After School Tutoring
Winter/Spring Session Begins January 12th
Mondays – Thursdays from 3:30-6:30 PM (All Subjects)
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00-7:00 PM (Math)
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.
Children’s Bookmark Contest – Preschool – 4th Grade
Beginning Monday, April 6th
Pick up your entry form for the children’s bookmark contest in the Youth Services Department. Winning bookmarks will be distributed during Children’s Book Week in May. All entries are due back by Monday, April 27.
Kids Gardening Class – Grades 1-4
Wednesdays, April 8 – 29, 4:00 PM
Join us for a 4-week fun, hands-on gardening class in partnership with Central State Extension 4-H and Columbiana Project Playground. Students will explore soil, seeds, garden planning, and simple ways to help plants thrive this upcoming spring. Plants will be used to beautify the playground project in Firestone Park.
National Library Week – All Ages
April 19th – April 25th
Join us for fun activities to Find Your Joy and celebrate the resources and services the library provides. Participate in our themed days with staff: Monday – Bright Color Day and Pancakes for Patrons in the morning; Tuesday – Twin Day; Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday; Thursday – Superhero Day with free comic books; Friday – Support Your Library. Each day from 1:00-3:00 PM, we will have Chat with a Librarian whee you will have time to sit, drink coffee, and have conversation with one of our staff members.
Stuffed Animal Hospital – Preschool – 1st Grade
Monday, April 27, 4:00 PM
Kids in preschool-1st grade 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-play program; no stuffed friends will be repaired or mended.
Storywalk – All Ages
Begins May 1st
We’re kicking off our 2026 Storywalk! 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
Children’s Book Week – All Children
May 4th – 9th
Visit the Youth Services Department for fun activities during Children’s Book Week.
Cat-Tastic Castles – All Ages
Tuesday, May 5, 5:30-7:00 PM
Cats can’t resist a good cardboard box! Stop by to decorate your own cat castles to take home to your furry friend. Note: Due to the use of sharp objects and hot glue guns, children must be supervised by a parent or guardian during the program.
Mommy & Me Tea – Ages 4-8
Saturday, May 9, 11:00 AM
Mommies and their little ones are cordially invited to the library for a tea party. We will drink tea, make a craft, and enjoy fun activities.
Read to SomeBunny- Grades 1-4
Monday, May 11, 4:00-5:00 PM
Cute, cuddly, and non-intimidating bunnies are perfect listeners! Kids in grades 1-4, sign up to read aloud to a 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).
Disney Family Night – Family
Monday, May 11, 6:00-7:00 PM
Families with kids in preschool – 4th grade can join us for a fun night of trivia, crafts, games, and activities based on the Disney franchise.
Kids Around the World Food Series – Grades 1-4
Italy: Monday, May 18, 4:00 PM
We are finishing our journey around the world! In May, we will be going to Italy and making flatbread pizzas.
Stay & Play – Ages Birth – 36 Months
Tuesdays, April 14 & 28 and May 12 & 26
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, March 19 – April 30
10:00–10:30 AM
Children can come enjoy stories, finger-plays, songs & a simple craft.
Storytime – Ages 3-5 Years
Wednesdays, March 18 – April 29
10:00-10:45 AM
This program encourages preschoolers to attend independently and includes stories, finger-plays, songs, and a simple craft.
Cookies & Books Book Discussion
1st Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 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! Registration is required.
April 1: Humor
May 6: Realistic Fiction
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.
April: Egg Scavenger Hunt
May: Sensory Station (activity will change weekly)
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.
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.