Richard Salter Storrs Library Richard Salter Storrs Library 693 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow, MA 01106 (413) 565-4181 longmeadowlibrary.org What's Happening next week at Storrs Library What's Happening next week at Storrs Library Dates: January 25- January 31 Dates: January 25- January 31 Youth Programs Youth Programs Kid Craft Kit: Lego Bag of Kid Craft Kit: Lego Bag of Fun Fun Available January 25- January 30 Pick up supplies to make a special LEGO creation on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last, during curbside services. Virtual Create and Play Virtual Create and Play with Miss Renee with Miss Renee Monday January 25 10:00- 10:30 Register Create and build your own instruments at home and then join Miss Renee as we sing, dance and play with what you’ve made! Registration is required in advance. This program is sponsored by The Friends of Storrs Library. Sleep Training (birth Sleep Training (birth through age 1), through age 1), sponsored by Pathways sponsored by Pathways for Parents for Parents Monday January 25
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Richard Salter Storrs LibraryRichard Salter Storrs Library693 Longmeadow StreetLongmeadow, MA 01106(413) 565-4181longmeadowlibrary.org
What's Happening next week at Storrs LibraryWhat's Happening next week at Storrs LibraryDates: January 25- January 31Dates: January 25- January 31
Youth ProgramsYouth Programs
Kid Craft Kit: Lego Bag ofKid Craft Kit: Lego Bag ofFunFunAvailable January 25- January30
Pick up supplies to make a special LEGO creation on a first come, first servebasis, while supplies last, during curbside services.
Virtual Create and PlayVirtual Create and Playwith Miss Reneewith Miss ReneeMonday January 2510:00- 10:30
Register
Create and build your own instruments at home and then join Miss Renee aswe sing, dance and play with what you’ve made! Registration is required inadvance. This program is sponsored by The Friends of Storrs Library.
Sleep Training (birthSleep Training (birththrough age 1),through age 1),sponsored by Pathwayssponsored by Pathwaysfor Parentsfor ParentsMonday January 25
Is your baby struggling to fall asleep at night? Or to stay asleep? Do you needhelp setting up a fair, firm and friendly sleep routine for you and your family tofollow? Then join sleep training expert Beth Grams Haxby in this in-depthdiscussion on sleep training for babies from birth to age one. At this Zoomtraining, you will learn the science behind sleep and methods you canimplement with your little one tonight! Please register in advance to receive themeeting link.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents isadministered by Ludlow Public Schools and is funded by the CoordinatedFamily Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Departmentof Early Education and Care.
Tiny Tales: Virtual BabyTiny Tales: Virtual BabyStorytimeStorytimeAvailable Tuesday January 26-31
Register
This is a new virtual storytime for babies 0-18 months old and their caregivers!Join us virtually, at any time that's convenient, for new stories, plus songs,rhymes, and bounces. You'll hear some old favorites, and some exciting newtales and tunes. Register at longmeadowlibrary.org to receive a link to thestorytime.
STEAM: Make A BouncySTEAM: Make A BouncyBall, sponsored byBall, sponsored byPathways for ParentsPathways for ParentsTuesday, January 263:30-4:00
This event is full, but stay tuned for future STEAM opportunities!Jane Christian presents Virtual STEAM: Make a Bouncy Ball! Children in K-2ndgrade, with an accompanying adult, are invited to join the fun of designing,creating, and pulling inspiration from stories and each other. This group offersan activity that will incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art andMath. Registration required. STEAM supplies will be available for pick up fromStorrs Library during Curbside Services. Please register in advanceat longmeadowlibrary.org. Registration is limited, and required for this event.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents isadministered by Ludlow Public Schools and is funded by the CoordinatedFamily Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Departmentof Early Education and Care.
Grow Play Learn,Grow Play Learn,sponsored by Pathwayssponsored by Pathwaysfor Parentsfor ParentsWednesday, January 279:30- 10:00
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Come Zoom with us for stories, songs, and skill-building with books led by anEarly Childhood Developmental trained staff member. This program is gearedfor children from 15 months to 4 years with a caregiver. January's theme isFeelings, and the books provided are: Cautious Chameleon, Grumpy Tortoise,Scaredy Cat, and Steady Sloth, all by Michael Buxton. Registered participantswill receive a copy of the books to keep and use during the program that canbe picked up during Curbside Services. Registration is limited and required in advance. The Ages and StagesQuestionnaire must be completed before the first session. Pleaseemail [email protected] for more information about completing thisquestionnaire. This program and books are provided by Pathways for ParentsCFCE. Pathways for Parents is administered by Ludlow Public Schools and isfunded by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant through theMassachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Adult ProgramsAdult Programs
Whales TodayWhales TodayTuesday, January 266:30- 7:30
Storrs Library is excited to host Cynde McInnis from The Whalemobile for aZoom presentation of "Whales Today." Whales and humans use the oceanstoday and, in many cases, share the same space and time. Cynde will exploreways scientists are studying whales such as tagging, passive acoustics, andbiological sampling. She will share what is happening at a national level toprotect whales and what we can do at an individual level to help protectwhales.
Please register in advance. You will receive an email invitation to join shortlybefore the program begins. Sponsored by the Friends of Storrs Library.
Recording of IndigenousRecording of IndigenousMusic in the 21stMusic in the 21stCenturyCenturyAvailable until 2/3
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On January 6, 2021, Storrs Library hosted "Indigenous Music in the 21stCentury" with musician, storyteller, educator, and radio show host Craig Harrisfor an introduction to some of the great artists of contemporary NativeAmerican music. Craig interviewed dozens of award-winning Native Americanartists on their process, community, experiences, and passion for his upcomingbook, Rise Up: Indigenous Music in the 21st Century. In this program, heshared stories, music, and culture of these amazing artists.
Please click View about to receive the link to view the program.
Recording of Soups andRecording of Soups andSammies: YourSammies: YourWintertime SurvivalWintertime SurvivalRecipe KitRecipe Kit
On January 14, 2021, Storrs Library presented "Soups & Sammies: YourWintertime Survival Recipe Kit" with Julia Mitchell. Julia walked us throughmultiple soup and sandwich recipe demonstrations, plus a talk-through ofadditional recipes. Click "View" above to enjoy this presentation.
Lantern Book Craft forLantern Book Craft forAdultsAdultsthrough February 27
Stop by during our Curbside hours to pick up a Take & Make Adult Book CraftKit. Kits make use of used books or book pages to create imaginative literarydecorations for the home. Materials are available on a first come, first servedbasis while supplies last.
littles, middles, teens and adults. Each flyer is hyperlinked to bring you tothe CWMars Catalog where you can read the summary and place a hold.Displays will change frequently, so don't forget to check back for new ideas!
Storrs Story StacksStorrs Story Stacks
Start Your Stack
Are you looking for your next great reads? Let us help! A team of librarians willcreate a stack of up to five books for you based on the information you providein our new and improved Story Stack form HERE. Librarians will be in touchonce your stack is ready for pick up during Curbside Services. This service is forreaders of all ages.
Storrs Library is offering Curbside Pickup six days a week. Curbside hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-5,Thursday 10-8 and Saturday 12-3. We are no longer offering browsing visits atthis time.
Our Book Depository is OpenOur Book Depository, located on the side of the building to the right of ourmain entrance, is open for returns during the following hours:
