Feb. 24 Theme: Rescheduled

Story Timers:

Due to last week's snow cancellation, we will plan on rescheduling the Snow theme for this week. See you Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 10:30! Hopefully the roads will be clear!

School Closed: Story Time Cancelled.

As much as I hate to do it, I think we'll have to cancel our first session of story time. The roads look bad and school is called off. So rather than braving the Grafton Road, spend some time in doors with your little ones reading and doing your own craft projects. Bake some cookies. Have some hot cocoa. I look forward to hearing about your creations and your time spent together next Wednesday.

Are you feeling cooped up and in need of a new outlet? Have you tried the Library's WVDELI downloadable audiobooks? All you need is your library card number and the first 4 letters of your last name to download free audiobooks for kids and adults alike, straight to your home computer.

Snow policy

Parents,
Because today is so nasty and the Clinton Library has been having a bit of trouble opening on extra-snowy days, I just wanted to make our snow policy as clear as possible: if Mon. County schools are cancelled or delayed, there will be no story time that day. I sincerely hope this doesn't have to happen. I will try to post a blog update Wednesday morning if we feel the roads are unsafe and we cancel. If you are unsure of anything, please call (304) 291-0703.

Stay Safe,
Amber

Feb. 17 Theme: LET IT SNOW

...or maybe it should be called: "Please, make it stop!" Boy oh boy, is it ever a snowy winter! On Wednesday, Feb. 17, we will read all about this beautiful white stuff and we'll make a pretty snowflake magnet.


There are so many great children's books about snow out there. One of my favorite classics is "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats. What a wonderful story about discovering for yourself the magic of a snowy day. A newer snow book that I am currently in love with is simply called "Snow" by Cynthia Rylant. This beautiful book is pure poetry, and I look forward to sharing it with you all on Wednesday. Here are my favorite lines:

And then there is the snow

that begins to fall

in fat, cheerful flakes

while you are somewhere

you'd rather not be.

Maybe school.

Maybe work.

And this snow

tells you, as it falls, that

it will send you home early,

don't worry.

Home is where you

need to be,

and this snow

will take you there.

Join us at the Clinton District Library!

Wednesday, Feb. 17

10:30am - birth-two lapsit

10:55am - 2-4 year-old story time

Upcoming Story Time Themes

We are working hard on coming up with some exciting themes for the new story time season!


Feb. 17: A Silly Snowy Day
Feb. 24: Hats and Mittens: Winter Clothes
March 3: Birds in Winter
March 10: Soup Season
March 17: Arctic/Antarctic Chill
March 24: NO STORY TIME
March 31: Spring has Sprung!

Please join us for these special story times at the Clinton District Library. Call (304) 291-0703 for more information.

10:30am Birth-Two Lapsit
10:55am Story Time for 2-4 year-olds