By Darrell Halen

There will be books, songs and activities at the Pelham Library this week about ice and snow as the children and Miss Debbie continue to explore the theme of “Winter Wonderland.”

Miss Debbie will share two of her favorite books, “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats and “Katy and the Big Snow” by Virginia Lee Burton. 

Note the new days and times for preschool and toddler story hours.

Families of Pelham are reminded about the science program which is to begin on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 3:30 p.m. 

KnowAtom Science from Manchester, Mass., will be here at the library on this day and continuing for the next nine weeks to present a hands-on science program to children in grades 1 to 3. There is a $225 charge for this special enrichment program. Stop in at the library soon to get a registration form and more information about this wonderful opportunity for those children who are excited and inspired by the wonders of science.

There will be Book Time with Baby on Friday, Jan. 18, from 11 to 11:45 a.m.  So brave the cold and snow and join the group at the library for a simple story time and an opportunity to connect with other parents and young ones.

The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 14, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

The new schedule for story hours is as follows:

Preschool story time for ages 4 to 5, Tuesday, 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Toddler story time for ages 2 to 3, Wednesday, 11 to 11:30 a.m. 

Book Time with Baby, ages newborn to age 2, Friday, 11 to 11:45 a.m.