News & Announcements:
**** The Library will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day ****
Celebrate Día de los Niños at the library — April 30 from 3-7 PM
On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 the Gibsonville Public Library will join libraries from across the country in celebrating Día. Día is a multicultural celebration of children, families, and reading, and emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Inspired by the Mexican día de los niños celebrations, Día celebrations have encouraged the celebration of children and books for more than 20 years. Drop by anytime between 3-7 PM on April 30th to enjoy crafts, games traditionally played during the Mexican celebration of Día de los niños, snacks, and bilingual stories. All families are invited to join us in celebrating our children, cultures, and books!
The library is hosting a series of programs in celebration of Mental Health Month. Join us each week for a different activity and community partnership. Learn more about Mental Health Month at mentalhealthamerica.net and nami.org
Upcoming Events: (see more and watch for new additions at giblib.org/mentalhealth)
Mental Health for Kids – 05/07/2019 – 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mental Health & Families – 05/21/2019 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meditation Break with Dr. Haleigh – 05/30/2019 – 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
FREE computer classes continue in May at Gibsonville Community Center
The library is organizing a series of computer classes that will be offered for FREE at the Gibsonville Community Center. These classes will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month (spring session runs from March – May) from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. Let us know below what you’d like to learn so we can shape these events around you. Go to giblib.org/computer to sign up and learn more.
School-Age Activities
Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. Activities | Thursdays at 4:00 PM
Join us for a fun STEAM (that’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) activity each Thursday afternoon at 4:00 PM during the school year. These activities are intended for elementary and middle school students. This month is all about exploring and having fun with colors.
Homeschool Activities | Every third Friday at 10:00 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 will mirror afterschool themes each month.
Ani-Makers – for Middle and High School students | Every third Saturday, 1:30 PM
Calling all anime fans, creative types, makers and friends! We want to start a group just for you Each month, we’ll get together to watch a fun animated thing and create a fun thing, too. Since this is a brand new group, you’ll get to help shape our activities to reflect your own interests. Have a great craft idea? Share it! Have a new favorite show? Share that too! Bring your friends and make some new friends. Next Meeting Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 PM
Story Times:
Saturday Family Storytimes – Saturdays at 10:00 AM
We are now offering a family-style story time each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM.
Join us for fun stories, songs and activities and bring the whole family!
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, feature stories, crafts and activities.
