April 2014 Happenings at the Otranto Children's Department

So long Old Man Winter!  Spring is finally here in Charleston County.  As you and your family shake off the long, winter and get ready for months and months of sunshine and warm weather, think about joining us at the Otranto Children's Department for a program or two (or three or more)!  Fun will be had by all.  Our programs for this month are listed below.  Please contact us at 843-572-4094 if you have any questions.
 
 
APRIL 2014 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
 
 
STORYTIMES
Babygarten
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m.
For 0-23 months with adult
Age appropriate stories, flannel board and finger plays.
 
Time for Twos
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
for 2 year olds with adult  
Child must be 2 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
 
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Child must be 3 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
 
PRESCHOOL SPECIALS
 
Thursday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Spring Fling Storytime
Spring is in full bloom. Join us for stories, games and a craft.
 
Thursday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Annual Puppet Show: Tales from the Earth and Sky
Stories about clouds, the moon, a caterpillar and coyote finding fire come to life at our annual puppet show.
 
SCHOOL AGE SPECIALS 
 
April 1-30
National Poetry Month Wall
During the month of April, stop by the children’s department and write an acrostic or haiku poem.  We will post them on our poetry wall.
 
Wednesday, April 16 at 4:00 p.m.
PLAY:  Spy School
Being a spy is hard work, but learn the tricks of the trade in our tutorial on all things spy related. 
 
SATURDAY PLAY
 
Saturday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m.
PLAY:  DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace
Being crafty and creative is easier than you think.
 
Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m.
PLAY:  Recycled Crafts
To celebrate Earth Day, stop by the children’s department to make some cool take home crafts –all made with recycled materials.
 
Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m.
MOVIE:  Piglet’s Big Movie
When Piglet disappears into the Hundred Acre Wood,
Pooh and the gang band together to find him. 
Rated G; 75 minutes.
 

Otranto Children's March 2014 Programs

 
March 2014 Programs at the
Otranto Children's Department
 
STORYTIMES
 
Babygarten
Monday, March 3, 10, 31 at 10:30 a.m.
For 0-18 months with adult
Babygarten is a class designed for infants and their caregivers where they will share nursery rhymes, songs and books in a language rich environment.
 
Wee Reads
Mondays, March 17, 24 at 10:30 a.m.
For 0-23 months with adult
Age appropriate stories, flannel board and finger plays.
 
Time for Twos
 Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m.
for 2 year olds with adult 
Child must be 2 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
 
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Child must be 3 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
 
 
Preschool Specials
 
Monday, March 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Read Across America Day
 
Thursday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Leapin’ Leprechauns:  St. Patrick’s Day Stories for Young Readers
Wear something green and stay for some great St. Patrick’s Day themed stories, songs, games and a craft.
 
 
School Age Specials
March 1-31
Women’s History Month Word Search
Stop by the Children’s Department to complete a word search about famous women and win a prize.
 
Monday, March 3 (all day)
Dr. Seuss Word Games
Stop by the children’s department to complete a Dr. Seuss themed word game and win a prize.
 
Wednesday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Create Your Own Graphic Novel Day
Bring out your inner artist to create your very own graphic novel.  Materials will be provided
 
Saturday Programs
 
Saturday, March 1 at 11:00 a.m.
MOVIE:  Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
This animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.  Rated PG; 93 minutes
 
Saturday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m.
PLAY:  DIY Arts and Crafts with Miss Grace
Being crafty and creative is easier than you think.
 
Saturday, March 29, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
PAL: Go Fly a Kite
“Before March winds go out like a lamb” stop in, and make a paper bag kite.
 
 
 

February 2014 Happenings at the Otranto Library

I hope you have all braved the unusually wintry week we just experienced and all is well.   If you and your family are experiencing cabin fever and need a chance to thaw out, stop by the Otranto Library's Children's Department for some pretty awesome programs in the month of February. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at 843-572-4094.  
 
Children’s February 2014 Programs
 
WEEKLY STORYTIMES
 
Babygarten
Monday, February 3, 10, 24 at 10:30 a.m.
For 0-18 months with adult
 Babygarten is a class designed for infants and their caregivers where they will share nursery rhymes, songs and books in a language rich environment.
 
Time for Twos
Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m.
for 2 year olds with adult  

Child must be 2 by start date

Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
 
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Child must be 3 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
 
 
Preschool Specials
 
Thursday, February 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Special: Be My Valentine
Fall in love with sweet stories, fun games and a craft for Valentine’s Day!
 
School Age Specials
 
February 1-28
African American Read-In Quilt
Read any book by an African American author in February.  When you finish, stop by the Children’s Department to add a square to our read-in quilt display.
 
Wednesday, February 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Lowe’s Build and Grow
Are you handy with a hammer?  Stop by to create a wonderful craft, courtesy of your local Lowe’s store.
 
Wednesday February 19 at 4:00 p.m.
The Plantation Singers
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a performance by the famous Plantation Singers and learn about the local Gullah culture. 
 
 
Saturday Programs
 
Saturday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m.
PAL:  Groundhog Day
As the world awaits the annual weather forecast from Punxsutawney Phil, stop by the Children’s Department to learn about Groundhog Day and make a fun craft.
 
Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m.
PLAY:  DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace
Being crafty and creative is easier than you think.
 
Saturday, February 15 at 11:00 a.m.
MOVIE:  Super Buddies
Five puppies granted super-canine powers confront an extraterrestrial bully from beyond the stars in this furry adventure for the entire family.
Rated: G; 81 Minutes
 
 
 
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