Children’s Programs for both Marion and Old Fort Library
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.
Upcoming February Programs
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) /La hora del cuento para preescolares (Edades 3-5)
Monday, February 2, February 9, February 16, and February 23 at 10:30AM | Marion Library
Join Ms. Megan for Preschool Storytime at the Marion Library. Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for preschool-aged children.
Libros, canciones, historias en fieltro, rimas de acción y diversión para niños en edad preescolar.
Preschool Movement Storytime with Jordan Laney/ Cuentos con movimiento con preescolarescon Jordan Laney
Monday, February 2 at 10:30AM | Marion Library
Join us on the first Monday of each month for Preschool Movement Storytime. Come enjoy stories along with Yoga for toddlers.
Acompáñenos el primer lunes de cada mes a la Hora del Cuento de Movimiento para Preescolares. Venga a disfrutar de cuentos y yoga para niños en edad preescolar.
Preschool Dental Storytime with Desiree Magnant/ Cuentos dentales para preescolares con Desiree Magnant
Monday, February 9 at 10:30AM | Marion Library
Come enjoy stories read by Desiree Magnant with the Partnership for Children of the Foothills and The Dolly Imagination Library.
Ven a disfrutar de los cuentos leídos por Desiree Magnant con Partnership for Children of the Foothills y The Dolly Imagination Library.
Bilingual Preschool Storytime with Silvia Martín Del Campo Vargas/ La hora del cuento para los pequeños con Silvia Martín Del Campo Vargas
Monday, February 16 at 10:30AM | Marion Library
Come enjoy stories in both Spanish and English presented by Silvia Martin Del Campo Vargas with McDowell Tech .
Ven a disfrutar de las historias presentadas por Silvia Martin De Campos Vargas con McDowell Tech en español e inglés.
Circle of Parents Mondays after Marion Preschool Storytime 11AM-12:30PM/ Círculo de Padres: Lunes después de la Hora del Cuento del Preescolar Marion, de 11:00 a. m. a 12:30 p. m.
Join Amanda Tippey for refreshments, coffee, conversation with other parents, and support during this season of parenting! Contact Amanda: amanda.tippey@mcdowell.k12.nc.us for more information.
Acompañe a Amanda Tippey para disfrutar de un refrigerio, un café, conversar con otros padres y recibir apoyo durante esta etapa de la crianza. Para más información, comuníquese con Amanda: amanda.tippey@mcdowell.k12.nc.us.
Tiny Tots Storytime (Age 2 and under) /La hora del cuento para los peques (2 años o menos))
Tuesday, February 3, February 10, February 17, and February 24 at 10:30AM | Marion Library
Join Ms. Megan for Tiny Tots Storytime at the Marion Library. Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for toddler-aged children.
Libros, canciones, historias en tablero de fieltro, rimas de acción y diversión para niños pequeños.
Preschool Storytime /La hora del cuento para preescolares
Wednesday, February 4, February 11, February 18, and February 25 at 11AM | Old Fort Library
Come hear a story and try a craft together in our cozy Old Fort branch! This program is oriented towards preschool-age children, but kids of all ages are welcome.
¡Vengan a escuchar un cuento y a hacer una manualidad juntos en nuestra acogedora sucursal de Old Fort! Este programa está dirigido a niños preescolares, pero son bienvenidos niños de todas las edades.
Craft for Little Hands
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! Designed for ages 3- to 5-year old’s, but all are welcome.
Los niños de edad preescolar están invitados a hacer manualidades en la biblioteca. ¡Vístase para hacer un desastre porque usaremos pegamento, tijeras, pinturas, papel, marcadores, crayones y mucho más! Diseñado para niños de entre 3 y 5 años, pero todos son bienvenidos.
Monday, February 9 at 11AM | Marion Library
Craft for Tiny Tots
Toddler-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! Designed for age 2 and under.
Los niños pequeños están invitados a hacer manualidades en la biblioteca. ¡Vístanse para ensuciarse porque usaremos pegamento, tijeras, pinturas, papel, marcadores, crayones y mucho más! Diseñado para niños de 2 años o menos.
Tuesday, February 10 at 11AM | Marion Library
Elementary Programs
After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th Grade)/ Aventuras después de la escuela (Kinder – 5to Grado): Penguin Lab/Laboratorio de pingüinos
Wednesday, February 4 at 4pm | Marion Library
Calling all elementary explorers! Join us for a frosty adventure into the world of penguins and their nifty tricks for keeping cozy in the Arctic. Oh, and don’t forget to unleash your inner artist by creating your very own penguin masterpiece!
¡Llamamos a todos los exploradores de primaria! Acompáñenos en una gélida aventura por el mundo de los pingüinos y sus ingeniosos trucos para mantenerse abrigados en el Ártico. ¡Ah, y no olviden liberar al artista que llevan dentro creando su propia obra maestra de pingüinos!
After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th Grade)/ Aventuras después de la escuela (Kinder – 5to Grado):Friendship Bracelets
Wednesday, February 11 at 4pm | Old Fort Library
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us by making something for your favorite people!
After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th Grade)/ Aventuras después de la escuela (Kinder – 5to Grado): DNA Art Inspired by Reggie Laurent /Arte de Reggie Laurent
Wednesday, February 18 at 4pm | Marion Library
Elementary students are invited to learn about the work of African-American artist Reggie Laurent. He is known for his DNA series of paintings characterized by bold colors and elaborate patterns in abstract compositions.
Se invita a los estudiantes de primaria a conocer la obra del artista afroamericano Reggie Laurent. Es conocido por su serie de pinturas DNA, caracterizadas por colores vibrantes y patrones elaborados en composiciones abstractas.
After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th Grade)/ Aventuras después de la escuela (Kinder – 5to Grado): Lunar New Year Rockets
Wednesday, February 25 at 4pm | Old Fort Library
Have a blast with this after-school activity! We’ll be learning a bit about Chinese New Year and making our own rocket craft.
Virtual Programs/ Programas virtuales
First Chapter Tuesdays at 7 p.m./ Primer Capítulo Martes- Martes a las 7pm
Join Ms. Megan for the first chapter of a new book that has been added to our collection.
Leeremos el primer capítulo de un nuevo libro que se ha añadido a la colección.
Bedtime Stories/ Cuentos para dormir
Fridays at 7:00 p.m./ Viernes a las 7 pm
Bedtime Story read at 7 p.m. by Ms. Megan in our CLOSED Facebook group (McDowell Children Library Services)
Cuento para dormir leído a las 7 p.m. por la Sra. Megan en nuestro grupo CERRADO de Facebook (Servicios de Biblioteca Infantil McDowell)
Have a question about a program posted? Call us at either 828-652-3858 for Marion./¿Tiene alguna pregunta sobre un programa publicado? Llámenos al 828-652-3858 para Marion.