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Children's Homepage
Drop-in Story time
Special Programs
Family Science
Passport to Adventure
Computer Classes for Kids
Bookmarkers
Playgroup
Family Game Night
Chess Club
Tales and Tails

Children's Homepage

One of things that librarians enjoy most is having the opportunity to share stories, knowledge, and our love of reading with the community. Sometimes this is accomplished through one-on-one interactions with customers looking for materials. Often, though, the best forum for sharing is through special programs.

The Library prides itself on offering a wide selection of programs including story times, craft and science activities, and reading practice with therapy dogs, just to highlight a few. Since we want to be responsive to our community's needs, we've developed a short survey to gain your input. We ask that you take a moment and share your thoughts with us on children's programming. Your responses will help us plan future programs. Simply click here to fill out the survey. Thanks for your help!

Drop-in Story time

Drop-in story time is for all ages. It will be held on the following dates:

Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am : March 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursdays, 10:30 -11:00 am: March 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

No Registration Required

Special Programs

Monkey Around with Curious George
Fingerpainting, stories, and other activities
Tuesday, March 9
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Ages 4 - Grade 2
Registration required

Winnie the Pooh Party
Bounce like Tigger and party with Pooh
Tuesday, April 13
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Ages 3 (with parent) - Grade 2
Registration required

Family Science

Water Science
Fun science activities with water for the whole family
Monday, March 15
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
All ages
Registration required

Passport to Adventure

Passport to Adventure: China
Learn and have fun through games, crafts, music, and a story
April 15
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Grades K - 6
Registration required

Computer Classes for Kids

OpenOffice Basic Spreadsheets
Tuesday, March 16
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Grades 3 - 6
Registration required

Advanced Word Processing
Tuesday, April 20
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Grades 3 - 6
Registration required

Advanced OpenOffice Impress (Slide Show Presentations)
Tuesday, May 18
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Grades 2 - 6
Registration required

Bookmarkers

In this book club children and adults of all ages come together to meet, talk, and socialize with new friends. Our group will discuss the novel and do activities, games, and crafts reflecting the selected story. Join us as we have fun and share a love of reading. Please read the book prior to the meeting.

Frindle by Andrew Clements
Tuesday, March 23
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration Required

The Borrowers by Mary Norton
Tuesday, April 27
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration Required

Playgroup

Children and parents / caregivers can join us for some time of unstructured play. The library provides developmentally appropriate toys.

Mondays
11:00 a.m. - noon: March 8, 15, 22, 29
                              April 5, 12, 19, 26
                              May 3, 10, 17, 24
Wednesdays
11:00 a.m. - noon March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
                              April 7, 14, 21, 28
                              May 5, 12, 19, 26

No Registration Required

Family Game Night

Make new friends when you come to the library to play board games.

Monday, March 1
Monday, April 5
Monday,May 3
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All ages.
No registration necessary

Chess Club

Make new friends. Learn to play chess if you don't know how.

Thursday, February 25
Thursday, March 25
Thursday, April 22
Grades K - 6
No Registration Required

Tales and Tails

Children can read to a furry friendd on the second Saturday of the month.

Saturday, March 13
Saturday, April 10
Saturday, May 8
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
No Registration Required.