: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

LEGO Night

Children in 3rd-5th grade are invited to join us for an After Hours LEGO Night on Friday, December 27th from 6-7:30 pm.  Participants will find out what the challenge is after they arrive.  Please register: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

 

Next Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, December 30

  Nifty Knitters 1 pm

Tuesday, December 31-Closing at 4 pm

  Yoga #4 of 4

Wednesday, January 1 - Closed

Thursday, January 2

  New Adult Book Club 6:30 pm

Friday, January 3

  Science Fair Prep Group 4p

  

 

Knee High Story Time

Knee High Story Time will return after the holiday break.  Join us on January 8th for trains.

Knee High Story Time meets on Wednesdays at 9 am.  This time for toddler and preschool children with their caregivers includes stories, songs, rhymes and an optional craft at the end of the program.  No registration necessary.  For questions email office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

Early Literacy Activity Calendar

December 2024

Check out this early literacy activity calendar, good for toddler through early elementary children.  There are daily activities, songs, rhymes, book suggestions and more.

 

K-2 Library Zoo

K-2 Library Zoo meets on Wednesdays from 3:35-4:20 pm.  Each week of the month is a different program.  It will resume on January 8th with Book Club. Attend for all of the programs or the programs that interest you.  No registration necessary (please plan to fill out emergency contact information on the first day).  For questions email: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

Points of View Book Club

for Adults

Tuesday, January 28

  The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

Tuesday, February 25

  Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Email Ashley@phillipsfreelibrary.org for more information and to register

Newsletter

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