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Slime-A-Rella
Slime-A-Rella
Graham Public Library. Slime-A-Rella: A “Find Your Voice!” Storytime Adventure. 2:00 p.m. For families with children in gradesK-5. Join us for a “Speak Week” author lead storytime featuring the book Slime-A-Rella by NC’s own national board-certified teacher and author Kendra Alston. Attendees will leave with their very own signed copy of Ms. Alston’s book and will… Slime-A-Rella
6 events,
May Memorial’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
May Memorial’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
May Memorial Library. Baby/Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 0 – 2 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336)229-3588.
Preschool Yoga Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Preschool Yoga Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Mebane Public Library. Preschool Yoga Storytime.10:30 a.m. For ages 2 – 5 and their caregivers. Breathe and bend with stories, rhymes, and songs! Please bring a towel or mat with you and wear comfortable clothing for the program. Registration is required and space is limited. To register or for more information, email Amy at [email protected]… Preschool Yoga Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Preschool Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Preschool Storytime at Mebane Public Library
For children ages 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Gather with us for stories, songs and activities that encourage early learning and literacy! This week’s theme is “All Together Now!” Registration is required, and space is limited. To register for the program or for more information, call (919) 563-6431
5 events,
Coloring Book Day!
Coloring Book Day!
Graham Public Library. ColoringBook Day! Relive those carefree childhood days when all that mattered wasstaying in the lines, and help us celebrate National Coloring Book Day. Stop bythe desk and pick up a free coloring book – while supplies last. For moreinformation, call (336) 570-6730.
Preschool Storytime at Graham Public Library
Preschool Storytime at Graham Public Library
Graham Public Library. Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336) 570-6730.
BookMARK at Maplebrook Apts.
BookMARK at Maplebrook Apts.
The BookMARK has books to check out as well as giveaway books you can keep, and access to the internet through a strong WiFi connection.
5 events,
May Memorial’s Preschool Storytime
May Memorial’s Preschool Storytime
May Memorial Library. Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336) 229-3588.
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Mebane Public Library: Baby and Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children from birth to 2 and their caregivers. This lively program is designed to enrich your child’s life through music, movement, fingerplays, and stories! Registration is required, and space is limited. To register or for more information, call (919) 563-6431.
1 event,
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library
Graham Public Library. Baby and Toddler Storytime.10:30 a.m. For children from birth to 2 and their caregivers. This lively program is designed to enrich your child’s life through music, movement, finger plays, and stories! For more information, call (336) 570-6730.
2 events,
LEGO® Fun!
LEGO® Fun!
May Memorial Library. LEGO® Fun! All day. For families. Drop on in to create robots, challenge each other, build your favorite animal, and more! There is no registration needed for this program, and all LEGO® will be provided. For more information, call (336) 229-3588.
Breakfast Book Club
Breakfast Book Club
Graham Public Library. Breakfast Book Club. 10:30 a.m. For adults. Join us for a lively discussion of our latest book club selection. Copies of the book are available at the desk for checkout. This month’s selection is The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown. For more information call (336) 570-6730.
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3 events,
Dragon Readers
Dragon Readers
Graham Public Library. Dragon Readers: Shapeshifters!For K-2nd grade. 4 to 5 p.m. Every story needs someone to shapeit! Come and change some stories of your own. Join us for fictionand nonfiction read-alouds as well as a craft that puts storytelling power inyour hands. Learn more with Ms. Rebecca in this interactive program. For moreinformation, call (336)… Dragon Readers
7 events,
Preschool Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Preschool Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Mebane Public Library. Preschool Storytime. 10:30a.m. For children ages 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Gather with us for stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy! Registration is required, and space is limited. To register for the program or for more information, call (919) 563-6431.
May Memorial’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
May Memorial’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
May Memorial Library. Baby/Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 0 – 2 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336)229-3588.
4 events,
Preschool Storytime at Graham Public Library
Preschool Storytime at Graham Public Library
Graham Public Library. Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336) 570-6730.
11 events,
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Babyand Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children from birth to 2 and their caregivers.This lively program is designed to enrich your child’s life through music,movement, finger plays and stories! Registration is required, and space islimited. To register or for more information, call (919) 563-6431.
May Memorial’s Preschool Storytime
May Memorial’s Preschool Storytime
May Memorial Library. Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336) 229-3588.
1 event,
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library
Graham Public Library. Baby and Toddler Storytime.10:30 a.m. For children from birth to 2 and their caregivers. This lively program is designed to enrich your child’s life through music, movement, finger plays, and stories! For more information, call (336) 570-6730.
2 events,
Pretend Play Day!
Pretend Play Day!
May Memorial Library. Pretend Play Day! All Day. Ages 5 – 12. Did you know that pretend play develops a child’s language, thinking, social, and emotional skills? By nurturing the imagination, your child is learning! So, bring your child to learn through play on our Pretend Play Days! All supplies are included. For more information,… Pretend Play Day!
Alamance in Wonderland
Alamance in Wonderland
Graham Public Library. Alamance in Wonderland! SRPEnd of Summer Jam. 2:30 p.m. For families with children 0-12. Join us for afun-filled afternoon with activities based on the fantastic world of Alicein Wonderland! Tea parties, circus acts, and a live performance of LewisCarrol’s The Walrus and the Carpenter will have our children steppingright into the story… Alamance in Wonderland
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4 events,
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Lunch Bunch Book Club
For adults. This month, the book club will be discussing Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. All are welcome! Copies are available for pick up at May Memorial Library. For more information, call (336) 229-3588.
BookMARK at Beth Schmidt Park
BookMARK at Beth Schmidt Park
The BookMARK has books to check out as well as giveaway books you can keep, and access to the internet through a strong WiFi connection.
Paws for Reading at May Memorial Library
Paws for Reading at May Memorial Library
May Memorial Library. Paws for Reading. 4:30 p.m. For ages 5 - 12. Children are invited to read for 15 minutes in a relaxed, one on one session with certified therapy dog, Beckett! All of the dogs who participate in Paws for Reading have been certified as therapy dogs by an accredited organization. Registration is… Paws for Reading at May Memorial Library
4 events,
Move to the Music
Move to the Music
Move to the Music. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Join us for a morning of dancing and music-making! Children will have an opportunity to move creatively, play instruments, and explore music through active play. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register or for more information, [email protected] or call (919)… Move to the Music
Move to the Music
Move to the Music
For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Join us for a morning of dancing and music-making! Children will have an opportunity to move creatively, play instruments, and explore music through active play. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register or for more information, call (919) 563-6431.
6 events,
No Preschool Storytime
No Preschool Storytime
Graham Public Library. No Preschool Storytime. Children’s programming break. We’re busy planning our fall children’s programs! Regular children’s programs will resume Monday, August 28th.
Diamond Painting
Diamond Painting
For adults. Try your hand at diamond painting! All participants will create a shimmering bookmark. No previous crafting experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided. For more information, or to register, call (336) 229-3588.
Noonday Book Club
Noonday Book Club
Foradults. All are welcome! This month, our book club will be discussing A Short Time to Stay Here by Terry Roberts. Copies are available for pick up at the Mebane Public Library. For more information, call (919) 563-6431.
5 events,
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Babyand Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children from birth to 2 and theircaregivers. This lively program is designed to enrich your child’s life throughmusic, movement, finger plays and stories! Registration is required, and spaceis limited. To register or for more information, call (919) 563-6431.
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Mebane Public Library
Babyand Toddler Storytime. 11:15 a.m. For children from birth to 2 and theircaregivers. This lively program is designed to enrich your child’s life throughmusic, movement, finger plays and stories! Registration is required, and spaceis limited. To register or for more information, call (919) 563-6431.
1 event,
No Baby Storytime
No Baby Storytime
Graham Public Library. No Baby Storytime. Children’s programming break. We’re busy planning our fall children’s programs! Regular children’s programs will resume Monday, August 28th.
4 events,
Family Storytime at May Memorial
Family Storytime at May Memorial
May Memorial Library. Family Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 0 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336) 229-3588.
Paws for Reading
Paws for Reading
May Memorial Library. Paws for Reading. 1:00 p.m. For ages 5 - 12. Children are invited to read for 15 minutes in a relaxed, one on one session with a certified therapy dog, Winston! All of the dogs who participate in Paws for Reading have been certified as therapy dogs by an accredited organization. Registration… Paws for Reading
Game On!!
Game On!!
Mebane Public Library. Game On!! For adults. 2 p.m. Bring your own game to show off, play, and enjoy! Meet new people who enjoy getting together for some laughs, and learning how to play new games. For more information call (919) 563-6431 or e-mail Meredith Hayden at [email protected]
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3 events,
BookMARK at Lawrence Slade Park
BookMARK at Lawrence Slade Park
The BookMARK has books to check out as well as giveaway books you can keep, and access to the internet through a strong WiFi connection.
5 events,
May Memorial’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
May Memorial’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
May Memorial Library. Baby/Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 0 – 2 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336)229-3588.
Polymer Clay Jewelry
Polymer Clay Jewelry
For ages 16+. Learn how to use polymer clay to make a special piece of jewelry. Participants can choose between creating earrings or a necklace pendant. No previous crafting experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided. For more information, or to register, call (919) 563-6431.
Experiment with Art
Experiment with Art
Graham Public Library. Experiment with Art. 2:30p.m. For adults. Join us for a casual, no-pressure, no-judgment, experimentalart lab – no previous artistic experience is needed! Each month we will try adifferent technique or artistic style and maybe you’ll find something thatinspires you to pursue it as a hobby! Registration is required, and space islimited. To… Experiment with Art
3 events,
No Preschool Storytime
No Preschool Storytime
Graham Public Library. No Preschool Storytime.Children’s programming break. We’re busy planning our fall children’s programs!Regular children’s programs will resume Monday, August 28th.
BookMARK at Rocky Top Mobile Home Park
BookMARK at Rocky Top Mobile Home Park
The BookMARK has books to check out as well as giveaway books you can keep, and access to the internet through a strong WiFi connection.
6 events,
May Memorial’s Bilingual Storytime
May Memorial’s Bilingual Storytime
May Memorial Library. Bilingual Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. This week’s storytime will be performed in both English and Spanish! For more information, call (336) 229-3588.
Device Advice
Device Advice
Graham Public Library. Device Advice. 11:00 a.m.Drop in for help with devices, apps, technology, and library-related questions.No registration is required! Staff will be available in the study room. Formore information, call (336) 570-6730.
1 event,
No Baby Storytime
No Baby Storytime
Graham Public Library. No Baby Storytime. Children’s programming break. We’re busy planning our fall children’s programs !Regular children’s programs will resume Monday, August 28th.
2 events,
Family Make & Takes at May Memorial
Family Make & Takes at May Memorial
Family Make & Takes. All Day. Ages 5 – 12.Looking for a fun activity? Check out our Make and Takes! Drop by during library hours and make a craft, then take it home and show it off! For more information, call (336) 229-3588.
Knots and Needles
Knots and Needles
Graham Public Library. Knots and Needles. 2:30 p.m.For adults. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, spinning, weaving,embroidery, and/or other fiber arts projects to work on while we hang out. Thisis not an instructional program, but simply a way to meet and chat with othersinterested in fiber arts. For more information, call (336) 570-6730.
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4 events,
Art Attack!
Art Attack!
Graham Public Library. Art Attack! 4:00 p.m. For grades 3-5. Join us for an hour of creative fun with friends. You never know what we’ll be making next! For more information, call (336) 570-6730.
5 events,
May Memorial’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
May Memorial’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
May Memorial Library. Baby/Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 0 – 2 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336)229-3588.
3 events,
Preschool Storytime at Graham Public Library
Preschool Storytime at Graham Public Library
Graham Public Library. Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336) 570-6730.
5 events,
May Memorial’s Preschool Storytime
May Memorial’s Preschool Storytime
May Memorial Library. Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Join us for a 30-minute interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. For more information, call (336) 229-3588.
Creativity Lab
Creativity Lab
Graham Public Library. Creativity Lab – ‘Braided’ SuedeBracelets. 12:00 p.m. For adults. Learn to make a fun and fashionable braceletfrom suede cording. Registration is required and space is limited. To registeror for more information, call (336) 570-6730.
1 event,
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Graham Public Library
Graham Public Library. Baby and Toddler Storytime.10:30 a.m. For children from birth to 2 and their caregivers. This lively program is designed to enrich your child’s life through music, movement, finger plays, and stories! For more information, call (336) 570-6730.
3 events,
LEGO® Fun!
LEGO® Fun!
May Memorial Library. LEGO® Fun! All day. For families. Drop on in to create robots, challenge each other, build your favorite animal, and more! There is no registration needed for this program, and all LEGO® will be provided. For more information, call (336) 229-3588.
Breakfast Book Club
Breakfast Book Club
Graham Public Library. Breakfast Book Club. 10:30 a.m. For adults. Join us for a lively discussion of our latest book club selection. Copies of the book are available at the desk for checkout. This month’s selection is The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown. For more information call (336) 570-6730.
Breakfast Book Club
Breakfast Book Club
Graham Public Library. Breakfast Book Club. 10:30 a.m. For adults. Join us for a lively discussion of our latest book club selection. Copies of the book are available at the desk for checkout. This month’s selection is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict. For more information call (336) 570-6730.
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