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Children’s Programs
Fall session runs until December 14.
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 Session: September 9 – December 9, 2024
Children 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 Session: September 9 – December 9, 2024
Engaging activities specially formulated for you and your baby, followed by free play. Enjoy a tickle and some bouncing, lots of songs and some board books.
Ages birth – 18 months. Drop-in program. Mondays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
Toddlertime
Fall Session: September 10 – December 10, 2024
Children 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 (now on Thursdays)
Fall Session: September 12 – December 12, 2024
Are 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. Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
Saturday Kids’ Club
Fall Session: September 14 – December 14, 2024
Looking 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, December 14 – Lil’ Artist: Upcycled Holiday Cards
P.A. Day Activities
Are you looking for something to do on your P.A. Day? 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:
- Friday, January 31, 2025
- Monday, March 31, 2025
- Friday, May 30, 2025
PAWS for Reading
Children can read aloud individually to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog (and her handler) in our 1st Floor Program Room where young readers will feel comfortable, confident — and have fun!
Beginner/Reluctant Readers: Ages 5 and up
Youth Chess Club (now on Thursdays)
Join us for a biweekly evening of chess fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome.
For children & youth aged 9 – 17. This is a drop-in program. Biweekly on Thursdays 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:
- Youth Chess Club will pause during the holidays and resume on Thursday, January 9, 2025.