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Programs for Kids

See our full range of programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school age kids, and teens. Join in the fun!

Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Bilingual Storytime at Lawrence - ASL

Bilingual Storytime at Lawrence - ASL

Lawrence Branch

Young children will enjoy books, songs, and games in this bilingual storytime in English and ASL!

Storytime at Southport - Baby & Toddler

Storytime at Southport - Baby & Toddler

Southport Branch

Babies and toddlers up to age 3 with an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by socialization and playtime with age appropriate toys.

Storytime at Irvington - Babies & Toddlers

Storytime at Irvington - Babies & Toddlers

Irvington Branch

Babies and toddlers, birth through age 3, with an adult are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. It's a great way to introduce little ones to a lifelong love of reading.

Storytime for Preschoolers

Reading Ready Time - Trash!

Reading Ready Time - Trash!

Online

Children 3-6 are invited to a virtual Library visit! Join us from home to sing along, listen to a story, see new places, and meet amazing people. This week we visit DPW to meet a real garbage truck driver and learn all about driving the truck. Visit https://bit.ly/readingreadytime for this program.

Bilingual Storytime at Lawrence - ASL

Bilingual Storytime at Lawrence - ASL

Lawrence Branch

Young children will enjoy books, songs, and games in this bilingual storytime in English and ASL!

Storytime at West Perry - Preschool

Storytime at West Perry - Preschool

West Perry Branch

Children ages 3-5 and a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids

Children's Craft Club

Children's Craft Club

Wayne Branch

This is a school age program for children to come in and learn how to make new crafts every month! Creations can be taken home after the meeting is over. Younger children may need assistance from parents. Program occurs every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Get Crafty!

Get Crafty!

Garfield Park Branch

Families and children are invited to make an arts and crafts project. Each program features a different project.

Create Your Own Stuffed Animal

Create Your Own Stuffed Animal

Eagle Branch

Learn basic sewing skills to create your very own stuffed animal. Young sewers will bring their imaginative designs to life and walk away with a new friend. For ages 6-12.

Gaming Programs for School Age Kids

Block Party

Block Party

Central Library

Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the 2nd floor to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.

Block Party at Warren

Block Party at Warren

Warren Branch

Families and children of all ages are invited to play with LEGO blocks and sets stimulating STEM-related practices, critical thinking skills, and language development.

Minecraft Club at Central

Minecraft Club at Central

Central Library

Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join us in the Arena on the 2nd floor for Minecraft Club! Stop by to mine, build, and interact with fellow Minecrafters using the Library’s laptops or iPads. Jump into our premade world or create one entirely of your own!

Take a walk and read a story as you go!

Child reading at a StoryWalk station.

Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Stories will be rotated on a monthly basis. Families are encouraged to post photos of their visit on social media.


StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park, 3025 Ruckle Street.