“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” - Oscar Wilde
As daylight hours increase and we inch toward spring, color will be celebrated at Ogden Library. The Tiny Art Show returns this month - patrons painted tiny artworks on canvas that will be displayed in the library during February - stop to see them.
International Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, Feb. 4. Kids can participate in a scavenger hunt, play board games, and make a lantern to celebrate Chinese New Year. Children five and up will be encouraged to sign up for a library card.
People of all ages are invited to join Martha Ma for a workshop at the Ogden Library called Origami Love, Feb. 8. Participants will create tokens of love to share on Valentine’s Day. At the Feb. 16 Crafterwork, those attending will make birdseed wreaths.
There are two weekly game-based groups: a new bridge group meets Tuesdays at 11 for those interested in learning to play or already know the game. Group members will be available to teach beginning bridge, review the basic rules, and engage in play.
For some fun activities for your child or teen the monthly LEGO Club for children in grades K-5 will recreate art masterpieces. Teens can come to the monthly meeting to learn about famous artworks before “wrecking” them.
Knit & Crochet Group: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Community members gather on the main floor for yarn crafts and conversation. Bring a project and enjoy conversation.
Mahjong: Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. for everyone who loves to play or wants to learn how. Bring a friend or come alone. All skill levels welcome; main floor.
Storytime: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Amber will be on the lower level of the library with rhymes, songs and stories to entertain littles. Each meeting includes a simple craft. Storytime themes: Feb. 3, Trains; Feb. 10, Valentine’s Day; Feb. 17, Bears; Feb. 24, Dogs.
Take your child to the library day: Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - an international initiative that encourages families to take their children to their local library. Kids can participate in a scavenger hunt, play board games, and make a lantern in celebration of Chinese New Year. Children ages 5+ may sign up for a library card.
Origami Love: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. Martha Ma has been teaching youth and adults cooking, urban gardening, permaculture, media literacy, life skills and art and she is excited to bring her passion for the creative arts to the Walton community through workshops hosted by the library. Paper and hands are all you need to create tokens of love to share on Valentine’s Day. Participants will learn to fold gift boxes, heart shaped book marks, and heart shaped rings. Paper will be provided, or bring your own. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Crafterwork, Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. Adults are invited for an evening of crafting. Participants will make a birdseed wreath. Supplies are provided; patrons should bring a large mixing bowl and spoon. *Allergy alert: this craft includes the use of peanut butter. Spots are limited - register in advance.
Lego Club: Recreate an art masterpiece: Friday, Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m. Downstairs; Legos provided. Grades K-5.
Teen Meeting: Wrecking an art masterpiece: Saturday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This monthly event is for those in grades 6 and up. Learn about famous art masterpieces before “trashing” them - materials and a pizza lunch provided - free. Bring friends.
Book & Film Chat: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 3 p.m. on the lower level; share reviews of the titles read and watched. This group enjoys a range of genres and interests. Everyone is welcome. Come add your recommendations.
Spark Joy® Zoom presentation: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. The Ogden Library partners with the Vestal Public Library for an inspiring online presentation on what it means to lead a life that Sparks Joy®. Shannon Huneycutt, founder of Spark Joy® Charlotte and certified Gold level KonMari® Consultant, will give a 60- minute presentation in which participants will learn the philosophy behind the KonMari Method and discover what it means to live a life that Sparks Joy, followed by a live Q & A session. Attendees will leave feeling energized and motivated to Spark Joy in their space and create the home and life they dream of. There will also be a folding demonstration in which attendees will practice the famous KonMari vertical folding technique. Attendees are asked to have a t-shirt and pair of pants with them during the presentation. Preregistration is required - spots are limited. Participants will receive an email that includes the Zoom link and password, and the link to the Spark Joy tidying checklist, before the event. When you sign up, you will be entered to win the Jumpstart Your Journey giveaway.
Book club discussion: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. on the lower level. This month’s book is “Red at the Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson ©2019. Copies can be reserved by calling the library at 607-865-5929, or at www.4cls.org
Coming soon: March 1: Medicare 101 • March 3: after school art • March 11: MOD music workshop: Amy Gallatin & the Hot Flashes • March 21 and 28: colon cancer screening information table • March 21 and 28: NYS defensive driving course • April 12: Poetry reading with Robert Bensen & Bertha Rogers.
