After being closed since December for a major renovation project, the Honey Brook Community Library will reopen for its March programming, including story times, book clubs and craft and sewing activities. March will also mark the beginning of the library's new opening hours, which will change from 11 to 10 a.m.

Library director Jennifer Spade has remained working at the library in a makeshift office during the construction. While the library was closed to in-person visits, curbside pickup was offered on select days and hours, subject to the construction schedule. 

"We closed the first week of December, but throughout this time, holds (reserved books) were still coming in and my staff has done a good job of making calls (to patrons) letting them know (their materials were available) and doing a curbside (service)," Spade noted.

Workers are currently installing flooring in the old parts of the library. "They are almost done," said Spade, noting that a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the library in April. "They are putting in the floor, and our shelving has to be put back up."

Among the programs set to begin in March is Story Time with Miss Jennifer to be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 12 to May 15, at 10:30 a.m. Attendees will enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Story time is best suited for preschoolers ages 2 to 5, but youngsters of all ages are welcome. 

Raise A Reader story time will be offered on Fridays, March 14 to April 4, at 10:15 a.m. The program is for children up to age 36 months. Featured will be rhymes, fingerplays, music and stories. The program is limited to 10 children plus their caregivers. 

Call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org to register for the story time programs.

Chatty Crafters will meet on Thursdays starting on March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants can bring their own projects to work on, including knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and crafts. For more information, call the library or email fbaylis@ccls.org.

Sewing with Ms. Nancy will be offered on Fridays beginning on March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ms. Nancy will help participants with basic sewing skills, or they may choose a pattern or project from the library's many sewing books. The library currently has five sewing machines available to use, or attendees may bring their own. To register or for more information, call the library or email nconner@ccls.org.

The Longwood Gardens Community Read Book Chat will take place on Tuesday, March 25, at 2 p.m. The topic will be "Paradise Under Glass" by Ruth Kassinger. To register, call the library or email fbaylis@ccls.org.

The Mystery Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month starting on March 25. A reading list is available at the library.

A representative from Sen. Katie Muth's office will be at the Honey Brook Community Library for local residents who have questions or concerns from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month starting on March 28.

The programs and book clubs will be offered in the library's new community programming room. "Everything that is not children's related will be in the community room. That space was built for our programs," Spade noted. "The children's room is a little cozier and has carpeting. Plus, it's easier for parents to check out books because they are already in that room."

The Honey Brook Community Library is located at 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook. The new hours of operation are on Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and a complete schedule of activities, visit www.honeybrooklibrary.org or search for "Honey Brook Community Library" on Facebook.