Programs and Events
Fall Programs
Preschool Story Time [Ages 3-5]
Mondays, 10:30-11:00 AM
September 8 – December 1
Join Ms. Christine for a journey through all the letters of the alphabet, with stories and activities focused on a different letter each week! This program is intended for children ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.
Parachute Play [Ages 1-5]
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:00 AM, 10:30-11:00 AM
September 9 – December 2
Join Hanna for songs and games with our giant parachute! Geared toward ages 1-5, but all are welcome!
Baby/Toddler Story Time [Ages 0-3]
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
September 10 – December 3
Join Hanna for stories and songs chosen just for our littlest readers! Stick around for play time and talk with other caregivers. Geared toward ages 0-3, but all are welcome!
Music and Motion [Ages 0-5]
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
September 11 – December 4
Join Ms. Christine for songs, dancing, rhymes, and more musical fun! This program is intended for ages 0-5, but all ages are welcome.
LEGO Club [All Ages]
First Tuesday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 PM
September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2
Kids of all ages are welcome to join LEGO Club! We’ll have a theme or challenge, build our creations, and display our creations in the Children’s Library. LEGOs are provided.
Afternoon Adventurers [Ages 6-11]
Third Thursday of the Month, 4:00-5:00 PM
September 18, October 16, November 20
Join Hanna for a mixture of games, crafts, STEM activities and more! Each week will feature a new fun theme. Geared toward ages 6-11, but all are welcome!
Youth Take & Make Kits [Ages 5-12]
First Thursday of the Month at 9:00 AM
September 4, October 2, November 6
Stop by the Children’s Desk to grab a craft kit, designed for ages 5-12. One hundred kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reading With Charlie [Ages 5-12]
Two Mondays a Month, 5:30-6:30 PM
September 8 & 22, October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, December 8
Come read to Charlie, our four-legged, furry friend! Charlie is a friendly, patient listener who loves to hear children practice their reading. Register in advance online here for a 10-minute slot for a single child or family. The registration link will go live at 10:00 AM one week prior to each event. Bring your own book or use a provided dog-themed book. This program is geared towards beginning readers, but all children are welcome to register.
Register for the September 22 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the October 6 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the October 20 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the November 3 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the November 17 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the December 8 Reading With Charlie session.
Games in the Garden [All Ages]
Saturday, September 20, 12:00-2:30 PM
With the weather still nice, what better way to have fun than playing games in our beautiful Children’s Garden! We will have a bunch of games and activities set up for you and your family to enjoy the great outdoors. Ring in Fall with some fun and frolicking!
Frankenstuffies [All Ages]
Thursday, October 23, 6:30-7:30 PM
Make your own stuffed animal creation at Frankenstuffies! You can bring a damaged stuffed animal and bring it back to life or use our stuffed animals to make something totally new! All supplies and tools will be provided. Registration is required. Space is limited, and registration will open one week before the program at 10:00AM. Registration will close when the program is full.
Trick or Treat at the Library [All Ages]
Tuesday, October 28, 6:30-8:00 PM
Come in costume for trick or treat time at the library! Enjoy candy, games, crafts, and lots of spooky fun! All ages are welcome.
Author Visit: Max Brallier – The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor's Lair [All Ages]
Wednesday, November 12, 6:30-7:30 PM
Come listen to the author talk about the latest book in his widely popular series, The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor's Lair! A variety of Max's books will be available to purchase from Boswell Books at a 20% discount. Max will be available to meet attendees and sign books after the talk. You may also bring your own book for Max to sign. This event is co-sponsored by Boswell Book Company. Registration is required.
Register for the Max Brallier Author Visit.
Pigeon Party [All Ages]
Wednesday, December 10, 6:00-7:30 PM
Let’s celebrate one of our favorite book characters and meet Mo Willems’ The Pigeon! We’ll also have an interactive workshop provided by First Stage Theater.
Noon Year’s Eve Party [All Ages]
Saturday, December 27, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate the new year early at our Noon Year’s Eve! Play games, make crafts, and we’ll have a countdown at 12 noon.