Children's Programs - Columbiana Public Library

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.

Schedule a Tutor Appointment

Blind Date with Book – All Ages
February 2nd – 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 28th to be entered into a drawing for prizes.

Kid’s Food Nutrition Series – Grades 1-4
Tuesdays, February 10 – March 24, 4:00 PM
A 7-week nutrition class with hands-on learning to teach children about the importance of eating healthy, food safety, and physical activity. Presented by The Ohio State University EFNEP. Registration is required for all seven weekly sessions.

Wild Wonderful Birds – Grades 1-4
Wednesday, February 25, 4:00 PM
Learn about birds, their beaks, and how they adapt to their environment through hands-on activities and a craft. Materials provided by Western Reserve PBS.

Tidy Teeth – Ages 3-5
Tuesday, March 3, 10:00 AM
Children learn the importance of brushing their teeth and developing healthy habits with help from the PBS Kids show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Children will engage in a read-aloud, hands-on activities, and interactive digital games. Presented by Western Reserve PBS.

After-Hours Nerf Battle – Grades 2-4
Friday, March 6, 5:00-6:00 PM
Hey kids, it’s your turn to battle it out after the library closes. Please bring your own Nerf gun, darts will be provided. Note: Parents will need to sign a waiver upon drop off, so plan to arrive before the library closes at 5:00 PM.

Monster Claws – Grades 2-4
Monday, March 9, 4:00 PM
Join us for some engineering fun as we use pneumatic pistons, cylinders, and rebuildable parts to make a claw that grabs. Presented by Hannah Telesz, 4-H Educator with Central State University.

Celebrate National Scribble Day – Grades K-3
Friday, March 27, 4:00 PM
Celebrate National Scribble Day with fun stations set up to create scribble art. The program will run approximately 30-45 minutes.

Kids Food Series – Grades 1-4
Ireland: Monday, March 16, 4:00 PM
We are continuing our journey around the world! In February, we will be exploring England’s cuisine and making English Trifle and tea sandwiches. In March, we’ll be making traditional Irish pancakes.

Stay & Play – Ages Birth – 36 Months
Tuesdays, February 10 & 24 and March 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, 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.
February 4: Biography
March 4: Science 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.
February: Indoor Obstacle Course
March: I Spy

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.

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.