The Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host a Story Hour for children of all ages on the first Saturday of each month starting Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The program will continue on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00 after that. In addition to the story there will be snacks and an activity. Visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org for more information.
The Stockton Springs Community Library presents Children’s Story Hour for Pre-schoolers and Home-schoolers every Thursday morning from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. We meet each week for fun and seasonal stories, a take-home craft and a snack together! Questions or suggestions, please call 567-4147. We hope to see you at story hour!
Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host a Halloween celebration for children of all ages on Saturday, October 30th from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM outdoors on the library grounds.
The Halloween party will include a costume parade, a story, snacks, and trunk-or-treating in the town office parking lot, next to the library. There will be prizes awarded for best costumes in different categories.
The event is free and open to all.
SSCL is an all volunteer library located in the heart of Stockton Springs. For more information visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org or phone 207-567-4147.
The Stockton Springs Community Library will host a monthly STORY TIME on the first Saturday of each month from 10 AM to 11 AM starting Saturday, October 2nd.
STORYTIME will include stories, snacks, and activities. The program is free and open to all.
Masks will be required of children and parents who attend.
For more information phone 567-4147 or visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org
Join us on Facebook Live Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10:00 am as Patsy Baldus reads “The Whale’s Song” written by Dyan Sheldon and beautifully illustrated by Gary Blythe.
In “The Whale’s Song,” Lilly’s grandmother shares a wonderful story with her about the magic of whales and the special gift they bring to someone who appreciates them. Uncle Frederick has a more practical view about whales and thinks Lilly’s Grandmother is talking nonsense. But Lilly believes she has just the right gift to give to the whales. Will the whales reward Lilly with a song?
As Ms. Baldus explains “Whales do come to the coast of Maine, and while this book showcases blue whales and humpbacks, we are more likely to see minke whales closer to our shores. ”
Kids will learn how to create a cardboard Seashore Wreath and how to write their very own whale song!
Children are encouraged to bring in their wreaths and original whale songs to be showcased in Mary’s room at the Library.
SSCL’s Virtual Story Time is filmed live at Stockton Springs Community Library in Mary’s Room and includes a book reading, a simple craft to make at home, and a writing exercise.
Stockton Springs Community Library is an all volunteer library located in Stockton Springs, Maine. Free membership is available to anyone from any community.
Ms. Patsy Baldus, former teacher and Maine author, will read The “Wing Shop” by Elvira Woodruff, illustrated by Stephen Gammel. While published in 1991 this story has a timeless message of “there’s no place like home.”
The little boy, Matthew, moves with his family to a new home, but he misses his old home, and wants to find a way to get back there. He stumbles on a magical Wing Shop where a young girl outfits him with different animals or objects’ wings so he can fly. He has some crazy adventures but is finally happy to fly back home.
The virtual story hour will start with a wing craft that the kids will enjoy making at home. Next Ms. Baldus will read the story and will end with a simple writing activity to spark the young (ages 4 – 8) listener’s own creativity. The program should last around 20 minutes and will be filmed in “Mary’s Room” at the library.
Virtual Story Time will be aired live on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10:00 am on the Library’s Facebook Page. All you need to do is go to our Page and look for the live video. It will also be posted for viewing anytime at your convenience. Last month’s Virtual Story Time is available to watch on our Facebook page (under videos) and on our website look for the tab “Online for Children.” We hope your children and grandchildren enjoy these virtual events and their time with you at home.
Stockton Springs Community Library is an all volunteer library located in Stockton Springs, Maine. Membership is free to anyone from any community. Call us at 207-567-4147 if you have any questions about this event.
Patsy Baldus, former teacher & local author of “Love, Lutefisk and Lemon Zest Sneakers” will host this Saturday’s Story Time, broadcasting live from Mary’s Room, Stockton Springs Community Library.
The book selection is “Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock” by Eric A. Kimmel with illustrations by Janet Stevens. This is a tale of a naughty spider!
Patsy will demonstrate a simple moving spider craft that kids can do at home, read this charming story aloud (be prepared for some surprises) and then explain to kids how to write their own Ansani stories. We hope every child who watches will write their own Ansani story to bring to the Library where it will be hung on the wall of Mary’s Room for others to read.
To attend this online event, just go to SSCL’s Facebook page at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 20, 2020. The event will last about 30-35 minutes. You can also bookmark and share this link. https://www.facebook.com/StocktonSpringsCommunityLibrary/live/ Commenting on Facebook during the event will be allowed, but comments may be held until the end.
A recorded video of the live performance will be available to view again on our Facebook Page and website.
Stockton Springs Community Library is an all volunteer library. Call us at 207-567-4147 if you have any questions about the event.
Stockton Springs Community Library will host a Story Time with local author Charlotte Crowder reading from her children’s book “A Fine Orange Bucket” on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:45 am until 11:00 am.
“A Fine Orange Bucket” is the story of a Maine lobsterman’s special bucket and the people who share in its adventures. Written by Charlotte Crowder, the book is illustrated by Jill Fensen. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event (cash or checks only).
Charlotte Crowder lives and writes on the coast of Maine. By day, she is a medical writer and editor, and she also writes fiction for children and adults. Her short stories have been published in Maine Boats, Homes, and Harborsmagazine, The Maine Review, Boston Literary Magazine, Brilliant Flash Fiction, and American Writers Review.
Stockton Springs Community Library is an all-volunteer library located in the heart of downtown Stockton Springs on the corner of Main St. and Station St.
All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
