february events
2012 Summer Camp Registration Begins
Saturday, February 4th | 9 a.m.
There are too many details to list here. Check our website for more detailed information. Please note that several of our camps filled up the first day -- some within the first two hours -- last year. We’ll see all you camp fanatics bright and early on Saturday!
Valentine's Day Storytime
Saturday, February 4th | 11 a.m.
Our regular Tuesday morning storytime falls on Valentine’s Day this year, so we’ll read some of our favorite stories about love (specifically the shorter ones, since we know the age of this crowd!) and we’ll color some Valentine’s cards as well. Since it’s a special day, we’ll also serve some red and pink snacks and juice.
Love Storytime
Thursday, February 9th | 7 p.m.
Love is in the air this month and so we’re having a special storytime where we’ll be reading Valentine’s Day books and our favorite picture books about love. We’ll also be making valentines!
Fancy Storytime!!!
Sunday, February 12th | 3 p.m.
Oooh la la, everyone! It’s Miss Krista’s favorite storytime of the year! Put on your best attire (that’s a fancy word for clothes) and sport your most sparkly accessories (that’s a fancy word for things like earrings, tiaras, feather boas, top hats, and gloves) and come out for our 5th Annual Fancy Storytime! We will read our favorite fancy stories, learn how to bow and curtsy, speak French, and sip sparkling juice and nibble on petit fours. It’s always a marvellous afternoon!
Breathless Reads Tour!
Tuesday, February 21st | 7 p.m.
Join us this evening for a discussion with four of the hottest names in YA fiction: Marie Lu, author of Legend, Andrea Cremer, creator of the Nightshade Trilogy, Beth Revis, author of the Across the Universe Trilogy, and Jessica Spotswood, author of Born Wicked, Book 1 in the Cahill Witch Chronicles. The discussion will be moderated by Terra Elan McVoy, YA author of Pure, After the Kiss, and Summer of Firsts and Lasts. This promises to be a really fun event!
The Phantom Tollbooth--The Play!
Thursday, February 23rd | 25th, 26th, 29th, and March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Dates: February 23rd-25th - 7:30pm
February 26th - 2pm
February 29th - 7:30pm
March 1-3rd - 7:30pm
Remember last fall when you and everyone you know read (and LOVED) The Phantom Tollbooth? Well we are thrilled to tell you that adapted by Madeline Teissler and Emory’s Starving Artist Productions have adapted the book into a play, and it’s premiering this month! Come experience Milo’s journey in this fanciful, interactive re-imagining of this classic novel--for all ages! This play will be shown at Black Box Theater at the Burlington Road Building at 1804 North Decatur Road. Tickets cost $6; $4 for students. For reservations, please email your requests to here.
Grimm Storytime
Thursday, February 23rd | 7 p.m.
In honor of the anniversary of the birth of Wilhelm Grimm 226 years ago, we’ll be reading some Grimm Fairy Tales. Perhaps not the originals, as we want your children to eventually go to sleep. And, of course, we’ll serve our usual milk and cookies.
march events
Dr. Seuss Storytime
Thursday, March 1st | 7 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’ birthday is on March 2nd, so we’re having a storytime to celebrate all his wonderful and wacky books! Come on out to hear timeless classics like Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, and many more. We’ll also have birthday cake!
