Havdalah Dinner Interactive reading Activities
The Charlotte Jewish News- March 2026- Page 30
Kids Corner
Havdalah Dinner Interactive reading Activities
From Purim Masks to Passover Stories, PJ Library Charlotte Marks the Season
By Sara Solar
Spring arrives in March – and with it come Purim and Passover! PJ Library Charlotte is gearing up for not one, but two exciting programs this month to celebrate these beloved holidays. I’ m so excited to share both wonderful opportunities for our community to come together.
Did you know PJ Library isn’ t just for young children? When kids turn eight, they can transition into PJ Our Way, designed for ages 8 – 12. PJ Our Way participants get to choose the books they want to read as picture books give way to chapter books, and family programs evolve into more independent, tween-centered experiences.
This month, PJ Library Charlotte is thrilled to host a PJ Our Way Mask Mania program in honor of Purim. Tuesday, March 3, is a teacher workday, so school is out – and PJ Our Way is celebrating with mask and gragger making. Join us from 12:30 to 2 p. m. for pizza and hamantaschen, creative mask-making, and Lego gragger building. It’ s going to be a fun-filled afternoon, and I can’ t wait to hang out with“ the big kids!”
And don’ t worry – we have something special planned for our younger PJ Library Charlotte families too. Join me on Saturday, March 28, from 5:30 to 7 p. m. for Passover Palooza! Enjoy a delicious dinner with friends, Havdalah, and an interactive reading of“ The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah.”
That’ s right – the not-quiteready-for-prime-time Passover Players will be putting on dinner and a show! After the story, families can enjoy hands-on activities inspired by both the book and the holiday. This is an event you won’ t want to miss and a perfect way to get into the Passover spirit.
From masks and graggers to matzah and storytelling, PJ Library Charlotte is ready to welcome spring in the most joyful way possible. I hope you’ ll join us for one( or both) of these special programs. Together, let’ s make this a spring to remember!
To learn more about PJ Library, contact Sara Solar at sara. solar @ jewishcharlotte. org. You can register for both events on the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte community calendar.
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