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.
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Arcadia, California 91006
(626) 821-5569 www.arcadiaca.gov/library
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