Teen Crafts: Mini Piñata

by Lauren Abbott | Jan 22, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Crafts: Mini Piñata

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Learn to make a mini piñata! You will need the following supplies:

scissors
glue gun
foam plate
crepe paper
white tissue paper
white paper
candy

Watch the video instructions

July Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2025 is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 1500 pages, but you earn prizes for every 500 pages you...

June Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 2, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

May Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 28, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Family Friendly FilmsLooking for a fun movie afternoon on the big...

April Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 12, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, April 2 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsGet crafty at Teen Crafts on Thursday, April 3, from...

March Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 28, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess & Game ClubLearn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join every Monday from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided.Teen Action CouncilThe...

February Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 27, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Old School PoetryThis February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for your soulmate, a dear friend, or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission box...

November Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | October 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Family Friendly FilmsLooking for a fun movie afternoon on the big screen? Join us for Free Family Friendly Films on Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! We’ve got new releases and beloved classics lined up: Nov. 1: The Garfield Movie (PG) Nov. 15: Despicable Me...

October Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilHave a say in what goes on at the Library for teens! Ages 13-18 are welcome to join us Wednesday, Oct. 2nd at 4 PM in the Community Room to voice their input. Manga and Animation Art ClubCalling all teens ages 12-18 who love art and anime! Join our...

September 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 29, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilHave a say in what goes on at the Library for teens! Ages 13-18 are welcome to join us Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 4 PM in the Community Room to voice their input. Manga and Animation Art ClubCalling all teens ages 12-18 who love art and anime! Join our...

June 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer ReadingAdventure Begins at Your Library with Summer Reading 2024! This annual program is designed for all ages to read every day, participate in special Library programs, and stay active all summer long! Sign-ups begin on Monday, June 3rd, either online or at...

Upcoming February Teen Crafts

by Lauren Abbott | Jan 21, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Upcoming February Teen Crafts

Check out February’s upcoming Teen Take n’ Go craft kits!

Teen craft 1:

Paper lanterns, available for pickup starting Thursday February 4th.

Teen craft 2:

Duct tape pens, available for pickup starting Thursday February 18th.

July Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

June Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 2, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

May Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 28, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

April Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 12, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

March Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | February 28, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

February Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 27, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

November Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | October 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

October Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

September 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 29, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

June 2024 Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | May 30, 2024 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Story Time: Pizza!

by Lauren Abbott | Jan 20, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 comments

Story Time: Pizza!

We explored Pizza Pie Cafe this week and learned more about this tasty dish.

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Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Naming and categorizing things can be fun for children of all ages. Help children make sense of their world by grouping things that go together, such as knives, forks, and spoons at a table.

- Lambert

Activity

Recite the rhyme, “Ladies, Knives, and Forks” and do the following fingerplay. Repeat the rhyme a few times, so that everyone will feel comfortable saying the words and doing the motions. As you begin to say the rhyme, put your hands together knuckle to knuckle.

Here are my lady’s knives and forks. (Open hands and show fingers)
Here is my lady’s table. (Turn hands over and show knuckles)
Here is my lady’s looking glass. (Face knuckles toward you)
And here is the baby’s cradle. (Sway hands back and forth)

- adapted from Lambert

Books Presented

Every Night is Pizza Night by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

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Every Night is Pizza Night by J. Kenji López-Alt

Convinced that pizza is the best food, Pipo will eat nothing else until her fed-up parents send her on a quest to prove that no dishes in their multicultural neighborhood are better.

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So You Want to Grow a Pizza? by Bridget Hess

When a young boy wants to grow his own pizza, he learns where the different ingredients come from and how they grow.

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Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Pizza Man

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, pizza man (clap hands)

Make me a pizza as fast as you can (shake finger)

Roll it (roll)

Toss it (pretend to toss in air)

Sprinkle it with cheese (sprinkling motions)

Put it in the oven (pushing motion)

And bake it fast, please!

Action Song: If You Wanna Eat Some Pizza

If you want to eat some pizza, clap your hands!

If you like bubbly cheese then just say, “Pizza please!”

If you want to eat some pizza, clap your hands!

Crafts and Activities

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Coloring Page

Print out this coloring page and add your favorite pizza toppings!

Go to the Coloring Page

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Try this pizza math activity!

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Additional Books

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Pizza-Pie Snowman by Valeri Gorbachev

Running through town to get a pizza for himself and his mother, Pinky unwittingly becomes covered in snow; now everyone thinks he is a walking snowman!

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Pete's A Pizza by William Steig

When Pete feels miserable because rain makes it impossible to play ball outdoors, his father finds a fun indoor game to play with his son.

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Pizza by Frank Asch

After trying pizza for the very first time, everything Baby Bear sees reminds him of the tasty treat and he decides never to eat anything else.

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Peg + Cat The Pizza Problem by Jennifer Oxley and Billy Aronson

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Pete's A Pizza by William Steig

When Pete feels miserable because rain makes it impossible to play ball outdoors, his father finds a fun indoor game to play with his son.

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More Story Times

Storytime: Purple

by Marybeth Isle | July 10, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Grapes, lavender, eggplants, and purple crayons—oh, the fun things that are purple! They're all waiting in a book, ready for you to discover. Mix blue and red playdough to create your own purple, then cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Don't forget to try these...

Storytime: Green

by Marybeth Isle | July 1, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 1 Comment

Green is the color of grass, trees, and many leaves. It makes us think of nature, spring, and fresh things growing. Frogs, peas, and apples can be green too! Green is a calm and happy color that helps us feel peaceful and full of energy. It’s like a big hug from...

July Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Summer Reading is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Check out our Summer Reading page for our prize schedule and more details.Story...

June Events for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 2, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Story Time, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Storytime: B is for Birthday

by Marybeth Isle | April 17, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Happy Birthday!Children eagerly look forward to their next birthday with excitement and anticipation each year. But did you know birthdays can also be valuable learning experiences? They can help children develop an understanding of time and age, explore family values...

Storytime: Something NEW, Just for YOU! April edition

by Marybeth Isle | April 7, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Unicorns, bees, dinosaurs, and frogs—oh my! We've added something new to the library just for you. Online Catalog Tip: Want the latest books on your favorite topics, like unicorns? Use the "Sort By" dropdown menu and select "Publication Date (Descending)." This will...

Storytime: L is for Lions

by Marybeth Isle | March 26, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Why don’t lions like fast food? Because they can’t catch it! Lions are fascinating animals that live in family groups called prides, which can have up to 30 lions. They're incredible jumpers, and their roar can be heard up to five miles away! Did you know that baby...

Storytime: L is for Luck

by Marybeth Isle | March 19, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

L is for luck! Do you have a lucky charm? Or had an unlucky day turn into a lucky one? Or maybe a good friend made you feel lucky? The difference between good luck and bad luck can depend on your mindset. By using creativity and imagination while looking at a problem,...

Storytime: L is for Ladybugs

by Marybeth Isle | March 12, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Does your child say “wake” instead of “lake” or “wook” instead of “look?” The “L” sound can be tricky for kids to master. While sounds develop at different ages, imitation is key to learning speech. To produce the “L” sound, place the tip of your tongue just behind...

Storytime: L is for Lambs

by Marybeth Isle | March 6, 2025 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Who knew that lambs love to laugh or that there are sheep in space with colorful coats? Plus, did you know that lambs can walk within minutes of being born, have teeth only on their lower jaw, and possess four stomachs? If you and your child want to learn more about...

Adult Makers: Wire Rings

by Lauren Abbott | Jan 15, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 comments

Adult Makers: Wire Rings

Make some wire rings! Kits will be available even after this online instruction until they are out, so don’t miss your chance to pick one up!

Watch the video instructions

September Adult Events

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...

July Adult Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...

June Adult Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 1, 2023 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

APRIL Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | April 7, 2022 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

REGENCY TEA PARTY Saturday April 30th. 9am & 11am. This is a ticketed event. Join authors Sarah M. Eden, Joanna Barker, Sian Ann Bessey, and Esther Hatch for a Regency Tea Party. The event will include a Q&A session, behind-the-scenes insights, giveaways, and...

Adult Makers: Tiny Books

by Amy Westmoreland | November 24, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

Make a tiny book with bookmaking skills! Materials needed: 25 pieces of paper 2 pieces of 2x3 decorative paper Larger piece of double-sided decorative paper 2 pieces of heavier 1.5x2 papers 1/4x2 paper Popsicle stick Glue Heavy string/thread Large needle Scissors...

NOVEMBER Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | November 1, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS Come watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. November 2nd: The Lego MovieNovember 9th: Paw Patrol: The MovieNovember 16th: PaddingtonNovember 23rd: Finding NemoNovember 30th: The Peanuts Movie Children...

OCTOBER Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | October 7, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog | 0 Comments

Family Friendly Film NightsCome watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. Oct 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOct 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOct 19th: Space Jam: A New LegacyOct 26th: Hocus Pocus Children under 12 must be...

Adult Makers: Inspirational Tile Magnets

by Amy Westmoreland | September 20, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

Inspirational tile magnets to help give you the motivation you need! Materials needed: tiles (from a mini tumbling tower or your own choice) inspirational messagesmod podge magnets pieces of paper (for the backing) scissors glue stick (optional)

SEPTEMBER Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | September 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

September Adult Book Club The Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 16th, at 6:30pm in the Community Room. There has been a change of book; the book for September is Sold by Patricia McCormick. Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her...

JULY Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | June 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Adult Summer Reading Explore Tails and Tales at the Library this summer by researching animals in all their habitats. Each time you complete a “Research Area” by reading 1000 pages of your choice, bring your log into the Library for a small reward. If you...

Story Time: Penguins with Sharee Barton

by Lauren Abbott | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 comments

Story Time: Penguins with Sharee Barton

Today we learned about penguins with National Geographic educator Sharee Barton! Check out our books, songs, and activities below.