Monthly Archives: March 2023

Our Makerspace got plenty of use in March! Here are pictures taken during some of the programs and craft activities we offered – be sure to check the event calendar for chances to take part in even more Maker activities as we move into April.

Clark Memorial Library Children’s Programs
The following programs will be offered for children throughout April:

Maker Wednesdays
For grades K-5. Join us for Makerspace activities all month. Drop in: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Family Storytimes – Wednesdays and Saturdays
For all ages. Enjoy a lively read aloud and then check out books to take home to read, read, read. Bring a friend! Drop in: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Friday Arts@Clark for Children and Families
For all ages. Stop in Friday afternoon to enjoy our ongoing art exhibits and see what’s new in the Children’s Room. Drop in: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Saturdays are Maker Days!
For all ages. Come explore the Makerspace every Saturday afternoon. Come for a visit and create something! Drop in: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Now that spring is officially here, it’s the perfect time to check out our new Gardening and Crafts display! It’s just outside the Teens & Tweens area upstairs, and includes books on flower and vegetable gardening, landscaping, caring for houseplants, paper-crafts, and many kinds of needlework. Come take a look!

Paper Magic For Adults: Spring Cupcake Box. Create a spring-themed pop-open cupcake box from paper cutouts! Tuesday, March 28th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Note: Space is limited. Please call the Library at (203) 393-2103 to sign up.

Paper Magic For Adults: Spring Cupcake Box
Create a spring-themed pop-open cupcake box from paper cutouts!
Tuesday, March 28th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Note: Space is limited. Please call the Library at (203) 393-2103 to sign up.

March is Women’s History Month! Have you seen our Women’s History Month book displays? Many of these books are also available as ebooks and audiobooks via Libby, Hoopla, and Palace!

Our Adult Display
Our Women’s History display for Adult readers.
Our Teens & Tweens Display
The Women’s History display for Teens & Tweens.
Our Children's Display
The Women’s History Month display in our Children’s Room.
Clark Memorial Library Children's Programs. The following programs will be offered for children throughout March: Maker Wednesdays. For grades K-5. Join us for Yarn Adventures all month, beginning with How to Finger Crochet on Mar. 1st. Drop in: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Family Storytimes – Wednesdays and Saturdays. For all ages. Enjoy a lively read aloud and then check out books to take home to read, read, read. Bring a friend! Drop in: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Friday Arts@Clark for Children and Families. For all ages. Stop in Friday afternoon to enjoy our ongoing art exhibits and see what's new in the Children’s Room. Drop in: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Saturdays are Maker Days! For all ages. Come explore the Makerspace every Saturday afternoon. Come for a visit and create something! Drop in: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

Clark Memorial Library Children’s Programs
The following programs will be offered for children throughout March:

Maker Wednesdays
For grades K-5. Join us for Yarn Adventures all month, beginning with How to Finger Crochet on Mar. 1st. Drop in: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Family Storytimes – Wednesdays and Saturdays
For all ages. Enjoy a lively read aloud and then check out books to take home to read, read, read. Bring a friend! Drop in: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Friday Arts@Clark for Children and Families
For all ages. Stop in Friday afternoon to enjoy our ongoing art exhibits and see what’s new in the Children’s Room. Drop in: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Saturdays are Maker Days!
For all ages. Come explore the Makerspace every Saturday afternoon. Come for a visit and create something! Drop in: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Current members of the Book Club gathered in the Meeting Room.
Current members of the Book Club gathered in the Meeting Room.

Remember, the Bethany Book Club has started meeting again! Make sure to check the Library’s Calendar of Events or the Bethany Bulletin each month for the date of the next meeting and the title of the book to be discussed if you are interested in joining. All are welcome! This month’s meeting will be on Tuesday, March 21st, at 2:00 PM in the ground floor Meeting Room – the book under discussion will be The Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland. Copies of the book are available from the Library – stop in or call us at (203) 393-2103.