Events for Children
PLEASE NOTE:
- When registering for programs, please register ONLY for the number of children attending unless otherwise noted.
- Programs are open to participation by older siblings, however, we must prioritize snacks, prizes and give-aways for children within our department's age range of 11 and under. Thank you!
OCTOBER
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, October 9th @ 10:30am
Friday, October 23rd @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Guess the Pumpkin’s Weight!
Through October 17th
Stop in and make your best guess of how much our pumpkin weighs!
Closest guess wins the pumpkin!!
Disguise a Turkey (ages 3-10)
October 19th – November 14th
Pick up a turkey template at the Children’s Desk, take it home and turn it into your favorite children’s book character, then return it by 9/14. Library staff will choose 3 of their favorites to win a prize!
Early Dismissal Day Story Time – Owls! (ages 3-7)
Thursday, October 15th@ 4pm
Registration Open
Join Ms Jeni for an owl-some story time, with owl stories, a game, and a craft!
Friendly Ghost Stories (ages 5+)
Wednesday, October 21st@ 6pm
SOLD OUT
Join Ms Sue for cute & friendly ghostie stories, plus a pet ghost craft!
Homeschool Hangout – Slime!
Friday, October 23rd 2-3 pm
Registration for Slime Making open
Join Ms Jeni for a fun hour of socializing and slime-making! Kids too little for slime-making? Just come to play and make new friends (no registration required).
Flashlight Halloween BINGO! (ages 5+)
Thursday, October 29th@ 6pm
SOLD OUT
November
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, November 6th @ 10:30am
Friday, November 20th @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Disguise a Turkey (ages 3-10)
October 19th – November 14th
Pick up a turkey template at the Children’s Desk, take it home and turn it into your favorite children’s book character, then return it by 11/14. Library staff will choose 3 of their favorites to win a prize!
Local Author Story Time – Ava Visits a Food Pantry, by Karen Scarfo Thomas
Thursday, November 12th @ 4:30pm
Registration appreciated!
Local author, speaker, & Friendly Hands Food Bank Executive Director Karen Scarfo Thomas has written a new book for children! This heartwarming story follows a little girl who visits a food pantry for the 1st time and discovers it's OK to ask for help. She encounters a community full of welcoming volunteers and neighbors who are willing to assist, removing the stigma of visiting a food pantry. Copies will be available for purchase. If you are able, please bring a non-perishable or personal hygiene donation (or two)!
Craft Night – Natural Materials Turkeys! (ages 5+)
Wednesday, November 18th @ 6pm
Registration Opens November 1st
Pinecones, wood slices, feathers, seashells…an assortment of natural materials and other supplies will be available for creative kids to create their own turkey decorations.
Early Dismissal Story Time - Scarecrows (ages 3-7)
Thursday, November 19th @ 4pm
Registration opens November 1st
Join Ms Jeni for a Scarecrow story time, including an activity and a craft!
Homeschool Hangout – Cozy movie & crafts (all ages)
Friday, November 20th @ 2pm
Registration opens November 1st
Join us for an afternoon of crafting while we screen a seasonal movie (Free Birds).
Santa’s Workshop Open House
Wednesday, December 2nd 4:30-7:30
No Registration Required
Santa’s elves will be here to make toys & crafts with kids while they wait to visit with Santa and choose a book from his library! The kitchen elves will have hot cocoa and homemade treats for sale, too
December
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, December 4th @ 10:30am
Friday, December 18th @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
We’ve Ducked the Halls! Rubber Duckie Scavenger Hunt
December 1st-30th
Find all the festive duckies and bring home one of your own!
Santa’s Workshop Open House
Wednesday, December 2nd 4:30-7:30
No Registration Required
Santa’s elves will be here to make toys & crafts with kids while they wait to visit with Santa and choose a book from his library! The kitchen elves will have hot cocoa and homemade treats for sale, too! (proceeds benefit TAB)
Cocoa & Canvases (ages 6+)
Wednesday, December 9th @ 6pm
Registration Opens November 20th
Enjoy a cup of cocoa while you paint the festive canvas of your choosing!
Gingerbread Story Time (ages 3-7)
Thursday, December 17th @ 4pm
Registration Opens December 1st
Join Ms Jeni for a gingerbread-themed story time, with a craft, a gingerbread man hunt, and a snack!
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, October 9th @ 10:30am
Friday, October 23rd @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Guess the Pumpkin’s Weight!
Through October 17th
Stop in and make your best guess of how much our pumpkin weighs!
Closest guess wins the pumpkin!!
Disguise a Turkey (ages 3-10)
October 19th – November 14th
Pick up a turkey template at the Children’s Desk, take it home and turn it into your favorite children’s book character, then return it by 9/14. Library staff will choose 3 of their favorites to win a prize!
Early Dismissal Day Story Time – Owls! (ages 3-7)
Thursday, October 15th@ 4pm
Registration Open
Join Ms Jeni for an owl-some story time, with owl stories, a game, and a craft!
Friendly Ghost Stories (ages 5+)
Wednesday, October 21st@ 6pm
SOLD OUT
Join Ms Sue for cute & friendly ghostie stories, plus a pet ghost craft!
Homeschool Hangout – Slime!
Friday, October 23rd 2-3 pm
Registration for Slime Making open
Join Ms Jeni for a fun hour of socializing and slime-making! Kids too little for slime-making? Just come to play and make new friends (no registration required).
Flashlight Halloween BINGO! (ages 5+)
Thursday, October 29th@ 6pm
SOLD OUT
November
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, November 6th @ 10:30am
Friday, November 20th @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Disguise a Turkey (ages 3-10)
October 19th – November 14th
Pick up a turkey template at the Children’s Desk, take it home and turn it into your favorite children’s book character, then return it by 11/14. Library staff will choose 3 of their favorites to win a prize!
Local Author Story Time – Ava Visits a Food Pantry, by Karen Scarfo Thomas
Thursday, November 12th @ 4:30pm
Registration appreciated!
Local author, speaker, & Friendly Hands Food Bank Executive Director Karen Scarfo Thomas has written a new book for children! This heartwarming story follows a little girl who visits a food pantry for the 1st time and discovers it's OK to ask for help. She encounters a community full of welcoming volunteers and neighbors who are willing to assist, removing the stigma of visiting a food pantry. Copies will be available for purchase. If you are able, please bring a non-perishable or personal hygiene donation (or two)!
Craft Night – Natural Materials Turkeys! (ages 5+)
Wednesday, November 18th @ 6pm
Registration Opens November 1st
Pinecones, wood slices, feathers, seashells…an assortment of natural materials and other supplies will be available for creative kids to create their own turkey decorations.
Early Dismissal Story Time - Scarecrows (ages 3-7)
Thursday, November 19th @ 4pm
Registration opens November 1st
Join Ms Jeni for a Scarecrow story time, including an activity and a craft!
Homeschool Hangout – Cozy movie & crafts (all ages)
Friday, November 20th @ 2pm
Registration opens November 1st
Join us for an afternoon of crafting while we screen a seasonal movie (Free Birds).
Santa’s Workshop Open House
Wednesday, December 2nd 4:30-7:30
No Registration Required
Santa’s elves will be here to make toys & crafts with kids while they wait to visit with Santa and choose a book from his library! The kitchen elves will have hot cocoa and homemade treats for sale, too
December
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, December 4th @ 10:30am
Friday, December 18th @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
We’ve Ducked the Halls! Rubber Duckie Scavenger Hunt
December 1st-30th
Find all the festive duckies and bring home one of your own!
Santa’s Workshop Open House
Wednesday, December 2nd 4:30-7:30
No Registration Required
Santa’s elves will be here to make toys & crafts with kids while they wait to visit with Santa and choose a book from his library! The kitchen elves will have hot cocoa and homemade treats for sale, too! (proceeds benefit TAB)
Cocoa & Canvases (ages 6+)
Wednesday, December 9th @ 6pm
Registration Opens November 20th
Enjoy a cup of cocoa while you paint the festive canvas of your choosing!
Gingerbread Story Time (ages 3-7)
Thursday, December 17th @ 4pm
Registration Opens December 1st
Join Ms Jeni for a gingerbread-themed story time, with a craft, a gingerbread man hunt, and a snack!
