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.
10/2- Pizza Craft
10/9- Spiderweb Drawing
10/16- NO PROGRAM
10/23- Paper Bag Gnome
10/30- Toothbrush Painting
Tween Wednesdays
For tweens ages 9-12. Programs begin at 4pm.
10/1- Autumn Nature Art
10/8- Webs
10/15- NO PROGRAM
10/22- Pumpkinpalooza
10/29- Escape Room
Pumpkinpalooza
Saturday 10/4 at 3pm
It’s time for our annual celebration of all things pumpkin! Join us for an afternoon of pumpkin themed crafts and snacks, including the now famous Pumpkin Fluff.
For kids in grades K-5; children under age 7 will need an adult helper. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up online or at the library!
*Food will be served at this program. Please make library staff aware of any food allergies or concerns when registering for the program.
Kids’ Book tasting Society- Scary(ish)
Wednesday 10/8 at 6pm
Welcome to the Kids’ Book Tasting Society! This month, we’ll be tasting books that are scary(ish).
If you were at last month’s meeting, be sure to bring your notebook with you! New members will be given one at our meeting.
For kids in grades K-6; children under 7 will need an adult helper. Registration is appreciated! Sign up online or at the library.
Nature Journaling with the Morgan Co. Soil & Water District
Tuesday 10/14 at 6pm
Join us for a special program with the Morgan County Soil and Water Conservation District! Learn all about how to create your own nature journal. Nature journaling is a unique way to use writing, drawing, and more to record how you connect with the natural world. Our friends from MCSWCD will show us how to put together a journal and even bring nature in doors to help you record your observations.
This program is for kids in grades K-5; children under age 7 will need an adult helper. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up online or at the library!
Family Programs
Family PIzza & Painting
Thursday 10/16 at 11am
It’s time for another Family Pizza & Painting event! Join us as we paint a beautiful fall leaf and eat pizza. Dress for a mess!
This program is best suited for family members ages 5 and up. Space is limited and registration is required for each family member who will be attending. Sign up online or at the library.
*Food will be served at this program. Please let library staff know of any food allergies/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, not counting time for pizza!
Family Craft Program: Wooden Figures
Friday 10/17 at 2pm
Finish up Fall Break with a fun family craft! This month, we’ll be painting little wooden figures. At this program, we’ll be:
-Painting. Dress for a mess!
This program is best suited for family members ages 5 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. 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.