At Macaroni Kid Temecula, we understand that busy parents need quick, easy access to local events that are both enriching and entertaining for the whole family. That's why we've done the legwork to bring you this streamlined guide to the exciting, free activities happening at the Grace Mellman Community Library this May. Dive into our curated list of events and find the perfect activities for your kids, from toddlers to teens.
Weekly Activities for Various Age Groups
Baby Storytime & Baby Playtime (Ages 0-3)
- When: Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- What: Enjoy board books, simple songs, and playtime floor sessions.
Toddler Storytime (Ages 3-5)
- When: Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
- What: Stories, songs, and activities designed to build early literacy and social skills.
Bilingual Storytime (Ages 3-8)
- When: Tuesdays at 11:30 AM
- What: Engage with interactive songs and stories in both Spanish and English.
Monthly Clubs and Creative Sessions
Tween Book Club (Ages 8-12)
- When: Monday, May 20, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- What: Discuss this month’s book recommendation and engage in a group discussion.
Mystery Book Club
- When: Monday, May 14, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- What: A lively discussion on "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell.
4th Monday Book Club
- When: Monday, May 20, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- What: Delve into "The Sympathizer" by Viet Thanh Nguyen and vote on the next book selection.
A Good Yarn (Knitting and Crocheting)
- When: May 8 and 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- What: Bring your knitting projects and join others in crafting and conversation.
Special Interest and Seasonal Activities
Make-It Monday
- When: Monday, May 6, 4:00 PM
- What: Creative low-tech crafting for children ages 3-12.
Button Windchime Making (Ages 18+)
- When: Tuesday, May 7, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- What: Craft beautiful multicolored button windchimes.
MineCRAFT May
- When: Wednesday, May 15, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- What: Create your own Minecraft-themed world! Ages 11-17.
Owl Pellet Dissection
- When: Tuesday, May 21, 4:00 PM
- What: Investigate what owls eat and dissect owl pellets to learn about food chains.
Educational and Community Involvement
SRP Volunteer Orientation
- When: Tuesday, June 28 and Friday, June 30, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- What: Ages 14-18 can learn about volunteering opportunities during the summer reading program.
IEHP Free Developmental Screening
- When: Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- What: Free screening for ages 0-3 to assess early childhood development.
Fun for All Ages
Brick Builders and Family Arcade
- When: Brick Builders every first and third Thursday, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM; Family Arcade on Thursday, May 16, 4:30 PM.
- What: Build and create with LEGOs or enjoy a variety of arcade games.
Special Events
Memorial Day Observance
- When: Monday, May 27
- What: Honor the fallen in a solemn ceremony at the Town Square Park and Amphitheater.
With so many options, the Grace Mellman Community Library is a treasure trove of activities designed to entertain, educate, and inspire children of all ages this May. As always, you can find all these events and more on our Macaroni Kid events calendar. If there’s an event we’ve missed, please let us know, or submit the event here. We’ve got your back, making family fun easy to find and enjoy!
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