Nanny Rosebud will read some story books and tell a story too!  There will be interactive stories and a simple craft geared for young children.

* VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL EVENT: 

 3:30 PM, Tuesday, February 14th 

Valentine's Party with Nanny Rosebud 

for kids of ALL ages!

There will be interactive storytelling and light refreshments** served.

**Valentine's Day Cookies, Juice, Bottled Water, and Gluten-free options. 

Story Time Schedule 

Meeting in the Whimsy Corner

10:30 AM on the 2ND AND 4TH Wednesdays

February 8th

March 8th & 22nd

April 12th & 26th

May 10th & 24th

SPECIAL EVENT:  February 4th

A special event for Take Your Child to the Library Day!

The Gilman Library is pleased to present : 

 "The Everywhere Man Music  & Magic Show."  

Saturday, February 4th

from 10:30-11:30 AM.

THE EVERYWHERE MAN RETURNS TO WHIMSY CORNER WITH MUSIC & MAGIC

 Last  year, The Everywhere Man (AKA Philip Reilly) entertained children and  families in The Whimsy Corner at the Gilman Library, with singing,  guitar music, and reading.  Now he returns with all of that and MAGIC!  

"The  Everywhere Man Music & Magic" will be presented in the Whimsy  Corner on the third Saturday of every month, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM.  All ages are welcome!  

"The  Everywhere Man Music & Magic"

February 18th

March 18th

April 15th

May 20th

NEXT MEETING: February 9th

Meeting on the Second Thursday afternoon of each month, at 3:30 PM

SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED

FOR THIS PROGRAM

Sm-Ar-Ti-Es is a science club where children learn about a specific topic by reading a short picture book together, then doing group projects or crafts related to the topic.  This program encourages children to explore and experiment with science.

Sm-Ar-Ti-Es Schedule

February 9th

March 9th  

April 13th 

May 11th

While  Rylee is away, her Reading Boys and Girls are invited to follow her  Blog on our website and correspond with her by postcards. Please ask at  the Circulation Desk for details. Rylee’s Mom, Kim, will read each  postcard to Rylee and respond. Rylee will return in the Spring.

Click the button below to go to Rylee's page for more info.

Which of the following do you think best describe your reading style?  Discover your reader personality type and get ready to find your next favorite book.

Answer  ten questions and then gets a "read out" of what
type of reader you are.  Compare with your friends!

Click the link to redirect to the episodes and the activities 

The schools and libraries CLiF works with are constantly looking for  low- or no-cost literacy activities to inspire kids to read and write  more. We collect activity ideas and share them with our partners.