Programs for Children
Calendar of Events - check all of the events, dates and times at the library.
PUBLIC STORYTIMES
Public storytimes are presented for parents and caregivers/babysitters accompanying their own children.
- Monday Under 2s Storytimes at 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
- These storytimes are geared toward children 24 months or younger.
- Short stories and songs followed by a stay-and-play time
- Registration is not required, but you can receive weekly email reminders by using this LINK
- Wednesday Outdoor Storytime at 9:30 am
- Held outdoors at Southern Woods Park
- Best for under 5 years of age.
- Registration is not required, but you can receive weekly email reminders and weather updates by using this LINK
- Friday Storytimes at 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
- These storytimes are geared toward children under 5 years of age.
- Longer stories plus songs, rhymes and early literacy activities
- Registration is not required, but you can receive weekly email reminders by using this LINK
- 1st & 3rd Saturdays Storytimes are held at 10:30 a.m.
- These storytimes are geared toward children under 5 years of age.
- Registration is not required, but you can receive weekly email reminders by using this LINK
- An adult must accompany the child during storytime.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (aka 1KB4K) is a year-round program designed to encourage families to read at least a thousand books to their children before they enter kindergarten. Visit 1KB4K for more details.
Summer Reading Program
The library's summer reading program is one of the largest in the state and runs from the end of May through July. It includes a reading program, incentives for achieving reading goals, performances by fun entertainers, family films and chances to win the end-of-summer grand prize. For more information about the summer reading program, visit Summer @ the Library.
Winter Reading Program
The library annually holds a winter reading program for all ages and starts at the end of November or early December (start and end dates vary). For more information about the winter reading program, visit our Winter Reading Program page.