Author: Ron Eifert

Library temporarily closed

General News

The Sikeston Public Library has made the difficult decision to close to the public, effective Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, April 5. This is based on the actions of our local school district, as well as other libraries across Missouri.

We will be offering curbside service for library materials. If you have an existing hold that it ready, or have other titles that you would like to check out, call us at 471-4140. For your convenience, you can browse the library’s catalog at sikeston.missourievergreen.org

We are going to attempt virtual storytimes and online book talks.

We encourage you to follow us on Facebook to stay updated on the latest happenings with the library.

March Family Night for K-3 set for March 9

For Children

How would YOU catch a leprechaun??? Join us for Family Night and find out!

Family Night for children in kindergarten through third grade will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9 in the Draughon Room (lower level of the library).

We will be reading the stories Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase and How to Catch a Leprechaun. Following that, we will have some snacks and crafts, and see what happens next!

 

 

Preschool Family Night to be Held on March 2

For Children

Wear your green and join us for an early St. Patrick’s celebration!

Our March Family Night for ages 2-5 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2 in the Draughon Room (lower level of the library).

We will read Ten Little Leprechauns and The Night before Saint Patrick’s Day,
make some colorful crafts, sing and dance and eat and who knows what else!

Due to limited space, reservations are required. To make your reservation, either fill out the form below or call us at 471-4140.

Preschool Story Time for March

For Children

Join us every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for Preschool Story Time. The program lasts between 30-45 minutes and features stories, crafts, songs, and refreshments.

 

The theme for the month of March is “Color Your World at the Library.”

 

 

Stories and activities for the month of March are:

March 4–Bear Sees Colors and Color Dance. We’re going to dance!

March 11 —It’s St. Patrick’s Day and The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever; wear your green and be ready for fun!

March 18 — Mix It Up! and The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. WARNING! We will be painting, so wear dark or old clothes.

March 25 — Liquid Rainbow and Ruby’s Rainbow; we will make a cloudy rainbow craft and a rainbow in a jar.

Family Night for K-3 set for Monday, Feb. 10

For Children

Our Family Night for children in kindergarten through third grade will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 10, in the Draughon Room (lower level of the library).

We will read the books Love, Splat and Here Comes Valentine Cat. After reading, we will make crafts, decorate cookies, and play Valentine JINGO.

 

Space is limited so reservations are required. To make a reservation, fill out the form below or call us at 471-4140.

AARP Tax-Aide assistance available

General News

The library is pleased to announce that tax preparation assistance will be available again this year at the library.

Volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide program will be in the McAmis Community Room (main level) at the library from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning on Thursday, January 30. They will assist taxpayers by filling out and filing simple tax returns. They will be filing both federal and state forms, including the Missouri PTC forms.

All tax filing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis; appointments will not be taken. Please be sure to bring all tax-related paperwork that you have received, including W-2 and 1099 forms for work performed, receipts for rent paid, and proof of Social Security income.

The library is not trained to give tax advice; instead, we rely on this great group of volunteers who have the training and experience to make sure that your tax filing is done correctly and thoroughly.

February Family Night for Pre-K set

For Children

We are kicking off February with LOTS of LOVE! Join us for Family Night for children ages 2-5. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 3 in the Draughon Room (lower level of the library).

We will read Peppa Pig and the I Love You Game and I Love You, Too, make some Valentine crafts, decorate some cookies and have some punch.

 

Space is limited, so reservations are REQUIRED! You can make a reservation by calling us at 471-4140 or by filling out the reservation form below.

Family Night for K-3 to be held January 27

For Children

Do you wanna build a snowman?!

How about a snowball fight?

Join us for our Family Night for children in kindergarten through third grade. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 27. We will read some stories, eat some snacks, make crafts and enjoy winter craziness at the library!

 

Reservations are required. Please call 573-471-4140 or complete the registration form below.

1 … 5 6 7 8 9 … 16