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Children’s Department

*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.

3/5- Art Journal

3/12- Doodles

3/19- Musical Art

3/26- NO PROGRAM

Tween Wednesdays

For tweens ages 9-12.  Programs begin at 4pm.

3/4- Suncatchers

3/11- LEGO

3/18- Mystery Crafts

3/25- NO PROGRAM

 

Craft Closet Creations

Saturday, 3/14 at 2pm

We’re cleaning out our craft closet!  We’ve got a collection of various crafts that we’d love for you to stop by and enjoy.  We’ll have all of the materials out from 2pm to 4pm for you to stop by and create a craft (or two, or three!).

Crafts are available while supplies last! This program will have craft projects available for kids of all ages and skill levels.  Children under 7 will need an adult helper.  Registration is appreciated but not required.  Dress for a mess!

 

Popcorn & Painting for Kids

Monday, 3/23 at 2pm

Kick off Spring Break with an afternoon of painting!  We’ll be painting an adorable little cactus.  This is a great first painting for any kid who hasn’t joined us for a painting program before.  Dress for a mess!

This program is 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 participating.  Sign up online or at the library.

 

*Food will be served at this program.  Please let staff members know of any food allergies or concerns when signing up 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.

 

Popcorn & Painting for Teens & Tweens

Tuesday, 3/24 at 2pm

Paint with us over Spring Break!  Teens and tweens will be painting an ice cream cone on a rainbow background.  Dress for a mess!

This program is for teens and tweens ages 9 to 17.  Space is limited and registration is required.  Sign up online or at the library.

*Food will be served at this program.  Please let staff members know of any food allergies or concerns when signing up 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

Family Craft: Floral Fun

Saturday, 3/7 at 2pm

It’s time for Family Crafts!  Get ready for spring by making gorgeous pipe cleaner flowers and a watercolor painting using flowers.  You can create one or both crafts!  At this program, we will be:

-Twisting and bending pipe cleaners

-Using a hot glue gun.  *If you have a hot glue gun, please bring it.  We’ll provide the glue sticks!

-Using watercolor paints.

Family members under 7 will need an adult helper.  Space is limited and registration is required. Please register each family member who will be attending. Sign up online or at the library!

 

 

 

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.

TEACHINGBOOKS for Libraries

TeachingBooks is a vetted collection of video, audio, and printable content that brings books to life for children and teens.