*The library will be closed Monday January 1st and Tuesday January 2nd for the New Year holiday and Monday January 15 in honor of Dr King*

Book Club Meetings        
Our Adult book club will meet Saturday January 6th from 12:30-2:30.  For more information call the library or email csibben@giblib.org.
Our Teen/YA (young adult) book club will meet Wednesday January 3rd  from 5:30-6:30. For more information call the library or email rshive@giblib.org. 

Knitting/Crochet Club
Like to knit or crochet? Want to learn? Come join the Knitting/Crochet club to get advice and share ideas with others who love knitting/crochet as much as you do. Open to all ages and skill levels. Supplies are available for anyone who doesn’t have their own.  Knitting Club will meet Saturday January 6th and Saturday January 20th at 10:00am.

Game Day        Monday January 8th at 5:30 pm
Grab a friend and come play some games at the library! Play classics such as Uno or Guess Who, or try something new like Labyrinth! Feel free to bring some of your own games from home as well. All ages welcome.  Monday January 8th at 5:30.

Nutrition and Lifestyle Hacks for the New Year         Saturday January 13 12:30 pm
Join us to discuss nutrition and lifestyle habits that can help you get your year off to a good start. We will be exploring popular nutrition trends and how to incorporate simple and effective strategies to fit your lifestyle and health goals.
Teen Creative Writing Workshop                    January  17 at 5:00 PM
Do you enjoy writing? Our writing workshop is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your skills and get some feedback. Each person will be given the same writing challenge – what you do with it is up to you!  Pencils and paper as well as laptops will be available. All forms of writing are welcome. Ages 11+

Bingo for Books          Wednesday January 31st        5:30 pm
Let’s play Bingo, for Books! It’s just like regular Bingo, but every time you get 5 in a row, you get to pick out a free book!  January 31st at 5:30pm. All ages welcome, no registration necessary.

Tuesday Morning Storytimes     10:00 AM
Children birth – age 5 are invited (along with their caregivers) to visit the library for story time! Share songs, stories, and activities with Miss Ashley. Storytimes will be held in the library’s community room, so space is limited. No registration is required for Tuesday morning storytimes – walk-ins and first-time visitors are welcome.

STEAM activities    First Tuesday at 4:00 PM    
THERE WILL BE NO STEAM ACTIVITIES IN JANUARY.
Starting in February, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities will only be on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00pm.  STEAM activities are designed for ages 6-12. No registration is required – walk-ins and first-time visitors are welcome.

Homeschool Activities, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
Weekly homeschool activities held every Wednesday at 11:00 AM. More information for interested homeschooling families is available at giblib.org/homeschool
Jan 3 -STEAM
Jan 10- Career Day, Laura Michel – Burlington Animal Services
Jan 17 – Chess Day
Jan 24 – Board Game Day
Jan 31 – Bridge Build

Get Your Garden Ready          Zoom session Thursday January 18 at 6:00 PM
The library will be hosting Q & A sessions and distributing related food gardening information the first Saturday of the month throughout the growing season, starting in February.  These sessions will address questions that arise from the virtual Zoom gardening sessions put on by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Register for and watch the sessions at home, then come to the library for questions and discussion.  The first Zoom session will be Thursday, January 18, 6-7pm. You can register at https://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu/gardening-classes-in-guilford-county/

Get more information, including our full calendar of events, on our website: www.giblib.org
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