Library plans summer reading, special programs

Published 8:57 am Thursday, May 27, 2021

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Tales with Tails is the theme of the summer reading program for all ages at the Davie Public Library.

A kickoff tailgating event is scheduled for 4 p.m. on June 7, a drive-thru event.

Registration is required for all in-person programs. Stop by the library, or visit http://bit.ly/DCPLSRP.

Among the offerings this summer for youth and teens:

• Preschool storytime for ages 3-5, every Wednesday, 10 a.m.;

• Movers & Shakers for ages 0-3, every Friday, 10 a.m.,

• Origami Club, every second Thursday at 5 p.m. beginning June 10;

• Stuffed Animal Sleepover, June 14-16;

• Middle School Book Club, each Monday June 14-July 26, technology enhanced activities, crafts, read alouds, discussions and mini competitions related to “Song for a Whale” by Lynn Kelly;

• Virtual Show and Tell, June 15 at 6 p.m.;

• Children’s Movie, every other Thursday starting June 17 at 11 a.m.;

• Teen Taco-bout Movie Night with The Shallows, 6 p.m.;

• Crafting with Toni: Pawprint Necklaces, June 22 at 5 p.m.;

• Virtual Zoo Trip and Trivia, June 26 at 10 a.m.; and

• DIY Pinterest: Socktopus, teens and tweens are invited to make their own.

Adult summer reading programs will include:

• Wellness Wednesday: Yoga, starting June 9 at 4 p.m.;

• Write On! June 14 at 4 p.m., a virtual writer’s club;

• A Piece of Crochet: Squares June 16 at 4 p.m., help stitch squares for blanket for Just Hope;

• Crafternoon: Mini Fairytale Zen Garden, June 18 at 2 p.m., materials provided;

• #WeChatTogether, June 21 at 2 p.m., video clip followed by discussion;

• Tea & Chat Book Club: The Color Purple, June 24 at 5 p.m.;

• Animal Crossing Meet Up, June 25 at 4 p.m.;

• Show & Tales for Adults, June 28 at 4 p.m.; and

• Foodtales: Soulfood, June 28 at 4 p.m., learn history and swap recipes.

For more information or to register for these events, call 336-753-6030. For youth programs, email Karen Martin at kmartin@daviecountync.gov, or for adult programs, email Jazmine Baylor at jbaylor@daviecountync.gov.