March 2024 Newsletter

LITTLE SILVER LIBRARY

Newsletter

March 2024

Operating Hours

Monday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

March Library News

Hello, March!

Spring is awakening, and we already have gardening on our minds. We're excited to host a presentation by Rutgers Master Gardeners about sowing seeds indoors to get a head start on your garden!

And, we have many more crafts and events planned for all ages.

Read below for info about all our March events.

Holiday Closings

The library will be closed Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 for Easter weekend.

Adult Special Events

Movie Matinee: "The Color Purple"

Wednesday,

March 20

at 12:30 PM

We'll be showing the 2023 release of "The Color Purple." This month's movie is a musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond.

Rated Pg-13. Film runs 141 minutes.

Registration not required.

Master Gardeners Presentation

Thursday,

March 21 at 11:00 am

It's not too early to start thinking about your garden!

Join us for a presentation by Rutgers Master Gardeners to learn about the magical process of sowing seeds indoors. Little Silver resident Kevin Akey will be one of the presenters.

Registration not required.

Coming In April: Earring Making for Adults

Tuesday,

April 2 at 1:00 pm

We're having a jewelry making workshop for adults, run by Brianna Bove. You can see her designs at local craft shows, or on her website BeAboveDesigns.com.

Tween Event

Make An Adorable No-Sew Bunny

Thursday,

March 21

After School

Hop to it, and sign up for this adorable spring craft. We'll be making a stuffed bunny. No sewing is required. We hope you'll join us for this cute and easy craft.

Call to register as materials are limited.

Children's Programming

Tuesday Storytime

Tuesday is Children's Day in the library. We have weekly storytime every Tuesday morning, and afternoon programs for older children.

You do not need to register for our weekly storytime.

Afterschool Programs for Children

Tuesdays,

4:00 to 4:30 pm

Join Ms. Danya for Drop-In Crafts on March 12 and 19 with creative projects for all ages.

We'll have STEM and LEGO® programs for grades Kindergarten and up on March 5 and 26.

Registration is not required.

Mad Science Workshop

Tuesday,

March 12

10:30-11:15 am

Join us for squishy, slimy, exploding fun! Dress for mess!

Call the library at 732-747-9649 to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Ages three and up.

Yoga Storytime

Tuesday,

March 26

10:15 - 10:45 am

Reading specialist/ yoga teacher Molly Fox leads an interactive mind/body storytime.

Bring a towel or mat, and come dress to move.

Registration is required. Sign up opens March 19.

Take 'N Make Crafts!

Available in the Children's Room

Join

We have a new, seasonal craft every week!

Stop by to pick up one up. Available in the Children's Room while supplies last!

Non-Fiction/History Book Club

Monday,

March 4,

at 6:30 pm

The Non-Fiction/History Book Club is reading "H Is for Hawk," by Helen Macdonald.

The group will discuss this book at their next meeting on Monday, March 4 at 6:30 pm.

You may contact the library at 732-747-9649 to borrow a copy of the book.

Museum Passes

Have you been to the American Museum of Natural History lately? They currently have some great exhibits including: "The Secret World of Elephants," "Worlds Beyond Earth," and you can meet hundreds of butterflies in the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium.

Passes are available first-come, first-served, and quantities are limited.

For more information, click here.

Little Silver Library https://www.littlesilverlibrary.org 732-747-9649