Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library Calendar of Events

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library's Calendar of Events:

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

● Sew What Kit - All Ages 

Special all ages kit! Kits will be available for all ages on a first come, first served basis at the main desk on the first floor. This month’s project: DIY dino nugget keychain kits. 

Date: November 1 at 10 am 

● Toddler Painting - Ages 0-5 

Join us for some fun process painting! Our first painting will involve sponge-painting to make dinosaurs in honor of Dinovember. Our second process painting will involve sponge-painting to create yellow, orange, and white candy corns. 

Date:November 1, 15 at 10:30 am 

● Art Club - Ages 6-12 

Stop in for an hour of creative fun with local art educator, Shalaina Thompson! Themes for each event are announced at each session. 

Date: November 1 at 4 pm 

● Children’s Take & Make Crafts - Ages 3-12 

On the first Saturday of each month, grab a craft kit to make with your little ones! All the supplies needed for the craft will be included in the kit. This month we will be making a beaded Thanksgiving turkey.. 

Date :November 2 at 9 am 

● Open Gaming - Ages 12-17 

Stop by the Teen Space Mondays after school for a snack and games (Nintendo Switch, Wii, PC, and board games). Interested in making your own video game? You can build one with one of our Bloxels subscriptions! Limited to 12 participants (first come, first served). 

Dates: November 4, 18, 25 at 4 pm 

● Dinovember at the Library - All Ages 

Are you ready for a roaring good time? Dinosaurs are taking over the library this November, starting with a Dinovember Party! Make dinosaur fossils, play dinosaur bingo, make a Triceratops mask, and more. 

Date: November 4 at 5:30 pm 

● Toddler Story Time & Crafts - Ages 3-5 

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am for Toddler Story Time & Crafts! We’ll read fun stories, dance, sing, and wiggle around. Then, we’ll end our story time with a craft relating to the books we read. Each week we do a different theme, so every story time is its own unique experience. 

Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30 am 

● Baby Story Time - Ages 0-2 

Join us every Thursday at 10:30am for some fun stories, nursery rhymes, and wiggles! Then, at the end of our story time, little ones are encouraged to explore our playroom and craft area to play and interact with other littles. We’ll have toys, Play-Doh, and coloring sheets available to play with. Each story time has a different theme so every week will be its own unique experience! 

Date: November 7, 14, 21 at 10:30 am 

● Scavenger Hunt - Ages 6-12 

Aspiring detectives, this is for you! Search around the library for clues. Each clue contains a letter, and once you find all the letters, you must unscramble the letters to unveil the secret code. Once you have the secret code, whisper it to Mrs. Jamie for a prize! 

Date: November 9 at 10 am 

● League of Gamers - Ages 8-12 

Come throw bananas at other racers, avoid exploding kittens, and more! By popular request, tweens now have their own monthly open gaming meeting! Once a month, tweens are welcome to stop by the community room on the first floor for various board games, Nintendo Switch, and Wii games as well as a snack. 

Date: November 14 at 4:30 pm 

● Homeschool Hangout - Ages 8-17 

Are you a homeschool student in search of other homeschool students in the area? Well, look no further than our Homeschool Hangout! Each month the 8-17 year-olds have a snack and either make something awesome or have fun doing an activity. This month we will be doing a craft clean out and ceramics painting. 

Date: November 15 at 11:30 am 

● Baby Play Day - Ages 0-2

Looking for an opportunity for your littlest ones to play and interact with other littles? If so, then this is the program for you! Join us once a month for age-appropriate sensory toys and a hands-on activity. The activities may be a bit messy, so please dress yourselves and your littles appropriately. 

Date: November 18 at 10:30 am 

● Gingerbread Jam - Ages 3-12 

Happy National Gingerbread Cookie Day! To celebrate, visit the library to decorate some gingerbread cookie people! We’ll be using frosting and other messy candies to decorate, so be sure to dress accordingly. All of the cookies and cookie decorating supplies will be provided for you. 

Date: November 19 at 6 pm 

● LEGO Club - All Ages & Abilities 

Join us one Thursday a month in the South Reading Room from 4pm – 5:30pm for Lego Club! All the Legos will be provided for you. Theme builds will be announced during each program. 

Date: November 21 at 4 pm 

● Book Display Brigade - Ages 12-17 

Are you creative - looking for a volunteer opportunity - a total bookworm? Then join the Book Display Brigade! During Book Display Brigade meetings you’ll help Mrs. Brittani make a book display for the Teens Space. Each meeting you earn 1 volunteer hour for attending. 

Date: November 22 at 4 pm 

● Breakfast Club - Ages 12-17 

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why not enjoy a light breakfast at the library with friends?! We will have a crafting option at each session, but if you’re not into crafting you’re still welcome to enjoy a little food, read in one of our comfy chairs, or play a board game with friends. 

Date: November 23 at 10:30 am 

● Music & Movement with Guest Sarah Wolfe - Ages 0-5 

Does your child like to sing, dance, or just wiggle around? If so, come join guest Sarah Wolfe for a fun music and movement program! Music and Movement is a joyful and interactive music program that encourages little ones to get their bodies moving, their voices singing, and to make some beautiful noise. The session includes a sing-along with Sarah playing the ukulele. 

Date: November 25 at 10:30 am 

● Family Night - All Ages & Abilities 

Stop in each month for a family friendly story and activity! This month we will make our own parade balloons and read “Balloons Over Broadway,” by Melissa Sweet. 

Dates: November 25 at 6 pm 

● K9 Night with the Watertown Police Department - Ages 6-12

Officer Maney and K9 Jochie from the Watertown Police Department are coming to the library! They will be teaching us about the job of police officers and the special role of their K9 partners. We’ll even get to see K9 Jochie in action with a demonstration. There is a limit of 30 participants per session. Participants will be determined on a first come first served basis. No reservations can be made. Children must be within the selected age range in order to attend. 

Date: November 26 at 6 pm 

● Zombie Tag - Ages 12-17 

Kick off Thanksgiving break with some zombie tag! Move quietly, find a good spot to hide, and don’t get caught! What’s zombie tag you ask? A mix of tag and hide and seek played throughout the entire library (but no running!). We go over the rules at the beginning of zombie tag, so don’t worry if you don’t know how to play. 

Date: November 27 at 2 pm 

All events are free and open to all abilities. For full descriptions of library events, visit www.FlowerMemorialLibrary.org and go to the list of events, or you may access our Facebook page by searching for Flower Memorial Library. 

Have other questions? Call 785-7705 or stop by the library today!