Asheboro library slates November children’s activities

ASHEBORO – Learn about homeschooling, make a Native American craft, design a miniature decorative bow-and-arrow, and more, in the Asheboro Public Library Children’s Room during November.

Families who homeschool or are interested in learning about doing so can visit a “Homeschool Meet and Greet” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 2 to learn about library resources for homeschoolers and to help the library better meet their needs.

In the monthly “Arts & Crafts” event for all ages at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 3, participants will make a craft based on Native American Heritage Month.

Early childhood learners and their families can join the P.A.L. (Play and Learn) Club at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, for children age 0-5. This month’s theme is “Color My World.”

The monthly Maker Series, 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, challenges kids age 8-12 to make a miniature, decorative bow-and-arrow that really shoots.

And don’t forget balloon artist, magician, comedian and Asheboro native Clark Sides in “Reading is Magic, Inflate Your Mind,” at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, and mark your calendars now for this year’s Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. Saturday, December 3.  

Meanwhile, the Children’s Room offers a range of weekly storytimes for all ages:

·        Toddler/Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Mondays

·        Baby Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays;

·        Family Storytime, 3:15 and 7 p.m. Tuesdays;

·        Toddler Storytime, 10:10 a.m. Thursdays;

·        Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays;

·        Music and Movement (ages 2-5), 3:30 p.m. Fridays.

The library is located at 201 Worth Street. For further information, call 336-318-6804.