Bring your family to the library! We have programs for all ages, and here are a few in April and May that everyone will love!
Read-a-Thon: Jonathan Miller
Wednesday, April 4 at 9 – 11 a.m.
Join us for an author visit from local author Jonathan Miller and hear all about the adventures of “Sammy the Wonder Dachshund.” The presentation will be followed by readings for young children provided by local middle and high school students.
PLAY: Riddles and Rhymes
Wednesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m.
This storytime is a celebration of Reading is Funny Day and National Poetry Month.
PLAY with Dad: Rock and Read
Saturday, April 7 at 2 p.m.
Join us for a musical story time and enjoy some books that “rock.”
Children’s Movie: Hop
Saturday, April 7 at 3 p.m.
E.B., the Easter Bunny’s teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band. In LA, he’s taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car. Rated PG; 95 minutes.
Poetry Graffiti for Kids
Monday, April 9 – Saturday, April 14
Express your inner poet at the library! Share a line or picture on our Poetry Graffiti display in celebration of National Library Week.
PLAY: Eggs Are Amazing!
Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m.
We’ve hatched a fun storytime for you. Listen to great stories and create a tissue paper egg to take home.
Saturday Movie Matinee: Hugo
Saturday, April 14 at 3 p.m.
An orphaned boy secretly lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station and looks after the clocks. He gets caught up in a mysterious adventure when he attempts to repair a mechanical man. Rated PG; 127 minutes. Sponsor: The UPS Store, 3575 Maybank Highway, John’s Island.
PLAY with Dad: Puppet Show “Skunky Business”
Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m.
Come see what silliness Skunk is up to in these funny shows.
PLAY: Green! Green! Green!
Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with these stories and plant a sunflower seed to take home.
PLAY: Community Helpers
Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m.
Come to the library to hear all about a day in the life of a community helper.
PLAY: Birds and Butterflies
Wednesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy these springtime stories then make a butterfly craft to take home.
PLAY with Dad: Puppet Show “Hop to it!”
Saturday, April 28 at 1 p.m.
These puppet shows are sure to get you hopping!
La Celebracion: Dia de los Ninos; Dia dos los Libros
Monday, April 30 from 4 – 6 p.m.
Join us for multicultural books, songs, games, and crafts all in celebration of children and books!
PLAY: Cinco de Mayo
Wednesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Mexican culture with stories and music, and make a maraca.
Fun Friday
Fridays, May 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 3 – 5 p.m.
Enjoy an exciting art activity each Friday at the library!
PLAY: Puppet Playtime
Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m.
Come to the children’s area and get your hands on some of our cool puppets.
Children’s Movie: Happy Feet 2
Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m.
Mumble is well known for his dancing and now he and his wife, Gloria, have a son named Erik. Erik is feeling the pressure of trying to find his own talents among the Emperor Penguin world. But new dangers are threatening the penguin nation, and it’s going to take everyone working and dancing together to save them. Rated PG; 100 minutes.
PLAY: Books in Motion
Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a story time that is sure to get you up and moving!
Fun Friday: Celebrate Children’s Book Week
Friday, May 11 from 3 – 5 p.m.
Join us for this special Fun Friday as we celebrate Children’s Book week with bookmark crafts and fun games!
PLAY: I Love My Mom!
Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m.
Join in our celebration of Mother’s Day with this storytime, and make a card for Mom.
Saturday Movie Matinee: The Muppets
Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Join us @ the library for a fun day at the movies. On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppet’s former stomping grounds. Rated PG; 98 minutes. Sponsor: The UPS Store, 3575 Maybank Highway, John’s Island.
PLAY: Jump, Frog, Jump!
Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Hop down to the library for frog stories, songs, and a craft. Ribbit!
Student Art Reception and Poetry Reading
Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Meet the artists of the St. John’s High School Art Department and view their work. Students will read selections featured in the school’s current art and literary magazine, Islander Lines.
PLAY: Explore Asian Pacific Culture through Crafts
Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m.
Come make some creative crafts in celebration of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month.
Read-A-Thon: Nadine Johnson
Wednesday, May 23 from 9 – 11 a.m.
Join us for an author presentation from Nadine Johnson. Ms. Johnson is a local author and designer known for her “Last Night I Dreamt” series for children. The presentation will be followed by readings for young children provided by local middle and high school students.
PLAY: There Was a Little Turtle
Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate turtles with stories and songs, and make a turtle puppet to take home.
PLAY: Puppet Playtime
Saturday, May 26 at 11 a.m.
Come to the children’s area and get your hands on some of our cool puppets.
PLAY: It’s National Bike Month!
Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and a craft in honor of this great invention.
