Vol. 4: No. 8 | February 25, 2022
Something Exciting This Way Comes!!
Watch the video to find out what it is!
Highlights
Our 3D printed gnomes are taking over the library!

Patrons can request a file to be printed through Rodgers Library’s 3D printing service. Printing is 10 cents a gram. Please stop into the library beforehand to discuss details of your order including size, color and price. Files may be found online through sites such as www.thingiverse.com

For questions about 3D printing, click the button below.
Care to go somewhere during Winter Vacation?
It's Tax Season!!
We are partnering once again this year with VITA to assist with tax preparation. Stop by the Reference Desk to pick up an instruction packet and make an appointment.

Income limit of $58,000. Questions about taxes can be addressed to VITA-Hudson@comcast.net
Upcoming Events
Curious Kids: Dinosaurs
Monday, February 28 @ 10:00am
Drop-in preschool sensory playtime. For ages 2-5. 
Stop by between 10:00 and 11:00 to participate in three or more centers. Only 10 people allowed in the room at at time. We will rotate participants on a first come, first served basis. Most children spend about 15 minutes trying the sensory centers. 

Registration required. A caregiver should accompany the child or children. Please indicate the number in your party (including infants). 

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+ while in the building.
Mystery Lover's Book Club
Monday, February 28 @ 1:00pm
This meeting is in lieu of the regularly scheduled meeting for the Mystery Lovers Book Club. Due to Rodgers Memorial Library being closed in observance of Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day), this month's discussion has been moved to February 28. We will still enjoy our regular discussion of murder, mayhem and whodunnit!

Please register for this program.
Virtual Kids Writing Workshop
Monday, February 28 @ 4:00pm
Kids ages 7+ are invited to meet over the library’s Zoom where they can spend time working on their stories, brainstorming ideas, or sharing their creative projects with others. The Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration.
Adventurers Storytime: Dinosaurs
Tuesday, March 1 @ 10:00am
Join Ms. Tanya for stories, songs, games, and activities. For ages 3-5. 
 
Registration required. Caretaker participates with their child or children. Please indicate the number in your party.

*Masks required. 
Tween DIY: Alcohol Ink Tote Bags
Tuesday, March 1 @ 1:30pm
Looking for something fun to do over winter break? Come to the library and make your own alcohol ink tote bag using alcohol ink and fabric pens. Grades 4-8. 
Teen DIY: Alcohol Ink Tote Bags
Tuesday, March 1 @ 3:30pm
Looking for something fun to do over winter break? Come to the library and make your own alcohol ink tote bag using alcohol ink and fabric pens. Grades 8-12. 
Pokémon Club
Tuesday, March 1 @ 6:00pm
Drop in to play the game, trade cards, hang out, and draw fan art.

Due to COVID, we are only allowed to have 20 kids at a time attend this program. 

Please note: This program is only for children ages 6+. 
Movers & Shakers
Wednesday, March 2 @ 10:00am
Toddler Storytime for kids that don't sit still for long. Songs, stories, games, and activities for ages 1-3. 

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+. 

Limited space. Registration is required. Caretaker participates with child or children. Please indicate how many will attend. 
Movers & Shakers
Wednesday, March 2 @ 10:30am
Toddler Storytime for kids that don't sit still for long. Songs, stories, games, and activities for ages 1-3. 

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+. 

Limited space. Registration is required. Caretaker participates with child or children. Please indicate how many will attend. 
Mario Kart for Kids!
Wednesday, March 2 @ 1:00pm
Kids ages 6-11 are invited to play MarioKart on Nintendo Switch and win prizes. 

*Masks required. 
Mario Kart for Kids!
Wednesday, March 2 @ 2:00pm
Kids ages 6-11 are invited to play MarioKart on Nintendo Switch and win prizes. 

*Masks required. 
Teen Anime Club
Wednesday, March 2 @ 2:30pm
Teens are invited to come watch anime, discuss manga, and eat ramen at the library. 
Mario Kart for Kids!
Wednesday, March 2 @ 3:00pm
Kids ages 6-11 are invited to play MarioKart on Nintendo Switch and win prizes. 

*Masks required. 
Family Dance Party
Thursday, March 3 @ 10:00am
Bring your kids to the library for some dancing, music, and instruments!
Book BINGO
Thursday, March 3 @ 1:30pm
Children and their families are invited to play BINGO and win books. 

Registration is required. Children must be able to play without support or a caretaker age 16+ can come with them to help. If a child wants or requires a caretaker, please register everyone in your party. We are limited to a total of 20 people in the room. 

*Masks required. 
Full STEAM Ahead: Minecraft
Thursday, March 3 @ 6:00pm
Join Ms. Tanya for an interactive STEAM activity each week. 

STEAM = Science Technology Engineering Art Math
 
For children in grades K-5. 
Registration required. Masks required. 
Evening Book Discussion:
West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Thursday, March 3 @ 7:00pm
"An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America."

Please register below.

Books available at the Circulation Desk!
Stitchers Group
Friday, March 4 @ 9:30am
Bring a stitching project! Share ideas! Learn new skills! Space is limited so register to reserve a space!
Songs & Snuggles
Friday, March 4 @ 10:00am
For babies and their caregivers. Enjoy time together with other caregivers and their babies as we learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. For infants, birth to 18 months. 

Registration required. Please let us know how many people are in your party, including your baby. 
First Friday Tech Talk:
What Does Google Know About Me?
Friday, March 4 @ 11:00am
ONLINE EVENT. What does Google know about me?

Quite a bit - especially if you use Google, Gmail, Waze, an Android phone - the list goes on and on.

Learn how Google stores your personal information and preferences, and tracks your searches, purchases and movements.

Learn more about what Google "sees" - and how you can tighten up your data restrictions.

Registration required.
Tween Laser Tag
Friday, March 4 @ 5:30pm
Tweens are invited to hang out in the library after hours to play laser tag. Grades 4-8.

Registration required. Please include your contact information so that we can let you know if there are changes due to weather or COVID. 
Teen Laser Tag
Friday, March 4 @ 7:00pm
Teens ages 13+ are invited to hang out in the library after hours to play laser tag. 

Registration required. Please include your contact information so that we can let you know if there are changes due to weather or COVID.
Normal Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 
9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED