March: Lots of kids’ activities in the Mount Olive Library  

            MOUNT OLIVE (2/26/08) - The Mount Olive Public Library will celebrate  Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Sunday, March 2^nd from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with a “Read Across America Read-a-Thon.”  Guest readers will read their favorite children’s books, and the children will make crafts in honor of Dr. Seuss.  Anyone who would like to read to the children can call the Library’s Children’s Room at (973) 691-8686 to schedule a time. 

            Children also are invited to a Therapy Dog Read-Along on Saturday, March 1^st at 1:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 29^th at 11:00 a.m. The children are asked to bring their favorite book, or choose one at the library to read to Marissa, a gentle greyhound, who loves to be read stories.  Registration for this activity is requested. 

      Passport Pals, a multicultural story time for 1^st through 5^th grade children will meet at the library on Tuesday, March 4^th and Tuesday, March 18^th at 4:30 p.m.  Passport Pals explore countries around the world through stories, crafts, and other activities.  Pre-registration is requested.

Shalom Children’s Hour, story-telling by Rabbi Moshe Rudin, will return on Sunday, March 9^th at 1:00 p.m.  Enjoy stories, singing, a snack and a craft.  The program is geared for children ages 3 to 6 who must be accompanied by a caregiver.  All are welcome!  Registration is requested.

      Twilight Tales, nighttime story time for families, will be presented on Thursday, March 20^th at 7:00 p.m.  Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal.

      Registration for Spring Story Times will begin on Monday, March 24^th.  Spring Story Times will run from April 8th to May 12^th.    Story Time groups are available for children from 9 months through Kindergarten.  Registration is required.   Please bring your Mount Olive library card and the child’s birth certificate to register.

      If glitter, glitz and fuchsia appeals to you, come to the Fancy Nancy Splendid Soiree on Tuesday, March 25^th at 4:30 p.m.  Wear a tiara, create posh crafts, and enjoy all things fancy.  For ages 3 through the fifth grade.  Registration begins on March 1^st and is limited.

      The ABC Music Academy is preparing a Spring Concert to be held on Sunday, March 30^th at 12:30 p.m.  All are invited to listen to the music and create a craft to take home.