by Leslie Patterson
Blind Date with a Book
Stop in the library before Valentine’s Day to pick out your blind date with a book. Each festively wrapped book will have a hint on the cover as to the type of book inside. Take a chance on finding a new book to treasure.
Blood Pressure Screening Feb. 21
On Sat. Feb. 21, from 11am to 1pm at the library, meet Geri Hamel, Rehoboth’s public health nurse, for a free blood pressure check and learn about health resources available to our community. No registration required.
Jewelry Sale Feb. 28
The Blanding will hold a sale of jewelry, new and gently used, at the library from 11am to 3pm on Sat. Feb. 28. This was lots of fun when the library had a similar sale a couple of years ago. Stop by – you’re sure to find something you’ll want at bargain prices.
Crafternoon Art Club for Kids
There will be guided art projects for grades 5-12 from 2:30 to 4:30 on Mondays Feb. 9 and Feb 23. On Feb. 9 we will make collage bookmarks and on Feb. 23 portraits with recycled materials. Registration is required and siblings are welcome.
Legos at the Library Sat. Feb. 14 from 11 to 2. Drop in for Lego free play or use our craft supplies to create your own valentines.
Vacation Week Fun
TOT TIME with Miss Joyce at 10:30 on Tues. Feb. 17. Babies and their caregivers are invited to join this fun, interactive program of movement, books music and more. Siblings welcome.
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS on Tues. Feb. 17 from 2 to 4. Celebrate your besties at our beaded friendship bracelet-making workshop for age 5 and up. Materials will be provided.
PRINTMAKING on Wed. Feb. 18 from 1 to 3. Explore printmaking and create your own unique work of art. Learn about collograph, stamping and relief prints. Wear clothing that can get messy or bring and apron or smock. Ideal for kids ages 6 and up. Younger kids welcome, but may need help from a grown-up
STORY AND CRAFT TIME with Miss Joyce on Thurs. Feb 19 at 10:30. Join us for a story or two and a craft to make or take home. For children 3 and older; siblings welcome.
FAMILY BINGO at the library Friday Feb. 20 at 1 pm. Cost of admission is one new or gently used book or toy per child participant to be used as prizes. All ages welcome.
Ongoing Programs
The weekly history discussion group led by Hank Coleman meets at 11am each Wednesday. Open to all with an interest in history; for more information contact hjcoleman@comcast.net.
The Blanding offers two monthly book groups, one on Monday evenings and one on Wednesday afternoons. Call the library for more information.
Knit Night at the library meets one Thursday evening a month from 6:30 to 8. They will next meet on Feb. 19. For adults and teens to get together and work on their knitting projects.
You can find more information and news about programs and events at the Blanding Public Library at https://rehobothantiquarian.org/blanding-library/ You can also sign-up for a monthly library email letter on this site.
The Blanding Public Library, at 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8, and on Friday and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Presidents’ Day, Mon. Feb. 16. Phone 508-252-4236.
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