“Spring is sprung, the grass is riz.

“I wonder where the birdies is.

“They say the birdies on the wing, but that’s absurd.

“I always thought the wing was on the bird.”

- Anonymous

This was a favorite poem of Spike Milligan, co-creator, main writer and a principal cast member of the British radio comedy program The Goon Show, a favorite of King Charles, among many others.

Well, it certainly feels like spring is here!

At the library, we attended the literacy night event at Sheckler Elementary School, where we met many familiar faces and some new ones. Shout out to all who made the evening so enjoyable.

All age groups are welcome to use the MakerSpace at the library. Experiment with paint, paper, origami, crayons and many more craft supplies. Bring your own ideas or check out the ideas we have for you to try.

Later in the spring, we will be attending Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA in Catasauqua. Our intention is to support the theme by planting vegetables with visitors to our area at the Y. Did you see the magnificent vegetable garden at the YMCA last year? It was amazing!

Easter will soon be here, too. We will have crafts in our MakerSpace for Easter and craft kits to make as well. Visit with (or without) your children to have a crafty hour or two at the library.

Looking forward to the summer, we will run a weekly kids’ club for all ages. The theme this year is Smokey Bear. Can you believe he will be 80 years old Aug. 9? We will be learning about his story and his message about forest fires throughout the summer.

We have so many fun activities for you to do. Register as soon as you know your plans for the summer. The library has forms for you to fill out to ensure a place 4 p.m. each Thursday, starting June 20.

If you are unable to come to the library in the summer, remember that we have a children’s program 4 p.m. every Thursday throughout the year. You are welcome to attend when you are able. The theme varies, except during summer.

We provide a welcoming space for everyone, and all our activities are free to all. Every month, we add new and interesting books to our collection. Come in and browse the shelves or check out the new books online and place a hold on a book you would like to read.

MARCH BOOKS

Fiction: “The Princess of Las Vegas,” Chris Bohjalian; “Every Single Secret,” Christina Dodd; “James,” Percival Everett; “The Hunter,” Tana French; “Still See You Everywhere,” Lisa Gardner; “The Swan’s Nest,” Laura McNeal; “The Wild Side,” Fern Michaels; “The Guest,” B.A. Paris; “The No. 1 Lawyer,” James Patterson and Nancy Allen; “The 24th Hour,” James Patterson and Maxine Paetro; “Toxic Prey,” John Sandford; “The Truth About the Devlins,” Lisa Scottoline

Nonfiction: “Work, Fight or Play Ball: How Bethlehem Steel Helped Baseball’s Stars Avoid World War I,” William Ecenbarger; “The Unit: My Life Fighting Terrorists as One of America’s Most Secret Military Operatives,” Adam Gamal; “Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief: How To Better Manage Pain and Regain Function,” Wesley P. Gilliam, Ph.D., and Bruce Sutor, M.D.; “The Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You,” Sara Szal Gottfried, M.D.; “The Many Loves of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing and Healing,” Lara Love Hardin; “Life: My Story Through History,” Pope Francis; “Blood Money,” Peter Schweizer; “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story,” Kara Swisher

Juvenile: “This Day in History for Kids: 1001 Remarkable Moments and Fascinating Facts,” Dan Bova; “Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: 50 Amazing, Bubbly and Creative Science Experiments To Do with the Whole Family,” Emily Calandrelli; “Uprising,” Jennifer A. Nielsen; “Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder,” Dav Pilkey; “Minecraft: The Crafter’s Kitchen,” Random House; “Hilo 9: Gina and the Last City on Earth,” Judd Winick; “Hilo 10: Rise of the Cat,” Judd Winick

Young adult: “Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1,” Kristen Ciccarelli; “A Tempest of Tea,” Hafsah Faizal; “I Hope This Doesn’t Find You,” Ann Liang; “Breathing Underwater,” Abbey Lee Nash; “Where the Dark Stands Still,” A. B. Poranek

Picture books: “Pete the Cat’s Wacky Taco Tuesday,” James and Kimberly Dean; “Misty the Cloud: The Thing About Spring,” Dylan Dreyer; “Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn,” Shannon Hale; “Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets,” Ryan Higgins; “Pinkalicious: Kittens! Kittens! Kittens!” Victoria Kann; “All Are Welcome: Wherever You Go,” Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman; “Bluey 5-Minute Stories,” Penguin Young Readers; “Ten Little Rabbits,” Maurice Sendak; “How To Catch a Mamasaurus,” Alice Walstead

Board book: “Diggers Love Their Mommies!” Brianna Caplan Sayres