Hi Everyone,
Here is what's coming up this week at your library:
Friday, February 22
Dinosaur Stories and Craft (ages 2-5) @ 11:00 a.m. Join us at the Fitchburg Public Library to read books about dinosaurs! We will read, sing songs and do a craft. Recommended for families with children age 2-5 and their siblings.
Saturday, February 23
Kids Movie (all ages) @ 2:00 p.m. Spend an afternoon at the library! We will be watching a great new kids movie! Free popcorn provided!!
Monday, February 25
Preschool Art (ages 2-5) @ 10:00 a.m. Explore and play with fun art materials! Art activities will help your little ones master fine-motor skills and help them learn about cause and effect as they make changes in materials (and a lot of mess!).
Snowy STEM Projects (ages 9-12) @ 6:00 p.m. Join us at the Fitchburg Public Library to make your own snowstorm in a jar and Borax crystal snowflake! Children must between the ages of 9-12 years old to attend this program. Registration required.
Tuesday, February 26
Snap Circuits (ages 5-12) @ 3:30 p.m. Are your kids interested in learning how electronics work? If so, Circuit Science could be the perfect program! During the program, kids will have the opportunity to construct a circuit project using snap circuits. They will be provided with a colorful manual with pictures explaining how to build the projects, and children's staff will be around to help. Ages 5-12. Kids ages 5-8 will require parent guidance during the program. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Desk at 608-729-1762 to register.
Wednesday, February 27
Toddler Art (ages 1-3) @ 10:00 a.m. Explore and play with fun art materials! Children will practice fine motor skills as they engage in process art. Parents are encouraged to stop in at various times throughout the hour. Be prepared to get messy! Please bring smocks or "messy clothes" for your child.
Family Pajama Storytime (ages 2-5) @ 6:00 p.m. Family Pajama Storytime is a super fun evening program, focused on winding down for the night. Featuring stories, songs and movement activities followed by a short craft all in your PJs. Parents, leave the bedtime routine to us!
Thursday, February 28
STEAM power (ages 2-5) @ 10:00 a.m. Join us at the library for a STEAM Power storytime and exploration. We will have a short storytime then explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math based on the themes in the books.
LEGOs @ the Library (ages 5-12) @ 3:00 p.m. Join other LEGO fans and build your own unique creation! We will provide the LEGOs and some stories to inspire creativity. Show your creation to a librarian for a chance to be featured on our social media and behind the youth services desk! Suggested for children ages 5-12.
Don't forget to pick up a Winter Reading Bingo card at the Children's desk! We have cards for Read-to-Me, Readers and Teens. Children must be 2 years old and older to participate. It is a great opportunity to do early literacy activities during the cold winter months! Complete the activities to win prizes and free books!
Winter Reading Bingo runs from January 2- February 28, 2019.
Remember, a full listing of all our upcoming programs can always be found here: http://www.fitchburgwi.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=24.
Our newsletter can be viewed here: http://fitchburgwi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12097.
Have a great week and hope to see you here!
Fitchburg Public Library
Youth Services
5530 Lacy Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711
608-729-1762