
Poet-Tea Party
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
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Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.

Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.
Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.

Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.

Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.

Gentle lap rhymes, songs, and stories introduce infants to early literacy through playful sounds and shared reading. Babies and caregivers finish with hands-on playtime and exploration.

Gentle lap rhymes, songs, and stories introduce infants to early literacy through playful sounds and shared reading. Babies and caregivers finish with hands-on playtime and exploration.
Gentle lap rhymes, songs, and stories introduce infants to early literacy through playful sounds and shared reading. Babies and caregivers finish with hands-on playtime and exploration.

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an early literacy program that ends with a take-home craft kit.

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an early literacy program that ends with a take-home craft kit.
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an early literacy program that ends with a take-home craft kit.

Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.

Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.

Stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes engage children ages 18 months to 3 years in an early literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.

Stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes engage children ages 18 months to 3 years in an early literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.
Stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes engage children ages 18 months to 3 years in an early literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.

Local writers read original prose and poetry in a welcoming monthly literary gathering, with four-minute turns for members and newcomers; listeners are invited to discover Henderson County voices.

Local writers read original prose and poetry in a welcoming monthly literary gathering, with four-minute turns for members and newcomers; listeners are invited to discover Henderson County voices.
Local writers read original prose and poetry in a welcoming monthly literary gathering, with four-minute turns for members and newcomers; listeners are invited to discover Henderson County voices.

Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.

Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.
Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.

Songs, flannel-board tales, action rhymes, and read-aloud stories invite children and caregivers into an interactive family literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.

Songs, flannel-board tales, action rhymes, and read-aloud stories invite children and caregivers into an interactive family literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.
Songs, flannel-board tales, action rhymes, and read-aloud stories invite children and caregivers into an interactive family literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.

Build early literacy through picture books, songs, and rhymes in a playful, curiosity-filled gathering designed especially for children ages 3 to 5, with a welcoming library atmosphere.

Build early literacy through picture books, songs, and rhymes in a playful, curiosity-filled gathering designed especially for children ages 3 to 5, with a welcoming library atmosphere.
Build early literacy through picture books, songs, and rhymes in a playful, curiosity-filled gathering designed especially for children ages 3 to 5, with a welcoming library atmosphere.

Children ages 12 and under can show off Halloween costumes, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy a treat during a free, family-friendly afternoon program at the library.

Children ages 12 and under can show off Halloween costumes, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy a treat during a free, family-friendly afternoon program at the library.
Children ages 12 and under can show off Halloween costumes, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy a treat during a free, family-friendly afternoon program at the library.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

A family-friendly library gathering blends children’s stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes for shared early learning, then sends young participants home with a special craft kit.

A family-friendly library gathering blends children’s stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes for shared early learning, then sends young participants home with a special craft kit.
A family-friendly library gathering blends children’s stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes for shared early learning, then sends young participants home with a special craft kit.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.

Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.

Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.

Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.

Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.
Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.

Shared storytime brings families and children of all ages together for read-aloud stories and early literacy in a welcoming library setting.

Shared storytime brings families and children of all ages together for read-aloud stories and early literacy in a welcoming library setting.
Shared storytime brings families and children of all ages together for read-aloud stories and early literacy in a welcoming library setting.

Silly and clever word-association rounds invite high school students to match cards, make the group laugh, and compete for points in a relaxed library game night.

Silly and clever word-association rounds invite high school students to match cards, make the group laugh, and compete for points in a relaxed library game night.
Silly and clever word-association rounds invite high school students to match cards, make the group laugh, and compete for points in a relaxed library game night.

Picture books, songs, and playful rhymes invite children ages 3 to 5 into a lively early literacy experience. Designed for preschoolers, the gathering nurtures curiosity, listening, and imagination.

Picture books, songs, and playful rhymes invite children ages 3 to 5 into a lively early literacy experience. Designed for preschoolers, the gathering nurtures curiosity, listening, and imagination.
Picture books, songs, and playful rhymes invite children ages 3 to 5 into a lively early literacy experience. Designed for preschoolers, the gathering nurtures curiosity, listening, and imagination.