January 2024

Take and Makes for February

Enjoy the fun of a library program from the comfort of your home! Visit any library location to pick up a kit while supplies last. New kits will be released on February 1st.

February's Crafts:

• Preschool, 3-5: Beaded Fidget Toy
• Kids, 6-11: Paper Roll Fox
• Teens, 12-18: Faux Leather Wallet

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs Puppet Show

What if the big bad wolf isn't so bad after all? Come hear another side of a story you think you know!

February Kids Club Activities

Kids and tweens (ages 6 -11) can drop-in, meet new friends, and try out fun activities each week at Kids Club! Kids Club activities for February:

• Make a Superhero Mask
• Pipe Cleaner Icicles
• Paper Cup Lantern
• Winter Watercolor Mystery

New Children's eResource

ABCmouse Access for Libraries now provides  Library patrons access to the at-home version of ABC Mouse in addition to the free in-library version Beginning the week of January 22.

The multi-award-winning ABCmouse Early Learning Academy offers the most comprehensive online curriculum available with more than 10,000 learning activities in Reading and Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Music.

Preschool STEAM

Join us to explore themes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Dog Ears Reading Program

Kids can read tp registered therapy dogs who love to hear stories

Storytime



Join the Mesa County Libraries team for a variety of story times held weekly including:

• Bilingual Storytime
• Infant/toddler Storytime
• Preschool Storytime
• Sensory Storytime

Period Education Project

Teens 14-18 of all genders and their caregivers are invited to join us from, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27 at the Central Library for an educational workshop about menstrual health, with an opportunity to ask questions from medical experts. Learn:

• How to recognize if a period is normal or not.
• Where to get free period products and how to use them.
• How to talk more openly about periods without embarrassment or shame.

Teen Time: Collage Making

4-5:30 p.m. Friday, January 26

Recycled Book Art Show

Entry deadline: 8 p.m. Monday, February 26

Teen Readers Meetup

4-5 p.m., every Wednesday

Super Rad Art Jam

6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 1

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