It’s finally fall! In the Children’s Room we have… Tuesday, October 10, 10:30 am. Storytime. Register here. Wednesday, October 11, 4 pm. Preschool Art. Register here. Thursday, October 12, 10:30 am Baby Lapsit. Register here. Thursday, October 12, Jr. Scientists Grab and Go. Register here. Friday, October 13, 10:30 am. Friday Fun. Register here. Friday, […]
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October News 2023 for Kids
If you love fall, you are not alone! Here are a few fun upcoming fall events in the Children’s Department. Modern Art Mashup meets Thursday, October 5 at 4 pm. Ages 6-12. Learn about Picasso then create similar art. Register here. Tween Marshmallow Surprise meets Wednesday, October 18 at 3 pm (early dismissal day!). Are […]
September 20 Kids Event – Lasers and Sound
For Students in Grades 2-6. This program will be presented by the SHU Discovery Science Center. We will learn about and experiment with lasers, materials, and sound engineering! (It’s a SPS half day). Register here!
Back to School Storytime
Join us for Back to School Storytime on Friday, August 25 at 10:30 am. Let’s get excited, read stories, and enjoy a craft! Register here!
August is for readers!
This month we have had many children and parents tell us how much they love to read. This is so exciting! Be sure to stop by and tell us which books have been your favorites this summer. We would love to hear from you! Some of our favorites include: Across the Desert (Miss A thinks […]
Jelly Bean Tasting Results
The early results are in! A bunch of you stopped by today to taste jelly beans. Opinions varied, but there were some winners and some choices for grossest jelly beans! GREATEST! #1 Bubble Gum #2 Very Cherry #3 Blueberry and Wild Blackberry (tied) GROSSEST #1 Sizzling Cinnamon #2 Cinnamon #3 French Vanilla #4 Buttered Popcorn […]
Kids Summer Reading – what’s going on June 19-24, 2023
Summer Reading is hot this week – stop by the Library to cool down, sign up, and have some fun! Our summer reading program is in full swing. Little children can sign up for Read to Me Club with monthly prizes and a party. Readers can sign up for Summer Reading with monthly prizes and… […]
Kids Events June 1-3, 2023
Hi, everyone! My snapdragons are very happy with all this sun. How does your garden grow? It will be dry this week, be sure to water as needed (conserve water – avoid watering your sidewalk!). This Thursday is the first official day you can sign up for Summer Reading! That is thrillingly exciting for SO […]
Kids Events May 16-24, 2023
Did you plant your window flowers yet? Be sure to water them this week! The Children’s Department encourages families to check out the Storywalk in the back of the Library on the edge of the courtyard. It features the book Stick and Stone. Many thanks to Miss Sarah and Miss Lisa from the Adult Reference […]
Kids Events May 2-6, 2023
Are these mini hyacinth up in your yard? After the rain, they should be! Here’s what’s going on in the Children’s Department this week! Want to shop at the Library? It’s SHOP OUR SEEDS week for our Seed Kits. Sign up, then stop by the Children’s Department to pick the seeds you want to grow. […]