Tale to Tail and more
The read-aloud program with “Arrow” a certified therapy dog is back… welcome back Arrow! This program is for children ages 6 to 12 years old. Participants will have the opportunity to bring a book of their choice to read to Arrow for a 15 minute session in our quiet study room. Reading sessions are on Thursday evenings, 6-7:15 pm (15 minute sessions), March 12, March 26th, April, 9th and April 23rd. The Tale to Tail program sessions are offered to encourage confidence and reading skills in a relaxing environment (Arrow is a really great listener). Registration is now open but filling up quickly.
Author Visit
Michigan author Ron Rademacher will be at the Briggs Library Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30pm to share tales of Michigan’s “Oddities and Rarities.” Mr. Rademacher is the author of several books about out-of-the-way places and small towns all across the State, and will be sharing stories about these unique destinations, historic oddities, and small town museums. Registration for this free program is appreciated and opens on Tuesday, March 17.
March is Reading Month
Briggs Library is celebrating March is Reading Month with crafts, games, and snacks inspired by your favorite book characters. Readers ages 3-5 can catch up with Fly Guy Tuesday, March 10. This program includes a flyswatter game, making a Fly Guy crown, activity sheets, and bug juice and a sweet treat for a snack. Readers ages 7-9 can join us for the “Long Haul” at our Diary of a Wimpy Kid party on Tuesday, March 24, where there will be multiple games, the chance to learn how to draw the Wimpy Kid and create your own book cover, and Wimpy Kid-inspired snacks. Both programs will run from 6:30-7:15, and are for independent participants. As a special treat, face painting by Sharon will take place at 6:15 each week. Registration is required for all programs and is now open.
Easter Bunny Program
Celebrate Easter at the Library with the Easter Bunny! On Tuesday, March 31 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. the Easter Bunny will be hopping into the Library. There will be a snack, game, stories and a craft. Bring your own camera and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Registration is required and currently taking place for kids of all ages.
Toddler Storytime
It’s HIP to be SQUARE? This program is for children ages 2-3 years old with an adult. Choose between 3 six-week sessions: Wednesday Mornings 10-10:30am, March 27th – May 1st or Thursday mornings 10-10:30 am, March 28th – May 2nd or Thursday evenings, 6:30-7pm, March 28th – May 2nd. We will “shape” up a good time with stories, creative movement, music and a craft. Registration is open. You may register by phone or online.
Briggsflix
Next up for the Briggsflix Movie Club is Children of Men directed by Alfonso Cuaron and starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The film takes place in 2027, where decades of human infertility have left society on the brink of collapse, and a civil servant must help a refugee escape the chaos. The movie will screen for free on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30pm. Rated R, 109 minutes.
Bookaholics
There is still time to pick up your copy of The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta. Three years ago, the little town of Mapleton witnessed the Sudden Departure, the still unexplained disappearance of many of its citizens. Through the prism of a single family, Perrotta creates a powerful and deeply moving story about regular people struggling to hold onto a belief in their futures. Copies of the book are now available. The clubs will meet on Thursday, March 19 at noon at the library, or at 8:00pm at Bruno’s Bar. Both meetings are open and new members are always welcome.
Contact Information:
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: smorrison@briggspubliclibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879