May Events at the Rogers Public Library
THERE WILL BE NO REGULAR PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT MAY 24-29 AND MAY 31-JUNE 4.
May 1-31 - Dial-A-Story is available at 479-936-5444. Listen to a new story every week! ExperienceTumblebooks at http://library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games, and more!
Every Monday (Except May 24-June 4)
6 PM Crafty Creators - Come join us for Crafty Creators, an hour filled with creation and imagination! This program is best for ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
Every Tuesday (Except May 24-June 4)
6:30 PM Family Story Time - Family Story Time begins at 6:30 PM every Tuesday. Come and join us for a fun family story time that’s filled with stories, songs and rhymes. This program is for the entire family. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
Every Wednesday (Except May 24-June 4)
10:30 AM Preschool Story Time - Preschool Story Time begins at 10:30 AM each Wednesday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. A craft will follow. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
Every Thursday (Except May 24-June 4)
9:30 AM Toddler Story Time - Toddler Story Time begins at 9:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Rebecca for stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 2-3 and their caregivers. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
10:30 AM Baby Play and Rhyme Time - Baby Play & Rhyme Time begins at 10:30 AM every Thursday. Introduce your little one to the library with this special program. Join Ms. Kathleen for books, rhymes, and songs. For babies up to 2 years old and their caregivers. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
10:30 AM Preschool Story Time - Preschool Story Time begins at 10:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. A craft will follow. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
SPECIAL EVENT
Saturday, May 1
CONVERSATIONS FOR KIDS featuring author Christine Taylor-Butler will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 1, in the Friends of RPL Community Room. Ms. Taylor-Butler has written over 25 books, including fiction, biographies, and non-fiction textbooks. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
Saturday Story Time
May 1
Saturday Story Time begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 1. This program is for the whole family with story and craft. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
Thursdays
May 6, 13, 20
4:00-4:45 PM – Miss J’s Journeys – Join Miss Jackie for this after school program which features a different activity each Thursday and includes a little bit of learning with a lot of fun. These activities are for students in grades 3-5. Registration is limited to 20 each week and is required for this program. Registration can be done on our web site or by calling 621-1152, ext. 26.
Thursday
May 13
Thursday Night Bookies Book Club begins at 5:30 PM Thursday, May 13. Boys and girls in grades 5-7 are invited to share excellent books, a great discussion, and snacks! Parents, guardians, or other adult family members are encouraged to participate. The book to be discussed is The Battle of the Labyrinthby Rick Riordan. This is the fourth book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
May 8 and May 15
Saturday Tween Program
The Tween Program begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 8 and May 15. Join us for a fun and creative program just for tweens in grades 5-7 or ages 10-12. This month’s activity is making picture frames! Registration is required and limited for this program. For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26
Tuesday
May 11
FAMILY STORY TIME GOES BILINGUAL
Special Family Story Time which begins at 6:30 PM goes BILINGUAL on Tuesday, May 11! Come and join Miss Maria for a fun family story time that’s filled with stories, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. This program is for the entire family. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
May 22
Saturday Cinema
Saturday Cinema begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 22. This week’s movie is Princess and the Frog[Rating: G. Run Time: 97 min.] starring voices of Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, John Goodman andKeith David and directed by Ron Clements. From the creators of ‘The Little Mermaid‘ comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana . Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
May 29
Saturday Cinema
Saturday Cinema begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 29. This week’s movie is Planet 51 [Rating: PG. Run Time: 91 min.] directed by Jorge Blanco. An American astronaut believing himself to be the first person ever to set foot on Planet 51 gets the shock of his life in this animated adventure comedy featuring the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, John Cleese, and Gary Oldman. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY MAY 30 AND MONDAY MAY 31 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.