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.
Upcoming January Programs
Preschool Storytime
Monday, January 6, January 13, and January 27 at 10:30AM
Join Ms. Megan for Preschool Storytime at the Marion Library.
Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for preschool-aged children.
Movement Storytime with Jordan Laney Monday, January 6 at 10:30AM
Join us on the first Monday of each month for Preschool Movement Storytime. Come enjoy stories along with Yoga for toddlers.
Preschool Storytime with Desiree Magnant Monday, January 27 at 10:30AM
Regular scheduled Preschool Storytime, featuring books read by Desiree Magnant.
Circle of Parents Mondays after Marion Preschool Storytime 11AM-12:30PM
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.
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.
Monday, January 13 at 11AM | Marion Library
Elementary Programs
After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th Grade): Bob Sled Derby
Wednesday, January 8 at 4pm | Marion Library
Come put your bobsleds from last time to the test in a downhill face-off! Learn about velocity, friction, and potential and kinetic energy, and have fun doing it!
¡Ven a poner a prueba tus trineos de la última vez en un duelo! ¡Aprende sobre velocidad, fricción y energía potencial y cinética, y diviértete haciéndolo!
After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th Grade): Paper Plate Snowflake Yarn Art
Wednesday, January 15 at 4pm | Marion Library
Elementary students will learn beginning sewing skills by sewing a snowflake design onto a paper plate.
Los estudiantes de primaria aprenderán técnicas de costura iniciales cosiendo un diseño de copo de nieve en un plato de papel.
After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th Grade): DIY Salt Crystal Snowflakes
Wednesday, January 22 at 4pm | Marion Library
Come learn about how snowflakes are formed and grow your very own snowflake!
¡Ven a aprender cómo se forman los copos de nieve y cultiva tu propio copo de nieve!
After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th Grade): Simple Wind Instruments
Wednesday, January 29 at 4pm | Marion Library
Come learn about the mechanics behind instruments like flutes, whistles, oboes, and kazoos, and even make one to try out yourself! We’ll also discuss more about pitch and frequency!
¡Ven a aprender sobre la mecánica detrás de instrumentos como flautas, silbatos, oboes y kazoos, e incluso construye uno para probar tú mismo! ¡También hablaremos más sobre el tono y la frecuencia!
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)
Have a question about a program posted? Call us at either 828-652-3858 for Marion or 828-668-7111 for Old Fort.