Winter Reading Challenge

Winter is long - let's read to help it move quicker!  Join us for a winter reading challenge starting February 1 and ending March 19th.  Enter a raffle ticket every time you complete a book.  You can enter your raffle ticket at the library, call it in by phone, or record online (the link will be here by February 1) This challenge is for all people of all ages. There is a small prize for one person from each age group that will be announced on March 20 - the first day of Spring!

 

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 1 is Take Your Child to the Library Day.  Stop at the library to read from a giant book, get a bookmark and sticker.  You could also get a library card if you don't have one.  The library is open 10am-1pm on Saturday - stop in anytime.

 

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This Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, January 27

  Nifty Knitters 1p

  LEGO Club 3rd-5th gr 4-5p

Tuesday, January 28

  Yoga #4 of 4

  Points of View Book Club 6:30p The Island of Missing Trees  by Elif Shafak

Wednesday, January 29

  Tioughnioga River Writers 6:30p on Zoom

Friday, January 31

  Science Fair Prep Group 4p

Saturday, Februay 1

  Take Your Child to the Library Day 10a-1p

Computer Café

The 2nd Computer Cafe is on Thursday, February 13th at 1:30 pm.  We will watch a short video to learn more about Simple Steps for Password Protection and Authentication.  Bring your own laptop or phone to practice. Questions: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

 

Creative Writing Workshop

Youth in 5th-8th grade are invited to join us for a Creative Writing Workshop during winter break.  The 2 sessions will be held on Tuesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 20th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (plan to attend both days).  There will be fun writing activities, snacks and time to write your own story.  Please register: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

 

Next Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Sunday, February 2

  High School Book Club

Monday, February 3

  Nifty Knitters 1p

Tuesday, February 4

  Yoga #1 of 3 10:30a

Wednesday, February 5

  Knee High Story Time 9a Numbers

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

Friday, February 7

  Science Fair Prep Group 4p

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: 1/8 Trains, 1/15 Winter Snow, 1/22 Colors & Patterns.  No registration necessary.  For questions email office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

Early Literacy Activity Calendar

January 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: 1/8 Book Club, 1/15 LEGO Club, 1/22 Story Time - Chickens. 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, January 28

  The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

Tuesday, February 25

  Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Tuesday, March 25

  Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

Tuesday, April 22

  The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Tuesday, May 27

  The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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

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