Lil Leopards Learning Center July 3, 2024
Last week Ms. Jennifer read to the kids at Lil Leopards Learning Centers school-age program. The kids also played BINGO and won library themed pencils. #CCLcommunityoutreach #EducateEngageEnrich
Library Updates
Valley View Enrichment July 10, 2024
This week Ms. Kim shared a story with the Valley View Enrichment class about Lady Liberty visiting various landmarks across the United States. Then the kids drew snapshots of their favorite parts of summer or places they would like to visit on vacation.
#CCLcommunityoutreach #EducateEngageEnrich
Children’s Class July 9, 2024 : Ocean Adventure
This week while reading about the ocean, the kids also learned:
-sign language for various ocean animals
-listening skills
-language skills by responding to the library teachers
-fine motor skills during craft time
#CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich
Literary LEGO Session 2
The second session of Literary LEGO finished their classes last week. They did a great job on their creations!
Thanks to the Friends of Cooke County Library for sponsoring the LEGO giveaways.
This class is sponsored in part by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Lee Russell.
Children’s Class July 2, 2024 : Backyard Adventure
In children’s classes last week the kids went on adventures to explore things in their own backyard. The school-age kids made bird feeders for their backyard birds.
Chick-fil-A Story Time July 8, 2024 : Bugs
We love story time at Chick-fil-A Gainesville (TX) (Gainesville, TX). This week we read about bugs. Ms. Kim taught us the ASL sign for “bug” so we could interact during the book each time we saw a bug.
#earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich
Art in the Stacks July 1, 2024
Monday’s Art in the Stacks class painted cactus. They learned how to mix acrylic paints to make new colors. They practiced mixing colors on their plate before painting, then practiced mixing the colors as they painted on the canvas.
#CCLartinthestacks #EducateEngageEnrich
Literary LEGOs June 26, 2024
Literary LEGO built their own unique creations this week. They were challenged to build anything but a house! Houses are always a popular choice so we wanted to give them a challenge.
#CCLliterarylegos #EducateEngageEnrich
Building Tots Session 2
Building Tots Session 2 finished today. They learned about color last week and practiced counting today. This class gives the opportunity to learn through play alongside other peers.
#earlyliteracy #CCLbuildingtots #EducateEngageEnrich
Children’s Class June 25, 2024 : Down on the Farm
Tuesday children’s classes give a variety of options for your children.
Tuesday morning at 10:30
-class for ages 0-4 = stories + songs + dancing + craft
-separate class for ages 5 & up = stories + craft (we played bingo this week)
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
-all ages combined = stories + craft
Tuesday mornings are generally more crowded than the afternoons.
Choose the setting that works best for you!
#CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich
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Hours
The Library is open:
Monday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 9 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Curbside pickup is still available during those hours.
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Get in touch
Phone: (940) 668-5530
Fax: (940) 668-5533
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Cooke County Library
200 S. Weaver St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
