SMART Babies

Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Cole Library, ages 0 to 18 months
Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Cole Library, ages 0 to 18 months

Enjoy special bonding time with baby in this 20-minute interactive baby/caregiver program. SMART Babies will have caretakers and babies Sing, Move, Animate, Rhyme and Touch their way through reading and learning.

Book Babies

Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Dove Library, for pre-walkers
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m., Dove Library, for pre-walkers

This 20-minute interactive caregiver/baby one-on-one program introduces babies to books, simple songs and fingerplays. Space is limited to the first 12 baby/caregiver pairs. Please arrive early and check in at the Children’s Desk.

Toddler Time

Mondays, 10 a.m., Cole Library, ages 18 to 36 months
Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Learning Center, ages 18 to 36 months
Mondays, 11 a.m., Cole Library, ages 18 to 36 months

A toddler/adult program. Twenty minutes of bonding time—sharing stories, songs and fingerplays.

Movers & Shakers

Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Cole Library, ages 18 months and up
Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Cole Library, ages 18 months and up

Children's minds will be stimulated through movement, music and stories with a whole lot of imagination!

Step-up to Storytime

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Dove Library, for walkers up to age 3

This 30-minute program will help children discover the winning combination of music, movement and books.

Storytime Theater

Fridays, 10 a.m., Dove Library, age 2 years
Fridays, 11 a.m., Dove Library, ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs and a puppet show related to the stories with occasional special guests. Arrive early and pick up a ticket. Space is limited. No late seating.

Bilingual Story Craft

Mondays, 3 p.m., Learning Center, ages 3 to 5 (and up)
Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Learning Center, ages 3 to 5 years
Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Learning Center, ages 3 to 5 years

Stories in Spanish and English followed by related craft project.

Movers & Shakers

Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Cole Library, ages 18 months and up
Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Cole Library, ages 18 months and up

Children's minds will be stimulated through movement, music, stories plus a whole lot of imagination!

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Cole Library, ages 3 to 5 years
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Dove Library, ages 3 to 5 years
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Cole Library, ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more, always with a bit of imagination.

Storytime Theater

Fridays, 10 a.m., Dove Library, age 2 years
Fridays, 11 a.m., Dove Library, ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs and a puppet show related to the stories with occasional special guests. Arrive early and pick up a ticket. Space is limited. No late seating.

Culture Craft

Tuesdays (check for specific dates), 3:30 p.m., Cole Library, grades K to 5

An exploration of global proportions featuring stories and crafts with a multicultural flair.

Story Craft

Tuesdays (check for specific dates), 3:30 p.m., Cole Library, grades K to 5

A monthly storytelling event featuring stories and a related craft.

All Star Readers

Wednesdays, 4 to 4:30 p.m., Dove Library, grades 1 to 3
Wednesdays, 4 to 4:30 p.m., Learning Center, grades 1 to 3
Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5 p.m., Learning Center, grades 4 to 5

An after-school reading club.

Science Saturdays

Saturdays (check for specific dates and times), Dove Library, school age children

Kids are invited to learn more about science in a fun and supportive environment. A different themed program each month features diverse activities including fun facts, craft projects and special visitors. Recommended for school age children, with a parent or other adult.

Computer Lab Programs for Kids

Check events calendar for specific dates and times, Dove Library, grades 3 to 5

To participate in Lab programs, kids must have a valid library card with Internet permission on file.

First Edition Word
Learn Microsoft Word from the beginning in this two-hour session.

Research Rangers
Maximize your library experience! Learn how to best access and evaluate information and resources @ your library. Please note: Each class session is 90 minutes.

PowerPoint for Kids
Kids will explore their family history with help from the Library. Participants will create PowerPoint slide presentations during this three-session course. Bring in family photos, documents and other memorabilia to scan and insert into your presentation. The Library will burn a CD of participants' finished product for taking home to share with family and friends. Please note: Each class session is 90 minutes.

Puros Cuentos y Pan Dulce

Tuesdays, 4 p.m., Learning Center, all ages

A reading time in Spanish, followed by Mexican sweet bread.

Saturday Stories

Saturdays, 11 a.m., Cole Library, all ages
Saturdays, 11 a.m., Dove Library, all ages

Children's stories and fingerplays hosted by Library volunteers and staff.

Interested in becoming a Saturday Stories volunteer? Please contact the Library volunteer coordinator at 760-434-2877.