What’s Happening @ Your Library – February 2021
Have tech questions? The Pratt Public Library can help. If you need help with your computer, e-reader, tablet, etc. call 620-672-3041 or email staff@prattpubliclibrary.org to set up an appointment or text your questions to 620-263-0182.
Please notice that we have new procedures in the library. There are signs posted all over the library to inform you of these changes. Things are different.
Please be patient with us as we transition into a new normal.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Closed on Sundays
Masks and social distancing are required.
Preschool Activities:
Virtual Story Time – every Thursday at 10:00 am
Join Miss Lea Ann on Facebook, Instagram YouTube and Pinterest as she sings & reads. Each child who watches will be able to mark a circle on their reading chart.
February 1 – 28 Kid’s Winter Bingo Reading Challenge
Children who participate will be able to obtain a free saucer sled. Children will receive a Bingo card and if they read or listen to a book from 5 categories in a row and report their favorite part or something, they learned from those 5 books, they will receive a sled. Children can start picking up their Bingo cards November 2 and the Challenge will continue through the end of February. The program is for children ages 3 through 4th grade. Parental consent is required to participate.
New Program!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Do you have a child under the age of five? We’d love for you and your child to join the Pratt Public Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program! Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power? The simple and enjoyable act helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge – all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child ages birth to five years can participate. Sign up at the Pratt Public Library and get your free materials.
Kindergarten – 4th Grade Activities:
The Thursday after-school program will look a little different this year, instead of meeting at the library and doing an activity, we will have a take & make craft or activity. If you aren’t able to make it to pick up your kit or miss a week, no problem, kits will be available until they are all gone .
February 4 – Valentine’s Day Cookie Catchers
February 11 – LEGO Challenge – Heart Engineering
February 18 – Conversation Heart Game
February 25 – Heart Pillow
Fifth – Twelfth Grade Activities:
All Teen activities have been moved to the Teen Center located at 408 S Main Street.
Open weekdays from 3:45 to 6:00 pm; Tuesdays until 7:30 pm.
Adult Activities
Books & Dames
March 2 at 6:00 pm
Transcendent Kingdom – by Yaa Gyasi
Discussion will be led by Suzan Patton
Books will be available by request to those participating and the discussion will be held in person as well as on Facebook Live.
Activities for All Ages:
ZOOM Paint Night
Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 pm
Andrea Stitt will lead us through painting Fun Skates!
There is no limit to how many can participate. $5 per kit. Stop by the library to pick up yours today! Kits include 1 canvas board, 4 paints, 1 paint brush & a color wheel.
The Zoom link will be posted on the Pratt Public Library Facebook, Paint Night Event once it is set up. After February 2nd, the video will be posted on Pratt Public Library Facebook & YouTube allowing you to paint when you have time. What a great activity to do as a family!
FREE Tuturing:
With school starting up again, whether in person or online, you may just need some extra help. We have a team of people ready, willing & able to tutor! Elementary, Middle School, High School or College. No matter the age or grade. Free tutoring is offered to everyone! Talk to Eric Scott Killough today & set up a time for tutoring!
