For Babies Through Kindergarten …
Book Babies
Ages: Birth to 12 months with an adult Tuesdays, 10 to 10:20 a. m.
Mother Goose Storytime
Ages: 12 to 24 months with an adult Tuesdays, 11 to 11:20 a. m.
Toddler Tales
Ages: 2 to 3½ with an adult Mondays, 11 to 11:30 a. m. OR Wednesdays, 10 to 10:30 a. m.
Preschool Storytime
Ages: 3½ to 5 Tuesdays, 1 to 1:45 p. m. OR Wednesdays, 11 to 11:45 a. m.
Kindergarten Storytime:
Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds Thursdays, 10 to 11 a. m. OR 1:15 to 2:15 p. m.
Bodies in Motion
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult Fridays, 11 to 11:30 a. m. OR 1 to 1:30 p. m.
Tiny Tunes Music
Ages: 2 ½ to 5 with an adult Mondays, 10 to 10:30 a. m.
Science for Tots
Ages: 2 and up with a parent. Siblings welcome. 6 to 6:20 p. m. Everything but the Kitchen Sink Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 Totally Gross Thursdays, Mar. 2, 9, 16 and 23
Magic School Bus Science Explorer
Ages: Preschool and up with a parent. Siblings welcome. Mondays, Feb. 13 & 27, Mar. 13 & 27 6 to 6:30 p. m
Children’ s Programs
Please register at the Youth Services Desk unless otherwise noted.
Spring session: 8 weeks, Apr. 3 through May 26 Sign-ups for residents: Mar. 20 Sign-ups for non-residents: Mar. 27
For Grades Kindergarten and Up
Magic Tree House Book Club
Ages: Kindergarten and up Saturdays, 10 to 10:45 a. m. Feb. 4: High Time for Heroes Mar. 6: Soccer on Sunday Apr. 1: Shadow of the Shark
Travel with Jack and Annie in their magic tree house when you read a book from the series by Mary Pope Osborne. Join us for a discussion and activities.
FIRST LEGO League Jr.
Ages: 6 to 10 First and Third Wednesdays of the Month 6:30 to 7:30 p. m.
We’ re looking for members to join our Creature Craze Team!
Homeschoolers ' Group
Ages: Children of all ages with a parent Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the Month 1:30 to 2:30 p. m.
Share your experiences and get great tips at this twice a month homeschoolers ' group. While the parents facilitate their own idea swap, their multi-age children will participate in an enrichment class. Register at the Youth Services Desk. Walkins are welcome.
Chess with a Champion
Ages: Grades 1 through 6 Third Tuesday of the Month( No class in March) 6:30 to 7:30 p. m.
Peter Vuljanic, a champion chess player, will offer free instruction and tips to children of all skill levels. Register at the Youth Services Desk.
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Write On! Contest Sunday, Feb. 19 1:30 to 2:30 p. m.
We are excited to partner with PBS Kids( WQED) for a special writing program as part of the PBS Kids Write On! Contest. Children will participate in fun writing and illustrating activities and have the opportunity to submit an entry. This Write On! PBS Contest runs from Jan. 4 through Mar. 31 and encourages children grades K through 5 to submit their own original illustrated stories for great prizes.
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