Events at the library: Week of April 9
WEEK OF APRIL 9:
Week of the Young Child
Beginning Tuesday, April 10, the Somerton Library will celebrate Week of the Young Child, an annual observance hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to honor early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. There is no charge to attend any event.
Tuesday, April 10 at 4:00 p.m.
Board Games
Enjoy playing board games with friends and family!
Wednesday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m.
Tissue Paper Flowers
Welcome Spring with a beautiful flower made of tissue paper.
Thursday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m.
Simple Steps to Success!
Five fun activity stations will be set up around the library’s ‘Simple Steps to Success’ program- Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk. Check out a book and get a treat!
Friday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime
Children ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy books, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish! Children will also participate in enrichment activities and/or crafts that will help build language and literacy skills.
The Somerton Library is located at 240 Canal Street in Somerton, AZ. For more information, call (928) 627-2149.
Community History Album
The Yuma County Library District will celebrate 100 years of public library service in February 2021, and we’re inviting Yuma County to be part of the celebration!
On Wednesday, April 11, the public is invited to bring original historic photos, letters, postcards, and other Yuma County memorabilia to the San Luis Library between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. to be scanned for the Library District’s Community History Album. This is the first of several opportunities the community will have to submit content for the digital album, which will be unveiled in February 2021.
Guidelines
— Please bring original content. Your signature on a release form will be required.
— Content will be scanned on-site and returned to you immediately.
— Items we are looking for include: family photos, letters, and postcards; photos/memorabilia of Yuma County high schools and school systems; photos of Yuma County sports teams and sporting events; photos of RV parks (especially from the 1950’s and 1960’s); and photos of winter visitors. However, anything Yuma County-related is welcome!
The San Luis Library is located at 1075 N 6th Avenue. For more information, contact Laurie Boone, Special Services Librarian, at (928) 373-6517, or Jim Patrick, Information Librarian, at (928) 373-6484.
D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read!)
Celebrated every year on April 12, Drop Everything And Read day invites readers of all ages to take a break and enjoy reading. On Thursday, April 12, the Wellton Library is hosting a D.E.A.R. read-in from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Help us fill the library with readers! There is no charge to attend.
The Wellton Library is located at 28790 San Jose Avenue in Wellton, AZ. For more information, call (928) 785-9575.
