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.


Special Needs Reading Racers Car Race
Monday, September 23, 5:30 PM – Assembling and Decorating Cars
Saturday, September 28, 1:00 PM – The Big Race!
All ages welcome!
Calling all racers! Special needs individuals can join us for a pinewood car race! Register on our website then stop by on Monday, September 23rd to build and decorate your car. On Saturday, September 28th, we will compete and race each other to find out who will be the winner!


Kids Cook: After-School Snacks
Monday, September 30, 4:00 PM
Ages 7-10
A beginner’s cooking class where young cooks and bakers make fun and easy after-school snacks.


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.


Disguise a Duck!
October 1 – 12
All Ages!
Come disguise a rubber duck in a costume for Halloween. We will have a table set up with supplies from October 1-12 or take one home to decorate. All ducks are due back to the library by Saturday, October 19. Ducks will be displayed the last two weeks of October.


Canvas Creations
Monday, October 7, 4:00-5:00 PM
Grades 2-4
Personalize a canvas pouch with fun designs to color. Dress for a mess.


Reading Buddies!
Thursday, October 10, 6:00-7:00 PM
Grades 1-4
Kids, register for a 10-minute session to practice your reading with a licensed therapy dog. Limited spaces available.


Kids Cook: Candy Sushi
Wednesday, October 23, 4:00 PM
Grades 1-4
A beginner’s class where young cooks and bakers will make sushi and kabobs out of candy.


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.


Kids Cook: Pumpkin Party
Friday, November 1, 4:00 PM
Grades 1-4
A beginner’s class where young cooks and bakers will make pumpkin popcorn balls and chocolate covered pretzels.


Night Sky 101
Tuesday, November 12th
Grades K-3: 4:00-4:30 PM
Grades 4-8: 5:00-6:00 PM
Learn about the night sky in a portable planetarium from Solstice Outreach, LLC. Group size is limited,


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


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.