Kids

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Bring your creativity to life with this after-school craft program. Try your hand at a new craft each week and take home a masterpiece!

Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.

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Krafty Kids is a whimsical environment where children can express their creativity through a variety of artistic activities, ranging from painting to sculpting. With an extensive selection of supplies and guided sessions, kids have the opportunity to explore their talents and craft unique masterpieces to take home. Join us every Wednesday at 3:45 PM for an inspiring creative adventure!

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Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.
Thank you for your cooperation in holding space for and support of the age-appropriate developmental needs of children.

Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.

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Join us for our Tween Book Club! We will discuss the book of the month, have snacks, and enjoy book related activities. This month we will be reading "Don't Turn Out the Lights" by Jonathan Maberry.

On Friday, October 9th, we will discuss pages 1-191.

On Friday, October 23rd, we will discuss the rest of the book.

This book club is intended for children ages 8-12. Online registration is required; space is limited. 

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Join the library and The Michelle Project for a special Saturday story time! These interactive story times are suitable for all ages and abilities. We’ll explore the world of early literacy through singing, talking, writing, playing, and reading! Each super fun educational adventure is inspired by celebrations and traditions from that month. There's always a free book waiting for you at every session!

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Bring the whole family for a fun LEGO challenge.

You'll get a challenge card to follow, and if you complete all the steps, you'll get entered into the Lego prize drawing.

All ages and skill levels are welcome.

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Join us as we share our love for the Switch by playing games together and forming new friendships. We will provide the switch and controllers for you to play with or bring your personal device! Light refreshments provided!

This program is intended for children 5 - 12 years old. Tickets handed out starting at 5:30pm.