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What's Happening Next Week: May 17 - May 23
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What's the Buzz? Visit the Library! Book an appointment for individual or family browsing, computer or document center use, or notary service. Family Fun Bags Have you reserved your Pets-themed Family Fun Bag? Email wakyouth@noblenet.org to request a bag with books, activities, and crafts all about your favorite furry, feathery, and scaly family members! Need a Laugh? Check out the Weekly Recommendations for books that will tickle your funny bone.
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9am Flannel Shorts Start your week with flannel board fun with Holly. Recommended for ages 2 - 4.
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10am Toddler Story Time Wiggle and giggle with Amanda.Recommended for ages 1 - 2. 11am Bilingual Story Time Stories in Spanish and English with Annie. Recommended for ages 2 - 5.
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10am Preschool Story Time Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with Annie. Recommended for ages 3 - 4.
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9am Baby Story TimeBooks and songs for babies with Holly. Recommended for ages 0 - 1 and caregivers. 4pm LEGO Club Build your own Lego creation with Amanda. Recommended for ages 7 - 12, siblings welcome.
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Check out our calendar for programs and events:
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11am Ukulele Kids: Play Along Strum and sing along with Holly. Recommended for ages 6 - 10. 11am, 11:30am, & 12pm Ukulele Kids: Zoom LessonsPlayers new and advanced are invited to sign up for Zoom lessons with Holly. Click on a time to see the recommended level to join each lesson. For ages 6 - 10.
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Family Fun Bags: Pets! May 10 - May 23Celebrate furry, scaly, and feathered family members with picture books, activities, and crafts! Each bag contains supplies for two. Available while supplies last, by reservation only. Recommended for ages 3 - 7.
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Grab-&-Go Crafts Every SaturdayStop by the library and pick up a Grab-&-Go Craft outside of the Avon Street entrance. Get creative at home with a different craft each week! No reservations required. First come, first served while supplies last. Recommended for ages 7+.
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Pokko and the Drum
by Matthew Forsythe
The award-winning illustrator of My Name Is Elizabeth! presents the story of a little frog, Pokko, who takes a magical drum deep into the quiet forest, where her playing draws the attention of musical animal friends.
Recommended for ages 4 - 8. Recommended by Amanda.
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Inspector Flytrap
by Tom Angleberger
Hoping to become the greatest detective that ever grew, Inspector Flytrap, a Venus Flytrap, and his assistant, Nina the Goat, a goat, investigate "BIG DEAL" mysteries at an art museum, a cookie shop, and a garden.
Recommended for ages 6 - 9. Recommended by Annie.
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Finally
by Wendy Mass
After her twelfth birthday, Rory checks off a list of things she is finally allowed to do, but unexpected consequences interfere with her involvement in the movie being shot at her school, while a weird prediction starts to make sense.
Recommended for ages 8 - 12. Recommended by Holly.
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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
by Kelly Jones
Feeling like a fish out of water when her family moves from Los Angeles to a recently inherited chicken farm, 12-year-old Sophie encounters a telekinetic chicken and her equally unusual flockmates, who are endangered by a thieving farmer.
Recommended for ages 8 - 12. Recommended by Amanda.
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Withering Tights
by Louise Rennison
Self-conscious about her knobby knees but confident in her acting ability, 14-year-old Tallulah Casey spends the summer at a Yorkshire performing arts camp by the award-winning author of the Confessions of George Nicolson series. Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Award.
Recommended for ages 13 - 15. Recommended by Annie.
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In Need of a New Read? Your librarians are happy to help! Fill out this form to receive personalized recommendations for you from us:
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Lucius Beebe Memorial Library 345 Main Street Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 781-246-6334 wakefieldlibrary.org |
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