January Events for Children

Suraj’s Chess for Kids with Special Needs
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Zoom) | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Teaching chess to students has very little to do with the rules of the game. It is much more about their development. The key to teaching chess to someone with Autism is communication, creating a world so small that it becomes purely about the 64 squares in front of them. Clear rules and structure provide safety when they attempt this new game. They discover it is safe to talk about their plan of attack, how they will defend their king, and what they will be doing next with the person they are playing with.

Books and Crafts
January 10, 31 (Zoom) | 11:00pm-12:00pm
Meet Kiersten for stories, songs, and a craft! Designed for children 3-5 years, all families are welcome to attend. This program switch between zoom and in person. In-person events are limited to 10 people. Everyone age 3 and up is required to wear a mask and maintain proper social distancing.

Lapsit Storytime
January 11, 25 (Zoom) | 11:00am-11:30am
Join Librarian Liz for a lapsit storytime! All storytimes will switch between in-person and over zoom each week. In-person will be held in the tower room and will be limited to 10 patrons. For ages 0-1 ½.  Everyone is required to wear a mask (ages three and up) and maintain proper social distancing.

Elementary School Book Club
January 4, 11, 18, 25 (Zoom) | 4:30pm-5:30pm
In this book club run by local girl scout Lakshmi Palani, third, fourth, and fifth graders embark on their reading journey, reading all kinds of books (from non-fiction to fantasy!) and sharing their thoughts and ideas with others. There are also fun activities to remember each book by and trustworthy reading skills to be learned! With a new book each month, this book club is a super exciting way to travel into new worlds for grades 3-5th. Meetings will be held over zoom.

Book for January: Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson

Books will be held behind the children’s desk. These books will be checked out to a special book club library card. When you pick up the book, we will need your child’s name and your phone number, and email. These books will be due at the end of the month on February 1st.

Registering means you commit to attending each date in January.

All-Day Drop-In Snowman Craft!
January 5 | All Day
Drop by the library every Wednesday from 11:00am through the end of the day for a passive program! From take-and-make crafts to self-guided in-library activities, we’ll always have something a little different. The only way to find out what is happening is to stop by!

Moving Stories
January 5, 12, 19, 26 (Zoom) | 2:30pm-3:30pm
Please join Miss Debra for fun with stories, music, songs, and movement!!! Toddlers, school-age children, and families are encouraged to join in!!! This event will be held over zoom. Please register for a link.

Musical Stories
January 5, 12, 19, 26 (Zoom) | 7:00pm-7:30pm
Our beloved Musical Storytime program is back! Join Miss Emily and Piano Player Bill for Musical Stories on Zoom every Wednesday at 7:00pm!

Family Storytime
January 13, 23, 27 (Zoom) | 11:00am-11:30am
Join Miss. Maureen and Kiersten Thursdays and Sundays for a family storytime for all ages! This program switch between zoom and in-person every other week. In-person events are limited to 10 people. Everyone age 3 and up is required to wear a mask and maintain proper social distancing.

Science and Stories
January 21 (Zoom) | 11:00am-12:00pm
Join Miss Maureen for stories, songs, and STEM activities. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.  This week we’ll be learning about ice, hot and cold, and states of matter. Registration required. This event is in person.

Virtual Chess Club
January 10 (Zoom) | 4:30pm-5:30pm
Students are invited to come and learn about the finer points of chess with former Chess Club President, Larry Li.
There will be no live one-on-one chess playing at this event. Instead, strategy and other aspects of chess will be discussed, including chess resources. For 1st-5th graders.

All-Day Drop-In Scavenger Hunt
January 12 | All Day
Drop by the library every Wednesday from 11:00am through the end of the day for a passive program! From take-and-make crafts to self-guided in-library activities, we’ll always have something a little different. The only way to find out what is happening is to stop by!

Coding Without Computers
January 13 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Learn about different aspects of computer science without using any computers! Each week we will be focusing on a different computer science concept. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For grades 3-5. Everyone is required to wear a mask and maintain proper social distancing.

3D Printing Intro Class
January 15 | 2:30pm-3:30pm
Attendees will learn the basics of Tinkercad and the basics of 3D printing. For grades 4-7. This event will be held over zoom.
Prerequisite: basic computer skills, eg: minimizing windows, switching between zoom video and windows, click and drag, etc.

Stuffed Animal Storytime
January 18 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join Miss Maureen for a virtual storytime with your stuffed animals! Bring your favorite stuffed animal to storytime! Parents can send a picture of their child with their favorite stuffed animal to mlangley@plainsborolibrary.org to be featured on our social media! For ages 3 and up.

All-Day Drop-In Popcorn Kernel Art
January 19 | All Day
Drop by the library every Wednesday from 11:00am through the end of the day for a passive program! From take-and-make crafts to self-guided in-library activities, we’ll always have something a little different. The only way to find out what is happening is to stop by!

Color Science Storytime and STEM Activity
January 20 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Librarian Kiersten will share stories about science and colors, and then will lead two hands-on STEM activities to see science and color in action! For ages 5 and up. This program will be held in person. All children over the age of 3 must wear a mask.

All-Day Drop-In Design A Bookmark
January 26 | All Day
Drop by the library every Wednesday from 11:00am through the end of the day for a passive program! From take-and-make crafts to self-guided in-library activities, we’ll always have something a little different. The only way to find out what is happening is to stop by!

Balancing Bird: Gravity
January 29 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm
In this program, you will learn about gravity by assembling a paper bird to demonstrate the center of gravity. This program will be held over Zoom. For grades 2-5.

Make Your Own Hot Chocolate
January 31 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join us on National Hot Chocolate day and make your own custom hot chocolate! Chose from different hot chocolate mixes and additions! For grades 4-12. This is a drop-in program, you can come anytime during the hour. All patrons must wear a mask and maintain social distance. Please note any food allergies when signing up.