SKANEATELES — INSIDE—Preschool Story Time | Tuesdays, February 1st, 8th & 15th at 10:30 AM [no traditional story time on the 22nd–see event below]: Join us as we read, sing, and play together. Location: Library
Hall. For ages 3 – 5 years. Registration required. Limited to 5 families.
INSIDE—Baby Bounce & Rhyme: February Session | Wednesdays February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd at
9:15 AM: Bond with your baby during this program featuring nursery rhymes, books, movement
and fingerplays, followed by sensory exploration. Location: Library Hall. For babies up to 18
months. Registration required. Limited to 5 families.
INSIDE—Read, Sing, Play Story Time for Toddlers | Thursdays, February 3rd, 10th & 17th at 10:30
AM [story time is slightly different on the 24th–look below]: Can’t sit still? No problem! Join us for
stories, songs and movement. Location: Library Hall. For ages 18 months – 3 years. Registration
required. Limited to 5 families.
INSIDE—Drop-In Tech Help | Mondays, February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM:
Let us help with your tech questions: computers and mobile devices, downloading e-content
from the library’s catalog, using Google Drive and social media platforms! Bring your device and
drop in during a Tech Help session to get started! Appointments are also available, please give
us a call at 315-685-5135 or email [email protected] to schedule.
INSIDE—Sensory Play: Baking | Friday, February 4th at 10:30 AM: Join us on the first Friday of
every month for a special program for toddlers. Each child will receive a bin filled with a variety
of different textures to sort through and practice matching colors, letters, or concepts. Please
wear clothes that can get messy. Location: Library Hall. For kids 18 months – 3 years. Registration
required. Limited to 5 families.
ONLINE—Library Board Meeting | Tuesday, February 8th at 6:30 PM: The Library Board is made up
of community members who volunteer their time and skills to further the mission of the library. All
meetings are open, and the public is welcome to attend.
INSIDE—Craft Extravaganza | Saturday, February 12th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Drop-in for a fun
afternoon of crafting. We’ll have several stations set up in Library Hall for you to create awesome
(and easy) winter and Valentine’s Day themed crafts. Make a gift to give or something for
yourself. We provide the supplies – you provide the creativity! Location: Library Hall. For adults.
Registration requested.
INSIDE—Elementary School Book Club | Sunday, February 13th at 2:30 PM: This month we’re
reading Wings of Fire: A Graphic Novel by Tui Sutherland. Each month we’ll read a book or
graphic novel and then get together to chat about the book and do an activity. Pick up your
copy of the book curbside. Location: Library Hall. For kids in grades 3 – 5. Registration required.
Limited to 10 kids.
ONLINE + INSIDE—Harriet Tubman: Fact or Fiction |Tuesday, February 22nd at 2:00 PM:
Harriet Tubman, known as the “Moses of her people”, is a famed abolitionist, Civil War spy,
suffragist, and humanitarian. Join Kimberly Szewczyk of the Harriet Tubman National Historical
Park in Auburn, NY as she shares what we actually know about Harriet Tubman versus the myth
which has been built up around her. Location: Library Hall and on Zoom. For adults. Registration
required.
ONLINE + INSIDE—Evening Book Club | Wednesday, February 23th at 6:30 PM: This month we’re
reading the 2022 Central New York Reads One Book, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie
Benedict. Join us online or inside to discuss this month’s book. Books are available at the front
desk and for curbside pickup, just give us a call. Location: Library Hall and on Zoom. For adults.
Registration required.
ONLINE—History of Hot Chocolate | Monday, February 28th at 6:30 PM: Who doesn’t love a cup
of hot chocolate on a cold winter day? Join Maya Rook of Illusory Time to explore the origins of
hot chocolate and have a chance to make a cup yourself! In this online session, you will learn
not only how to make hot chocolate at home but also where this beverage came from and how
it has evolved over time. Participants will be able to pick up their hot chocolate-making supplies
from the library beginning on February 21st. Location: Zoom. For adults. Registration requested.
BOREDOM BUSTERS: WINTER RECESS
INSIDE—Books, Balls, and Blocks: Early Literacy Tips for Families | Tuesday, February 22nd at 10:30
AM: The pandemic is affecting children during a critical time and having a direct impact on their
social emotional development. Adults and kids will explore several different stations with easy
ideas for play at home that help with your child’s early literacy skills and social emotional health.
Free tote bags filled with the activities during the event are available for attendees. This program
is brought to you by Help me Grow Onondaga. Location: Library Hall. For babies, toddlers, and
preschoolers. Registration required. Limit 10 families.
INSIDE—LEGO Games: Can You Build It? | Wednesday, February 23rd at 11:00 AM: Our random
spinner will tell us what we have to build and how much time we have to build it. This program is
designed to inspire creativity and problem solving skills. Location: Library Hall. For kids in grades K
– 2. Registration required. Limit 6.
INSIDE—Family Story Time | Thursday, February 24th at 10:30 AM: Our traditional story time format
is amended to include kids up to 1st grade so that the whole family can join us for books, songs,
and games. Location: Library Hall. For toddlers – 1st graders. Registration required. Limit 5 families.
ONLINE—Family Trivia Night | Thursday, February 24th at 6:30 PM:
Join Librarians Mary Beth and Andrea for a fun night of family trivia! Register as a family/team of
2-6 people. Location: Zoom. For All Ages. Registration required.
ONLINE—Writing Workshop with Ellen Potter| Friday, February 25th at 11:00 AM: This writing
workshop for readers and writers is led by local author Ellen Potter. When inspiration strikes, Ms.
Potter will teach kids how to turn their ideas into stories. Participants will receive a writing prompt
and the opportunity to share their writing with the group. Location: Zoom. For kids in grades 3 – 5.
Registration required.
February At Home Kits Available for All Ages
To reserve: https://www.skanlibrary.org/about/services/craft-kits/
For Kids:
A Love Monster and Fuzzy Yeti – Make two cute creatures using colored paper and cotton balls.
For toddlers – 2nd grade.
The Mysterious Benedict Society Fan Kit – Whether you’re a fan of the book series or the Disney+
show, this kit is filled with activities inspired by the Society. Activities include The Red Bucket
Game, invisible ink pen, and more. New to the series? Request the first book with your Fan Kit.
Grades 3+.
Adult:
Bob Ross Inspired Craft Kit – “We don’t make mistakes. We just have happy accidents.” Channel your
inner Bob Ross & paint and color your way to a mellow mood. For Adult
