Children's Programs


Each library branch offers unique programs for the kids. 

Look below to explore all of the awesome children's programs offered at out branches!

Programs
Headquarters Library
Wednesdays at the Library
Wednesdays at the Library 8-2023 Join us every Wednesday afternoon from 12:00pm to 7:00pm to participate in activities such as art and crafts, STEAM, after school storytimes, games and our Family Fun and Fitness Days!
Family Fun &
Fitness Day
Family Fun Day Gen Encourage your children and families to be active by coming in every 4th Wednesday of the month from 11:00 am to 4:00pm for some fun family and fitness activities!
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Book Club HQ Youth Book CLub Flyer 2023 (2)

Join us every third Saturday of the Month for a fun and exciting book club where every reader gets to share a story!

 

Library Lego Club  Library Lego Club 2

Everyone ages 8 and up is invited to the Library Lego Club every Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm to ! Unleash your imaginations by building with Legos!

Harry Potter Book Club harry potter book club flyer

If you are in 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade, Maelee'a invites you to join the Harry Potter Book Club where you will read, get sorted into a Hogwarts house, play games and participate in fun activities!

 

Northwest Branch Library
Hands & Feet Hopscotch
Hands and Feet Hopscotch Flyer  Children ages 6 - 11 years old are welcome to join us Thursday, December 7th, 2023 from
3:30pm - 4:30 pm to jump, jump jump to hopscotch!
Emoji Painting Workshop
Polar Express Flyer All Aboard!

  Families are welcome to join us Monday, December 11th, 2023 from
6:00pm - 8:00 pm to Watch the Polar Express!
 Lump of Coal Saram Wrap Game
Lump of coal flyer Ages  12 years old and up are welcome to join us Thursday December 14th, 2023 from
3:30pm - 4:30 pm to play an exciting new game!
Tis the Season to Create Your Best Craft
Holiday create flyer 1 Children ages 3 - 11 years old are invited to get creative and create their best craft on Monday, December 18th, 2023 from 3:45pm to 4:15pm.
Family Christmas Cookie Challenge
Family Christmas Cookie Challenge Flyer Families are invited to stop by Thursday December 21st, 2023 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm to compete in an exhilarating cookie decorating challenge.
Morrow Branch Library
Play-Doh
Craft Day
Playdough Craft Day Morrow

Join us Thursday, November 30th  from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM for a crafty and enjoyable STEM event.

Allow your creativity to flow
with play – doh.

 Baby/Toddler Open Play Baby-Toddler Open Play

 Parents, if you are looking for a safe place for your little one to play and meet other parents, then this is the place for you.

Baby & Toddler open play is scheduled for every Tuesday from 11:30am to 12:30pm.

Riverdale Branch Library
Spooky Booktacular Spooky Booktacular Riverdale  Friday, October 27th, 2023 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm, dress up as your favorite book character for a fun day full of thrills and chills! 


 Learning Spaces Fall Festival
learning spaces_Fall Festival Flyer  Ages birth to 5 are invited to join us at Riverdale Library for a Fall Fest hosted by United way Learning Spaces full of fun, music, snacks, games, activities, face painting and more! 

Tuesday, October 31st,
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Park Branch Library
The Great Library Christmas Treasure Hunt
FP Great Library Christmas Treasure Hunt Wow! santa Claus has hidden some special treasures in the library and given us special clues that will leads us to their location! 

Monday, December 11th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, ages 5 to 11 are invited to join the hunt  as we find Santa's treasures!
Sing and Play
Holiday sing and play Forest Park Make a joyful noise! 

Monday, December 18th, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30. Come join a musical celebration of traditional and contemporary holiday songs performed by library staff, patrons, and volunteers. Sign up to preform or just listen. 

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Mission Statement

To contribute to the success of the citizens of our diverse community by offering a full range of library services that meet their informational, educational and leisure interests, fostering the love of reading in our youth and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for all.