Children's Programs - Columbiana Public Library

After School Tutoring

Summer Session Begins June 8th
Mondays – Thursdays from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Free tutoring and homework help for all K-12 students. Whether your student is catching up or trying to get ahead, our professional tutors are here to help your child succeed. Appointments are available by clicking the button below or can be scheduled by calling the library.

Take Home Craft Kit – Grades Preschool – 4th

Available beginning June 1st
Pick up a craft kit with supplies and directions to make a fun painted rock. While supplies last.

Children’s Summer Reading Program – Grades K-4

Wednesdays, June 3 – July 22, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Let’s “Unearth a Story” for our weekly storytelling programs from guest librarians and keep track of our summer reading to win cool prizes. Come register and make a craft on June 3rd with storytelling programs beginning June 10th. You can pre-register online by clicking the link below then pick up your reading log on June 3rd.

Preschool Summer Reading Program – Ages 2-5

June 3 – July 18
Preschoolers keep track of your summer reading in the “Unearth a Story” Reading Program and earn prizes when you read with your favorite adult. You can pre-register online by clicking the link below then pick up your reading log anytime after June 3rd.

Kids Cook Food Series – Grades 1-4

Homemade Hummus: Monday, June 15, 2:00 PM
Breakfast Treats: Monday, July 13, 2:00 PM
Join us as we learn basic cooking skills this summer! In June, we will learn to make homemade hummus. In July, we will make breakfast treats. These programs are supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences.

Sensory Room Exploration – All Ages

Fridays, June 12 & July 17, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturdays, June 13 & July 18, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sign up for a 30-minute session in our new pop-up sensory room! Appointments can be make by calling the library or visiting our appointment scheduler below.

Schedule Your Appointment for our Sensory Room

Bite-Size Fossil Hunt – Grades 1-4

Thursday, June 18, 2:00 PM
Young explorers in grades 1-4 are invited to dig into the past in this fun hands-on archaeology adventure! In this bite-size class, kids will carefully excavate “fossils” hidden inside cookie layers, learning basic archaeology techniques along the way.

Tiny Chefs – Ages 3-5

Friday, June 26, 10:00 AM
Monday, June 29, 6:00 PM
A beginner’s cooking class for our littlest chefs. Learn to make a fun dirt cup. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Please only register for one class to accommodate more little ones. Supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Icing on the Cake – Grades 2-4

Thursdays, July 9 – July 30, 2:00 PM
Decorate and create with this hands-on 4-H cake decorating class! Kids will learn basic decorating techniques like piping, frosting, and adding fun designs to make their cakes stand out. Come ready to decorate and take home a sweet masterpiece!

Family Pasta Making – Families

Monday, July 20, 6:00 PM
Learn together to make your own pasta for a fun and tasty family activity. Child must be accompanied by and adult. Supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Picture Book Mini Golf – Families

Thursday, July 30 – August 1
Join us to play a round of mini golf based on your favorite picture book characters. Drop in any time during library hours. Last round of golf will begin one hour before the library closes each day.

Stay & Play – Ages Birth – 36 Months

Tuesdays, June 9 & 23 and July 14 & 28
10:00-11:00 AM
This is an unstructured free play time for both caregiver and child to play and socialize with others in the community in the comfort of the library.

Toddlertime – Ages 18-36 Months

Thursdays, June 4 – July 23
10:00–10:30 AM
Children are welcome to enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs & a simple craft

Storytime – Ages 3-5 Years

Thursdays, June 4 – July 23
11:00-11:45 AM
This program encourages preschoolers to attend independently and includes stories, fingerplays, songs, and a simple craft.

Cookies & Books Book Discussion

1st Wednesday of the Month at 12:00 PM
Grades 3-4
Read a good book, enjoy sweet treats, and do fun activities. Each month, we will read books from a different genre. Kids are invited to bring a sack lunch to this lunchtime book club! Please note the earlier time. Registration is required.
June 3: Adventure
July 1: Reader’s Choice

Storywalk – All Ages

Come enjoy a new, fun, interactive story each month. Stories are located along the sidewalk leading up to the library.
May: Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach
June: There’s a Dinosaur in Your Book by Tim Fletcher
July: Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble by Diane Alber

Children’s Challenges

Each month, visit the Youth Services Department to create, make guesses, and spend time together. Challenges will change weekly, so be sure to visit often.
June: Dino-Mania
July: Zoomed In – Can You Guess the Book?

Birthday Greeting from the Library

Does your child love getting mail? Sign up your child, aged 1-10, to receive a birthday greeting from the library. Around your child’s birthday, they will receive a card with birthday wishes from the library. Click here to sign up or stop by the Youth Services Desk to register your child today. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TonieBoxes & Tonies Now Available!

The Library has 4 TonieBoxes and a growing collection of Tonie figures available for check out. For more information, visit our Tonie page!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before they enter Kindergarten. The program is for kids from birth to the beginning of Kindergarten. Reading together helps develop important pre-reading skills to encourage learning success. Earn fun incentives while preparing your child to succeed in school.

500 Books Before Middle School

The concept of the program is simple: read a book, any book, and have fun! The goal is to read 500 books (on individual reading levels) before your child starts middle school (and yes, you can repeat books). This free program encourages kids in Kindergarten – 4th grade to reinforce the reading skills they are learning in school. Earn a free book and a sweet treat when you complete 500 books.