Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated in United States and Canada on February 2.  The legend of Groundhog Day is based on an old Scottish couplet: "If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, there'll be two winters in the year."  Every February 2, people gather at Gobbler's Knob, a wooded knoll just outside of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.  Residents contend that the groundhog has never been wrong.

The ceremony in Punxsutawney was held in secret until 1966, and only Phil's prediction was revealed to the public. Since then, Phil's fearless forecast has been a national media event.  The groundhog comes out of his electrically heated burrow, looks for his shadow and utters his prediction to a Groundhog Club representative in "groundhogese." The representative then translates the prediction for the general public.

If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, it means spring is just around the corner.  Approximately 90% o time, Phil sees his shadow.  Phil started making predictions in 1887 and has become an American institution.

The children's programs here at the library (Story Hour and Kids' First Afterschool Program) that week will be learning and having fun with Groundhog Day. They will be hearing stories on Groundhog Day, participating in activities and creating crafts that have to do with this theme.
Here's a little Groundhog poem: 
Here's a little groundhog furry and brown
He's coming up to look around
If he see's his shadow, down he'll go
Then six more weeks of winter, OH NO!

 

September 22nd is the first day of Autumn.  Autumn is the third season of the year. Autumn is a time of change. The green color of summer gives way to the yellow, red, and browns of autumn. Fruits and nuts are harvested, the days become shorter, and animals prepare for winter.  The idea of fall sparks a sense of new beginnings. Whether it’s the new school year, the new TV shows, the new football season, or the approach of the holidays, we all tend to feel a   sense of renewal as autumn begins. Celebrate the new season with a fun-filled get-together with friends!!   

"Knitting & Crocheting Class/Group"- We offer a class for those who want to learn knitting and crocheting.  We also offer a wonderful opportunity for those who already knit/crochet to come together to share ideas and conversation with others in our group.

"Teen Scene"- Teen Scene is a program for 5th graders on up. We meet for activities, games, crafts, food and fun.  We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month for a different program each time.  We will meet this Wednesday, September 17 from 7-8 p.m.  This program will be a game night.  We will have computer games, games on-line, plug n plays, board games, DDR, and even laser tag!  Bring your friends in for a great time and a little competition!! Many of the new games we have purchased were made possible by a special grant from the Martha Ellen Tye Foundation.  Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to provide great fun for the tweens and teens of the Melbourne area!

The "Teen Scene" will be held on Wednesday, April 16 from 7-8 p.m.  This program is for our young adults in the community.  If you are at least 10 yrs. old then you may come hang out with us here at the library.  We will be doing "Recycling Fun"  this month.  The gals will be learning how to make shiny paper beads, folded treasure boxes, and coffee filter butterflies.  The guys will be creating rotocopters, paper airplanes, and God's Eyes.  Then we will have a blast playing some great games with recyclables. 

Saint Patrick's Day or St. Paddy's Day, is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17 March.

The First Day of Spring!!

March is National Craft Month! Explore your creative side through crafts. The library offers craft books of all types, plus if you are interested in crafting something that we don't have, we are able to borrow for you what you need at no charge to you.