LibraryAware May 2021

Events at the Arcadia Public Library

May 2021

Events for Adults

Adult Recess: At Home Edition: Finger Weaving
Tuesday, May 4th, 7PM
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Crafting just for adults, with a new, fun craft the first Tuesday of every month. Visit any of our social media to view how you can get your craft on at home! Register for a take home craft kit on our website. Registration for next month's take home craft kit will be available soon after the video posts.

Learning Lab: Language Learning: First Step to Fluency
Wednesday, May 19th
Access classes anytime after the premiere date on the Library's YouTube channel.
Traveling soon? Why not speak in the country’s native tongue? Learning a new language can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be, with Mango Languages! Comprised with over 70+ languages, this fun, dynamic eResource will teach you grammar, vocabulary, & pronunciation, all while boosting your cultural IQ!

Bookish: A book discussion group
Monday, 5/24, 7 PM
or Tuesday, 5/25, 10 AM
Zoom program.
Join your fellow bookish readers for fun & interesting discussions! In May we will be reading and discussing The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Chronicles the Los Angeles Public Library fire & its aftermath. Showcases the larger, crucial role
that libraries play in our lives.
Register: Call (626) 821-5569 or online https://preview.tinyurl.com/yallklm5.

Mindfulness Bingo
May challenge
A mindfulness bingo card will be attached to the books checked out in May. Embrace being fully present in life! Recommended reads and resources are also included. Checkout a book in May and receive your bingo card!

For a full schedule of events, please visit the Adult Programming page.

Events for Teens

Make-it or Bake-it
Thursday, May 13th at 3 PM
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Get crafty! Make a Mother’s Day card! Make your own at home and post your final product on social media using #madeitwithAPL. You could win a small prize!
Follow us on Instagram to see when our videos are about to go live.

For a full schedule of events, please visit the Teen Programming page.

Events for Youth

Dial-A-Story
Call (626) 631-2300 anytime, anywhere and follow the voice prompts to select and listen to fun and engaging stories for kids!

Read to Grow Storytime Kits
https://discovery.arcadialibrary.org/Union/Search?view=list&lookfor=storytime+kits&searchIndex=Keyword&searchSource=local
The Library now offers 21 themed Read to Grow storytime kits for check out! Each kit includes 5 – 6 hardcover books, a DVD or music CD, and a resource guide. A wonderful way to grow a child’s language development skills through reading, talking, singing, and playing. Grow a reader today!

For a full schedule of youth events, please visit the Youth Services page.

Events at the Museum

Free Kits: The Plantastic Kit
Applications available May 3 - June 25, Please refer to the website, www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Museum
Check out the Museums website for more information
Description of the event: The Gilb Museum is pleased to offer FREE educational kits to children of the community aged 5 - 12, as well as special needs students. In the month of May, learn all about the local plants of Arcadia and plant your own seeds too!

For a full schedule of Museum events, please visit the Museum Programs page.

Programs subject to change.

20 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, California 91006

(626) 821-5569 www.arcadiaca.gov/library