Children’s Programs
Welcome to our Children’s Program Page where you can find upcoming programs for children from Birth to 5th Grade. To see a full list of programs for all ages, check out our Program Calendar.
Preschool Storytime
Monday, May 6, and May 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Ms. Megan for Preschool Storytime at the Marion Library.
Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for preschool-aged children.
Bilingual Preschool Storytime Monday, May 13 at 10:30
Join us during our regular time for books read in Spanish and English by Silvia Martin Del Campo Vargas.
Wednesday, May 1, May 8, and May 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Ms. Megan for Preschool Storytime at the Old Fort Library.
Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for preschool-aged children.
Crafts for Little Hands
Monday, May 13 at 11:00am – Marion Library
Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00am – Old Fort Branch Library
Every second Monday and Wednesday, preschool-aged children are invited to craft at the library. Dress for a mess because we will be using glue, scissors, paints, paper, markers, crayons and much more! Targeted age group 3- to 5-year old, but all are welcome.
Una vez al mes después de la Hora de Cuentos, los niños de edad preescolar están invitados a hacer manualidades en la biblioteca. Traigan vestimiento que se pueda ensuciar porque usaremos pegamento, tijeras, pinturas, papel, marcadores, crayones y mucho más! Grupo de edad preferible para los Niños de edad 3 a 5 años, pero todos son bienvenidos.
Circle of Parents Facilitated by Amanda Tippey
Monday mornings following story time at the Marion Public Library. Enjoy refreshments, coffee, conversation with other parents, and support during this season of parenting!
Specifically geared toward parents of pre-school aged children (ages 0-5). Children are welcome! For questions, please email Amanda Tippey, Facilitator at amanda.tippey@mcdowell.k12.nc.us.
Los lunes por la mañana después de la hora del cuento en la Biblioteca Pública de Marion. ¡Disfrute de refrigerios, café, conversación con otros padres y apoyo durante esta temporada de crianza!
Dirigido específicamente a padres de niños en edad preescolar (de 0 a 5 años). ¡Los niños son bienvenidos! Si tiene preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a Amanda Tippey, Facilitadora a
amanda.tippey@mcdowell.k12.nc.us.
Elementary Programs
The Lab-Rain Cloud in a Jar
Wednesday, May 1 at 4pm -Marion Library
Come to The Lab at the Marion Library! Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will conduct an experiment. Come learn with us!
¡Venga a El Laboratorio en la Biblioteca de Marion! ¡Realizaremos un experimento de caminar sobre el agua! ¡Ven a aprender con nosotros!
The Studio- Cherry Blossom Tree
Wednesday, May 15 at 4pm – Marion Library
The Studio is an Art program for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will learn about art using different creation techniques and art mediums.
El Estudioes un programa de arte para estudiantes desde el Kinder hasta quinto grado. Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre el arte utilizando diferentes técnicas de creación y medios artísticos.
Virtual Programs
First Chapter Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Join Ms. Megan for the first chapter of a new book that has been added to our collection.
Bedtime Stories
Fridays at 7 p.m.
Bedtime Story read at 7 p.m. by either Ms. Megan in our CLOSED Facebook group (McDowell Children Library Services)
The McDowell County Public Library have Literacy Bookbags available for checkout at the Marion and Old Fort libraries at the Children’s Circulation Desk. The purpose of the Literacy Bookbags is to help families get involved in improving their child’s literacy skills and provide families with the tools to help them become their child’s first teacher.
What’s Included:
- (4) Curated Storytime books based on a theme
- Literacy tips
- Fun learning activities to allow for communication between parent and child
- Colorings pages
- And songs (that can be used along with scarves and egg shakers)
Have a question about a program posted? Call us at either 828-652-3858 for Marion or 828-668-7111 for Old Fort.