The Heaven and by James McBride, along with us! We have both regular and large print available at the library. If you prefer
“In this is story McBride shows us that even in dark times, it is love and community—heaven and earth—that sustain us.”
We will be discussing this wonderful book over three Saturday mornings as we share breakfast together at the Community Outreach Kitchen located at 3492 S. Walnut Street. Breakfast will be served beginning at 9:00am with fellowship and discussions to follow. Please join us on:
Saturday, February 22 Chapters 1-11 pages 1-140
Saturday, March 5 Chapters 12-21 pages 141-272
Saturday, March 22 Chapters 22-end pages 273- 381
Many thanks to our wonderful volunteer, Syajah Wrighton, who has been diligently working to replenish the seeds in our seed library. Most of the vegetable varieties we had before will be available again, along with several new seed types. We will also have herb and flower seeds!
Stop by to start planning your spring and summer gardens!
February Events
Celebrate the joy of friendship at the Library! While the name suggests gals, this event is open to any adult who wants to make a new friend
Tea and treats will be served, but feel free to bring a favorite from home to share with the group.
Registration is required for this program. You can register by calling the library, scanning the QR code at the right, or visiting farmvillelibrary.org/galentines
“Know It, Control It" is a program designed to help people self-monitor their blood pressure and make healthy lifestyle changes to control it.
This program runs 8 weeks on Wednesday mornings at 10am beginning March 5 and ending April 23. Each week, a different topic will be discussed and incentives with be given away to assist participants with implementing the strategies.
Registration is required and open now Use the QR code or call the library For more information about the program go to: https://www startwithyourheart com/knowit-control-it
Coming in . . . March
Sat, March 1 at 10am
Be Your Own Hero: Paper Bag Princess Day
Join us for Paper Bag Princess Day: Be Your Own Hero We'll meet heroes-from local first responders to a superhero, We'll also read The Paper Bag Princess. The morning includes crafts, meet and greets with our heroes, and more. Participants are invited to dress up as a princess, prince, dragon, or hero (real or super).
Sat, March 1 at 12pm
LEGO Build: Dragon
Are you brave enough to stand up to a dragon? In The Paper Bag Princess, Elizabeth rescues herself and stands up to the dragon Before we can stand up to the dragon, we’ll need to build one! We'll work together using the LEGO Build app to complete a dragon and talk about what it means to be your own hero and stand up to the dragons in our lives.
Wednesdays
Storytime
Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Kids can waddle, toddle and wiggle during Toddler Time for ages 1-3. The 30-minute program includes a read-together book, lap bounces, music, and movement with shaker eggs and scarves, and concludes with the bubble dance. Each family is provided a copy of the featured Read Together book to share during the program.
Black History Month Celebrations for all Storytimes
Feb 5-6 Farming
Feb 12-13 Space
Feb 19-20 Inventors
Feb 26-27 Fairy Tale Day
Thursdays
Lapsit Storytime at 9:30 am
This interactive program between children and their caregivers features ageappropriate activities for ages birth to 15 months. The 30-minute program includes a read-together book, lap bounces, music, and movement with shaker eggs and scarves, and concludes with the bubble dance. Each family is provided a copy of the featured Read Together book to share during the program.
Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime features early literacy activities for ages 3-5 including a picture book read aloud, music and movement, and a hands-on activity including STEM and art projects.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program designed to introduce literacy skills to children before they start kindergarten. The program provides a way to strengthen bonds, increases attention spans, develops speaking/speech patterns, and allows for a safe way to explore the world.
Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to sign-up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Participants will receive a tote bag with goodies to begin the reading journey toward reading 1,000 books.
Art from the Heart
Thursday, February 13 12pm
All ages are invited to join us in for a program just in time for Valentine’s Day! Author and illustrator Abriana Johnson will guide participants in painting a colorful heart based on the artwork of Alma Thomas. The featured read-aloud is Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas.
Homeschool STEM & Stories
Friday, February 14 10am
All ages
Celebrate Black American's role in aviation by making and testing several types of airplanes. We'll learn about aviation pioneers including the Tuskegee Airman and Bessie Coleman..
The other chickens hate snowy mornings. But not Minerva Louise! But this chilly, chipper hen needs something to keep her warm What she finds and how she finds it will keep young readers cackling
The StoryWalk® is located at Oliver Murphrey Park parking along Dale Drive
Sat, Feb 1 Year of the
Snake: Lunar Year Celebration!
All ages are invited to celebrate the culture and traditions of Lunar New Year.
5pm-6pm Lantern Make and Take in the program room
5pm Storytime with Snakes Meet snakes from Sylvan Heights and listen to books about Lunar New Year!
5:30pm Animals of the Chinese Zodiac with Live Snakes Learn about snakes found in NC, the significance of animals of the Chinese zodiac, and Asian Culture with guest speakers Julia, Education Coordinator at Sylvan Heights Bird Park, Ken Tseng, teaching assistant professor at ECU
and Dr. John Tucker, Asian Studies Director at ECU.
6pm Sensory Friendly Meet and Greet with Snakes
6:30pm Dragon Dance Performance and Lantern Parade
Our neighbors at Farmville Pizza will be offering an in-store special of pizza by the slice starting at $2 for those who attend the program.
TCG Tournament and Card Swap
Fri, Feb 28 from 6pm-7:30pm
Players of all ages and experience levels are invited to Pokémon Night. We’ll have a presentation from Blue Ox Games on fair trading, how to spot fake cards, and tips on becoming a Pokémon Master. There will be a Pokémon TCG Tournament and a card swap. Cards will be provided for the tournament. Other activities include BINGO and Make Your Own Poké Ball.
Participants should bring their own cards to trade. Blue Ox staff will offer advice on trading but parents/caregivers will supervise their child’s trades. The staff of the library and Blue Ox are not responsible for anyone's cards or trades.
Volunteers are needed for the event. Contact Heather for details.
Classic Film Club
Monday, February 10 at 6:30pm
Our movie this month stars James Stewart as an 1890's cowboy. He and his pals, Jeb Webster and Walter Brennan, drive cattle from Wyoming to Alaska, where a corrupt sheriff steals their herd and they tangle with him to get it back.
Bring your own snacks and drinks with lids, and as always, feel free to bring your comfy chair along, too
Stitch’n Together
Tuesdays, February 11 & 25 at 6:30pm
This group enjoys crafting with any kind of needle They knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more They love to help others learn, too Bring a project you are working on OR come learn a new one This group is open to everyone They love to socialize as much as they craft, so come meet a new friend!
Craft Night
Thursday, February 13 at 6:30pm
All adults are welcome to join us at our monthly Craft Night! We're learning how to make origami cranes and bookmarks in February. All craft enthusiasts are welcome!
Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Register online at farmvillelibrary org/craft-night-registration or by calling the Library Registration is free!
“New
Tuesday, February 25 at 10am
Coffee &
Year, Better Me!” with Taneisha Armstrong
The start of a new year is a perfect time to set yourself on a healthy lifestyle pathway This session will provide tips to help you start the year off right with healthy food, physical activity and attention to your overall well being. We will also discuss the importance of staying mindful in 2025 and being honest with yourself about what goals are realistic to achieve. Let’s make 2025 the year of positive changes!
We are meeting in the conference room (second floor) for this program.
There is no registration required for this program. All are welcome!
Tuesday, February 25 at 2pm*
Thursday, February 27 at 6:30pm
Book Club
This month, we’re reading “The Golden Spoon” by Jessa Maxwell
"Every summer for the past ten years, six awe-struck bakers have descended on the grounds of Grafton, the leafy and imposing Vermont estate that is not only the filming site for “Bake Week” but also the childhood home of the show’s famous host, celebrated baker Betsy Martin.The author of numerous bestselling cookbooks and hailed as “America’s Grandmother,” Betsy Martin isn’t as warm off-screen as on, although no one needs to know that but her She has always demanded perfection, and gotten it with a smile, but this year something is off Things go awry as the baking competition begins At first, it’s merely sabotage sugar replaced with salt, a burner turned too high but when a body is discovered, everyone is a suspect "-Amazon
Copies of the book (including large print) are available for check out at the adult services desk located on the second floor. All adults are welcome to join us!
*ASL interpretation will be available on 2/25 at 2pm
Our Staff
Angie Bates Library Director
Emma Repp Earle Adult Program Assistant
Heather Harden Youth Librarian
Candis Williams Library Technician
Alexis Wynne
Kera Moran
Priscila Kelly Library Assistants
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