After School Tutoring
Fall Session Begins September 14th
Mondays – Thursdays from 3:30-6:00 PM
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.
Take Home Craft Kit – Preschool – 4th Grade
October 1: Beaded Pumpkin
November 2: Coffee Filter Turkey
Pick up a craft kit with supplies and instructions to make a simple craft. Kits available while supplies last. This program is made possible by grant funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC).
Wrapped Books! – All Ages
Available October 1 – October 31
Check out a wrapped item and you could be eligible to win a prize! Complete the included form and return it to the library by October 31. Winners will be notified on November 2.
Family Cooks: Mini Apple Pie – Families with Children
Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 PM
Celebrate fall by making your own take and bake mini apple pie for a tasty family activity. Open to elementary age children and older along with their family.
Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary – Preschool – Grade 2
Wednesday, October 14, 4:00-5:30 PM
Winnie the Pooh turns 100 this year! Let’s celebrate the 100th anniversary of the classic A.A. Milne book and watch a movie with fun treats and activities.
Look Again! Exploring Optical Illusions – Grades 3-5
Thursday, October 15, 4:00-5:30 PM
In this fun and interactive session, children will explore amazing optical illusions and uncover the science behind how and why they work. Program presented by PBS Western Reserve.
Elephant & Piggie Party – Grades K-2
Monday, October 19, 4:00 PM
Do you love Mo Willem’s Elephant & Piggie? Let’s party with fun stories, activities, and games.
Sensory Room Exploration – All Ages
Friday,October 23 & Saturday, October 24
Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28
By Appointment Only
Sign up for a 30-minute session in our pop-up sensory room! Children must be supervised at all times. Register for a time slot below.
Kids Cook: Fall Favorites – Grades 1-4
Monday, October 26, 4:00 PM
Join us for baked apple parfaits and pumpkin milkshakes!
Win A Puzzle! – All Ages
November 2 – November 24
Each time you use your library card, you may enter to win one of our donated puzzles still sealed in plastic! Winners will be notified November 25.
Honoring Our Veterans – All Ages
Runs through November
Stop by and put the name of a veteran on a star. We’ll proudly display them through November.
Holiday Cards for the Troops – All Ages
November 2 – November 21
Come into the Children’s Department and make a holiday card to say “happy holidays and thank you” to active military troops. All cards will be sent to the USASOA’s Cards for the Troops and will be distributed to active military members worldwide.
Kids Cook: Pie Party – Grades 1-4
Monday, November 9, 4:00 PM
Let’s get creative with a Thanksgiving favorite and make pumpkin pie in a cup!
After Hours Glow Party – Preschool – Grade 4
Friday, November 13, 4:45-6:00 PM
Come enjoy a glow-in-the-dark party after hours in the library! Let’s get our glow on with fun activities and a dance party. Please arrive before the library closes at 5:00 PM.
Play Every Day, The Jump Rope Way – Grades 1-4
Monday, November 16, 4:00 PM
Make your own jump rope and learn healthy habits to stay active. Present by Central State University Extension Office.
What Can We Make With A Circle? – Grades K-2
Wednesday, November 18, 4:00 PM
Join our easy, beginner drawing class for early elementary kids. Let’s see what we can draw when we start with just a circle.
Stay & Play – Ages Birth – 36 Months
Tuesdays, October 13 & 27 and November 10 & 24
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, October 1 – November 19
10:00–10:30 AM
Children are welcome to enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs & a simple craft
Storytime – Ages 3-5 Years
Wednesdays, September 30 – November 18
10:00-10:45 AM
This program encourages preschoolers to attend independently and includes stories, fingerplays, 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. Registration is required.
October 7: Mystery
November 4: Historical 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.
October: Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt
November: Gratitude Tree
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 6 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.