ACT Program: Painting on Silk for Kids

Painting on silk is fluid and fun, and each piece has its own life and personality—come try it yourself! On Saturday, March 7th, 2009, Arts Council of Tamworth is offering a Painting on Silk workshop for kids ages eight and up. The workshop runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cook Memorial Library [...]

Cabin Fever Book & Bake Sale

On Saturday, February 7th at 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Friends of Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth will hold a their Annual Cabin Fever Book Fair/Sale. We will have tables set up to make your own Valentine cards, as well as have the opportunity to cover a favorite book with the clear library cover [...]

Sports Websites for Youth

Sports Web Sites for Students by Joanne Troutner of Booklist 9/1/08 The world of sports remains popular with most youngsters and is a good way to engage learners. This update of two previous Web-site sports lists (run in 2002 and 2006) again spans a variety of athletics and interests, including martial arts, baseball, and the [...]

Online Reading for boys

Here are some great websites compiled by Library Sparks online, Curriculum Connections to Boy’s Reading • Boys’ Life Magazine • Chevron Cars: Connect the Dots . • Discovery Kids: Yuckiest Site on the Internet • Exploratorium: Green Slime • Exploratorium: Online Activities • Funbrain Math Games • Great Books for Boys • KidsClick: Weird & [...]

Digeridoo Concert was a smash hit!

For those of you who missed it, Brian Charles, local musician and owner of the Charles Double Reed Co, played the digeridoo, a wind instrument played by indigenous Australians of Northern Australia. He was accompanied by Jim Shea on drums. A big crowd came out for this event on a beautiful summer evening.

The Day the Library Went Wild!, with Jay Mankita

Jay Mankita presents “The Day the Library Went Wild!” Don’t miss this one! Singer-songwriter Jay Mankita will appear at the Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth on Friday, July 25th. Jay will be presenting an interactive musical concert for children and their families featuring quirky, original songs about nature, animals, and the ‘wild’ human being in [...]

Snakes! Presented by Tin Mountain

Naturalist Emberley Hudak will introduce snakes through pictures, stories, snake skeletons, and a visit from a live milk snake.

"G'Day for Reading" Tuesday Storytimes

July 1st 10:30 Storytime with Tabatha Bradley, direct from Australia! July 8th 10:30 Storytime with Gail Marrone July 15th 10:30 Storytime with Jeff Landesman July 22nd 10:30 Storytime with Margaret Rieser July 29th 10:30 Storytime with Marion Posner Aug. 5th 10:30 Musical Storytime with Olga Morrill Aug. 12th 10:30 Storytime with Jeff Landesman Aug. 19th [...]

Storytimes on first three Tuesdays of each month

On the first three Tuesdays of each month; at 10:30 am, Stories and Songs for toddlers; at 1 p.m., Stories and Songs for 3-5 year olds; and at 3 p.m., Story Time for home schoolers ages 6-9.

Musical Storytime with Olga Morrill