Whatcom County library events for kids and families in February 2013

Written by Julie Shirley | The Bellingham Herald | January 9, 2013

From the Whatcom County Library:

Fairhaven Family Movie:  Before they were movies… they were books!
Every 2nd Friday of the month, February 8, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
All ages welcome!
Fireplace Room at the Fairhaven Library
Come enjoy a movie with the whole family! Call 778-7200 for movie titles.

Little Storytime
Mondays, February 4, 11, and 25: 10:05 to 10:35 a.m., 10:35 to 11:05 a.m., and 11:05 to 11:35 a.m.
Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26: 10:05 to 10:35 a.m., 10:35 to 11:05 a.m., and 11:05 to 11:35 a.m.
Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27: 10:05 to 10:35 a.m. and 10:35 – 11:05 a.m.
Birth to 3 years, with an adult partner
Dodson Room in the Children’s Library at the Central Library
Simple stories, songs, finger and lap play and creative movement. Lots of fun! Please choose the one session per week that works best for your family.

Time for Tales
Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Ages 4 to 8 with families welcome
Dodson Room in the Children’s Library at the Central Library
Come join us every Wednesday for stories, songs, and a craft!

Raccoon Time
Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21, and 28: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2 ½ to 4 years with an adult partner
Dodson Room in the Children’s Library at the Central Library
Stories, songs, finger plays, a simple craft and the hokey pokey.

Heart Art with Local Authors MaryAnn Kohl and Sarah Valeos
Saturday, February 2: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ages 3 and up
Dodson Room in the Children’s Library at the Central Library
Drop in and create valentines for loved ones and enjoy listening to stories throughout the program. All craft materials will be provided.

Dog Day Afternoons with the Whatcom Humane Society
Wednesdays, February 6, 13, and 20 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 and up
Lecture Room at the Central Library
Each child will have 30 minutes to read aloud to a dog. Pre-registration is required – space is limited! To register: Call 778-7200 or visit the Children’s Library. Registration is for all three sessions. Each dog has passed behavioral training and will be with his/her owner, a Whatcom Humane Society Volunteer.

Family Story Night with the Bellingham Storyteller’s Guild

Friday, February 15, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Ages 6 to adult
Fireplace Room at the Fairhaven Branch Library
Enjoy listening to professional storytellers weave their tales. For more information, call the Fairhaven Branch at 360-778-7188.