Children’s Programs

Study Sharp Tutoring
General Subjects: Monday-Thursday 3:30-6:00 PM
Math: Monday-Thursday 3:30-6:30 PM
Study Sharp 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.


Letters to Santa – All Ages
December 2 – 17
Kids can drop off their letter with their Christmas wishes for Santa in the Children’s Department. Please make sure you include the child’s name and a return address to receive a response letter. Letters are accepted until December 17th to ensure a response before Christmas.


Countdown to Christmas Boxes – Preschool – 4th Grade
Available beginning December 2ndThis cool box for kids includes fun activities to help kids countdown the 12 days before Christmas! Boxes include activities for families to share and are available while supplies last.


Elf Workshop Grades 1 – 4
Monday, December 9, 4:00-5:00 PM
Calling all Santa’s helpers! Let’s make ornaments, snowflakes, decorate cookies, and more in Santa’s workshop.


Drawing with Mr. Don – Grades 1-4
Wednesday, December 18, 4:00 PMJoin Mr. Don to draw Christmas trees with ornaments for an informal, holiday-themed drawing lesson. Class will run approximately one hour.


Kids Cook: Grinchy Treats Grades 1 – 4
Thursday, December 19, 4:00 PM
Let’s make some Grinch pancakes for some holiday fun!


“Noon” Year’s Party Preschool – 2nd Grade
Tuesday, December 31, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Find it difficult to stay up all the way to midnight? Come celebrate the New Year with games, crafts, refreshments, and fun as we countdown to “Noon”.


Winter Reading Challenge – Preschool – 4th Grade
January 2 – February 28
Too cold to go outside? Join our winter reading challenge and stay in and read a book. Read for 10 minutes at least 30 times during the challenge and be entered to win a cool prize. Contact the Youth Services Department with any questions.


Winter Fun Camp – Grades K-2
Mondays, January 6 – February 10, 4:00-5:00 PM
Join us as we explore winter with fun activities and crafts. Sign up for this 5-week session where we will explore shadows, snowflakes, animals, and sports.


Winter Fun Camp – Grades 3-5
Mondays, January 6 – February 10, 5:30-6:30 PM
Let’s look at how we can survive the cold winter with fun activities. Sign up for this 5-week session where we will explore hibernation, migration, adaptations for animals and people, and survival skills.


Candy Bar Bingo – All Ages
Tuesday, January 14, 6:00 PM
Friends and families of all ages, come play Bingo at the library! We will play several rounds of Bingo with candy for the winners. Come have some fun and enjoy a sweet treat!


Lego Race – Grades 1 – 12
Wednesday, January 15, 4:00-5:30 PM
Kids and teens can join us to unleash their inner engineers by designing and building their own unique Lego cars. Once the cars are built, the real fun begins as they race against each other on our specially designed track.


Reading Buddies – Grades 1-4
Saturday, January 18, 1:00-2:30 PM
Kids can register for a 10-minute session to practice their reading with a licensed therapy dog. Limited spaces available.


Kids Cook: Snowman Surprises – Grades 1-4
Wednesday, January 22, 4:00 PM
Celebrate winter with fun snowman snacks! Allergy alert: peanut butter will be used in this program.


Stay & Play Ages Birth – 36 Months
Tuesday, December 10 and January 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.


ToddlertimeAges 18-36 Months
Thursdays, January 16 – February 27
10:0010:30 AM
Children can come enjoy stories, finger-plays, songs & a simple craft. Registration is required.


StorytimeAges 3-5 Years
Wednesdays, January 15 – February 26
10:00-10:45 AM
This program encourages preschoolers to attend independently and includes stories, finger-plays, songs, and a simple craft. Registration is required. 


Cookies & Books Book Discussion
1st Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 PM
Grades 3-4

Read a good book, eat sweet treats and do fun activities.  Each month we will read books from a different genre. Registration is required.
December 4: Holiday Story
January 8: Graphic Novel


Craft Take and Make Kits                         
Kids in Preschool through 4th grade pick up a fun craft kit at the beginning of each month.  Kits will be available while supplies last.
December 2: Countdown to Christmas Boxes
January 2: Yarn Wrapped Snowman


Children’s Challenges
Each month visit the Youth Services Department to create, make guesses and spend time together.  Some challenges will change weekly so be sure to visit often.
December: Light up the Library by Decorating a Christmas Light
January:  Guess the Character


TonieBoxes & Tonies Now Available!
The Library has 3 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.

Register by clicking the button below and then stop by the Youth Services Department to get your log.


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.

Register by clicking the button below and then stop by the Youth Services Department to get your log.


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.