Putnam County libraries announce February programs and events

Putnam County libraries have announced upcoming programs and events for the month of February.

All Putnam County Libraries will observe National Library Lover’s Month. All locations will also be closed on Monday, Feb. 21 for President’s Day

HENNEPIN:

Cricut Maker Space will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3. Visitors can learn how to use the Cricut Maker. This month’s craft is Paper Heart Box.

Bad Art Craft will be held all day on Thursday, Feb. 10. The craft is Valentine’s Gnomes.

PCCC’s Outreach worker will be at the Hennepin Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17. The worker will answer questions and discuss available benefits and services for older adults. No appointment is necessary.

Homework Helper is available during Library Hours.

Visitors are also welcome to pick up some mind games throughout the winter months. The library will have crosswords, Sudoku, DIY bookmarks, and hidden picture pages for patrons of all ages.

GRANVILLE:

February Crafts (All Month): Create a valentine for every book checked out to add to the window display. Also, create a paper valentine bee.

Visitors can pick up a Ladybug Roll, cover the love bug game and bring it back for a sweet treat all month long.

Homework Helper will be available on Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Students are welcome to work on homework at the library during library hours.

Story Hour Online will take place at 10 a.m. every Tuesday morning. Watch a video as the library shares a story and suggests a craft on its Facebook Page.

Granville Story Hour will take place at 11 a.m. every Wednesday. Children 2 to 5 years of age can stop in for a story & craft. The group will meet in at the shelter in Hopkins Park in Granville. Bring a blanket or chair.

Book Discussion Group meets at 1 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of every month. There is no assigned book to read as it is group directed. Patrons are invited to share insights, opinions and views.

PUTNAM (CONDIT)

Books and Brunch will be held during library hours on the first Saturday of the month.

Patrons are also invited to pick up some mind games throughout the winter months. There will be crosswords, sudoku and DIY bookmarks available for visitors of all ages.

MAGNOLIA:

Rubber Stamp Art will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Rubber stamp art can be done at the library or taken home.

Story hour will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 5. Valentine express with stained glass heart will be the February craft.

Lego building night will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10. Prizes will be available for going taller.

Book Love Saturday will be observed on Feb. 12.

Bookmarks will be available as a make and take craft at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.15.

Homework Helper will be available during Library Hours.

MCNABB:

Rubber stamp crafts will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

Game night with snacks included will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb.9.

Bad Art Craft will be held all morning on Saturday, Feb. 12. The craft will be Valentine’s Gnomes.

Love for books event will be held during library hours on Wednesday, Feb. 16. There will be make and take bookmarks.

Homework Helper is available from 3:30-7 p.m. every Wednesday.

Patrons are invited to pick up mind games throughout the winter months including crosswords, Sudoku, DIY bookmarks and hidden picture pages for visitors of all ages.

STANDARD:

Standard Craft 2 Go Kits will be available from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10. The craft will be a no-sew fleece heart pillow