Children’s Programs

Study Sharp Tutoring
General Subjects: Monday-Thursday 4:00-6:00 PM
Math: Monday-Thursday 3:30-7:00 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.


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.


Blind Date with a Book!
Saturday, February 1st – Friday, February 28th
Not sure what to read next? Take a chance on a wrapped book! Books will be wrapped in each department. Return the entry inside the book to the library by February 28 to be entered into a drawing for prizes.


Take & Make Craft Kit: Valentine Suncatchers
Available beginning Saturday, February 1st
Preschool – 4th Grade
Pick up a craft kit with all the supplies and instructions to make a cute Valentine suncatcher.


Valentine Card Love – All Ages
Saturday, February 1 – Wednesday, February 12
Visit the Children’s Department to make a Valentine card to share with our friends at local senior living facilities. All cards will be delivered on Valentine’s Day.


Winter Fun Camp – Grades K-2
Mondays, January 27 – 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 27 – 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.


Valentine Treats – Grades 1-4
Friday, February 7, 4:00 PM
Let’s share some love as we learn to make Valentine S’more Pops and Strawberry Chex Mix.


Drawing with Mr. Don – Grades 1-4
Wednesday, February 19, 4:00 PM
Join Mr. Don to draw a Valentine teddy bear for this informal holiday-themed drawing lesson. Class will run approximately one hour.


Super Smash Bros. Tournament: Kids Edition – Grades 1-4
Wednesday, February 26, 4:00-5:30 PM
Join us at the library and put your Smash skills to the test! Who will be champion?


Glow Crazy Dance Party – Preschool – 4th Grade
Friday, February 28, 5:45-7:00 PM
Come enjoy a glow in the dark party after the library has closed. There will be fun glow activities, glow sticks, and a dance party. Please arrive before the library closes at 6:00 PM.


Kid’s Puzzle Competition – Grades 2 – 4
Monday, February 3, 5:00-7:00 PM
Grab a friend or compete on your own to see who can complete a jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Prizes provided by the Friends of the Library.


Oreo Trivia and Tasting – Grades 1 – 4
Monday, February 10, 5:00-7:00 PM
If you love Oreos, join us for trivia, Oreo tasting, and other activities. Which Oreo is your favorite?


Happy Pi Day! – Grades 3 – 7
Friday, March 14, 4:00 PM
Celebrate Pi with Pie! We will be making mini pies to take home.


4th Annual Tiny Art Show
Kits Available Beginning Monday, March 17th
Return Completed Art by Tuesday, April 1st
Want to show off your artistic talents in our tiny art show this spring? Stop by the library to receive your tiny art kit! Once you’ve painted your mini canvas, return it to the library to become a piece in the community exhibit. Kits can be picked up beginning Monday, March 17th. Please return your completed art piece by Tuesday, April 1st. The community art show will begin on Monday, April 7th.

We encourage all types of creativity! If paint is not your strong suit, feel free to use other materials to decorate your canvas.

Open to all ages, while supplies last.


Read to SomeBunny – Grades 1-4
Wednesday, March 19, 4:00-5:00 PM
Cute, cuddly, non-intimidating bunnies are perfect listeners! Sign up to read aloud to live, registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets (therapy rabbits) for 10-minute sessions. Rabbits are provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, and Feathered Friends Rescue and Sanctuary).


After-Hours Nerf Battle: Kid’s Edition – Grades 2-4
Friday, March 21, 6:00-7:00 PM
Hey kids, it’s your turn to battle it out after hours at the library! Please arrive before the library closes and bring your own Nerf gun. Darts will be provided.


Stuffed Animal Hospital – Preschool – 1st Grade
Wednesday, March 26, 4:00-5:00 PM
Kids bring your favorite stuffy to the library and take them through a wellness check where you get to be the doctor. There will be stations set up with crafts and other activities related to a doctor visit. This is a pretend hospital, no stuffed friends will be repaired or mended.


Stay & Play Ages Birth – 36 Months
Tuesdays, February 11 & 25 and March 11 & 25
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
Current Session: Thursdays, January 16 – February 27
Next Session: Thursdays, March 20 – May 1
10:0010:30 AM
Children can come enjoy stories, finger-plays, songs & a simple craft. Registration is required.


StorytimeAges 3-5 Years
Current Session: Wednesdays, January 15 – February 26
Next Session: Wednesdays, March 19 – April 30
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.
February 5: Biography
March 5: Science Fiction


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.
February: Community Coloring Table
March:  I Spy Table


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.

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.