The library does have lots of information about other civilizations as well as many other topics. What are your children interested in? Help them find out by bringing them to explore the library. Any of our librarians will be happy to assist your children - and you - with whatever you’re looking for.

During the month of February, library storytimes will feature African American authors. Preschool Storytimes (ages 3-6) are on Tuesdays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.; Time for Twos (ages 2-3 with an adult) are on Wednesdays, Feb. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m.; and our new Babygarten program (under 18 months with an adult - registration required) meets Thursdays, Feb. 9, 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays, Feb. 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m. Please call the Children’s Department at 849-6161 for more information.

On Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 3:30 p.m. the Preschool Adventure Zone Bookclub will read "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn, followed by activities designed to encourage early literacy skills. You’ll hear fewer cries of "I’m bored!" once your little darlings become proficient - and avid - readers.

At our Valentine’s Day Party on Feb. 14 at 4 p.m., children of all ages can make a Valentine craft, enjoy a snack and learn about the origins of Valentine’s Day.

Library materials about Valentine’s Day include "Valentine’s Day: A Level Two Reader" by Cynthia Amoroso; "Valentine’s Day" by Trudi Strain Trueit; "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" [DVD]; and "Clifford the Big Red Dog: Be My Big Red Valentine" [DVD].

The library provides educational amusement for grownups, too. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. as we discuss "Mexico" in the third meeting of our Great Decisions program. For more information please call the Reference Desk at 849-6161.

While you’re here, please stop by the Reference Desk and fill out a card telling staff why you love the library. In return, you’ll get a Hershey’s Kiss, because we love YOU - our patrons.

If our chocolate kiss leaves you yearning, check out "Jacques Torres’ A Year in Chocolate" by Jacques Torres; "Chocolate Chocolate" by Lisa Yockelson; or "Death by Chocolate: The Last Word on a Consuming Passion" by Marcel Desaulniers.

I’m going to need plenty of chocolate while helping my son with his project, though I did convince him to research Ancient Egypt instead of Ancient Pazyryk. He can save Pazyryk for high school.

(Jen McQueen is a Reference Librarian at the Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road. She strives to radiate enthusiasm during homework projects.)