Calendars by Branch:
Chatham – April 2025
Gretna – April 2025
Celebrate National Crayon Day at the library with coloring, artwork, and art challenges! Recommended for ages 4 & up.
Every Tuesday at 10:00 – Join us for crochet, knitting, beading, or hand embroidery with friends. Bring your projects to work on.
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers! Will not meet April 23.
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Thursdays at 10:30 AM, Ages 3-5 Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more! Will not meet April 24.
Fridays, April 4 and 18 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm Reading Paws is an interactive reading program designed for children and teens. Children practice basic reading aloud skills by pairing up with a specially trained volunteer dog. Books are provided or children can bring their favorite story along for fun and learning!
Every Tuesday at 10:00 – Join us for crochet, knitting, beading, or hand embroidery with friends. Bring your projects to work on.
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers! Will not meet April 23.
Thursdays at 10:30 AM, Ages 3-5 Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more! Will not meet April 24.
Friday, April 11th & 25th, 3:00-4:30 pm On the second and fourth Friday each month, children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a book with a furry friend. Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities as well as help with emotional and social skills. Drop-in between 3:00 to 4:30 pm to give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills ... Read More
Monday, April 14, all day While supplies last, take home a Cricut craft kit! Craft kits are for teens and adults. Limit 2 per person. Everything is provided except the glue and optional extras. Instructions for the video are included in the kit.
Bring Your Own Book Club, Monday, Apr. 14, 4 PM, Ages 16 to Adult A program for book lovers! We’ll talk about what we’ve been reading lately and then - optional - swap books. If you'd like, bring a book you love but are willing to part with and leave with a new one.
Garden Planting, Monday, Apr. 14, 5 PM Help us start our garden! We will be planting early-season flowers and vegetables in our new outdoor gardening beds. Come dressed for mess.
World Art Day Drop-In, Tuesday, Apr. 15, 9 AM – 8 PM Make like da Vinci and create artwork at the library any time during business hours. Materials will be provided.
Every Tuesday at 10:00 – Join us for crochet, knitting, beading, or hand embroidery with friends. Bring your projects to work on.
4th Wednesday of the Month, June 18 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm Gametastic is an interactive gaming program designed to maximize play as a means of developing critical thinking skills, social skills, or strategy skills. Children are introduced to various games and gaming techniques through exploratory hands-on activities in a fun and educational environment.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers! Will not meet April 23.
Thursdays at 10:30 AM, Ages 3-5 Help your child get ready to read with this early literacy program including books, music, movement, and more! Will not meet April 24.
Fridays, April 4 and 18 at 3:00 – 4:30 pm Reading Paws is an interactive reading program designed for children and teens. Children practice basic reading aloud skills by pairing up with a specially trained volunteer dog. Books are provided or children can bring their favorite story along for fun and learning!
Cottagecore Craft Hour, Tuesday, Apr. 18, 4 PM, Recommended Ages 13 to Adult Meets monthly to make a cozy, nature-themed craft. Registration required.
Quilting Workshop, Saturday, Apr. 19, 10 AM Join us one Saturday each month to help sew children’s quilts for those in need with the White Oak Mountain Quilters Guild. All skill levels are welcome. Check our monthly calendar for dates!
Mondays, June 9 and 23 at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Mondays, July 7 and 21 at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Pre-K Skill Builders is a program designed for children ages 4-5. Children and caregivers are introduced to a wide variety of kindergarten readiness skills through stations designed to teach motor activities and critical thinking in a fun and educational environment.
Every Tuesday at 10:00 – Join us for crochet, knitting, beading, or hand embroidery with friends. Bring your projects to work on.
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
4th Wednesday of the Month, April 23 at 3:30 – 4:30 pm Gametastic is an interactive gaming program designed to maximize play as a means of developing critical thinking skills, social skills, or strategy skills. Children are introduced to various games and gaming techniques through exploratory hands-on activities in a fun and educational environment.
April 24th, 4:00pm Mr. Daniel will be leading a clay class where participants can make a bunny figurine from clay.
Friday, April 11th & 25th, 3:00-4:30 pm On the second and fourth Friday each month, children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a book with a furry friend. Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities as well as help with emotional and social skills. Drop-in between 3:00 to 4:30 pm to give your child an opportunity to practice their reading skills ... Read More
Paws & Read, Friday, Apr. 25, 3:30-4:30 PM Come read to a Certified Therapy Dog! They love stories and spending time with readers of all levels.
Thursday, April 25th, 4:00 pm The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Monday, April 28 at 6:00 pm Coloring is a good way to express your creative side and reduce stress. Join friends and other coloring enthusiasts once a month to relax and de-stress. All materials are provided but you are welcome to bring your own coloring materials.
Every Tuesday at 10:00 – Join us for crochet, knitting, beading, or hand embroidery with friends. Bring your projects to work on.
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Baby Tales is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 0-24 months. Children and caregivers are introduced to the basic building blocks of literacy through nursery rhymes, stories, finger plays, and music in a fun and educational environment. Programs may include time for unstructured play and socialization.
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am Story Time is an interactive literacy program designed for children ages 2-5 years. Children and caregivers are introduced to basic building blocks of literacy through stories, rhymes, and music in a fun and educational environment. Program may end with a brief activity.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, Ages 0-2 A fun-filled, interactive early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, scarves, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers! Will not meet April 23.
