January programs at Putnam County libraries
We see you, Icon readers in Putnam County. Here an update from the Putnam County District Library on January activities. For more information, visit https://mypcdl.org/.
Ready To Read VIRTUAL/ZOOM Storytimes
January 3-27 Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Email Valerie at [email protected] for login.
Facebook Kids Winter Kitchen Science
January 4 at 6:30 p.m. via Facebook. Snowstorm in a Jar | January 18 at 6:30 p.m. via Facebook.
Please place your request with Heather the week prior to Kids Winter Kitchen Science! For a menu ingredient list, email [email protected].
PCDL Book Discussion
With Missy Alaskan Holiday, written by Debbie Macomber at the Ottawa Location and via ZOOM.
January 10 at 6:00 p.m. Ottawa Location or via ZOOM. Get login information from [email protected]. Please register. All welcome to attend the discussion of Alaskan Holiday by Debbi Macomber. Debbie brings us to the Alaskan wilderness for a magical Christmas tale about finding love where it’s least expected. There is a limited supply of the hard copies, please call 419-523-3747 ext 214 to request a copy or email [email protected].
Putnam County District Library Teen Event Grades 6-12
January 11 at 5:00 p.m. Teen club meeting for Grades 6-12 includes a stress ball kit. To get a kit email Valerie after the meeting at [email protected] (while supplies last).
Family Fun Event with Matt Mazur of Turtle Dance Music Virtual Concert via ZOOM
January 11 at 6:00 p.m. All Ages. Join Us via ZOOM The virtual concert: The Winter Wonderland Music, Bubble and Comedy Show! with Matt Mazur of Turtle Dance Music. A turtle-riffic interactive musical experience that engages children through winter songs, movement, activities, big giant bubbles and stories. We help kids come out of their shells! Email Valerie at [email protected] for the login information. Sponsored by the Friends of the Putnam County District Library
Bilingual Storytimes on Facebook and YouTube
January 11 at 6:30 p.m. via Facebook & YouTube (Colors: Purple! / iLos colores: el morado!) | January 25 @ 6:30 pm via Facebook & YouTube (Colors: Pink! / iLos colores: el rosado!
Get a Family Fun Interactive Movie Kit
January features Small Foot Family Movie Kits each month may contain a script, items to go with it, and a bag of microwave popcorn, etc. Contact Heather for a kit at [email protected]. Sponsored by The Friends of Putnam County District Library.
Get a Teen Interactive Movie Kit
January features Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Teen Movie Kits each month may contain a script, items to go with it, and a bag of microwave popcorn, etc. Contact Valerie for a kit: [email protected]. Sponsored by The Friends of Putnam County District Library.
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