Children’s Department
Summer Reading is May 19th to July 21st!
*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.
6/19- The Crayon Man
6/26- Alma’s Art
7/3- Palazzo Inverso
7/10- Billy & Goat Go to the State Fair
7/17- Perkin’s Perfect Purple
7/24- If DaVinci Painted Dinosaurs….
We Create….
For kids in grades K-5; children under 7 will need an adult helper. Programs begin at 10:30am. Registration appreciated!
6/18- Watercolors
6/25- Art Inspired By
7/2- Edible Art
7/9- Fair Scene Drawing
7/16- Pencils, Paper, & More
7/23- Open Art
Tween Wednesdays
For tweens ages 9-12. Programs begin at 4pm.
6/18- Rockin’ Art
6/25- Watercolor Scene
7/2- Edible Art
7/9- Jewelry
7/16-Origami
7/23- Fans
Popcorn & Painting for Kids
Saturday, July 12th at 10:30am
It’s time for Popcorn & Painting! We’ll be painting a music inspired painting.
This program is for kids in grades K-5; children under 7 will need an adult helper. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up online or at the library
PLEASE NOTE: This program is offered twice. Please only sign up for ONE program date!
After-Hours Pizza & Painting for tweens & Teens
Friday, 6/27 at 6:30pm
For teens & tweens ages 9-18
Teens and tweens are invited to eat pizza and paint a Starry Night inspired scene 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 9-18. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up online or at the library. Dress for a mess!
Family Programs
Family Night: Name art
Monday, 7/14 at 6:30pm
It’s Family Night! This month is name art. Learn a cool way to draw your name or initials and then turn it into a magnet! At this program we’ll be:
-Drawing/writing with pencils, crayons, and markers
-Painting with acrylic paint markers (dress for a mess!)
This program is suggested for family members ages 6 and up. Space is limited and registration is required for each family member who is attending. Sign up online or at the library!
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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 website.