The Clarion Free Library has scheduled a variety of programs for February.
The Jubilee Book Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 15, in the meeting room to discuss “The Mothers” by Brit Bennett. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the Clarion Free Library. People may email friends@clarionfreelibrary.org for more info.
The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, in honor of Presidents Day.
A family literacy night will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the library. Participants will play Bingo for Books. People may take some gently used books that they would like to recycle. Children’s and adult books are needed for prizes. People may call (814) 226-7172 for more information.
The Travel and Adventure Book Club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the meeting room to discuss “Hopeless but Optimistic” by Douglas Wissing. Copies of the book will be available to borrow from the library. People may email director@clarionfreelibrary.org for more information.
The library’s regular programs include an adult knitting class, children’s storytime, a play group, Littler Learners, an after school program and the Puppy Dog Tales program.
An adult knitting class meets at 1 p.m. Mondays. This class taught by Chris Adams is open to beginner and experienced knitters. Adams can be reached by calling (814) 797-1613.
Preschool storytime is held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Storytimes feature stories, crafts and other activities. Themes for this month include Feb. 6 — Animals in Winter, Feb. 13 — Valentine’s Day, Feb. 20 — Winter is for the Birds and Feb. 27 — Opposites.
A play group for children up to 5 years old is held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the library. The group is presented weekly by the library and Clarion County’s Promise and a parent-educator from the group will be on hand to talk to parents and answer questions about their child’s development.
An after school program is held from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 8 and 15, in the Children’s Room of the library. Children will hear stories, make crafts, play games and learn about the library.
Puppy Dog Tales program where children read to therapy dogs will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22.
Little Learners is offered by early intervention provider agency Amazing Kids and is held at 10 a.m. Fridays at the library. There is no fee or registration. The activity is open to children of any age. More information is available online at http://www.amazingkidspa.com or by calling (814) 715-5738.
More information about the library programs is available by calling (814) 226-7172.