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Little Explorers Monday February 3rd at 10:30am Explore and play with us at the Greenwood Public Library! Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers can stop by and try out a variety of fun activities together. There will be things like hop scotch, a balance beam, magnetic fishing, play dough, sensory bins, and magna tiles for all to enjoy. This program is designed to develop socialization skills, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills in young children that will prepare them for success in school. |
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Let's Build! Monday February 3rd at 4pm Kids of all ages are welcome to come and build together on Monday, February 3rd from 4:00-5:00pm! Legos, Duplos, Mega Blocks, Magna Tiles, wooden blocks, and cardboard blocks will be available to choose from. This program is designed to encourage imaginative play and teamwork while contributing to a foundation for early mathematical concepts. |
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Tuesday February 4th at 5pm Interested in debate? Teens/tweens age 10-17 are invited to the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday February 4th at 5pm, to learn the basics of debating, and participate in a simple formal debate. For more information call 302-855-1242. No registration required. UPDATE: Registration is open but not required. If you were not present at the first workshop but would like to participate in the debate, please register so we have your email and can send preparatory materials. This program is designed to encourage public speaking, strategy, teamwork, creativity, civil discourse and critical thinking. |
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Learning to Breathe -with Courageous Hearts Wednesday February 5th at 4pm Gain skills in meditation and grounding techniques designed to provide tools that are memorable and fun to practice! On Wednesday, February 5th, kids ages 8-10 will meet from 4:00-4:45 and kids ages 11-13 will meet from 5:00-5:45 at the Greenwood Public Library. Registration is available at greenwood.lib.de.us. For more information, please visit our website or call us at (302) 855-1242. Ages 8-10 Ages 11-13 |
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Story Time Thursdays at 10:30am Join us with your little ones at the Greenwood Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30am for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Story Time is recommended for children ages 2-5. Story time provides an opportunity for young children to learn important social, emotional, and intellectual skills that will prepare them for success in school. |
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Crochet Together! Thursdays at 1pm A group will be meeting weekly on Thursday's at the Greenwood Public Library to crochet. Anyone is welcome to bring their own supplies and crochet together! |
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Read to the Dogs 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 4pm L.E.A.P. (Literacy Education Assistance Pups) Program – Read to the Dogs - is free and open to children of all ages. Come in to practice your reading and have a tail-waggin’ good time! L.E.A.P. sessions will be held at the Greenwood Public Library on the first and third Thursdays of the month. No registration is required; just come to the Greenwood Library any time between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., choose a 4-legged, tail-wagging reading partner, and enjoy a good book together. Books are provided. This program is designed to foster a love of reading, promote the habit of reading, supplement formal education and improve social, motor and listening skills amongst our youngest patrons. |
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Teen Heart Decorating Contest Begins Friday February 7th and ends Friday February 14th Decorate your own 11" flat wooden heart! The theme is a book or character that you love. Pick up your kit with all supplies included (first come first serve) at the Greenwood Public Library on Friday, February 7th, and return your completed heart by 4:30pm on Friday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day) to enter our teen's contest. Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners, and winners will be notified on February 18th! Hearts will be displayed in the library until Thursday, February 27th when they can be picked up to take home. All teens’ ages 12 and up can participate. For more info call (302) 855-1242. This program is designed to enhance creativity and expression, while also creating opportunities for positive social interaction and relaxation. |
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Pokemon TCG Monday February 10th at 1pm Bring your best deck to the Greenwood Public Library on Monday February 10th at 1pm to compete and trade with others in the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. Ages 10-17. For more information call 302-855-1242. No registration required. This program is a fun way to encourage positive social interaction, teamwork, strategy and healthy competition |
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Monday February 10th at 4pm Join us at the Greenwood Public Library on Monday, February 10th from 4:00-5:30pm for a fun evening at the Kids Art Factory. This month we will be sewing arctic animals. This activity is designed for ages 8-12 but ages 5-7 may participate with parental help. Please register all participating children at greenwood.lib.de.us or by calling (302) 855-1242. This program is designed to empower community members to tap into creativity, artistic literacy, and expression while also creating opportunities for positive social interaction, idea exchange and relaxation. |
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Bound by Books Book Discussion Tuesday February 11th at 1pm Participants come together once a month to discuss various types of books at the Greenwood Public Library. The book to be discussed on Tuesday, February 11 @ 1pm will be The Women, by Kristin Hannah. Pick up your copy at Greenwood Public Library. No registration is required. Following the Book discussion there will be a presentation by Nancy Lynch from Delaware Humanities about the "Real Women" who served in our armed forces during the Vietnam war. For more information call us at 855-1242 with any questions or find us at greenwood.lib.de.us. This program is designed to promote literacy, encourage critical thinking, foster social interaction, and promote diverse titles, ideologies and stories to the general public. |
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"The Real Women" - Delaware Humanities/Nancy Lynch Tuesday February 11th at 2:30pm Join us on Tuesday, February 11 @ 2:30 pm for a presentation by Delaware Humanity's Nancy Lynch on the Real Women who served in our armed forced during the Vietnam War- in their own words. For more information call us at 302-855-1242 or find us at greenwood.lib.de.us. This program is designed to enrich understanding of the world/United States/local histories through lecture by qualified professors/instructors/organizations with time for audience questions and comment. |
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Gentlemen and Scholars Book Club Tuesday February 11th at 5:30pm Join the Gentlemen and Scholars Book Club at Amity Coffee Roasters on Tuesday, February 11th at 5:30pm. This is a club for Gentlemen & Scholars ages 18+ to discuss books and such. Books are available at the library. This Month we will be discussing the controversial graphic novel "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi. Copies will be available at the library. For more info go to greenwood.lib.de.us or call 302-855-1242. This program is designed to promote literacy, encourage critical thinking, and foster social interaction. |
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Building Bonanza Monday February 17th at 4pm Calling all creative minds at the Greenwood Public Library on Monday, February 17th at 4:00pm for a building bonanza! Kids will be able to rotate through stations and experiment building with different types of materials in this program. This program is geared toward children ages 5-12, and families are welcome to join us. This program is designed to give learners a deeper understanding of the world around us, and to develop curiosity, innovation, and resourcefulness through exposure to topics of science, technology, engineering, or math. |
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Little Explorers Tuesday February 18th at 10:30am Explore and play with us at the Greenwood Public Library! Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers can stop by and try out a variety of fun activities together. There will be things like hop scotch, a balance beam, magnetic fishing, play dough, sensory bins, and magna tiles for all to enjoy. This program is designed to develop socialization skills, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills in young children that will prepare them for success in school. |
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Tales From the Vault- Delaware Archives Tuesday February 18th at 5:30pm Join us on Tuesday, February 18 @ 5:30pm for a must hear presentation by Dana Niemeyer from the Delaware Archives. Four little known stories discovered in the Delaware Archives are brought to life with time for audience participation. This program is designed to enrich understanding of the world/United State/local histories through lecture by qualified professors/instructors/organizations with time for audience questions and comments. |
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Monday February 24th at 4pm Get together to read, talk about books, and do fun activities that go along with them on Monday, February 24th from 4:00-5:00pm. This month's book is 'Sir Ladybug' by Corey R. Tabor. Copies of the book are available at the Greenwood Public Library. The suggested age range for our Bookworm Buddies book club is 5-7 and is well-suited for kids who are beginning to read, although being able to read is not a requirement. This program provides an opportunity for young readers to develop literacy, critical thinking, and foster social interaction. |
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Creative Writing Workshop w/Keith Bosco Tuesday February 25th at 5pm Come to the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday February 25th at 5pm, where children's book author and publisher, Keith Bosco, will be hosting a creative writing workshop for Teens and tweens. Registration is not required. 10 seats are available, first come first served. This program is meant for Ages 11-16 though other ages can participate (18 and under) Visit greenwood.lib.de.us or call 302-855-1242 for more information. This program is designed to promote writing and literacy in a supportive and welcoming environment and to build community among local writers. |
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Written Inklinations Tuesday February 25th at 5:30pm Do you enjoy writing fiction or poetry? Join us at the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday, February 25 @5:30 to meet with likeminded individuals who also enjoy composing prose. All are welcome whether seasoned writer, published author, amateur writer or just enjoy dabbling in writing. We will discuss writing and participate in activities to get the creative ideas flowing. For more information call us at 302-855-1242 or find us at greenwood.lib.de.us. This program is designed to promote writing and literacy in a supportive and welcoming environment and to build community among local writers. |
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Octavia Butler's kindred
by Damian Duffy
Inexplicably pulled back in time to the antebellum South, a contemporary Black woman, raised in the age of Civil Rights and Black Power, must confront the harsh realities of Black history in America
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The day you begin
by Jacqueline Woodson
The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning Brown Girl Dreaming combines lyrical, reassuring text with artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Book Fiesta to inspire readers to find the courage to connect with others. Simultaneous eBook.
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Newlyweds Celestial, an artist on the brink of an exciting career, and Roy, a young executive, as they settle into the routine of their life together, are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn't commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend, and best man at their wedding. As Roy's time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her center. After five years, Roy's conviction is suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together |
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For more events or book recommendations, visit greenwood.lib.de.us |
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