Children’s Department
Summer Reading begins May 18th!
*In the event of a canceled program, registered patrons will be notified by library staff. Information will also be shared on our Facebook page and our online Events calendar.
Programs for Little Ones and Preschoolers
Storytime**
Mondays at 10:30am. Best suited for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Toddler Time**
Fridays at 10:30am. Best suited for children ages 1-2 and their caregivers.
**Siblings who are not in the age range for the program are always welcome!
Programs for School Age Kids and Tweens
Afterschool Adventures
For kids in grades K-3; kids under 7 will need an adult helper. Programs begin at 4:30pm.
6/11- Cookie Excavation
6/18- Dino Mask
6/25- Treasure Map
7/2- Red, White, & Blue Crafts
7/9- Gem Doodle
7/16- Paper Stained Glass
7/23- Mystery Activity
Tween Wednesdays
For tweens ages 9-12. Programs begin at 4pm.
6/10- Dino Painting
6/24- Pet Rocks
7/1- Red, White, & Blue Crafts
7/8- Baking Soda Dinosaur Eggs
7/15- Digging into Snacks
7/22- So Long Summer Sno Cones & Coloring
Tuesday Treats
For kids in grades K-5 (unless noted); children under 7 will need an adult helper
Programs begin at 10:30am
June 9th– Tea Rex Party (for ages 3-10) *REGISTRATION REQUIRED* Sign up for Tea Rex Party!
June 23rd– Fossil Fun
July 7th– Blast from the Past: Games & Toys
July 21st– Digging into Snacks
After Hours Pizza & Painting for Teens & Tweens
Friday, 6/19 at 6:30pm
Teens and tweens are invited to eat pizza and paint a tiger during this special program. Doors open for the program at 6:15pm. The end time for this program is approximate, due to the nature of painting. These programs typically last between 2 hours and 2 and a half hours. This program is for tweens and teens ages 9-17. Space is limited and registration is required for each person attending. Sign up for the Teens and Tweens event online or at the library. Dress for a mess!
*Food will be served at this program. Please let library staff know of any food allergies or concerns when registering for the program.
Deeply Ingrained for Kids
Thursday, 6/25 at 1:30pm
Deeply Ingrained is back for the summer! Join us as we make a bracelet jig to make paracord bracelets.
For kids in grades K-5; children under 7 will need an adult helper. Space is limited and registration is required for each child who will be attending! Sign up for Deeply Ingrained event online or at the library!
Popcorn & Painting for Kids
Monday, 6/29 at 2pm OR Saturday, 7/11 at 10:30am
*Register for Only One Date*
We’re painting a dinosaur- a great painting for first time artists.
For kids in grades K-5; children under 7 will need an adult helper. Space is limited and registration is required for each child attending. Sign up online or at the library!
*Food will be served at this program. Please let library staff know of any food allergies or concerns when registering for the program.
*The end time for this program is an estimate, due to the nature of painting. Our painting programs are usually around 2 hours long.
Family Programs
Fossil Talk with Steve Bodi
Tuesday, 6/9 at 6:30pm
Join local paleontologist Steve Bodi for an evening filled with fossils! He’ll bring in a sample of the many specimens he has in his local workshop and talk about how what we find today helps us learn about the past. An event for fossil lovers of all ages!
Family Craft Night: Dino Light
Monday, 6/15 at 6:30pm
It’s Family Craft Night! We’ll be making an adorable dinosaur themed light. At this program, we’ll be:
-Using hot glue. If you have a hot glue gun, please bring it. We’ll provide the glue sticks!
This program is best suited for family members ages 5 and up. Space is limited and registration is required for each individual family member. Sign up for Dino Light event online or at the library. Dress for a mess!
Escape Room
Wednesday, 6/10
Thursday, 6/11
Friday, 6/12
Saturday, 6/13
Monday, 6/15
Can you and your friends solve clues to escape in time? Sign up for our paleontology themed escape room! Your group will have 45 minutes to solve clues and complete puzzles in order to find the treasure before time runs out. Fun for a group of friends or the whole family. This program is best suited for family members ages 5 and up; children under 10 will need an adult.
You’ll need to register your group for a time slot by calling the library, 765-342-3451, or stopping by to register in person. When you sign up, we’ll need:
- Your name
- Phone number
- How many people are in your group?
- How many group members are under 12?
Registration Begins May 15th
Online Offerings
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Get your little one ready for Kindergarten and ready to read by enrolling them in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Work your way through reading 1000 books and earn prizes along the way. You can sign up using the Beanstack app or on the Beanstack website.
TeachingBooks For Libraries
TeachingBooks is a vetted collection of video, audio, and printable content that brings books to life for children and teens.