Virtual Winter Programming
NEW MONTH , NEW BOOKS For all ages The First Day of every Month , 10 a . m . Watch Ms . Linda at the beginning of each month as she reveals some of the new books for children , tweens , and teens in the Youth Services Department . You will find them in our “ green dot ” section with other new titles . Videos will be posted on the PTPL Youth Services Facebook page , or watch them when convenient for you on the library ’ s YouTube channel .
BOOK BABIES For ages birth to 15 months Tuesdays , Dec . 7 and Jan . 11 , 11 a . m . Have fun with Ms . Patty and giggle with your precious baby from the comfort of your home ! We will listen and dance together to your favorite childhood songs . Registration is required . Only registered participants will receive instructions via email to access the videos .
MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME For ages 1 to 2 ½ years Tuesdays , Dec . 7 and Jan . 11 , 11 a . m . Spend some quality time in your home with your little one . Sing along to fun tunes while working on fine and gross motor skills and direction , following with Ms . Patty ’ s help . Registration is required . Only registered participants will receive instructions via email to access the videos .
STEM SATURDAYS For Grades 1 and up Second Saturday of the Month , 10 a . m . Dec . 11 : Storm in a Jar Jan . 8 : Snow Paint Watch Ms . Linda ’ s videos while joining in with your free STEM supplies . Register at ptlibrary . org / events to reserve a kit . Videos will be posted on the PTPL Youth Services Facebook page , or watch them when convenient for you on the library ’ s YouTube channel . Only 24 kits for each session .
TINY TUNES MUSIC For toddlers and up Second Monday of the Month , 2 p . m . Dec . 13 : Jingle Sticks Jan . 10 : Pitch Perfect Harmonica Introduce your little ones to the world of music ! These energetic programs feature playing and learning about music with Ms . Linda . Register at ptlibrary . org / events to reserve your kit that accompanies each program . You will receive directions via email to access the videos on the library ’ s YouTube channel . Only 24 kits for each session .
Tween In-Person Winter Programming
TWEEN WINTER WONDERLAND BOOK NOOKS Grades 4 to 6 Tuesday , Dec . 7 , 6 to 7 p . m . Teen Room , 1st floor What ’ s a Book Nook ? It ’ s a slice of magic tucked right into your bookshelves , along with your other books ! Think of it as a vertical diorama , complete with lights and a miniature scene of your own creating . We ’ ll be making a winter-themed book nook at this workshop , perfect for the holidays ! Registration is required . Limited to 12 participants .
TWEEN WRITING GROUP Grades 4 to 6 Second Thursday of the Month , Dec . 9 and Jan . 13 , 4 to 5 p . m . Teen Room , 1st floor Do you create fantastic worlds inside your head ? Maybe you scribble short stories or craft poems or love to journal ? Whether you ’ ve been writing for years or always wanted to start but didn ’ t know where , our brand-new PTPL writing group is for you ! Join Ms . Beth to learn more about the craft of creative writing , discover writing resources , and find inspiration and community with a group of peer writers . Bring a pen or pencil and paper . Registration is required . Limited to 12 participants .
TWEEN BOOK CLUB Grades 4 to 6 Select Thursdays , 4 to 4:45 p . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor Ms . Linda will be meeting you in the library for this book discussion . Registration is required . The first five registrants get a free copy of the book . Limited 12 participants . Dec . 16 : The Christmas Genie by Dan Gutman It ’ s the last day of school before Christmas vacation , and Alex , Chase , and the rest of Mrs . Walter ’ s fifth-grade class couldn ’ t wish more for the final bell to ring . But the day takes a crazy turn when a mysterious meteorite crashes through the classroom window — and a genie pops out ! Bob , as he ’ s called , is willing to grant only one wish for the class to share , and if they can ’ t agree on something before the bell rings in an hour , they ’ ll get nothing at all . What follows is a debate that is at turns thought-provoking and hilarious — and at all times irresistible . Jan . 27 : The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson Armand , an old man living on the streets of Paris , relishes his solitary life in the beautiful city . He is happy with his carefree existence , begging and doing odd jobs to keep himself warm and fed . With simple pleasures and no cares , what more could he need ? Then one day , just before Christmas , Armand returns to his favorite spot beneath the bridge to find eters Township
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