Fairport Harbor Public Library offering events in February
Jan. 27—The following programs and events will be at Fairport Harbor Public Library in February:
— Love Your Neighbor Food Drive / Feb. 1- 28: February is the month of love, and the Library is loving their neighbors by sponsoring a non-perishable food drive. All food will be delivered to St Anthony's Ecumenical Food Bank. Drop items off at the library during all open hours, Feb. 1-28.
— Mending Circle / 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 4: Do you have clothes that need mending or a sewing or embroidery project you're working on? Join us on the first Saturday of the month to learn how to mend or enjoy company while you sew! Three Sewing machines, embroidery tools, and hand sewing materials will be provided. If you need specific colors of thread or patches/buttons, please bring them. All skill levels are welcome. Some basic instruction can be provided.
— K-5 Art Club / 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb.7 & 21: Art Club will now meet every other week with Kassie and Zana . Kids in grades K-5 are invited to explore various art mediums while creating fun projects.
— Art Exhibit by Madeline Behrens / 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 11: Meet the artist and view the works of Fairport graduate Madeline Behrens, artist, reader, and extraordinary human being.
— Oreo Tasting / 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11 :Think you know Oreos? Then put your taste buds to the test with this family-friendly activity, the Great Oreo Taste Test Challenge. This is an all-family activity. Don't miss it. Yes, there will be milk and plant milk.
— Knitting Group / 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 18, Calling all knitters, crocheters, and other crafters. Bring your current project — all experience levels welcome
— Youth Poetry Event / 3:30 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22: Hear ye, hear ye, do you like poetry? Come join us as we write and perform some poems together! We'll be talking about different forms of poetry and practicing writing them together! If you've ever been interested in exploring this art style, here is your chance! Open to students in Grades 4-12.
— Readers Theatre / 3:15-4:15pm, Thursday Feb. 23: For wannabe actors, theatre lovers, or people who don't want to memorize lines. Together we will read plays out loud and ham it up as much or as little as we want.
Local History Discussion / 1 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25: A lively discussion on various stories and events in the history of Fairport Harbor Village. Hosted by FHPL and led by John Ollila.
— Teen Special"Tea" Party / 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28: Teens, join the Special"Tea" Club that meets the last Tuesday of every month. We will have a theme for each month's Tea Party. The Theme for February is Tea in the Garden. Join us as we pretend it's a warmer time of year in the "garden" (meeting room). This month we encourage dressing in bright/warm colors and florals.
Discover more about Fairport Library's weekly story times, book clubs, chess club, anime club, and dungeons and dragons group on the library's website https://fairport-lib.libcal.com/calendar.
The library is located at 335 Vine St., in Fairport Harbor. It is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.. to 7 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
You may register for any event on our web calendar, by phone at 440-354-8191, or in person at the library.
