Karen Horner

March brings spring time and lots of fun at Park County Libraries. This month we not only celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday but also the unveiling of our much-anticipated seed libraries.

The first day of spring will bring seed libraries to all Park County Libraries. Stop by on Monday, March 21 to see the collection of seeds offered at our libraries. Then join the Powell Library on Wednesday, March 30 at 1 p.m. for the official kick-off of our seed library with a program explaining what a seed library is, how it works and how you can participate.

The Powell Library will be at the Powell Senior Center on Wednesday, March 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. for tech help. Branch Librarian Faith will be there to highlight digital resources available through the library and to offer assistance with any tech questions.

Teen activities are back at the Powell Library. Stop by and say hello to our new YA librarian, Rachyl. Teens, join us Monday through Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and Friday at 1 p.m. for activities and fun. Monday is Craft Day, Tuesday is board games. Wednesday is homework Help, Thursday is reading time and Friday is Wii games and movies. During spring break, we will take a break from after school activities for teens, but remember to come and enjoy the library during spring break.  

For the kids, join Ms. Renee at Baby and Toddler Time every Monday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones, for nursery rhymes, songs, play and early literacy activities. Ms. Renee does a fabulous Storytime every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30-11 a.m. Stop by for wonderful stories, movement, craft and fun.

Kids from first to fifth grades are invited to sign up to join our Afterschool Book Club. The book club meets every Monday at 3:30 p.m. Just stop by the children’s desk and sign up to be a part of this fun club.

On Tuesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m., kids can come to the Powell Library for Lego Club and enjoy some creative building time.

In March, stop by on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Thursday from 1-3 p.m. for the Powell Library Friends Book Sale. The friends are having a $5 bag sale all month long. Stop by and take home as many books as you can and support the Powell Library.

Do you want to help support the library and help create a new Powell Library? Then please consider joining the Park County Library Foundation. We are looking for Powell representation and would love to have the Powell community well represented. The foundation only meets a few times a year and we can even meet in the Powell Library. If you are interested in learning more and want to join, contact me, Karen Horner, at 307-527-1881 and help strengthen the library.

(Karen Horner is the executive director of the Park County Library System.)