BY STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager
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We have a fun and busy couple of weeks ahead at the library, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us!
We’ll kick things off with Game Time on April 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. with an hour of relaxed, hands-on fun where kids can unwind, play, and enjoy some friendly competition.
On Monday, April 20, our Hook and Needle group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Whether you knit, crochet, sew, or just want to learn, this is a great time to bring your current project, share ideas, and enjoy good company in a welcoming environment.
We’re especially excited to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with a special Story Time at 10:30 a.m., featuring nature-themed stories and activities. That afternoon starting at 4 p.m., school-aged children will get to plant their own seeds in pots to take home – a fun, hands-on way to learn about growing and caring for plants.
To wrap up the week, join us on April 23 from 4:15 through 5:15 p.m. for a Children’s Trivia Competition! Kids will test their knowledge in a lively, buzzer-style game, with chances to win small prizes and, of course, bragging rights. We hope to see you at one – or all – of these events!
STORY TIME is hosted every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Children are treated to stories, fun activities, and a snack. This is a wonderful way to build routines, make new friends, and create special memories. Before leaving, your child may choose a prize from the Treasure Chest to take home.
NEW BOOKS: “Cross and Sampson” by James Patterson, “The Devils” by Joe Abercrombie, “The Final Score” by Don Winslow, “The Aftermyth” by Tracy Wolff, “Good People” by Patmeena Sabit, and “Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan” (Dewey 158) by Hiroko Yoda.
WORD OF THE WEEK: “Ambidextrous” (am-bih-DEK-strus): able to use the right and left hands equally well (adjective)
Very few people, about 1 percent of the population, are born ambidextrous. Still, the ability to use both hands equally well can be learned over time. In a 1919 article, Serbian inventor Nikola Tesla wrote, “I am ambidextrous now,” though he admitted to being born left-handed.
The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.gov or (972) 544-2110, Option 9.
