Library programs offer social time for children

Exciting new programs are coming to the Canyon Lake Library this summer. Keep an eye out for Tech Time debuting in May and the 2019 Summer Reading Program in June.

Toddler Story Time will meet on Monday, Apr. 29, at 11 a.m. The program provides stories and social experiences for children ages three and younger. The program provides opportunities for young children to use their growing vocabulary and experience social interaction with other children. The program includes a craft to make and take home.

Play Day will meet on Apr. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The program includes music and movement, a story, playtime, a craft to make and take home and light snacks.

Miss Ginny’s Preschool Story Time, a program for children ages three to five, will meet on May 3 and 17 at 11:30 a.m. The every other Friday program includes an interactive story read by Miss Ginny, live music and movement activities.

The Knitting and Crochet Crafters program meets on the first and third Fridays of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Friday, May 3.  The part-social, part-educational program is open to new members of all skill levels. Loaner tools and supplies are available.

The Jr. Book Club is for kids in grades fourth through seventh. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Apr. 24, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The book selection for April is “Spy School” by Stuart Gibbs. Copies are available at the front desk at the library. The club welcomes new members.

The library’s Adult Book Club will meet on Monday, Apr. 29, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The club is open to new members. The book selection for April is “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. Copies are available at the front desk at the library.

The library’s Roots to Grow program offers free homework help for students on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. High school students earn volunteer credit for assisting younger children in their studies. Students wishing to volunteer as a helper or to come in for help should contact the library in advance to express their interest.

Located inside the City Hall building at 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd., the Canyon Lake Library offers programs for all ages. Library programs are free; however, a library card is needed to check out material.

Library cards are free, replacement cards cost $1. For more information about library programs, call 951-244-9181.