Happy New Year to all! The start of the year is a great time to try something new, so we hope you will find something new and exciting on our calendar this month. Between crafts galore and the start of the Winter Reading Program, there is something to be excited about every week!
Read on to discover what the new year has in store for you at APL!
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This year we're doing something new and exciting with Winter Reading! We're having a All Ages Community Reading Goal.
We're hoping that together we can log 1,000 hours of reading. Kids & Teens can win raffle tickets throughout this challenge by logging their reading (1 raffle ticket per half hour read, up to 40 tickets) and writing book reviews (1 raffle ticket per review, up to 5 reviews). Patrons will also receive 1 raffle ticket for registering and 5 raffle tickets for completing the challenge (completing the challenge includes logging 20 hours and submitting 5 reviews), for a total of 51 potential raffle tickets that can be earned. These tickets can then be used to enter to win real prizes!
Inclement Weather Notice
During the winter months, any closings or late openings will be reported to local TV stations 22 & 40, as well as their websites. Inclement weather closings or delays will also be posted on our social media platforms.
JANUARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
To download a PDF of the January Children's Calendar,
*If you have multiple children in different age groups, please bring them to the time frame for the older children.
Stories, songs and skill building! Resources provided based on children's individual needs. *Ages and Stages Questionnaire to be completed.
This program is brought to us by Pathways for Parents.
Pathways for Parents is administered by Ludlow Public Schools & is funded by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Serving the communities of Ludlow, Hampden, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Southwick, Granville, Tolland and Agawam.
Family Take & Make Crafts
New crafts available at the start of each week and again on Thursdays: January 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 27th & 30th.
While supplies last
All Ages
A new Family Take & Make Craft is available on the first day of every week until we run out of supplies. Our January crafts will be...
January 6th & 9th: Doily Snowmen
January 13th & 16th: Yeti Shaker
January 21st & 23rd: Penguin Clothespin Puppet
January 27th & 30th: Groundhog Magnets
Squirrel Themed Hunt & Riddle
Monday, January 6th - Saturday, January 11th
All Ages
Drop-in
Kids of all ages can stop by the Children's Room to complete this week's scavenger hunt and riddle! Everyone who completes a hunt or a riddle will be entered into a raffle. Raffle winners will be announced Monday, January 13th.
Toddler Time
Monday, January 6th
10:00 AM
Ages 19m-36m
Drop-in
Join us as we read stories, do fun activities, and play together.
Pre-K Pals
Monday, January 6th, 13th & 27th
1:00 PM
Ages 2.9-5
Drop-in
*Please note the change of age from ages 2-5 years to ages 2 years 9 months - 5 years.
Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child to learn through play.
This program is brought to us by Pathways for Parents.
Pathways for Parents is administered by Ludlow Public Schools & is funded by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Serving the communities of Ludlow, Hampden, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Southwick, Granville, Tolland and Agawam.
Art & Stories
Tuesday, January 7th & 21st
10:00 AM
Ages 3-5
Drop-in
Join us for a short Story Time followed by an art project. We will explore simple art concepts and experiment with materials. Please wear clothing that can get messy!
Open Lego Building
Tuesday, January 7th
4:00 PM
Grades 5-6
Registration Required
Show off your Lego building skills! Use Legos to build something awesome. Creations will be on display around the Children's Room.
This group will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver!
This program is brought to us by Pathways for Parents.
Pathways for Parents is administered by Ludlow Public Schools & is funded by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Serving the communities of Ludlow, Hampden, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Southwick, Granville, Tolland and Agawam.
Baby Story Time
Thursday, January 9th & 23rd
10:00 AM
Birth-18mo.
Drop-in
Join us as we learn a little American Sign Language, read stories, sing fun songs, and play together.
Learn in Motion
Saturday, January 11th
11:30 AM
Ages 3-6
Registration Required
Learn in Motion gets kids active, socializing and practicing the important life skills such as listening, following directions, sharing, taking turns, teamwork and overcoming challenges. Learn in Motion gets kids moving, learning and having fun! We utilize our gross motor skills to engage in games and activities throughout this 45 minute group. This group is perfect for Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles and male caregivers for children ages 3-6 years old.
This program is brought to us by Pathways for Parents.
Pathways for Parents is administered by Ludlow Public Schools & is funded by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Serving the communities of Ludlow, Hampden, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Southwick, Granville, Tolland and Agawam.
Dog Themed Hunt & Riddle
Monday, January 13th - Saturday, January 18th
All Ages
Drop-in
Kids of all ages can stop by the Children's Room to complete this week's scavenger hunt and riddle! Everyone who completes a hunt or a riddle will be entered into a raffle. Raffle winners will be announced Tuesday, January 21st.
Open Lego Building
Tuesday, January 14th
4:00 PM
Grades 1-4
Registration Required
Show off your Lego building skills! Use Legos to build something awesome. Creations will be on display around the Children's Room.
Together we will make 3 super fun art projects that we can take home. We will also work together to make a project that will be displayed in the library!
Come make a super fun winter themed craft. All day, while supplies last.
Crafternoon
Tuesday, January 28th
Grades 3-4
Registration Required
Together we will make 3 super fun art projects that we can take home. We will also work together to make a project that will be displayed in the library!