April 2021

 

 
What's the Buzz?
 
Tonight at 7pm: Women in World Jazz
On the cusp of Women’s History Month and Jazz Appreciation month, join us for a little history and lots of fabulous women, girls, and music. This virtual celebration of women in Jazz history and Jazz as a form of expression and protest for women, features both adult and junior performers of Women in World Jazz. Register here and enjoy a musical evening with the whole family!
Hurry - registration closes at 6pm!
 
Family Fun Bags
Have you reserved your Wild Animals-themed Family Fun Bag? Email wakyouth@noblenet.org to request yours.
 
April Programming
Check out this month's virtual programs below!
 
Coming to Our Shelves This Month
Great new reads are coming your way! See what new books we're excited to share with you this April!

April Programs
All programs are on Facebook and YouTube unless otherwise noted. 
For Littles
For Elementary
For Teens
Mondays
9am Flannel Shorts
Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26
 
Tuesdays
10am Preschool Story Time
Apr. 13, 20, 27
 
Wednesdays
6:30pm PJ Story Time
Apr. 7
 
Thursdays
10am Toddler Story Time
Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
 
11am Bilingual Story Time
Apr. 15
 
Fridays
9am Baby Story Time
Apr. 2 & 16
Tuesdays
12pm Poetry Break!
Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27
 
Wednesdays
4pm After School Stories
Apr. 14, 21, 28
 
Fridays
4pm Lego Club
Apr. 9
On Zoom. Registration required.
 
6:30pm Virtual Game Night
Apr. 30
On Zoom. Registration required.
 
Saturdays
11am Ukulele Kids: Play Along & Zoom Lessons
Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24
Fridays
3pm Dungeons & Dragons
Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23
On Discord. Registration required.
 
For more information on upcoming programs or to register, visit our calendar:
 
For All Ages
Book Clubs
Special Events
Mondays
2pm Crafting with Casey
Apr. 5, 12, 19
 
2pm Snacking with Casey
Apr. 26
 
Wednesdays
11am Sing-Along Stories
Apr. 28
 
Fridays
9am Fairy Tale Fridays
Apr. 30
Thurs. Apr. 1
7pm First Thursday Book Club
On Zoom. Registration required.
 
Wed. Apr. 7
4pm Middle School Book Club
On Zoom. Registration required.
Thurs. Apr. 22
3pm Earth Day Celebration
A Video Event on Facebook & YouTube
 
Sat. May 1
11am Star Wars Story Time with Characters
On Zoom. Registration required.

New April Releases

Ways to Grow Love
by Renée Watson

In the summer before fifth grade, Ryan Hart continues to grow through changes and challenges, such as waiting for a new baby sister to be born, a summer camp trip, and more.

To be published on April 27.
Recommended for ages 7 - 10.
Recommended by Annie.
Thrilling Tales from the Tree House
by Max Brallier

An anthology of six original Last Kids short stories, designed to bridge the gap between books 6 and 7, features contributions by prominent graphic artists and finds Jack and his friends spinning yarns about their over-the-top post-apocalyptic adventures.

To be published on April 6.
Recommended for ages 8 - 12.
Recommended by Holly.
Thornwood
by Leah Cypess

Placed in a deep sleep along with the rest of the kingdom by her beautiful sister’s sleeping curse, a younger sibling awakens to a harrowing truth that nobody else believes, forcing her to embark on a quest to save her loved ones.

To be published on April 6.
Recommended for ages 9 - 12.
Recommended by Annie.
Victories Greater than Death
by Charlie Jane Anders

The Nebula Award-winning author of All the Birds in the Sky presents a young adult debut that finds a brilliant alien commander’s human clone teaming up with her best friend and crewmates to protect a world that does not yet know that alien life exists.

To be published on April 13.
Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
Recommended by Casey.
Dustborn
by Erin Bowman

Hiding a map branded onto her back that nobody she knows can read, Delta attempts to rescue loved ones from attacking raiders before uncovering a secret that upends the foundation of her post-apocalyptic world.

To be published on April 20.
Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
Recommended by Casey.
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