Summer Book Club Registration

Registration is now open for Summer Book Clubs.  There are groups for age 4 through rising seniors in high school.  Each group meets once in July and once in August, sign up for one or both. Use this link to register or stop at the library to fill it out on paper.  Registration closes on Friday, May 23 so sign up soon! 

 

Local Author Meet & Greet

Save the Date for our Spring Edition of the Local Author & Illustrator Meet & Greet. We look forward to welcoming Jacob Souva, Kim Hubbard, Kimberly Lyman-Wright, Kurt Warner, Martin Sweeney and Matthew J Watros. The event will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Some of the participants will have books for sale. Find out how they got started and what's next for them!

 

High School LEGO Club

High school age youth are invited to join us for a Saturday morning LEGO build.  We will meet on May 17 at 10am.  The challenge will be announced at the beginning of the program.

 

Adulting 101

Young Adults age 17-25 (including current juniors) are invited to join us in a series of Adulting 101 classes this summer taught by people in that field of knowledge.
The first class will be on Monday, June 2 from 6:30-7:30pm and it's all about money.
The second scheduled class is Friday, June 20th 6:30-7:30p and it's all about communication.
There are four other classes that will be scheduled soon. If you would like to participate please indicate your interest here.  For any other questions, email Sarah: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

 

Love, Loss and Change: A Writing Workshop

As part of Mental Health Awareness month, Nancy Dafoe will be at the library on Tuesday, May 20 from 6:30-8:00 pm.  She will offer Loss, Love and Change: A Writing Workshop.  Please register by May 16 office@phillipsfreelibrary.org 

 

This Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, May 12

  SUMMER READING BOOK CLUB REGISTRATION BEGINS

  Nifty Knitters 1p

  Family Book Club 6p

Tuesday, May 13

  Yoga #2 of 4

  3rd & 4th gr Book Club 6p

Wednesday, May 14

  Knee High Story Time 9a Fly LIke Birds

  K-2 Library Zoo 3:35-4:20p LEGO Club

Saturday, May 17

  High School LEGOs 10a

  Local Author/Illustrator Meet & Greet 10:30a-12p

Soothe Your Brain and Body: Hands on Techniques for Stress and Worry

This workshop with Karen Dudgeon will meet on Thursday, May 29 from 6:30-8pm. This experiential program teaches you hands-on techniques to manage stress and worry. Learn how your brain processes stress and how that knowledge can inform how you manage stress. Registration preferred: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

 

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Knee High Story Time

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. Upcoming programs: 5/7 Dinosaurs, 5/14 Fly Like Birds, 5/21 Airplanes, 5/28 Opposites.  No registration necessary.  For questions email office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

 

Early Literacy Activity Calendar

May 2025

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. Upcoming programs: 5/7 Book Club, 5/14 LEGO Club, 5/21 Story Time - Bicycles, 5/28 Science Club.  Attend 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, May 27

  The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Tuesday, June 24

  The Guncle by Steven Rowley

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

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