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Library offers variety of February activities – Beloit Daily News: Community

Beloit Public Library has a variety of programs for babies,kids, teens and adults in the month of February. All programs arefree and open to the public, but please note that some may requireregistration. Free Computer Classes: To get a list of classes orto register, call 608-364-2905, visit the library website, or stopat the Adult Reference Desk. Storytimes:Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.Preschool Storytimes – Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Feb.1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. For ages 0-6. Storytimes help get kids readyto start reading and they are a great way for parents andcaregivers to be with their child. Siblings are welcome. SpecialValentine Storytime on Feb. 8: Children can bring a box of signedValentines, if they wish, to share with other children. Valentinetreats will be served.Baby Storytime – Thursday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. For ages one andyounger.Family Story & Craft Times – Saturdays, Feb. 4 and 18, at 11a.m.Stories and crafts for the whole family. Themes: Feb. 4 – ValentineTime, Feb. 18 – President’s Month.Other Programming:Reel Series – Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. An independent filmseries intended for adults. This month’s feature film is “SomersTown” from the UK. This is the final film of the Reel Series. A newBook to Film series starts in March. This event is free and open tothe public. Sponsored by FABL (Friends At Beloit Library).Arts & Crafts – Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m. Children ages 6-12.Craft: Foam Conversation Heart Wreaths. No registration required.All materials provided. Program is free.Adopt-a-Shelf Training – Thursday, Feb. 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. TheLibrary is having an information and training program for those whowould like to be involved in their “Adopt-A-Shelf” project. The”Adopt-A-Shelf” volunteers choose a set of library bookshelves tokeep tidy and organized on a monthly basis. Volunteers set theirown schedule for this project once they are trained. For ages 14and up. Registration is not required.’80s Throwback Party! – Saturday, Feb. 11, from 2-4 p.m. For teensages 12-18. Grab your Thriller gloves, crimp your hair and throw ona hypercolor shirt – it’s time for an ’80s Throwback Party! Therewill be games, music and refreshments.Experience China – through Feb. 15 – A photographic exhibit thatcelebrates China’s 56 ethnic communities and its breathtakinglandscape. Sponsored by the Confucius Institute at UW-Platteville,in partnership with the Beloit Public Library. Sponsored in part byFABL (Friends At Beloit Library).The Super Shopping Cart – Monday, Feb. 13, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.Learn tricks on how to load a shopping cart that saves you moneyand supports your family’s health. This is a Wisconsin NutritionEducation Program presented by nutritionist Mary Krisco from theUW-Extension. Registration is required.4th Wednesday Book Discussion – Feb. 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. Book: TheHunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Books are available for check outat the library. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to attend.Refreshments and program sponsored by FABL.Author Happy Birthday Celebration – Saturday, Feb. 25, from 2-4:30p.m. For ages 6-12. Celebrate author Megan McDonald’s birthday andwatch the movie “Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer” and enjoyactivities related to her books.Native Cultures – Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. AFun-tertainment program for ages 8 to 13. Kids will make rainsticksand God’s eyes. Presented by Rock County 4-H.It’s a Sandwich! – Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 10 a.m. For kids ages 6and younger (this program will be part of the regular storytime) -Parents and children will hear the story “It’s a Sandwich” and thentaste whole-grain foods such as pita bread, bagels, tortillas andEnglish muffins. Parents will go home with a cookie cutter, acutting board and a list of quick and easy sandwich recipes. Thisis a Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program presented bynutritionist Mary Krisco from the UW-Extension. Pleaseregister.Beloit Public Library is located at 605 Eclipse Blvd., Beloit. Thephone is 608-364-2905. The website address is: . Follow the libraryon Facebook. The hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.;Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed on Sunday.

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