Take a February vacation at the library
YORK VILLAGE - While school may not be in session from Feb. 19 through 23, there will be plenty to do at the York Public Library.ART BY THE POND
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 10:15 to 11 a.m., Art by the Pond will be open to all ages who like to get messy. Kimberly Whelan brings ingredients to combine and blend into texture-filled creations including goo, gak, snow play dough, clay and finger-paints. This is a month for parents and children to dress in play clothes and experience new textures and fun. A handout with the recipes will be available to take home.
"HEATWAVE" WINTER BREAK SPECIAL
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. Making Music Monthly will be happening for the second time this month as music instructor Michelle Franey hosts a special "break week" music class for all children through the fourth grade.
"YOUNG YOGI" YOGA FOR KIDS
On Thursday, Feb, 22, there will be two sections of this special offering.
Children in kindergarten, first and second grade will meet from 1 to 1:45 p.m. while students in third, fourth and fifth grade will meet from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Rae Lynn from Yoga on York is offering two yoga classes for kids. Yoga is a whole-body practice that benefits both the body and the mind. Each class is limited to eight participants. Sign up in advance in the Children's Room. For a child to participate, a parent must sign a liability form.
CHILDREN'S BOOK GROUP
The library will host a book club for second- through fourth-graders during the week of February vacation. Participants will be discussing the book "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes, a book written in the 1940s that is relevant to the anti-bullying, anti-stereotyping curriculum taught in our public elementary schools. Children interested in participating should read the book before vacation. Registration is limited to 15. Call the library at 363-2818 to register.
ART CONTEST: THE HUNDRED DRESSES
In conjunction with the Children's Book Group selection of "The Hundred Dresses," the library is sponsoring a clothing design contest. Submit your clothing design on a sheet of 8½ by 11-inch paper using any medium. Write your name and telephone number on the back. Entries should be submitted no later than Friday, Feb. 17. During vacation week, patrons will vote on their favorite entry. The winner will receive an art kit as a prize.
For more, visit www.york.lib.me.us or call 363-2818.
