Preschoolers

By admin, Tue, 06/16/2026 - 07:00

Join us for a special live dinosaur music and dance party with children's musician Andyroo! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers.


Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

By admin, Tue, 06/16/2026 - 07:00

Join us for Preschool Story Time each Tuesday at 11:30 am where we will listen to stories, sing and dance, and do an occasional craft to explore creativity and also help build fine motor skills each week! Our program will be held in the children’s area of the Fairbanks Branch Library. This program is for children ages 3-6. Siblings are always welcome!


This program is provided in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairbanks Library.

By admin, Tue, 06/16/2026 - 07:00

Join us for Preschool Story Time each Tuesday at 11:30 am where we will listen to stories, sing and dance, and do an occasional craft to explore creativity and also help build fine motor skills each week! Our program will be held in the children’s area of the Fairbanks Branch Library. This program is for children ages 3-6. Siblings are always welcome!


This program is provided in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairbanks Library.

By admin, Tue, 06/16/2026 - 07:00

Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out in the Children's Library starting 15 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.

By admin, Tue, 06/16/2026 - 04:00

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for preschoolers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!

This program is a wonderful way to promote early literacy, social skills, and kindergarten readiness skills!

Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Sapling story time.

By admin, Tue, 06/16/2026 - 04:00

Enjoy wonderful stories, sing along to fun songs, and let your little ones play and explore. Every Wednesday at 11:30am.

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By admin, Tue, 06/16/2026 - 01:00

Join us for a very special story time with author/illustrator, Travis Eck.  Mr. Travis will read two books from the Otter the Auditor series, answer questions, and teach you how to draw Otter!

THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN OUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. 80 TICKETS MAX.

By admin, Tue, 06/16/2026 - 01:00

Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00 am for Toddler Story Time! This 30-minute Story Time is designed for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years old. We meet in the children's area to share books, songs, rhymes, and more! After Story Time, the toy cabinets are opened and the children are invited to stay and play. It's a great way to meet other caregivers and give your toddler a chance to socialize. 

Siblings are always welcome. 

We meet in the children's area where the picture books and campfire rug are located. 

No registration or tickets required. 

By admin, Tue, 06/16/2026 - 01:00

Join us for Preschool Story Time each Tuesday at 11:30 am where we will listen to stories, sing and dance, and do an occasional craft to explore creativity and also help build fine motor skills each week! Our program will be held in the children’s area of the Fairbanks Branch Library. This program is for children ages 3-6. Siblings are always welcome!


This program is provided in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairbanks Library.

By admin, Mon, 06/15/2026 - 22:00

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime.  We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills.  Ages 0-5.