Upcoming Events

Can you name a breakfast cereal, sport, song, state capital and book - all that start with the letter W?  If so, you are ready to play Scattergories!  See who can fill in the most blanks in 2 minutes.  Register to receive the Zoom link.

Join a bi-weekly virtual discussion group to explore “The 1619 Project,” a publication of the New York Times Magazine, which marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to Jamestown, Virginia. The series highlights the contributions of Black Americans and the many ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape society in the United States. The project includes essays, photos, stories, music and poems that challenge readers to examine their knowledge of U.S. history and provides a lens to understand the moment of racial reckoning we are in today.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Isabelle Wilkerson writes about the United States as an old house in her new book, Caste:
“Not one of us was here when this house was built. . . .We are the heirs to whatever is right or wrong with it.  We did not erect the uneven pillars or joists, but they are ours to deal with now.  And any further deterioration is, in fact, on our hands.  We must see past the plaster, beyond what had been wallpapered or painted over, as we now are called upon to do in the house we all live in, to examine a structure built long ago.”

Beverly Braxton is a beloved teacher and educational leader who throughout her 29 years at the WVCSD worked at all levels of the educational system: classroom teacher, PTA officer, school/district committees, and staff development. Since her retirement in 2010, Beverly has been teaching parenting workshops and in 2014, founded Family Central, a grassroots, non-profit parenting support network, based in Warwick. Ms. Braxton is a recipient of numerous teaching awards and honors, and continues to work as an education consultant, adjunct professor, trained facilitator and published writer.

If you are interested in examining America’s foundations through the lens of “The 1619 Project,” please join Beverly Braxton on the following dates this fall:  Tuesdays:  October 6, 20;  November 3, 17; and December 1, 15.   Please register in order to receive the Zoom link in advance via email. 

Mother Goose: Join Miss Stacy for some special time to share with your little one on your lap. Available on our children's Facebook page.

Storytime & Movement: Join Miss Karen for some stories we will retell with Yoga and movement. Available on our children's Facebook page.

Fun with STEM:  Are you looking for some fun enrichment activities to do with your child?  This series of activities will explore shapes, money, fractals, patterns and more! Pick up your weekly supply bag at the Library, then watch the video and get ready to explore the concepts with your child. A fun, engaging hands-on way to learn math.  Register beginning Saturday, September 12 to reserve your bag of supplies. Video available weekly on our children's Facebook page.

Live out your fantasy!  Be chaotic evil or lawful good. Choose to be a barbarian, bard, cleric, druid, fighter, monk, paladin, ranger, rogue, sorcerer, warlock or wizard. Be a dwarf, elf, halfling, human, dragonborn, gnome, half-elf, half-orc, tiefling or choose another race.  Fight monsters!  Find treasure!  Join our expert Dungeon Master and intrepid band of adventurers for an all-new campaign.  Register to get the Zoom link.

Music with Mr. Matt- Parent and child can sing, dance and play along to classic favorites and some new exciting fun songs! Video available on our children's Facebook page.

Mind Matters for Kids - Join Mr. Matt each week for some simple activities, exercises and games that can help increase presence, focus and mindfulness. Available weekly on our children's Facebook page.

Family Cooking-Recipes From Your Favorite Books- Join Miss Teresa as she shows you how to make some special recipes inspired by your favorite books: Harry Potter, Charlotte's Web, Dr. Seuss, Willy Wonka and more! Costumes encouraged! A list of ingredients will be posted the week before. Video available on our children's Facebook page.