May 2018

News & Announcements:

*** The  Library will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day ***

Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)

The library will celebrate Día on Saturday, April 28th.  Our celebration will include a presentation by area musician and educator Oscar Oviedo at 1:30 PM, crafts and activities for families, and traditional food from Mexico and Argentina provided by Gibsonville restaurants La Casa Dorada and Ines Bakery to sample. The library also has free children’s books in Spanish to give away while supplies last.  Everyone is invited to this free event!

Special Events:

Family Book Picnic | Saturday, May 19, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us for a book picnic on the library lawn.  We will read stories, sing songs, and enjoy lunch together with our fluffy stuffed friends.  Lunch will be provided, but space is limited so sign up now!

Register online here!

STAR WARS day | Friday, May 4, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

May the Fourth be with you…
Stop by the library between 9 and 5 this day to check out our collection of Star Wars books and movies.  We also have FREE Star Wars books for kids while supplies last.
– Find Star Wars @ the Library
– Borrow Star Wars online with Hoopla

School-Age Events:

After-School Activities | Thursdays, 4:00 – 4:30 PM

We’re visiting a different part of the world each week in May.  We will try a traditional food and activity to learn about different cultures from all over the globe.

Activities are designed for elementary/middle school-age students.

Homeschool Activities | Third Friday each month, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Homeschool families are invited to join us every third Friday at 10:00 AM for STEAM activities and the chance to meet other area homeschoolers.   

Activities are designed for elementary/middle school-age students.

Story Times:

Toddler Story time | Wednesdays at 10:00 AM – Kids 3 and under and their caregivers are invited to come enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs.

Pre-K Story time | Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 11:00 AM – These story times, geared for 4-5 year olds, features stories, crafts and activities.