Glocester Libraries' e-Newsletter
January 2021
Happy New Year! Welcome 2021!
Story Time Programs
This winter, the Glocester Libraries’ Story Time programs will be live on Facebook in an effort to continue our tradition of Story Time programs while making your experience as safe as possible.
Tuesday Facebook Live Baby/Toddler Story Time
Tuesday, January 19 and January 26, 11 a.m., Facebook Live
Age Level: Infant to 3 years old
Visit the Glocester Libraries’ Facebook page and join us for stories, finger plays, and songs!
Thursday Facebook Live Preschool Story Time
Thursday, January 21 and January 28, 11 a.m., Facebook Live
Age Level: Ages 3 to 5 years old
Join us on Glocester Libraries’ Facebook page with your preschoolers for stories, finger plays, and songs!
Story Time with Miss Annie
Thursday, January 21, video 3 to 5 minutes length
Location: glocesterlibraries.org and Glocester Libraries’ YouTube Channel
Age Level: All Ages
Watch a biweekly pre-recorded video with Miss Annie reading a story, offering suggestions for activities, and singing songs!
Children's Programs
Harmony January Pickup Crafts
January 4, 11, 18, and 25, during library hours, Harmony Library
Age Level: All Ages
Crafts continue with a new craft each Monday at the Harmony Library! The crafts include:
· January 4: Hedgehog
· January 11: Beaded Snowflake
· January 18: Polar Bear Claws
· January 25: Snowman Snow Globe
Note: Crafts are on a first-come, first-served basis. Crafts at the two libraries are different.
Glocester Manton January Snowy Pickup Crafts
January 2 – January 31, during library hours, Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages (Under 3 years may need caregiver assistance.)
Let’s make some fun, holiday crafts!
· January 4: Snowball Catapult
· January 11: Salt Snowflakes
· January 18: Winter Snow Trees
· January 25: Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes
Kids and Teens Lit Loot
January 4 – January 28, library hours, Harmony Library
Age Level:
Are you trying to find something new to read? Fill out our Lit Loot Google form to help us pick three books for you. After you fill out the form, available on our website, glocesterlibraries.org, we will pick out three books for you to pick up with some loot! Requests can be picked up the Monday after your request is made.
Lit loot link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciprPyASprd7qwRLS1zh-It4rNT_z2clLi3zQiRp4cdWkAaA/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Great Snowball Contest
January 4 – January 15, Instagram
Age Level: All Ages
Enter the Great Snowball Contest! Make your own snowball out of yarn, paper mache, real snow, paper, cardstock, cardboard, or some other material. Rules:
1. Your snowball must be at least the size of an orange.
2. Your snowball must hold together when thrown.
3. All entries must be received by January 15.
Entries will be judged on creativity, materials used, and originality.
To enter: send a video with a close up of your creation and then you throwing your snowball via Instagram direct message to: glocestermantonlibrary
Rhody Rabbits with DEM
Saturday, January 16, 11 a.m., via Zoom
Age Level: All Ages
The RI DEM Wildlife Outreach Team will introduce you to the New England cottontail and talk about conservation efforts for this species. Get ready for fun trivia questions, interesting historical objects as well as pictures of baby bunnies!
Book Discussion Groups
Thursday, January 14, 1:30 p.m., via Zoom
Discuss your response to the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey.
Mystery Book Discussion Group
Thursday, January 28, 1:30 p.m., via Zoom
Enjoy a discussion of Sacrifice by S.J. Bolton