Nettie Loops at the library! A professional hula hoop artist and author, Nettie will read her book Hoop Girl and Loopy A Day at the Beach. This will be followed by a fun and interactive hoop performance and a hands-on hooping workshop. Children will learn hoop tricks and have a Read more…
Ready for an adventure? We’re going to explore nature, and you’re invited! GRADES 1-5EVERY TUESDAY FROM JUNE 23 TO JULY 28FREE! This program is made possible by a grant from the Davis Family Foundation.
At Story Hour this week, it’s all about snails and their mucus, so snails are what they’re going to make, says Claire. First, they’ll read Snails Are Just My Speed by Kevin McCloskey. Then, she’ll hand out paper plates cut in the shape of a snail. The children will attach Read more…
Saturday, June 6,
9 am – 1 pm
This week at Story Hour, Claire and the kids will read Missing Molly by Lisa Jahn-Clough and make some popsicles. They’ll get to decorate both sides of a blank popsicle on a stick with crayons, markers, pompoms, and stickers. Who doesn’t love a popsicle! Wednesday, June 3, from 10:30 to Read more…
At Story Hour this week, Claire will read The Rainbow Snail by Karin Akesson. Then, beginning with a blank page except for a lovely blue cloud, the kids will dip Q-tips in paint to make raindrops and crayon paint sticks for grass, stems, and flowers. Such beautiful gardens they will Read more…
Closed Memorial Day
Story Hour is on Wednesday, May 20, from 10:30 to 11:30. Meow!
POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS
Thank you to David Dobson, one of our loyal patrons. Because of David’s generous donation, we were able to get a one-year membership to the Portland Museum of Art. We now offer free one-day passes for up to two adults and six children. Come in, call us at 207-892-2575, or email us for Read more…