Youth & Families
We love helping your children grow and learn. Check out our events and collections for the support you need as a family.
Join us for Storytime
BabyTime
Babytime is a 15-minute story, song and rhyme time, followed by a 30-minute playtime. This program is for babies ages six to 24 months and their caregiver. Only the caregiver and baby may attend. No registration required.
Play and Learn Storytime
Storytime will include stories, songs, rhymes and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. This storytime is perfect for children who prefer a cozy atmosphere. Recommended for ages 2-5 and their families. No registration required.
Super sized Storytime
We’re super-sizing our Family Storytime. Join us in the Dunning Room on the main level for the same storytime you know and love but SUPER-SIZED! We’ll have more room to wiggle and sing and more room for friends. Storytime includes a mix of books, songs, and activities for children ages 2-5 with their families. Registration is not required.
Kindergarten Bootcamp
Storytime will include a mix of books, songs, and activities for children ages 4-5; kids will attend alone to help prepare for a classroom setting. Caregiver must remain on the Youth Lower Level. Registration required.
Updates
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Kids – Celebrate Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July, the month when the Americans with Disabilities Act was first signed. It’s a time to celebrate advances in inclusion. Whether your story includes a physical disability, a neurodiversity or neither, we invite you to celebrate our differences with these youth titles. More titles can also be found on…
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Nerd Out About Nonfiction: A Booklist for Curious Kids
This summer, spend time diving into the topics you want to learn about, outside of the classroom walls. This book list takes you down the Dewey Decimal system to explore some fun topics and answer big questions about everything, from learning a language to riding a skateboard! For the Budding Bookworm the reading adventure by…
Upcoming Events
Sat Jul 27 @ 11:00 AM Bubble Science!Motley Misfits will be sending their Bubbleologist to the library to show us their fun bubble tricks and teach us about the amazing science of bubbles! Fun for the whole…
Mon Jul 29 @ 09:30 AM Neighborhood Walk (Family Friendly, Ages 0+)
Join Miss Nicole for a Neighborhood Walk on July 29th at 9:30am! We will meet outside the Library and take a neighborhood walk to a local park for some play and social time! Hope to see you there!
Mon Jul 29 @ 07:00 PM Bedtime Storytime
Bring your blankies and comfy clothes down to Bedtime Storytime! We’ll be cuddling up to read books, sing songs, and other soothing activities to get your family ready for a peaceful slumber.