DP Library Programs & Events: February 2016

The following is a list of programs and events for February 2016. All events held in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Walk-ins welcome.
Toddler and Preschool:
Toddler Storytime. Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. This event is for children 18–35 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Preschool Storytime, Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. This event is for children 3–5 years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver

Children All Ages:
The following events are for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

Pancakes and PJs: Saturday, February 20, 10:30 to 12:30 a.m. Wake up and join Ms. Kasey in her PJs as she reads fun stories and has a delicious brunch of pancakes and fruit! Wear your comfiest PJs to the library!

Special Fairy Tale Storytime. Saturday, February 27, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Children and families will enjoy stories, songs and activities about snow.
PJ Storytime with the Sunshine Readers. Monday, February 29, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Your children will love the high energy and antics of the Sunshine Readers! Pre-registration not required.

Children School Age:
Homework Help. Mondays, February 1, 8, 22, 29, 3:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 3:30 p.m. This event is for students grades K-8 for free assistances from high school tutors on a first come, first served basis.
Read to a Dog. Wednesday, February 3, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. This event is for beginning readers and is held in the Children’s Area.
Kid’s Club. Thursday, February 11, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. This event is for school age children ages 5 to 8. This month will be an engineering challenge.

Tween, Teen:
Teen Time, Monday, February 8, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ages 12-17.
Teen Advisory Board. Monday, February 1, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Teens, tell the library what you want. From books to programs, we want to know.
Teen Fandom Party: Saturday, February 13, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Teens ages 12-17, get your geek on and celebrate what you love. From Dr. Who to Fruits’s Basket, we’ll have activities for everyone.
Tween Scene, Thursday February 18, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tweens ages 9-12, make your hearts dance in this hands-on science and candy activity.
Adults

Tea Time Book Club, Monday, February 22, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for tea and book chats. Bring your favorite cup for tea.

American Red Cross, Friday, February 19, 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the parking lot. Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org. Use sponsor code DFL. Identification is required.

Meet the Author, Saturday, February 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Meet local author Sharyn Jaeger. Her debut crime novel Deadly Climax is a mystery, thriller, and romance.

—Karl Kuhn

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