WSPL YOUTH ROOM PROGRAMS THROUGH APRIL
Our baby chicks should be hatching next week. (They Hatched!)
Drop by the Youth room to check on them! In collaboration with UMASS Amherst Animal Science Program and Massachusetts 4H, the West Springfield Public Library will be incubating chicken eggs for the month of March. You can follow along with us as we begin incubating the fertilized eggs starting Wednesday, March 5 through their 21-day incubation period. Drop by the Youth room to check on their progress or watch them live by subscribing to the library’s YouTube page, WSPL Events.
Eclipse Program with Meg Thacher Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.
Meet Meg Lyghat Thacher, award-winning author of “Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, planets: Stars, Eclipses, and Constellation” and professor of Astronomy at Smith College as she discusses the April 8th solar eclipse. For ages 7 - 12, free eclipse glasses are available to youth registered for this program while supplies last. Adults may purchase from the author for an additional $1.50 each. Registration is required, space is limited.
Additional regular programming includes:
Take it and Make it
Wednesday, April 3, starting at 9 a.m.
Bagged craft with materials and instruction are included
For ages 2 to 5 (with help) (while supplies last) No Registration necessary
Curious Kids
Friday, April 5, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Fun science storytimes
Ages 5 - 8
Pre-register on or after March 18
Kids Create
Wednesday, April 10, starting at 9 a.m.
Instructions for craft are included
For ages 6 to 12 (with help)
While supplies last, No Registration Necessary
LEGO CREATIONS
Tuesday, April 16th, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
“Celebrating Spring”
Ages 5 to 8
Pre-register on or after March 18
LEGO CLUB
Thursday, April 18th, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
“Celebrating Spring”
Ages 9 to 12
Pre-register on or after March 18
Bluey Party
Saturday, April 20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Games, crafts, songs, shows, and BLUEY!
Registration is required, and space is limited
Pre-register on or after March 18
SCIENCE ROCKS
Friday, April 26th, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Roller Coaster Fun
Ages 9 to 12
Pre-register on or after March 18
Pajama Storytime
Monday, April 29, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Bring your favorite stuffie and wear your jammies to a fun evening storytime
Pre-register on or after March 18
These programs are made possible through funding from the Kathleen and Walter Miller Trust.
Call the Youth Room at 413-736-4561 X4 or drop by to register for any of these events. All programs and events are subject to availability.
