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The Main Library and all Branch locations host weekly programs for children. Some programs have maximum capacities with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. Other programs may require advance registration.
To learn more about children's programs at the Main Library and Branch locations, please visit our Calendar of Events.
| Program | Age | Program Description |
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| Baby Lapsit | 0-18 months |
Just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers, and babies to learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your 0-18 months baby in your lap.
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| Twilight Songs and Stories | Ages 0-5 years | Stories and songs to wind down your day. |
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Toddler Storytime
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Children ages 2-3 and their caregivers
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Stories, songs and rhymes!
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Preschool Storytime
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Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers
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Stories come to life!
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Sing Along
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All ages
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Head over to the library for a morning of singing and dancing!
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| Songs and Stories | All ages | We'll sing and move together, and share a story or two. |
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Storytime
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All ages
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Join us for a half hour of stories!
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| After School Stories and Crafts |
Ages 5-10 | Enjoy an afternoon crafting while listening to stories. |
| After School LEGO® Time | Ages 5-10 | It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Get inspired by our monthly theme or let your imagination run wild! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver. |
The Main Library and some Branch locations host monthly book groups for children. To learn more about upcoming book groups, visit our Calendar of Events.
| Book Group | Age | Location | Book Group Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books Not Binaries Reading Group | 10-13 | Main | Join us for a book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience. All readers age 10-13 welcome. |
| Graphics Are Great! Book Group | 8-12 |
O'Connell/Virtual |
Focuses on graphic novels. |
| Kids' Books for Everyone |
All ages | O'Neill | People of all ages who enjoy children's books can read and discuss together. |
| Kids' Classic Fantasy Book Group |
10-14 | O'Connell/Virtual | This group discusses classic fantasy books. |
| Magic Tree House Book Group |
5-10 | O'Connell/Virtual | This group discusses books from the Magic Tree House series. |
| Parent/Child Book Group | 8-12 and a parent or caregiver | Main | Join us for a lively discussion of a great book. |
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