Flower Memorial Library March Activities
Wednesdays:
From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Toddler (ages 3-5) Story Time & Crafts
Thursdays:
From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Baby (ages 0-2) Story Time
Fridays:
From 4 to 5 p.m.: ages 12-17 Open Gaming
For Kids:
Saturday, March 1, at 9 a.m.: ages 3-12 Take & Make Crafts
Monday, March 3, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. or 4 to 5:30 p.m.: ages 8-17 Sew What
Friday, March 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: ages 0-5 Toddler Painting
Friday, March 7, from 4 to 5 p.m.: ages 6-12 Art Club
Saturday, March 15, from 10 to 11 a.m.: ages 3+ Craft Kit Cleanout
Saturday, March 22, from 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.: ages 13+ Family Digitization Day
Monday, March 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: ages 0-5 Music & Movement with Guest Sarah Wolfe
Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 5 p.m.: ages 12-17 Book Display Brigade
Friday, March 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: ages 0-5 Toddler Painting
For Adults:
Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: ages 18+ Spice Club: Chives
Wednesday, March 5, at 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.: ages 18+ Get to Know Your Technology: for Windows PCs
Monday, March 10, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.: ages 18+ The Original Library Book Club
Monday, March 17, at 6:15 p.m.: ages 18+ Good Old Days Banner
All:
Monday, March 11, from 6 to 7 p.m.: Mario Party
Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.: LEGO Club
Library Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
All events are subject to change, you can check on the library's website for additional information and any change in schedule.
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