Lincoln library slates upcoming activities

LINCOLN – Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Road, has scheduled the following April activities:

Special Preschool Storytime planned to celebrate MoneySmart Week

This special program for kids ages 3 to 5 is being held on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. and will include stories and songs focusing on the value of money. Each child will also make a colorful crafty wallet to take home. Space is limited and online registration is required. Please visit www.lincolnlibrary.com to register, or contact the Lincoln Public Library Children’s Room at (401) 3332422, ext. 15, for more information.

Lincoln Public Library Art Club for 8- to 12-Year Olds meets April 3

Art Club is a fun program for children ages 8 and older who love to create. New attendees are always welcome and are encouraged to spread the word about the monthly projects. The group meets one Wednesday a month, and the next meeting is scheduled for April 3 at 6 p.m., when kids will learn to make a radical cup weaving. Using paper cups, yarn, and templates, the result will be a colorful pencil holder. Space is limited, therefore online registration is required. Please visit www. lincolnlibrary.com to sign up or contact the Children’s Room at (401) 333-2422 ext. 15 for more information.

2019 Spring Storytime Schedule Spring storytime programs for children and their parents or caretakers begin April 22. Come share stories, activities, songs, and crafts. Please arrive slightly early to allow your child to become acclimated to the library before entering the story room.

• Toddler Read and Play (Ages 0 to 3): Mondays, 10 a.m.

• Pajama Storytime (Ages 3 to 5): Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

• Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 to 5): Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

• Baby Laptime ( Ages 0 to 18 months): Fridays, 10 a.m.

Sessions will run through Friday, June 14. Note that online registration is required for all storytime sessions. Visit www.lincolnlibrary.com, stop by or call the Children’s Room at (401) 3332422, ext. 15, for more information.

Casey Farm Chicks and more

to visit the library Children ages 3 and older are invited to come check out this presentation about how chickens are raised at nearby Casey Farm. The event is set for April 17 at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Learn how chickens act, what they eat, and more. There will be a selection of eggs for children to see and compare, as well as chicks to pet and hold. Don’t miss this fun-filled event — it’s definitely something to crow about. Space is limited and online registration is required. Reserve a spot by visiting the Lincoln Library website at www.lincolnlibrary.com. Contact the Children’s Room at (401) 333-2422, ext. 15, if you have questions.

Kids ages 8-plus can celebrate

Poetry Month in April Young poets are invited to a Poetry Month celebration on April 9 at 6 p.m. This activity will involve writing an acrostic spring poem using dictionaries to find just the right words. Writers will then place their poems in the center of a wreath decorated with colorful flowers and leaves. All supplies will be provided and online registration is required. Visit www.lincolnlibrary.com to reserve a spot for this fun creative event.

Stories showing on the big screen Families are invited to join us for this monthly program in the Children’s Pro- gramming Room, with showing stories read aloud on the large wall-mounted television screen. Each month, a playlist focusing on a particular author or theme will be chosen. The next showing will take place on April 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. No registration is required. The stories will play and repeat so viewers can come in and watch at any time while the program is running.

Lego Club for Kids

The library’s Duplos and Legos are available every other Saturday for creative use. Kids can drop in anytime from noon to 4 p.m. to try out our bi-weekly challenges. Build, create, destroy, and start again! Upcoming Lego days are set for April 13 and 27. No registration is needed, just show up ready to build.

Saturday Crafts are Always a Blast

Young crafters ages 4 and older are invited to the Lincoln Public Library to create fun crafts every other Saturday at 11 a.m. On April 6, make hanging coiled snakes. Then on April 20, kids can get prepared for spring by creating eggs using cardboard, foil, and colorful markers. Space is limited and online registration is required. Please visit www.lincolnlibrary.com for details and to sign up. Call (401) 333-2422, ext. 15, with any questions.

Come See a movie in the Children’s Room

This month, the featured children’s film will be shown on April 24 at 5:30 p.m. Families are invited to drop in and get cozy while watching this remake of a classic we all know and love. Whether you’ve seen the original or not, this new story of a well-known nanny is sure to please all viewers young and old. No registration is required. (Rated PG)