The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
MC-NPL announces May children’s programs
NORRISTOWN » Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street, Norristown, announces its May lineup for children’s program. Programs are planned for in-person participation and are subject to change based on COVID-19 guideline. Masks are recommended unless otherwise specified. Some programs may require masking.
Storytimes will be conducted in the children’s picture book area. Programs begin on time. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Crafts to Go! Saturdays,
May 21
Pick up a grab-and-go packet of painting or craft supplies to make some fun creations at home! A different project every week. Use the instructions included to assemble the project on your own. Supplies limited. Some projects require additional supplies. Call the library at 610-278-5100 ext. 205 to reserve your packet. Intended for ages 5-12. Homework Hangout Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 pm, through June 2
Dedicated space for students to work on homework assignments. Computers are available. For kids in grades 1-5. Drop in. Masks are recommended.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30am, through May 17
Stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your baby and you! For ages through 0-18 months. Drop in. MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE AGE 2 AND UP.
Moon and Stars Mobile Tuesday, May 3 — Drop in craft
Come in and make a beautiful moon and stars mobile to hang in your home. Or you can take a grab & go kit. For ages 5-12. Norristown area schools day off activity. Masks recommended. Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, May 4 at 10:30 am
Every first Wednesday of the month, join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities in Spanish and English! Intended for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Drop in. Masks are recommended. Pokemon Club Wednesdays at 4:15 pm Calling all Pokémon trainers! Are you a fan, or interested in learning more about this fun franchise? Join our Pokémon club! Learn about trading cards, complete art projects, try out new video games, and more! Intended for ages 6-12. Masks are recommended. Wee Readers Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am, through May 19
Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Drop in. Masks are recommended.
Stay & Play Thursdays at 11:00 am (after Wee Readers Storytime), through May 19
Hang out in our picture book area while we bring out toys for the kids. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Masks are recommended. Mindfulness Workshop Tuesday, May 10 at 5:15 pm
Join Bernadette Smith to learn mindfulness skills and strategies to calm anxiety, frustration, and anger. For ages 5-12. Drop in. Masks are recommended.
Mail-Your-FavoriteCharacters + Big Kid Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, May 17, all day Join us for a day of writing letters to your favorite book characters (including Pete the Cat, Fancy Nancy, Spiderman, Pikachu, Naruto, and more)! Then, ages 4 to 8 can deliver letters from the post office station to the characters’ personal mailboxes scattered throughout the Children’s Department, and ages 9 to 12 can try to find all 10 mailboxes as a big kid scavenger hunt activity — because a few mailboxes will be extra hard to find! NASD early dismissal activity. Masks are recommended.
Young Sprouts Garden Club
Thursday, May 26 4:15 pm
The Children’s Department has a garden! Join us there to do some planting and tending. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. We’ll meet at our community garden plot at Eisenhower School (1601 Markley St.). For ages 5-12. Call 610-278-5100 x205 or stop by to sign up. Poppy Flower Craft Friday, May 27 — Grab & Go activity
Honor and remember those who gave all for our country by creating this Memorial Day Poppy Flower Craft. The red poppy is the national symbol to recognize all the Americans who died in wars. Call 610-2785100 x205 to reserve your packet. For ages 5-12.
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