We always look forward to October at the library – another opportunity for a parade!  But we’re jumping ahead here.

Sally’s Stitchers will meet twice this month, on 10/4 & 10/18.  Some of the children’s pumpkin and candy corn hats are adorable!  Are they available in adult sizes?

Wednesday story time will have fireman, pumpkin, monster and Halloween themes!

Thursday’s Toddler Time will be held 10/4; 10/11 & 10/25 (not on 10/18).  Toddlers will be invited to join the Wednesday story time, 10/31, in their Halloween costumes.  Should be fun!

Thursday’s Story/Art/Craft will be 10/11 at 2 pm.  Kids over 4 years are invited to join us for a story and painting session.  Dress in old clothes or bring a smock.

We’ll be ready with prime seating for the annual Southampton Township School Halloween parade!  Bring your folding chair and join us.

The Children’s Library will be open for Halloween Trick or Treat.  Stop by to see us!

The library will be closed Monday, October 8, 2018 – Columbus Day

Now that the kids are back in school …

What’s going on at the library?

• Wednesday morning Story Hour and craft with Mrs. King – 10:30 am
• Thursday morning Toddler Time 11 am (children up to 36 months)
• Thursday Story/Craft for children over 4 years – September 13th. 2pm-3pm  (Children’s events)
• Stitching with Sally on the first and third Thursday of the month
• Annual Art Exhibit & Sale – September 21st & 22nd

(The library will be closing at 3 pm on Thursday to get ready for our Annual Art Exhibit)

This week in story hour Mrs. King will be reading “ready for school” stories.  So many of our story time friends are moving up to Kindergarten this year.  We’re going to miss them!

Our August Arts group will meet one last time for the summer on Thursday (8/30).  This week’s project:  collage notebooks for back to school.

Stitching with Sally has a third meeting date this month!  The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month.  This month there’s an extra Thursday – an extra meeting!!  Meetings are in the afternoon and evening – take your pick.  If interested, call the library 609-859-3598.  Miss Marsha or Miss Judy can provide details.

Looking forward to September

The Library’s Annual Local Art Exhibit and Sale will be held Friday, September 21, 5-8pm, and Saturday, September 22, 12pm-5pm.

Toddler Storytime will begin again on Thursday mornings, 11 am.  Children up to 36 months are invited to come listen to stories, sing songs, and play!  If interested, please call 609-859-9002.

Kids, ages 4-up, are invited to come on Thursday, September 13, 2pm, for a story/art project.  (Usually held the third Thursday, this has been moved up a week because of the library art show. )

As with all programs, please call the library for additional information and to let us know if you plan to attend.

August Arts

So far our Thursday  (1 pm – 2 pm) projects have been scratch art bookmarks, foil figures and pictures and watercolors.  Last week’s watercolor florals brought out a crowd of 16 children – Artists ALL!  A few of the paintings were left to display at the library art show in September.

This week (8/23) we’ll be making African Masks.   It should be very interesting to see  their creations.  Children over 5 years of age are welcome.  Please give us a call to let us know you’re coming. (609-859-9002 or 859-3598)

Our Summer Reading Group wrapped up this week.  We had the opportunity to hear a couple of the projects – it sure seems like they’re worthy of an A++!  There are still plenty of Newbery Award winners on the shelf for those getting a late start.

The Stitching with Sally group that meets at the library the first and third Thursday, created a Granny Square Afghan to enter into the Burlington County Farm Fair and took a FIRST PLACE RIBBON!  Great job!  

Today in the Children’s Library we followed up our Fairy Garden with part two: Fairy Pendants.  It was a lot of fun and all the pendants turned out beautifully – and as an added bonus, we painted the backs with glow in the dark paint!

Next week:  Our Wednesday Story Hour and craft with Mrs. Peggy King will be about “FISH”.

Monday we’ll be starting a  Group to discuss assigned Summer Reading projects.  Kids going into 6th, 7th, or 8th grades are welcome to join.
Haven’t selected your books yet?  Finished your project but looking for a good book?
Come join the group!  Maybe find a favorite new author or even a new series! 

This week our craft will be a two day (Tuesday & Thursday) butterfly mobile.  This is a slightly more complicated craft that may require some help.

See you this week at the Library!

Come join us tomorrow July 17 to make a Fairy Garden and again on Thursday, July 19 to make a Fairy Pendant!

Give us a call to let us know you’re coming!

And as always, we look forward to seeing you at Story Hour on Wednesday morning and Lego on Wednesday afternoon!

Backyard Event

Join us on the back lawn of the library,  6:30 pm,  for a concert with April Mae & the June Bugs.

First kids are invited on Thursday afternoon, 2pm – 3pm,  to learn about Roots Music with April Mae.  Then everyone’s invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the concert at 6:30 pm!