Children's Programs

Pick up your list of the 100 best picture books at the Children's Service Desk or click the link above to print it. Redeem your list at the Children's Service Desk and receive a prize and certificate.  We will check registration before handing out the prize and certification.

Using the list, read through 100 picture books and check them off as you go. Reading includes being read to, reading independently or listening to an audiobook of the story.

Under each title fill in your favorite part of the story - parents and caregivers can do this for you. There are bonus staff reads at the end that are not necessary to complete. When you finish the list redeem it at the Children's Service Desk. A completion certificate and small prize will be awarded.

Join us for kid-tested, parent approved movies. Movies are subject to change. Families are welcome to bring blankets, pillows and snacks.

Drop in and stimulate your baby's senses and promote early literacy techniques with this 20 minute baby storytime with social playtime after. We will bounce baby to rhymes, share stories, sing songs and tickle baby. Siblings are welcome.

"Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play -- Everyday!" This handout provides early literacy guidelines for you to use with your children. Every Child Ready to Read is not a program at the library, but a resource describing the importance of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing with your child at different developmental levels.

Pick up your reading list of classic/contemporary literature at the Children's Service Desk or print it from the link above. Review 24 books within this 12 month window (September 4, 2012 - September 3, 2013). Twelve novels must be from the library's list. You may listen to audiobooks. Receive an incentive and be entered in a drawing for a Nexus 7 tablet - you must be registered in order to earn any prizes/incentives.

Reviews must answer the following three questions, and do not need to be on library supplied paper:

• What was your favorite/least favorite part of this book?
• What was the conflict in the book?
• How was the conflict resolved?

Reviews should be at least eight full length sentences long. Please be sure to include your full name and phone number on every review you submit. Reviews may be turned in one at a time, or all at once. Every review will be read by the children's librarian. All books reviewed must be novels, and must be at the participant's reading level.

The drawing will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2013.

Request a group visit any time of year. A variety of literature-based programs are available for children birth through grade 6. Click here to learn more and/or to register online.

Make themed Lego projects with other kids who like Legos! Lego Lab: Family Edition is intended for families with children of all ages.

Listen to fun stories, watch a creative puppet show, and participate in a theme related activity.

Join us for an early literacy experience as we read stories, sing songs and have musical movement. Story Sprouts is designed to prepare children ages 24 to 35 months for preschool. Siblings are welcome.

Join Ellen, Children's Services Librarian, for a fast-paced storytime for families with children of all ages and childcare providers. Come for books, music, fingerplays, and a short animated story or e-book. While geared towards childcare providers, families are always welcome to attend.

An early literacy experience for one and two-year-old children accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The program is designed to prepare children for preschool experiences. We will read stories, sing songs, do finger plays and have musical movement. Join us after for 15 minutes of social play time. Siblings welcome.

Programs may include family bingo, game night, zumba and more! See the library calendar for each session's topic.

Join us for a variety of tween activities including: art, yoga, book discussions, game days and more! Registration is required for most programs, please click here to see which programs require registration.