Starlight Family Storyhour

Our new Family Storyhour starts Thursday January 24th at 6:30. Our featured author this week is Eric Carle. All ages are welcome.

Winter Programs

Check out our web page for up to the minute programs and or program changes. The “Kids” section of our web page now features blogs from your youth librarians. Check us out at www.homewoodlibrary.org/kids.html

Youth Programs

Registration for Tot Time, Preschool Storyhour and K-2 Storyhour will begin January 12 at the Homewood Public Library. Space is limited for all these programs.

Tot Time Storyhour is for 2 to early 3 year olds. Caregivers and children enjoy this highly interactive storyhour together with games, songs, and stories. We will meet on Monday, January 21 through February 25 and Wednesday, January 23 through February 27, from 11:00-11:30. You must register in person for one of these days.

Preschool Storyhour is for 3 to 5 year olds. This storyhour is just for preschoolers and it includes stories, songs, movie, craft and snack. We will meet Wednesday, January 23 through February 27, from 9:45-10:30, and from 1:00-1:45.

K-2 Storyhour will meet Thursdays in February and again in April from 4:00-5:00, limit 20. This storyhour is geared for kindergartners through second graders and will feature stories, songs, craft, snack and a short movie. You may register for this program in person or over the phone.

Field Days Registration for Field Days at the Homewood Public Library begins January 12 for our January 28^th program. You must register for each month’s program. You may register by phone or at the youth desk. Check our web page for more information. Field Days is a hands-on learning experiences that brings the wonders of the Field Museum to you! This program for 3^rd-5^th graders meets on the last Monday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00, limit 18.

January 28-Geology Rocks!: Learn how volcanoes work, what happens when there’s an earthquake, and discover treasures inside of ordinary rocks.

February 25-African Jewelry Making: Celebrate African American History Month by learning about African cultures, looking at African jewelry and creating your own to wear.

March 31-What We Wear Around the World: Look at actual clothes that people wear around the world and design your own shoe.

April 28-Underground Adventure: Do you like to dig in the dirt? Then come explore the world underneath your feet!

Drop-In Programs (Registration NOT required)

Baby Bloomers Storyhours: Thursdays, January 24t^{h -} February 28th, 10:45 am – 11:15 am. This is a program for baby (newborn to 2 yrs old) and you. This 30 minute program will include 15 minutes of short stories, songs, finger plays and free time to socialize with your baby and other parents/caregivers. Baskets of books and toys will be available to share with your child.

Starlight Family Storyhour Our new Starlight Family Storyhour will take the place of the previous Thursday night Preschool Storyhour. Starting on January 24 through February 28 at 6:30-7:00, parents and siblings are encouraged to stay and enjoy stories, songs, movie, craft and snack. Wear your pajamas! We will be reading classic stories that parents and children will enjoy. No registration is required for this program.

January 24-Eric Carle: Listen to Eric Carle stories and make your own Eric Carle artwork.

January 31-Ezra Jack Keats: Cure your cabin fever by creating snowy day paintings.

Feb. 7-Margaret Wise Brown: Snuggle up with your little bunny while listening to Goodnight Moon.

Feb. 14-Valentines Fun: Warm and fuzzy stories along with valentine making, and other special surprises!

Feb. 21-Curious George: Learn about a curious little monkey and his friend the man in the big yellow hat.

Feb. 28-Dr. Seuss: We will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’s upcoming birthday by reading stories and making a special birthday card.

Family Gaming

Family Gaming will be every 2^nd Wednesday of the month, from 4:00-5:00pm. We will be continuing our competitions in bowling, baseball, and tennis on the Wii system. The Wii system was generously given by the Carlson family to the Young Adults in memory of Samantha Carlson. There will also be some board games available to play.