The Snack and Chat group is discussing the young reader’s version of Three Cups of Tea on Thursday, February 18, 3:30 – 4:30 PM. What did you like or dislike about the book or the author? Have you ever met anyone from Afghanistan or Pakistan? Get together with other kids from your community and share your opinions about the book. The discussion is led by library staff. Light refreshments will be provided.
For children in grades 3 through 6. Advance signup required.
Three Cups of Tea Book Discussion
Paint Your Own Teacup
Paint your own ceramic tea cup Wednesday, February 17 from 2 – 3 PM! The library will provide all the materials you need to paint your very own design. After you are finished, we will take your cup to the Clay Dreaming Pottery Studio in Beverly for firing. When your teacup is ready, you may pick it up at the library.
This program is for children in grades 1 through 5.
This program is full, but names are being accepted for the wait list.
Spare Change for Haiti
On January 12, a series of earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 6.5 to 7.3 devastated Haiti. The American Red Cross is working with the Haitian Red Cross and other partners to assist those affected by this disaster.
In the spirit of this year’s Beverly Reads title Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson, the staff members of the Children’s Room are reaching out to help others. Anyone interested in joining their efforts may add money to the jar at the Children’s Circulation Desk. All funds collected in this jar will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid their earthquake relief efforts in the nation of Haiti.
To learn more about the American Red Cross and the work they are doing in Haiti go to: www.redcross.org. For those interested in learning more about this event, please visit this page dedicated to helping you find information on the crisis as it unfolds.
A Visit with Susan Roth, Illustrator and Co-Author of “Listen to the Wind”
The library is excited to host a visit by children’s book illustrator Susan Roth, whose unique paper and fabric collages illustrate “Listen to the Wind”, which she also co-authored with Greg Mortenson. Susan is the author of 40 books, most of which are illustrated with collages made from papers, fabrics, and other materials from around the world.
On Monday, February 1 from 3:30-5:30 PM, Susan will demonstrate how she makes her collages, and talk about the process of putting together a picture book.
Winter Story Times have begun again
Click here to find out more about our full schedule of Story Times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
