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STEUBENVILLE -- The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County welcomes patrons to celebrate Japanese Children's Day.
Grab-and-Go bags are available at all locations starting May 5 while supplies last. It's for children, teens, and adults. Included in the bag are chopsticks, Japanese candy and information on traditions of how this day is celebrated.
Area residents are invited to check out the library's presence at Steubenville's Beatty Park on May 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the first StoryWalk of the season.
"We'll read the new StoryWalk book, 'Scribble Stones' by Diane Alber, make some springtime crafts and eat some snacks," explained Jennifer Cesta, the library's public relations coordinator.
Each month a new book begins at the park. Pages from a book are enlarged and placed in permanent sign holders.
When children are finished reading the book, they are encouraged to come to the the Main Library to pick up a prize.
Other activities and programs at the library's various locations include the following:
Main Library, (740) 282-9782
Adults: "Paper and Printmaking" will be held on May 7 at 11 a.m. Learn about Dard Hunter, who was a famous papermaker from Steubenville. Harmonium Project President Marc Barnes will share information about the life and art of Dard along with showcasing some of his art.
Residents are invited to a tea party on May 7, beginning at noon. "Take a seat and go back in time when afternoon teas were part of an everyday tradition," Vesta noted. Margaret Martelle will prepare the tea, light bites and history tidbits. Rresidents should bring their own teacup. Registration is required.
Adena Branch, (740) 546-3782
Children: Pick up a Mother's Day Grab-and-Go Story Time on May 2 while supplies last. The bag will include Eric Carle's "Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too?"
Help your baby with language development by attending Babygarten, a lapsit program for parent/caregiver with their children from birth to age 2. It involves free play, books and rhymes. Babygarten is on May 5 at 11:30 a.m. Call to register.
Make a craft at the library on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required by calling the library.
Brilliant Branch, (740) 598-4028
Children: Grab-and-Go Story Time is available at the library starting May 2 while supplies last. "If You Give a Moose a Muffin" by Laura Numeroff will be included in the bag along with a craft.
Pick up a Mother's Day Grab-and-Go craft on May 6 during a library visit.
Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch, (740) 769-2090
Children: Pick up a Mother's Day Grab-and-Go Story Time on May 2 while supplies last. The bag will include Eric Carle's "Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too?"
Schiappa Branch, (740) 264-6166
Patrons can help their baby with language development by attending Babygarten, a lapsit program for parent/caregiver and children from birth to age 2. It involves books, free play and rhymes and will be on May 5 at 10:30 a.m. Call to register.
Books, songs and rhymes are shared at Tot Time for children ages 2 to 4 along with a parent or caregiver. Tot Time will be offered on Mondays May 2, 9 and 16 at 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, May 3, 10 and 17 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.; and Wednesdays on May 4, 11 and 18 at 11 a.m. Registration is not required.
Tiltonsville Branch, (740) 859-5163
Adults: Play games at the library. Game Night for adults is on May 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Children: Grab-and-Go Story Time is available at the library starting May 2 while supplies last. "If You Give a Moose a Muffin" by Laura Numeroff will be included in the bag along with a craft.
Pick up a Mother's Day Grab-and-Go Craft on May 6 during a library visit.
Get creative and make bubble art on May 7, beginning at noon.
Toronto Branch, (740) 537-1262
Children: Register now for Story Hour, which is scheduled on May 4, 11 and 25, starting at 11 a.m. Story Hour is for children ages 2 to 6 and accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Story Time will be on May 4, 11, and 25 at 11 a.m. It's for children ages 5 to 10. Parents are welcome, too. Register by calling the library.
Pick up a Grab-and-Go Story Time during a visit on May 6 while supplies last.