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April 2024 Volume 5 Issue 7
Director's Corner
Time sure does fly in March! We are looking forward to a busy spring - especially on April 27th! On that Saturday we will have Reading with Rover from 10:30 to 11:30, followed by Baby Day from noon to 3. We will have vision and dental screening, and lots of activities for little ones. Krum Public Library is helping an organization called First 3 Years with their annual celebration of the first 3 years of life. This is a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to enjoy fun and engaging activities.
Did You Know
During the first 3 years of life, 85% of lifetime brain development occurs. The pathways formed in the first 3 years lay the foundation for the rest of a child's life. KPL is partnering with the organization First 3 Years to bring you Baby Day on April 27th. Baby Day events are full of fun and engaging activities designed for parents/caregivers and their babies and toddlers to enjoy together. Come learn the value of play and ways you can foster growth and learning in the little ones in your life.
Remember When?
(A look back at important events in literary history—author birthdays, book/character debuts, and dates in books)
4/1/1992 Mary Higgins Clark's All Around Town is published.
4/3/1920 F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre marry.
4/19/1824 English poet Lord Byron dies.
Staff Pick - Jeannette
I recommend the junior fiction book All the Small Wonderful Things by Kate Foster. Why this book? First of all, there is a picture of a kid sitting outside in the yard, with his beautiful and loyal dog, and who does not like nature and dogs?
Even when you think you have everything well-planned, things change. That is part of life, but with the support of your family and friends and dogs (man's best friend) you can overcome obstacles.
This is a very modern and refreshing story. I really hope you have the chance to read it and enjoy it as much as I did.
Library Events
- Children's Hour meets every Wednesday at 10 AM. Join Mrs. Katie for stories, songs, crafts, and more for ages birth to 5.
- Senior Moments, a program designed for senior adults to gather together, starts on April 4 and meets every Thursday 10:30-11:30 AM.
- Ask a Librarian: Sewing Edition—Do you want to learn to sew or how to use your sewing machine? Are you stuck on a sewing project and need help? Joy will be available to answer your sewing questions 11 AM - 1 PM on 4/11 and 4/18. Ask a Librarian occurs every 2nd and 3rd Thursday.
- Friday Free Play - Preschoolers and their adults are invited to come to the library for a come-and-go free play hour at 11 AM every Friday.
- Book Club meets Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 PM. Join Katrina for a discussion of My Antonia by Willa Cather. Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.
- Homeschool Meetup - Tuesday, April 16 at 1:00 PM Join us for an interactive science lesson. Note: This is a one time date change to the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
- Reading with Rover - Come read to trained therapy dogs Saturday, April 27th 10:30- 11:30 AM.
- Baby Day April 27th Noon - 3 PM
New Program Alert: Senior Moments
All senior adults are invited to join library staff Cynthia each Thursday morning 10:30-11:30 for a senior gathering. There will be a different program each week.
April 4 - "Golden Gamers" - Let's interact and play nostalgic board games. Free snacks will be served.
April 11 - "Living Smarter...Not Harder" - Krum resident Denise Spivey will share money-saving resources available right here in Krum.
April 18 - "Senior Crafters" - Keep your mind and fingers nimble be making simple crafts.
April 25 - "Senior Storytelling" - Share your wisdom or your whoppers as we relive our amazing lives.
Krum Friends of the Library Update
Thank you to all who came out to support KFL at the Spring Festival, as well as to our sponsors. We raised nearly $2000 to support the library!
