Fun for all ages (WITH GALLERY)
Published 12:00 am Sunday, January 22, 2023
Piper, left, 9, and Molly, 10, take part in children’s crafts and building snowman slingshots at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library in Ironton on Monday. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)
Sophia, 3, links together her markers during a children’s craft event at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library in Ironton on Monday. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)
Children’s library assistant Sherry Pack demonstrates how to build a slingshot during a craft event at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library in Ironton on Monday. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)
A children’s craft event took place at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library in Ironton on Monday. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)
A children’s craft event took place at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library in Ironton on Monday. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)
Molly, 10, aims her slingshot during a craft event at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library in Ironton on Monday. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)
A children’s craft event took place at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library in Ironton on Monday. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)
Library has busy schedule of activities at branches
A new year is underway and the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library has plenty of events lined up for children, teens and adults.
On Tuesday, a Kids Craft event took place at the library’s in location in Ironton, in which children colored and cut out a series of snowmen, which then served as targets for the slingshots they made.
Sherry Pack, children’s assistant for the library, said the sessions meet twice a month at the Ironton location and there are similar events lined up at the library’s branches throughout the county.
Here is a preview of events for the coming week at locations:
• Writings from the Hills – This video series spotlights Appalachian books, as well as books about Ohio. Kentucky and West Virginia. (Virtual) 10–10:15 a.m., Monday,
• Preschool Story Time – Children ages 3 –5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy books, songs, activities and more. (Ironton) 11 a.m.–noon. Monday.
• Homeschool Hub –Energizing Electricity – Discover how electrical energy works through experimentation and make your own working flashlight. For homeschooling families with children ages 6 –12, (Proctorville) 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Monday.
• Adult Craft –Cutting Board Snowman. Please pre –register (Ironton) 2–4 p.m., Monday.
• Teens: Hot Chocolate Bar – Come in from the cold and hangout with other teens while you decorate your own mug and create your own hot chocolate concoction. Grades 6–12. (Ironton) 5–6 p.m., Monday.
• Preschool Story Time (Proctorville) 11.a.m. –noon. Tuesday.
• Toddler Time – Bring children up to age 3 to enjoy a story time that includes early literacy fun with simple storybooks, songs, body movement, and more. (Ironton) 1 1 a.m.–noon. Tuesday.
• Crochet Club – (South Point) 2–3 p.m., Tuesday.
• Kids’ Craft: Snowflake Art – Learn how to cut some cool snowflake designs from paper. Then use watercolors to make your designs extra special. For kids in grades K–fifth. (South Point) 4–5 p.m. Tuesday.
• Local History – Each week Lori a topic on local history will be covered, including business histories, historical events, disasters and biographies. (Virtual) 10–10:15 a.m., Wednesday.
• Preschool Story Time (South Point) 11 a.m.–noon, Wednesday.
• Toddler Time (Chesapeake) 11 a.m. –noon. Wednesday.
• Coffee and Coloring – Enjoy a cozy afternoon of adult coloring while sipping on your favorite hot beverage. (South Point) 2–3 p.m., Wednesday.
• Block Party for Kids – Come test your building skills and have some fun with LEGO, Duplo, wooden blocks, and more. Fun for families with kids of all ages. (Chesapeake) 4–5 p.m., Wednesday.
• Preschool Story Time (Chesapeake) 11 a.m. –noon Thursday.
• Crochet Club (Proctorville) 5–6 p.m. Thursday.
• Movie: “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” (PG), Adults, popcorn will be served. (South Point) 3–5 p.m., Friday.
• Teen Event: Fidget Bracelets – Learn to make fashionable fidget bracelets to help you ease anxiety, regain focus, and look trendy. For teens in grades 6–12. (Proctorville) 4–5 p.m., Friday.
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