We are Refreshing the Adult Nonfiction Collection
If you haven’t been to the library lately, you may not have noticed the amazing change happening in the adult nonfiction collection Previously, the shelves were jammed so full that it was difficult to browse a section or find the one book you were looking for. So, we decided it was time to freshen up the collection, make room for some new books with up-to-date information, and fill in some gaps.
Each month you will see two new books faced out in each of the sections of the nonfiction collection. That will mean 16 new books in each section by December! If there is a certain topic you would like to see more of in our collection let us know at the upstairs desk, or email Angie (abates@farmvillenc.org) or Emma (eearle@farmvillenc.gov). If you would like to read more about self-help, home improvement, crafting, specific medical information, or anything else let us know This is YOUR library!
Library Closings
Monday, May 26 Memorial
Saturday, May 24
Angie Bates Library Director
Emma Repp Earle Adult Program Assistant
Alexis Wynne Kera Moran Priscila Kelly Library Assistants
Heather Harden Youth Librarian
Candis Williams Library Technician
Martrese Stanley Custodian
u m m e r
June 1 - August 16
This year’s summer reading theme is Color Our World!
You can look forward to lots of amazing art of all sorts for all ages.
And of course great prizes for reading all summer long.
June 14
Summer Reading Kick-off
Tie-Dye Bookbag
10am Rainbow Storytime
Wear your most colorful outfit (that you don’t mind getting messy) to tie-dye a tote bag using permanent makers.
11am, 12pm and 1pm Tie-Dye Bags
Join us for a day of messy art activities including a tiedye book bag make and take.
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.
Wed, May 28 at 10:30am Meet at the StoryWalk
We’ll follow the paved path together and read We’re Going On a Lion Hunt.
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.
Family Saturday
Early
Literacy
(ages 0-8)
5pm
Saturday, May 3
Good Night Stories & Craft
Celebrate Children’s Book Week during our Just One More Book Pajama Storytime. We’ll read favorite bedtime stories including Goodnight Moon Children will paint a glow in the dark canvas based on the window from Goodnight Moon Children are encouraged to come dressed in comfy clothes to paint in and bring along a stuffed animal
Homeschool STEM
Elementary (ages 8+) 6pm
In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Even if you’ve never watched Star Wars (Ms. Heather hasn’t) you’ll want to travel with us to a galaxy far, far away as we celebrate Star Wars Day You’ll paint a glow in the dark galaxy canvas, make a light saber, and make a paper X-Wing Fighter to destroy the Death Star
Friday, May 9 10 am
Make a battery powered bot and learn about Nik Tesla and his idea for a perpetual motion machine We’ll also learn the story of how Zeus harnessed lightning
Friday
Literacy Night
Early Literacy (ages 0-8)
6 pm
Family Beach Staycation
Join us outside on the library plaza for a beach themed evening of stories, games, and food.
Families can:
Roast a hotdog over the campfire
Dig for sharks teeth in the fossil pit
Build a sandcastle Splash in the water table
Make sand art
Friday May 23rd
Elementary (ages 8+) 6:30 pm
Beach Night on the Plaza
Join us outside on the library plaza for a beach themed evening of games, art, food, and campfire stories.
Families can:
Roast a hotdog over the campfire Dig for shark teeth and shells in the fossil pit
Enter the Sandcastle Building Competition
Make sand art
Practice surfing
Hotdogs and all activities are free and open to the public.
Kona Ice Truck will be here for anyone who’d like to purchase a cool treat.
Join two courageous sisters as they go on a lion hunt on the African Savannah
Join along as they chant . . . We're going on a lion hunt We're going to catch a big one We're not scared
The StoryWalk® is located at Oliver Murphey Park, 4030 Dale Drive.
Dr Sue McRae of ECU will lead an educational birdwatching walk at the Farmville Nature Trail beginning at 8am on Saturday, May 3rd
Everyone will meet at the StoryWalk at Oliver Murphey Park at 4030 Dale Drive.
Register for the event using the QR code at the left or visit farmvillelibrary.org/birdwatching so we will know how many to expect and won’t leave anyone behind when we start the walk.
All adult birders are welcome!
Craft Night
Do you love diamond art? Maybe you have never heard of it? Either way, you’re welcome to join us at Craft Night this month! We will have two different diamond bookmarks to choose from. All supplies will be provided.
If you have a diamond art project you're working on at home, feel free to bring it! If you bring your own project, you do not need to register.
You can register using the QR code at the right or online at farmvillelibrary org/craft-night-registration or by calling the Library
All adults are welcome to join!
Thursday, May 8 at 6:30pm
DiamondArt
lassic ilm Club
Monday, May 12 at 6:30pm
Join us for this comedy starring Ray Milland, Jean Peters and Paul Douglas A college professor discovers a compound that makes baseballs repel wood and soon becomes a pitching sensation!
Bring your own snacks and drinks with lids Bring a friend and comfy chair, too All adults are welcome to join this movie loving group!
Tuesday,May27at6:30pm
Ifyouliketosew,cross-stitch,knit,orcrochet... pleasejoinus.
Ifyouwouldliketolearntosew,cross-stitch,knit,orcrochet...pleasejoinus.
Ifyouwouldliketomeetagroupofpeoplewholovetotalkasmuchastheylike tosew,cross-stitch,knit,orcrochet...pleasejoinus!
EveryoneisWelcome!
Orchids withCyndiLauderdale
Tuesday, May 20 10am
Orchids aren’t hard to grow, they are just misunderstood. Join Cyndi Lauderdale, Wilson County Horticulture Extension Agent on “Growing Orchids at Home”. Cyndi will focus on the Phalaenopsis or Moth Orchid. These are the orchids most often seen and bought at grocery and box stores. Their elegant and long-lasting blooms make them a welcome addition to any home Cyndi go over the best growing techniques and there will be a repotting demonstration, too
Book Club
In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma after oil was discovered beneath their land Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off
As the death toll rose, the newly created FBI took up the case to try to unravel the mystery and began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history...
Books are available for check out at the second floor circulation desk. All are welcome!
