Baby Bookworms
Baby Bookworms is a first time library experience for our youngest patrons. Children birth-23 months will enjoy library time complete with rhymes, songs, movement activities, a short story, and a hands on craft or art activity. Caregivers will enjoy meeting other parents and grandparents in the community and learning ways to promote early literacy skills at home! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to share the library with your child. It is never to early to promote literacy!
Our next session is:
Wednesday mornings at 10:30
February 5th-March 12th
Please pre-register by contacting the youth services desk
Pre-registration is required to attend!
Download the Baby Bookworms Flyer!
Terrific Tots
Storytime for two and three year olds includes crafts, songs, books, and exciting get up and move activities. Storytimes are held on Tuesdays at 9:30 and 10:45 am for 2 year olds and 3 year olds. Pre-registration is required. Register at the Youth Services Desk.
February 4: Dental Health
Join us for stories about losing your first tooth and what to do when it happens. We’ll create some fun art using toothbrushes and dental floss. Pre-registration is required.
February 11: Valentine's Day
Today we will share stories about Valentine’s Day and love. We will make homemade valentines and finish up storytime with a tasty treat! Pre-registration is required.
February 18: Manners
Today we will learn about manners and why it’s important to use them. We’ll make a Garden of Good Manners craft. Pre-registration is required.
February 25: I Like Me
Don’t miss out on this special storytime about you - inside and out! You will create a collage that is all about you! Pre-registration is required.
Download the Terrific Tots Flyer!
Preschool Pals
Preschool Pals is designed for children ages 4-5 that have not begun school yet. Join us for a fun filled hour of stories, games, songs, crafts and other educational activities with a creative focus on skills needed for kindergarten.
Every other Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Pre-registration is required. Register at the Youth Services Desk.
February 13: Valentine's Day
Today we will share stories about Valentine’s Day and love. We will make homemade valentines and finish up storytime with a tasty treat! Pre-registration is required.
February 27: I Like Me!
Don’t miss out on this special storytime about you - inside and out! You will create a collage that is all about you! Pre-registration is required.
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Cool Kids Club
Cool Kids Club is designed for children in grades K-2. Club times may vary depending on activities planned.
Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Pre-registration is Required
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Today is a Dad and Doughnuts storytime. If your dad is available, please bring him to storytime. Moms are welcome too, but today’s storytime is in honor of dad. We will be reading funny doughnut stories, and then tasting different types of doughnuts. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite kind! For craft, decorate Cheerios to look like mini doughnuts, stack powdered doughnuts on straws, or make a Snowman on a Stick out of them. Make a Paper Doughnut craft to give to Dad, and tell him how much you appreciate him! Pre registration is required.
Download the January Cool Kids Flyer!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
It’s an Elmer the Patchwork Elephant storytime! Listen to the stories of Elmer and the Birthday Quake, Elmer and Super El, and Elmer and Snake all by David McKee. Make an Elmer Mask, Patchwork Elephant Collage, Playdough Elmer, Color by Numbers Elmer, and Fun Foam Elmer. If you like elephants, this is the storytime created just for you! Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Please join us for a Valentine’s Day Party. Listen to the stories of I Love Chocolate by Davide Cali, Froggy’s First Kiss by Jonathan London, and Huggly’s Pizza by Tedd Arnold. Participate in the games of Catch My Heart, Valentine’s Day Pictionary, Who Do You Love, and Valentine’s Day Matchmaker. Make a Magic Star Wand, decorate boxes to fill with chocolates, and make Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry scented playdough cupcakes! We will have cheese pizza for snack! Happy Valentine’s Day! Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
The Burke County Public Library and the COMMA are partnering for a One Night in Frogtown storytime and show performance. Today, we will be reading the story of One Night in Frogtown by Philip Pelletier. We will also read other frog stories, play the games of Frog Toss, Pond in a Bucket, and Swat the Flies. Make a Fly Catching Frog, and a Frog on a Lily Pad for craft. Don’t miss out on the One Night in Frogtown musical performance at CoMMA on Friday, February 21 at 7pm. Tickets are available for the musical at the COMMA. Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Are you ready for the Skippyjon Jones Fiesta? Listen to some of our new Skippyjon Jones books including: Skippyjon Jones Cirque De Ole, Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble, and Skippyjon Jones and the Treasure Hunt, all by Judy Schachner. Go on a Skippyjon Scavenger Hunt, Break the Bumblebeeto, and enjoy Lime Chips with Salsa. Make a Skippyjon Jones Headpiece and a Skippito Mask! Pre-registration is required.
Download the February Cool Kids Flyer!
Library Explorers
Library Explorers is designed for children in grades 3rd to 5th grade. Club times may vary depending on activities planned. Registration is required.
Thursdays at 4:00 pm
Thursday, January 30, 2013
Time to celebrate Chinese New Year! 2014 is the year of the Horse! Listen to the story The Runaway Wok by Ying Chang Compestine. Our craft activities include making a Chinese Coin Tree, Asian Folding Fan, Plum Blossom Tree, Lion Mask and a Breezy Kite. Our snacks will include Egg Rolls, Cheese Wontons, rice, and Fortune Cookies. What will your fortune be for the new year?Pre registration is required.
Download the January Library Explorers Flyer!
Thursday, February 6, 2013
Today we will be making Steampunk Structures and Jewelry out of recycled materials. These materials are from a resource warehouse. A few examples will be provided for you to help with your building. Bring your creativity and an interest for things powered by steam to this event! Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, February 13, 2013
It is Chocolate Fest time! Play Chocolate Trivia, Name That Candy Bar, and put a Chocolate Puzzle together. After we learn a little about chocolate, it is time for the treats! We will be making Chocolate, Peanut Butter Bananas, Hot Fudge Pie, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Instant Chocolate Pudding, No Bake Chocolate Cookies, and of course different chocolate candies will be available. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, February 20, 2013
Are you ready for the Food Challenge in the Lego Club today? We will be building Cheeseburgers, Fries, Pizza, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream Shakes, and more! You may be hungry by the end of this meeting! The best structures will be displayed in the Children’s Room, and one winner will receive a small prize. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, February 27, 2013
Today we will be meeting at the Old Rock School in Valdese, and taking a guided tour of the Railroad Museum inside. We will learn about the history of our railroads, and see a model railroad layout. We will also see and learn about railroad memorabilia. Please park on the right hand side of the Old Rock School building. We will meet at the lower right hand side entrance of the building. Program is designed for children in grades K-5, and 15 children may sign up. Please register for this program at the Youth Services Desk. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $1 per person, and may be paid at the door of the Old Rock School.
Download the February Library Explorers Flyer!
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