What’s Happening @ Your Library – April 2021
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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:
We’re back! Join us in PERSON!
Virtual Story Time – every Thursday at 10:30 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.
In Person Story Time – every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 am
There will be puzzles, songs, stories, games and a craft
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:
Easter Egg Hunt – March 29 – April 2
Kids 4th grade and younger can find 1 egg per child per day in the Kid Zone!
Every Thursday 3:45 to 4:45 at the Library
March 25 – Electronic Petting Zoom
April 1 – Sensory Bag Marble Maze
April 8 – LEGO Day
April 15 – Ground Effects Paper Vehicles by Ft. Hays State University
April 22 – Build Day
April 29 – BINGO
March 1 through May 31
Nature Journal Challenge
Kids can learn about nature in a fun and interesting way! Sketch and write about outdoor discoveries. Complete a Nature Journal from the library and get a free STEM kit!
Fifth – Twelfth Grade Activities:
There are places to study & computers to use for homework & research. Teens are welcome in the Maker Zone to express themselves through creativity. They are also welcome in the Discovery Zone for tabletop gaming, VR Headsets, & many more hands-on & electronic gadgets.
All teen programming will be held @ the Teen Center, 408 S. Main St. Open weekdays 3:45-6 pm. Open until 7:30 pm on Tuesdays.
Adult Activities
Books & Dames
March 30 at 6:00 pm
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
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:
Get Baked! Baking Competition
Registration begins April 1st! Bake & decorate a cake using your recipe & our cake pan. Submit your finished cake & your cake recipe. Bring your entry to the library by 5 pm on Tuesday April 20th. Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 21st. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entries. Please visit our FB Event for more information & to register or come in & visit with the library staff!
Paint Night – Shy Bunny
Tuesday, April 6 and April 13 at 6:00 pm
Andrea Stitt will lead us as we paint a Shy Bunny. Supplies will be provided. $5 per person. Limit of 20 per class. You must sign up in advance & pay the $5 to reserve your spot.
Tammy Skiles 1st Annual Ladies Tea
Saturday, May 1 – 10:00 am
Secret Garden Theme. Enjoy a delicious and relaxing morning tea party at Pratt Public Library! Registration is open now, all ladies welcome! Please RSVP. Tea and refreshments provided.
Bike Repair Clinic
April 7 & 8
Dan McAnarney will be here to help with all your bike repair needs!
New Space!
The Discovery Zone will house our Young Adult books. This space has learning activities, tabletop games, VR Headsets, 3D Printer & other electronics. In the future this space will provide a variety of training classes & be available to be used as a small meeting room. Stop in to see the beautiful mural.
FREE Tutoring:
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!
