Children’s Programs

Study Sharp Tutoring
Fall Session Begins September 9: Monday-Thursday 4 PM – 6 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.


Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
October 1 – November 30
Grades K-4
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday by signing up to take the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge. Stop by the Children’s Department for your log and more information starting October 1.


Celebrate Dinovember
November 1 – 30
All Ages!Visit the Children’s Department for fun activities about dinosaurs as we celebrate Dinovember all month. Activities will change, so visit often.


Share Some Christmas Cheer!
November 1 – 16
All Ages!
Visit the Children’s Department to make a Christmas card to say “happy holidays and thank you” to active military troops. Let’s share some holiday love! All cards will be sent to the USASOA’s Cards for the Troops and will be distributed to active military members worldwide.


Stay & Play
Tuesday, October 8 & 22 and November 12 & 26
10:00-11:00 AM
Children from birth – 36 months and their caregivers meet in our programming room where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. This is an unstructured free play time for both caregiver and child. Registration is requested.


Toddlertime
Thursdays, September 19 – November 21
10:0010:30 AM
Children ages 18-36 months can come enjoy stories, finger-plays, songs & a simple craft. Sessions are every Thursday morning from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Registration is required.


Storytime
Wednesdays, September 18 – November 20
10:00-10:45 AM
Children ages 3-5 (who have not been to Kindergarten) come enjoy stories, rhymes, songs & a simple craft. Sessions are held Wednesday mornings from 10:00-10:45 a.m. 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. The August session is our last lunchtime meeting; kids are invited to bring a sack lunch.
Registration is required.
October 2: Mystery
November 6: Historical Fiction


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.
October 1: Scarecrow Cupcakes
November 1: Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils


Children’s Activities
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.
October: I Spy
November:  Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt


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.