Upcoming Library Programs
Digital Drawing Class, Wednesday, July 8 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Make art with KevTech! Join Kevin Figueroa to learn the basics of digital art creation with an ipad! In this class, we cover the basics of creating art in the Procreate app, the most popular app for making art on the iPad. We cover various features in Procreate like colors, brushes, layers, and more. The class includes an activity in which a piece of unique artwork is created. Kevin provides all the tools needed to learn! Registration required—space is VERY limited! Grades 3-5 only.
STEM Seed Challenge, Thursday, July 9 at 11:00 am.
A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. If you were a seed, how would you travel? Join a Hitchcock Center educator as we read about the sneaky ways many seeds hitch a ride to far-off places. Then engineer your own seed pod out of common materials and put it to the test: How far does it fly through the air? Recommended for grades K-5.
Toddler Time, Saturday, July 11 and August 8 10:00 - 10:45 am
Children 4 and under and their adult are invited to join Ms. Erica for a Saturday storytime. Together we will read picture books, learn classic children's songs, and dance, wiggle, and shake our sillies out! Coffee will be provided for the adults. This event is geared towards the children of working parents and guardians who are unable to attend our weekday programming, but all are welcome! Registration is required.
K-3 Crafternoon, Monday, July 13 and August 10 from 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Stories + Crafts! Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to join Ms. Erica for a storytime and craft! Caregivers are asked to remain on-site and join in the fun.
LEGO Club, Wednesday, July 15 and August 12 4:00-6:00 pm
Join us this summer for our monthly LEGO® Club! Each of our 3 summer sessions will feature a raffle! Children will receive a raffle ticket upon arrival for a chance to win a 29 piece LEGO plant. Drawing will be held at 6:00 pm. Children must be present to win. Multiple winners each event.
Anyone ages 5 and up is welcome to join us once a month for LEGO® Club. We provide the LEGOs; you provide the imagination. The LEGO® Club is completely drop-in, which means you don’t need to register ahead of time. Families can come and go any time during the 90-minute time slot (the last 30 minutes will be dedicated to clean-up). Parents are required to stay with children for the duration of the program.
STEAM Cardboard Creators, Thursdays July 16, August 6, & August 20 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
STEAM Cardboard Creators is a summer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) series for kids who like to build, tinker, create, and collaborate! We will use the Brooks Room as a blank canvas to construct new landscapes using cardboard and cutting tools. Each session will draw inspiration from different kinds of architecture:
July 16 | Theme: European Castles and Cathedrals
August 6 | Theme: Modern Cities
August 20 | Theme: Ancient Monuments
Children and their adult can drop in any time during the 2-hour time slot--the last 30 minutes of each session will be dedicated to deconstruction and clean-up. This program is not suitable for children under the age of 6 due to the use of sharp cutting tools.
Fall Youth Sports Equipment Swap, Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Donation Drop Offs July 11 - July 17 inside the library.
The library will be accepting donations of youth sports equipment for the following Fall-season sports: football, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, tennis, swimming, ice hockey, and cheerleading. Please refer to the event description on the library’s calendar for a list of equipment we are seeking as well as what we we cannot accept. Saturday, July 18, parents and guardians of youth athletes are invited to shop the donations. This event is free! Wilbraham Parks & Rec. will be on hand to answer questions about registration and gear.
Henna Tattoos, Tuesday, July 21 time slots starting at 3:30 pm.
Get a unique henna design from Mandy of Wicked Good Henna! Mandy is returning for a favorite summer program at the Wilbraham Public Library! Reserve your time slot today. Henna is safe for all skin types and can typically last a few weeks.
Springfield Symphony Orchestra Musical Petting Zoo, Thursday, July 23 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm
A fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments! The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments for children entering grades PreK-5. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum. This event is made possible by a grant from the Wilbraham Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Unicorn Balloon Twisting Storytime, Wednesday, July 29 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.
Join Brie's Balloons for a creative and fun balloon twisting experience! Come one, come all to a balloon twisting storytime. There will be exciting stories, a craft, and balloon magic! Fun for all ages, but suggested for children 3-8 years old. Brie will be doing balloon twisting for attendees at the end!
Ed Pop Magic Show, Tuesday, August 4 at 10:30 am.
Enjoy Ed Popielarczyk, a professional magician and balloon sculptor. Ed has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 35 years. Ed doesn’t just “do a trick”, he tells a story that revolves around each trick and he uses lots of audience participation making the kids stars because they make the magic happen!
End of Summer Rollerskating Party, Thursday, August 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Participants of our Kids’ Summer Reading Challenge are invited to attend an end of summer rollerskating party at Interskate 91! Make sure to pick-up your ticket at the library. Generously donated by Interskate 91.
Pathways for Parents Programs at WPL
Music and Movement, Monday, July 20 and August 10 at 9:30 am
Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. This group will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your 5 senses, and exploring your body in relation to the space around it. We will work on imitation, while exploring and creating organic movements. Come and enjoy this music based group with your caregiver!
Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.