Youth Services Programs & Events

SPECIAL PROGRAMS | WEEKLY PROGRAMS | MONTHLY PROGRAMS


WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Mondays @ 10:00 – 12:00 | Social Play Date
Every Monday Youth Services will have the Story-time room doors open and our toddler toys out for two hours of self-led play, coloring, and socializing with any families that would like to gather. (All ages are welcome, though our toys are best suited for infants and toddlers.)

Tuesdays @ 10:00 | Toddler Time 
Our lap sit program helps your child (age 1-3) develop language and literacy skills by singing songs, sharing books, and learning nursery rhymes, while interacting with other children and caregivers.

Wednesdays @ 10:00 | Family Story Time
A program that readies your child for school by sharing stories, songs, and fun activities. Geared for children ages 3 to 7 and their caregivers.

Thursdays @ 10:00 | Thoughtful Thursday Play
Come join us as we share stories, songs, and fun for children (age 3-7) with their parents or caregivers. Thoughtful Thursdays are all about exploring topics like identifying & managing feelings, learning techniques to focus & calm down, expressing gratitude, and more. Calming activities include yoga, mindful breathing, and arts & crafts.

Thursdays @ 3:00 | LEGOs at the Library
Free-form LEGO build for children (age 5 and older).

Fridays @ 10:00 | Incredible Infants Story Time
A weekly program for babies (birth to 18 months) and their parents or caregivers. Join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, motion, and song to help promote the foundations of early literacy. 


MONTHLY PROGRAMS

1st Wednesday of the month (October – May) @ 6:00 | Food For Thought
Children 3 to 8 with an adult are invited to share books, recipes, food, and fun! For this program, each child and parent sign-up to host one session where they: choose food-related books for the group to read together; bring the food as a snack to share; discuss the books and/or recipes; and provide a related activity.

2nd Friday of the month 3:15 – 4:15 | Barks and Books
Read books to a gentle therapy dog from Love on a Leash. Geared for children under the age of 13. Pre-registration is required. Call 626-2415 to reserve a spot.

3rd Wednesday of the month @ 6:00 | Tween Scene
A different themed activity each month for tweens ages 8 to 12. Themes vary from book based programs, to educational topics, to just plain fun! Sign up by visiting or contacting Youth Services.