Penquins appear in ERL activities this month!

February Events at Eagle Rock Library

2 Thurs. Movie of the Month: Mr. Popper’s Penguins.  Hey kids! Join us after school for a free showing of Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Chill out with the funniest family comedy of the year! Jim Carrey stars as Tom Popper, a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life…until he inherits six “adorable” penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom’s rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland — and the rest of his world upside-down. Adapted from the award-winning classic children’s book, Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a cool blast of fun for all ages! (Rated PG/94 minutes long). Free popcorn and bottled water will be provided.  2:45pm.

3 Fri.  Craft Time: Sledding Marshmallow Snowmen. Hey kids! We haven’t had a lot of snow this winter, but you can still make a cool little snowman if you join us for this fun craft time. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880.  2:45pm.

 7 Tues. Storytime: Those Fun Penguins. Come hear stories all about those cute, curious creatures – penguins!. After our stories, we’ll make a fun penguin craft. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880. 10:30am.

10 Fri.  Craft Time: Heart Animals.  Hey kids! It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Join us and make a cute heart animal craft to give away to someone special in your life. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880.  2:45pm.

 13 Mon.  Friends of the Eagle Rock Library Monthly Meeting. Join the Friends Group and learn how you can help raise funds to support library programming and other special projects. 6:00pm.

 14 Tues. Storytime: Valentine’s Day. For this storytime, we’ll read stories all about Valentine’s Day, followed by a sparkly Valentine’s craft to take home. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880. 10:30am

17 Fri.  Craft Time: Q-Tip Pointillism Paintings.  Hey kids! Join us and make cool paintings using little dots of colors. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880.  2:45pm.

 20 Fri. Closed in observance of Presidents Day.

 21 Tues. Storytime: Wizards. Join us for this most magical storytime, where we’ll read all about wizards! For the craft, we’ll make our own magic wizard hat to take home. 10:30am.

23 Thurs.  Book Club. Join us as we discuss Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein (copies are available at the front desk). We will also hand out our March selection. Delicious refreshments will be provided and new members are always welcome! 10:30am.

 24 Fri.  Craft Time: String Art.  Hey kids! Join us and make cool art using colorful threads of string. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880.  2:45pm.

 28 Tues. Storytime: A Trip to Hawaii. During this storytime, we’ll say goodbye to dreary winter and take an imaginary trip to the warm and sunny islands of Hawaii! Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880. 10:30am.