January 2023 Activities for Kids & Families
Play the Winter Reading Game!
Winter Reading Game Ends January 27, 2023
  • It's not too late to play!
  • You can join and track your reading activities online using Beanstack, or use a paper gameboard. Complete the activities by reading or listening to books  
  • Earn a scratcher ticket for every row of squares/activities you complete for a chance to win a small prize or enter the grand prize drawing
  • Complete the whole gamecard by January 27 to earn a free scoop of Loard's ice cream!
 
Upcoming Library Programs 
See all programs on our online calendar.
All-Ages Community Service Day
RESCHEDULED DATE: Sunday, January 29, 2:00-3:00pm
Offered at Main Library & Manor Branch
To honor Martin Luther King’s legacy of service, join us for a community service litter removal project. The Library will supply gloves, waste containers and litter pickers. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Kids must be accompanied by an adult; registration and waiver required.

at the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave.

STEAM Club for grades K-4
Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:00 pm
 We'll read a STEAM-themed book, then engage in a hands-on learning experiment. 
Register for a free spot.
Family Fun Night: Magic Show!
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6:30 pm
Biblio Spectacular Magic Show with Brian Scott! Prepare to be amazed at this family-friendly magic show. All ages welcome. Doors open at 6:20pm and the show begins at 6:30pm.
 
Lunar New Year Crafts!
Thursday, Jan. 26, 4:00 pm
 Celebrate the year of the rabbit with fun, themed crafts! Best for kids in grades K-4/ages 5-9. Register for a free spot. 

at the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
Thursday, Jan. 26, 3:30pm-5:00pm
 
Celebrate the year of the Rabbit with a dance performance followed by Lunar New Year Craft activities. Performance starts at 3:30pm at the Manor Branch Library. All ages welcome.
Weekly Storytimes at the Main Library
NO STORYTIMES ON JAN. 3-4.
Join us for weekly & monthly storytimes at the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave.
 
Monthly Storytimes at the Main Library
New: Adapted Art & Sensory Playgroup
Thursday, January 19, 2023
 
 Join us for a fun, enriching playgroup featuring: adapted art, sensory toys, and books. Light Snack and refreshment will be provided. Presented by Family Resource Navigators.
 
 

Bilingual Music & Movement
Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:30am
Mandarin
Storytime
Saturday, Jan. 14, 10:30am
Farsi
Storytime
Saturday, Jan. 21, 10:30am
NEW: Weekly Storytimes at the Manor Branch
Join us for weekly storytimes at the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd.
 
Toddler Time
Tuesdays at 10:30am
Stories, rhymes and romps - just the right pace for toddlers ages 1-3 and a caregiver.   
 
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 1:30pm
Get ready for kindergarten with books, songs, and lots of movement, followed by a craft. For ages 3 to 5 and a caregiver.

 
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
Martin Luther King Jr.
by Laurie Calkhoven

A middle-reader biography uses definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps and inspiring quotes to bring to life the story of the iconic Civil Rights leader, from his early family life and experiences in education to his history-shaping speeches and the international responses to his assassination. Simultaneous.
Martin Luther King Jr. : fighting for civil rights
by Christine A. Platt

A latest entry in the biographical series celebrating the lives of historys most remarkable pioneers combines comprehensive text and kid-friendly artwork to describe the childhood experiences and values of equality that inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.s world-changing I Have a Dream speech. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. Index.
A place to land : Martin Luther King Jr. and the speech that inspired a nation
by Barry Wittenstein

An introduction to Martin Luther King Jr’s legendary “I Have a Dream” speech shares the lesser-known story of how it was written and had not been originally intended to coincide with the history-changing 1963 March on Washington. Illustrations.
Be a king : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and you
by Carole Boston Weatherford

Presents a dual narrative of the key moments in Dr. King's life, as a modern class learns about him and begins a school project inspired by his life and accomplishments
Martin rising : requiem for a King
by Andrea Davis Pinkney

The award-winning husband-and-wife team present a sumptuously illustrated tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s commitment to non-violent protest in support of civil rights, in a metaphorical and spiritually symbolic poetic requiem that covers King's final months and assassination.
Memphis, Martin, and the mountaintop : the sanitation strike of 1968
by Alice Faye Duncan

Recounts the 1968 sanitation workers strike in Memphis, Tennessee, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his final speech to strikers the night before his assassination, and details the perseverance of strikers before and after his death
Martin Luther King : the peaceful warrior
by Ed Clayton

A primary introduction to the inspiring life of the Civil Rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient describes how his promotion of nonviolent resistance helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, in a reviewed and updated edition that incorporates new artwork and a foreword by one of King's former associates.
Love will see you through : Martin Luther King Jr.'s six guiding beliefs (as told by his niece)
by Angela Farris Watkins

In this dramatically illustrated picture book, the niece of Martin Luther King Jr. reveals six timeless and universal principles that encompass the civil rights leader's greatest legacy, reinforcing the truth that "the universe honors love."
What was your dream, Dr. King? : and other questions about Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Mary Kay Carson

An accessible introduction to the example and achievements of the influential civil rights leader poses and answers key questions about his life and time, offering insight into such topics as segregation, the 1963 Civil Rights March and the history and purpose of his famous speeches. By the award-winning author of The Underground Railroad for Kids. Simultaneous.
I have a dream / : Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Martin Luther King

A 50th anniversary tribute to the Civil Rights leader and the inspirational speech he delivered in August of 1963 combines magnificent artwork by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Henry's Freedom Box with the actual text from one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. Includes a CD of Martin Luther King, Jr. giving his famous speech.
We are power : how nonviolent activism changes the world
by Todd Hasak-Lowy

An inspiring introduction to nonviolent activism and how it works traces the examples of history-shaping international movements as well as such practitioners as Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cesar Chavez to reveal how nonviolent demonstrations have repeatedly succeeded. Illustrations. Bibliography. Index.
How to make a better world : for every kid who wants to make a difference
by Keilly Swift

Packed with ideas and tips for kids who are interested in making the world a better place through activism, an upbeat guide includes coverage of self-care, public speaking and how to organize campaigns for important causes. Illustrations.
Be the change : the future is in your hands
by Eunice Moyle

Encourages readers to use their creativity to make the world a better place, outlining ten steps to organize for civic and community action, discussing how to handle conflict, and providing instructions for craft projects, including posters, bumper stickers, and buttons
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