Here’s what’s happening at the library in January

Lucas, Nicholas and Isaac show off the snowman ornaments they made at the library’s Maker Space table. Maker Space is a free monthly craft offered at the library. Photo provided by Amanda McLaugh-lin

The library will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Book drops will be available during this time for patrons who need to return their items.

The Knitting and Crochet Crafters program will meet on Jan. 3 and Jan. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. The part-social, part-educational program is open to crafters of all skill levels. Loaner tools and supplies are available for newcomers. This time of year, the members of the group are busy making warm garments for those who need them. The group creates and donates hats, shawls, pillows and more to organizations that help veterans, the homeless and the terminally ill. This month, the group donated 11 knitted caps to the City of Menifee’s Homeless Point-In-Time Count.

Toddler Story Time will meet on Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. in the Kid’s Cove in the library. Toddler Story Time is led by volunteer Gretchen Blackford and includes a craft, a story, interactive songs and opportunities for children ages three and younger to use their growing vocabulary and experience social interaction with other children.

Miss Ginny’s Preschool Story Time will meet on Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 at 11:30 a.m. The program is led by Librarian Miss Ginny and features Mr. Bill on the piano and interactive songs at each meeting. The program for kids ages three to five meets every other Friday and includes an interactive story, music and movement activities.

Play Day will meet on Monday, Jan. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will feature fun with poinsettia plants. Play Day is a free-form party for parents and their children. Toys are provided along with a craft, music, a story and light refreshments.

The Adult Book Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. January’s book selection is “Being Mortal: Medicine & What Matters in the End” by Atul Gawande. Newcomers are always welcome and copies of the month’s selection are available at the library. The library provides discussion questions relating to the book and light refreshments at each meeting.

Tech Time is a program in which patrons ages 18 and older of any skill level may have their questions about the Internet, tech, or their devices answered by the Tech Tutor, an expert with more than fifteen years of experience in the field. Interested patrons should make a Saturday appointment at the library. Patrons are encouraged to bring in their devices, such as laptops, smartphones, or tablets, to their appointment.

Roots to Grow is a free homework help program held on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. High school students can earn volunteer credit for assisting younger children with their studies. Students who wish to participate should contact the library in advance to express their interest. Professional reading help is now also available.

Public computers are available for use at the library. Saving is possible with the use of a removable drive such as a USB. The library also has an AWE computer for young children. The computer is preprogrammed with educational games and activities and not attached to the Internet.

The library is located inside the City Hall building at 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd. Hours are Mondays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. For more information, call 951-244-9181.