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Children's Programs

All children's programs are drop-in. On the rare occasion that a program reaches maximum room capacity, you may be asked to wait for some participants to finish the activity, or to try again at the next scheduled event.

Music & Movement

Fall Season: Monday, September 11 - Monday, December 11

toddlers dancingChildren and their caregivers are invited to join us for this fun program. This program focuses on music and the importance of interaction between a child and their caregiver, so come ready to dance, sing and play instruments.

Ages 0-6. Drop-in program. Mondays from 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. 1st Floor Children's Program Room.

 

Babytime

Fall Season: Monday, September 11 - Monday, December 11

two babies listening to a storyWelcome to 30 minutes of engaging activities specially formulated for you and your baby. Enjoy a tickle and some bouncing, lots of songs and some board books. What better introduction to books and the library for our very youngest patrons.

Ages birth - 18 months. Drop-in program. Mondays from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1st Floor Children's Program Room.

Toddlertime

Fall Season: Tuesday, September 12 - Tuesday, December 12

toddlers reading a bookChildren and their caregivers will enjoy stories, finger rhymes, felt stories, and music during this interactive 30 minute program.

Ages 19 months - 3 years. Drop-in program. Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.1st Floor Children's Program Room.

 

Preschool Storytime

Fall Season: Wednesday, September 13 - Wednesday, December 13

a group of children listening to a storyAre you ready for some fun! Please join our enthusiastic Children's staff for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and music. Those happy kids won't even realize that they are getting reading readiness skills as they listen and join in with our activities!

Ages 3 years +. Drop-in program. Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 1st Floor Children's Program Room.

Saturday Kids' Club     

Fall Season: Saturday, September 16 - Saturday, December 16

child performing a science experimentLooking for a great family hang out on a Saturday morning? Children of all ages can enjoy a fun art or science activity.

All ages. Drop-in program. Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.1st Floor Children's Program Room.

 

Upcoming Dates:

  • Saturday, September 23: L'il Artist: First Day of Fall
  • Saturday, October 7: Harvest Crafts
  • Saturday, October 14: L'il Scientist: Fall Super Charged Science Fun
  • Saturday, October 21: Celebrate Public Library Week

Junior Club

Fall Season: Thursday, September 21 - Thursday, November 16

child performing a science experimentThe Junior Club is a STEAM based program, where children ages 7-12 can engage in a fun and educational activity the third Thursday every month.

Ages 7 -12. Drop-in program. 1st Floor Children's Program Room. Drop-in program. 3rd Thursday of the Month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Upcoming Dates:

  • Thursday, September 21: Pendulum Painting
  • Thursday, October 19: Exploring Infinity, Fractals and Tessellations!
  • Thursday, November 16: Fibonacci Activities

P.A. Craft Days     

Fall Season: Monday, September 25 - Friday, November 10

two kids making craftsAre you looking for something to do on your P.A. Day? Do you enjoy arts & crafts? Stop by the Children's Program Room to have fun, make friends, and to create something new!

All ages. Drop-in program. 1st Floor Children's Program Room.

 

Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, September 25
  • Friday, October 27
  • Friday, November 10

Youth Chess Club

Fall Season: Tuesday, September 12 - Tuesday, December 11

Join us for a monthly evening of chess fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome.

For children & youth aged 9-17. This is a drop-in program. 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Drop-in program. 1st Floor Children's Program Room.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Tuesday, September 12
  • Tuesday, October 10
  • Tuesday, November 14
  • Tuesday, December 11