The Pauline Press: Upcoming Events at the Library

Adult Programs and News

Oscar Contest

The Academy Awards are just around the corner. From Feb. 13-26, stop by the library to fill out an Oscar ballot with your picks for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress. Successfully predict the Oscar winners and be entered into a raffle for a movie prize. We will announce the winner on Monday Feb. 27.

New Book Alerts

New Book Alerts is a free online service that showcases the newest titles purchased by PHPL. You can select to receive alerts via email and/or RSS feeds. If you see a new title that you are interested in, just click "check catalog" to place a hold on the item right away. This service is available through our homepage under “Books and Media.”

Teen programs

Youth Art Month is Coming!

The artwork displayed throughout the library during the month of March was created by students grades K-12.  Meet the artists and teachers at an ART RECEPTION on Thursday, March 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Teen Book Discussions for 2012

Grades 7-12
Thursdays 4:15-5:00
Feb. 23: "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
April 19: "The New Policeman" by Kate Thompson
Come to the children’s desk to register.

JUST TEENS, Teen Advisory Board Meetings

Grades 8-10
Tuesday 4:00-4:45
Feb. 21, March 6, April 17

Children’s Programs

Youth Art Month is Coming!

The artwork displayed throughout the library during the month of March was created by students grades K-12.  Meet the artists and teachers at an ART RECEPTION on Thursday, March 1, 4-6 p.m.

4K/5K and 1st Grade

Join us for one this exciting hands-on learning classes.  Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m., March 21, April 18.

Book Discussions

Get together with other kids in your age group and talk about what you think of the books we read.  Books for the discussion are provided by the Friends of the Library and will be yours to keep if you attend the discussion

2nd and 3rd Grad

Thursdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
March 15: "Jack Plank Tells Tales"
April 12: "How To Save Your Tail"

4th/5th/6th Grade Book Discussions

Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
February 28: "Poppy"
March 27: "The Phantom Tollbooth"
April 17: "Rules"

3-6 year Olds Evening Storytime

Thursdays, 6:30-7 p.m.
Feb. 9-March 29
Registration Required

Other Programs

Knitting Club

Beginning knitters age 7 and up, and those who have experience, meet with other student knitters at the Library 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan.-April. No registration required.

“Lego my Library” Club

Ages 5 and up
4:30-5:15 p.m., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month
Jan.-April
LEGO DONATIONS ARE WELCOME.  PLEASE BRING GENTLY USED LEGOS TO THE CHILDREN’S DESK.

Family Storytime

Tuesdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Jan. 31-April 3

Stories and More

Fridays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Feb. 3-April 6

Playgroup

Tuesday and Friday mornings
10:30-11:30 a.m.

Parent Programs

Thursdays 6:30-6:55 in the Quad/Graphics Room. Feb. 9-March 29

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