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 with this link. 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!

 

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

 

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This Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, February 10 

  Nifty Knitters 1p

  Family Book Club 6p

  Board of Trustees 7p

Tuesday, February 11

  Yoga #2 of 3

  3rd & 4th gr Book Club

Wednesday, February 12

  Knee High Story Time 9a  Sea Animals

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

Thursday, February 13

  Computer Cafe 1:30p

Friday, Febraury 14

  Science Fair Prep Group 4p

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

 

Cortland Area Library Crawl

The 3rd Annual Cortland Area Library Crawl will be held February 17-22.  Pick up your raffle card at one of the participating libraries, get it signed at each of them and have a chance to win a raffle basket at the library of your choice.  Each library will have an activity during the week.  Phillips Free Library will have a scavenger hunt.  The participating libraries are:  Cincinnatus - Cortland - Groton - Homer - Marathon - McGraw
Please be sure to check each library's hours prior to visiting

 

Sensory Story Time

Sensory Story Time will meet on Thursday, February 20th at 6 pm.  The interactive stories and songs allow for movement and accommodate varying needs.  The story time is followed by a time of sensory play and activities.  Sensory story time is for all children and all abilities.  No registration required.  For questions: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

Next Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, February 17-Saturday, February 22

  Cortland Area Library Crawl

Monday, February 17

  Nifty Knitters 1p

Tuesday, February 18

  Creative Writing Workshop 5th-8th gr 10:30a-12p #1 of 2

Wednesday, February 19

  Tioughnioga River Writers 6:30p on Zoom

Thursday, February 20

  Creative Writing Workshop 5th-8th gr 10:30a-12p #2 of 2

  Sensory Story Time 6p Dragons

Friday, February 21

  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: 2/5 Numbers, 2/12 Sea Animals, 2/19 No Program, 2/26 Getting Dressed.  No registration necessary.  For questions email office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

**If Homer schools have a remote learning day this program will go on as scheduled.  If Homer schools are canceled or remote due to weather this program will be canceled.**

Early Literacy Activity Calendar

February 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: 2/5 Book Club, 2/12 LEGO Club, 2/19 No Program, 2/26 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

**If Homer schools have a remote learning day this program will go on as scheduled.  If Homer schools are canceled or remote due to weather this program will be canceled.**

Points of View Book Club

for Adults

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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